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show buffer allocation interface
This command displays configured and actual static buffer allocation and packet allocation values per 
queue for the selected port in an S50, S50V, or S25P. Because configured values do not take effect until 
the stack is rebooted, the actual values can be different.
Syntax
show buffer allocation interface {unit/slot/port | system-uplink | system-downlink}
 
Mode
Privileged Exec
Example
Figure 20-123.  show buffer unit Command Output
Parameters
unit/slot/port
Enter thxe port, in unit/slot/port format, for which you want to display the 
buffer allocation.
The possible ports vary by platform:
• S50: 1 – 50
• S50V: 1 – 52
• S25P: 1 – 28
system-uplink For the S50 and S50V only, enter the keyword system-uplink to 
display the stack ports of all stack members. 
system-downlink For the S50 only, enter the keyword system-downlink to display the 
buffer allocation for the switch fabric output. 
Table 20-25.  Fields of show buffer unit Command Output 
Field Description
Interface The selected port
Dedicated Buffer The static memory to be allocated to the selected port
Dynamic Buffer The dynamic memory to be allocated to the selected port
Packet Limit The packet limit memory allocated to the selected port
Queue The seven queue IDs for the selected port
Fixed Buffer (Conf) The static buffer allocation, per queue, as configured
Fixed Buffer (Actual) The static buffer allocation, as it is before a reboot sets the value to the configured 
value
(Force10 S50) #show buffer allocation interface 1/0/10
Interface 1/0/10
Dedicated Buffer……………………………………..100k
Dynamic Buffer…………………………………………..300k
Packet Limit………………………………………………….2047
Queue   Fixed Buffer  Fixed Buffer   Pkt Limit   Pkt Limit
(Conf)      (Actual) (Conf) (Actual)
0 10k 15k 300 300
1 20k 20k 400 350
2 10k 15k 300 300
3 20k 20k 400 350
4 10k 15k 300 300
5 20k 20k 400 350
6 10k 10k 300 300