SMC Networks 8708L2, Management Manual

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Configuring Rate Limits
This function allows the network manager to control the maximum rate
for traffic transmitted or received on an interface. Rate limiting is
configured on interfaces at the edge of a network to limit traffic into or out
of the switch. Traffic that falls within the rate limit is transmitted, while
packets that exceed the acceptable amount of traffic are dropped.
Rate limiting can be applied to individual ports or trunks. When an
interface is configured with this feature, the traffic rate will be monitored
by the hardware to verify conformity. Non-conforming traffic is dropped,
conforming traffic is forwarded without any changes.
Command Attribute
Rate Limit – Sets the output rate limit for an interface.
- Default Status – Disabled
- Default Rate – 10000 Mbps
- Range – 1 - 10000 Mbps
Web - Click Port, Rate Limit, Input/Output Port/Trunk Configuration.
Set the Input Rate Limit Status or Output Rate Limit Status, then set the
rate limit for the individual interfaces, and click Apply.
Figure 3-61 Rate Limit Configuration