I have implemeted the changes to the config and it worked.   Thanks again, John        
Hello all: I currently have a Powerconnect M8024 24 port switch that I am doing some testing  with and I am trying to conduct a snake test where I am sending packets to every port starting with port 1(source) to port 24 (destination).  I have setup 13 VLAN's containing two ports each: VLAN 2 - port 1,2 VLAN3 - port 3,4 etc... I am able to send packets through the configuration and when I pull a cable out I should be able to "break the snake" but when I do I am still sending packets.  I use the ping command to establish  connectivity and I should not be able to ping if the snake is broken but I am able too. Thanks for the input, John        
VLAN - Snake test on a Dell M8024