GE Multinet 4 - IP Flows

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SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION CHAPTER 4: SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
The table below describes the parameters you can view and edit in the QoS: Ethernet Port
screen.
4.7.0.4 IP Flows
This screen enables you to define IP packet flows and assign DiffServ markings to each
flow. When a packet is sent by Multinet4, its header fields are checked against the defined
flows. If a match is found, the specified DiffServ marking is applied. This marking overrides
any markings created by specific applications such as the terminal server.
FIGURE 4–58: QoS: IP Flows
Table 4–58: QoS: Ethernet Port
Field Name Field Value
Port ID: Ethernet port ID.
Priority Assignment
Rule:
A rule for assigning the priority of packets that are received by
the specified port:
• Default – always use the default priority for the port
(Default)
• DiffServ – Use the DSCP if it is present. If not, use the
Default Priority
• 802.1p – Use the 802.1p tag if it is present. If not, use the
Default Priority
Default Priority: The default priority for a port. See above for when the default
priority is used.
Default value = 3