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5.9
Security
The Security function allows for the configuration of Storm Control, Port Security, Protected Ports, DoS
Prevention, Applications, and 802.1x.
5.9.1
Storm Control
The Storm Control page allows you to setup the units and Preamble/IFG to manage the occurrence of
packet flooding on the LAN and consequent traffic to prevent the degrading of network performance.
5.9.1.1
Global Settings
To access this page, click Security > Storm Control > Global Settings.
Figure 5.52 Security > Storm Control > Global Settings
The following table describes the items in the previous figure.
Item
Description
Unit
Select pps or bps control units for the Storm Control function.
Preamble &
IFG
Select Excluded or Included to setup the Storm Control Global settings.
Excluded: exclude preamble & IFG (20 bytes) when count ingress storm control rate.
Included: include preamble & IFG (20 bytes) when count ingress storm control rate.
Apply
Click Apply to save the values and update the screen.
The ensuing table for Storm Control Global Information settings are informational only: Unit and Pream-
ble & IFG.
