Product Description
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A port operating in full-duplex mode uses PAUSE frames, as specified in
the IEEE 802.3x standard, to stop the transmission of data from an end-
node. Whenever the switch wants an end-node to stop transmitting
data, it issues this frame. The frame instructs the end-node to cease
transmission for a period of time specified within the frame. The switch
continues to issue PAUSE frames until it is ready again to receive data
from the end-node. This is referred to as flow control.
