If the QoS mode on the switch is Port-based, we recommend that you first save your
current QoS settings as a custom preset mode before you change the QoS mode to
the 802.1P/DSCP QoS mode. For more information, see
Settings as a Custom Preset Mode
on page 26.
Note
To use 802.1P/DSCP QoS mode and set the rate limits for ports:
1.
Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the switch or to the
switch directly through an Ethernet cable.
2.
Enter the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
The login page opens.
3.
Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Home page displays.
4.
From the menu at the top of the page, select PRIORITIZATION.
The Prioritization/Quality of Service (QoS) page displays.
5.
If the selection from the QoS Mode menu is Port-based, do the following to change the selection to
802.1P/DSCP:
a.
In the left pane, from the QoS Mode menu, select 802.1P/DSCP.
A pop-up warning window opens.
b.
Click the CONTINUE button.
The pop-up window closes.
For information about broadcast filtering, see
Manage Broadcast Filtering and Set
Port Storm Control Rate Limits
on page 35.
Note
6.
To set rate limits, do the following:
Optimize the Switch Performance
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