Hi,
Looping ethernet ports should generate alarm
s and possibly shut ports if loopback is detected.
Therefore soft loops could create LAN havoc.
If you must loop you would be better with a hard loop but ensure you are running a protection protocol like UDLD.
When a loop is detected the port should close almost instantly for the error diable timeout priod ot until you re-open. You do not want MAC addresses looping round ports as this will really screw up the LAN or VLAN.
Hope this helps
Regards,
Alex.
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