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3-3. Storm
Function name:
Storm Control
Function description:
Storm control function helps limit the broadcast and multicast packets once
over pre-defined threshold, thus prevents from network outrage.
Fig. 3-14
Parameter description:
Storm:
To enable or disable Storm Control function. When the Storm Control is
enable, broadcast storm can be controlled if “Broadcast” is chosen. If
“Broadcast &Multicast” is chosen, broadcast and multicast storm can be
controlled.
Rate:
The rate setting as packets per second for storm control function. The
minimum value is 238 packets/s.
Burst Limit:
The limitation size for broadcast and multicast packets.
State:
To select ports for Storm Control function.