Buffer Tuning Commands
The following sections detail the buffer tuning commands.
WARNING: Altering the buffer allocations is a sensitive operation. Do not use any buffer tuning
commands without first contacting the Dell Networking Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
buffer-profile (Configuration)
Create a buffer profile that can be applied to an interface.
S4810
Syntax
buffer-profile {fp | csf] profile-name {global {1Q | | 4q}
Parameters
fp Enter the keyword fp to create a buffer profile for the Field
Processor.
csf Enter the keyword csf to create a buffer profile for the
Switch Fabric Processor.
profile-name Create a name for the buffer profile,
global Apply one of two pre-defined buffer profiles to all of the
port-pipes in the system.
1Q Enter the keyword 1Q to choose a pre-defined buffer profile
for single queue (for example, non-QoS) applications.
4Q Enter the keyword 4q to choose a pre-defined buffer profile
for four queue (for example, QoS) applications.
Defaults Dynamic
Command
Modes
CONFIGURATION
Command
History
This guide is platform-specific. For command information about other platforms,
refer to the relevant Dell Networking OS Command Line Reference Guide.
The following is a list of the Dell Networking OS version history for this command.
Version 9.2(0.2) Changed the default value from global 4q to Dynamic.
Version
8.3.19.0
Introduced on the S4820T.
Version 8.3.11.0 Introduced on the Z9000.
Version 7.8.1.0 Added the global keyword.
Version 8.3.7.0 Introduced on the S4810.
Version 7.7.1.0 Introduced on the S-Series.
Version 7.6.1.0 Introduced on the C-Series.
Debugging and Diagnostics
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