# Crossbar Module Mode

Device>Configure>Crossbar Module Mode

This dialog box provides information on Crossbar Module Mode configuration.

To view the definition for a particular MIB variable, click the appropriate link from the following list:

- Slot Number

- Switching Mode

The following list specifies buttons in this dialog box, as well as their function:

- Click OK to continue.

- Click Apply to make changes take effect.

- Click Cancel to close the dialog box.

- Click Refresh to reload the dialog box.

- Click Print to print the contents of the dialog box.

- Click Help to access the online help.

Slot Number (cc6kxbarModuleModeModule)

Specifies module slot number.

Switching Mode (cc6kxbarModuleModeSwitchingMode)

The cc6kxbarModuleModeSwitchingMode indicates the switching mode of the cc6kxbarModuleModeModule:

- Bus mode—Modules do not utilize the switching fabric. Instead, the module employs the backplane for both lookup and data forwarding.

- Crossbar mode—Modules utilize the backplane for forwarding decisions and the switching fabric for data forwarding.

- DCEF mode—Modules utilize the switching fabric for data forwarding, and local forwarding is enabled.