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GMRP
GMRP, GARP Multicast Registration Protocol, is a mechanism that allows bridges and switches to
support a constrained multicast flooding of packets similar to IGMP snooping. It allows these devices to
register and de-register attribute values, such as VLAN identifiers and multicast group membership.
Broadcast Storm Protection
Broadcast storm protection prevents network problems due to accidental network redundant loops
reproducing broadcasts and multicasts. Without this type of control, the packets are received by all
switches on the network and transmitted out all ports.
Figure 41. Broadcast Storm Protection
Max Bit Rate
Max Bit Rate is a setting available if Broadcast Storm Protection is enabled. The bit rate setting can be
adjusted between 65 Kbps and 90 Mbps or set to no limit. The storm protection feature will also allow
the administrator to select the types of packets that are controlled.