Foundry NetIron M2404C and M2404F Metro Access Switches
Configuring Interfaces (Rev. 03)
Fast Ethernet and Giga Ethernet Port
© 2008 Foundry Networks, Inc.
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NOTE
Setting the limit to zero (0) will block all incoming broadcast (multicast) packets.
Command Syntax
device-name
(config-if
UU/SS/PP
)#
broadcast-limit
{<
limit
> |
unlimited
}
device-name
(config-if
UU/SS/PP
)#
no broadcast-limit
Argument Description
limit
The broadcast rate limit is in packets per second. The valid range is 0 - 262143.
unlimited
Returns the broadcast limit to the default value, unlimited.
Setting a Rate Limit on Multicast Packets
The
multicast-limit
command, in Interface Configuration mode, sets a limit to the multicast rate on
the configured interface. The
no
form of the command disables the multicast rate limit.
This feature allows the user to protect the device against massive reception of multicast packets that
can interrupt the proper operation of the device and the network.
NOTE
If TV multicasting is used in the network, the multicast rate limit can affect the
video transmission.
To view the multicast rate limit status, use the
show interface
command in Privileged (Enable)
mode, with the interface argument specified.
By default, the multicast rate is unlimited.
NOTE
Setting the limit to zero (0) will block all incoming multicast packets.
Command Syntax
device-name
(config-if
UU/SS/PP
)#
multicast-limit
{<
limit
> |
unlimited
}
device-name
(config-if
UU/SS/PP
)#
no multicast-limit
Argument Description
limit
The multicast limit is in packets per second. The valid range is 0 – 262143.
unlimited
Returns the multicast limit to the default value, unlimited.