Software configuration is divided into hardware configuration and software configuration. Hardware configuration refers to the physical composition of software equipment, including port number, speed and supported protocols. Software configuration includes the operating system and corresponding configuration files of software devices, which are used to configure various parameters and functions of the devices.
In terms of hardware configuration of SW equipment, different models of SW may have different port numbers and rates, which will directly affect the number of nodes that the equipment can connect and the data transmission rate. In addition, software devices can also support different protocols, such as Ethernet, VLAN, STP, etc. The degree of support of these protocols may also vary depending on the device model.
In terms of software configuration, the operating system of software devices provides a series of functions and configuration options. These configuration options can control switching behavior, security settings, high availability, virtualization and so on. Different software devices may have different configuration options and default settings, which will directly affect the performance and function of the devices.
Therefore, the main difference between SW designated configuration and other configurations lies in which hardware devices and software configuration options are specifically applied. Different configuration options and hardware components will affect the performance, function and applicable scenarios of the equipment. In order to further analyze and answer your questions, you need more specific information, such as the model or brand of SW equipment you want to know and the specific configuration options.