SMC Networks 6724AL2 User Manual

R ATE L IMIT C OMMANDS
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Rate Limit Commands
This function allows the network manager to control the maximum rate
for traffic transmitted or received on an interface. Rate limiting is
configured on interfaces at the edge of a network to limit traffic into or out
of the network. Traffic that falls within the rate limit is transmitted, while
packets that exceed the acceptable amount of traffic are dropped.
Rate limiting can be applied to individual ports or trunks. When an
interface is configured with this feature, the traffic rate will be monitored
by the hardware to verify conformity. Non-conforming traffic is dropped,
conforming traffic is forwarded without any changes.
Rate limit granularity is an additional feature enabling the network manager
greater control over traffic on the network. The “rate limit granularity” is
multiplied by the “rate limit level” (page 3-153) to set the actual rate limit
for an interface. Granularity is a global setting that applies to Fast Ethernet
or Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
rate-limit
Use this command to define the rate limit for a specific interface. Use this
command without specifying a rate to restore the default rate limit level.
Use the no form to restore the default status of disabled.
Syntax
rate-limit {input | output} [level]
no rate-limit {input | output}
Command Function Mode Page
rate-limit Configures the maximum input or output rate
for a port
IC 3-152
rate-limit
granularity
Sets the Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet
granularity
IC 3-153
show rate-limit Shows the rate limit granularity PE 3-154

SMC Networks 6724AL2 Specifications

General

Brand	SMC Networks
Model	6724AL2
Category	Switch
Language	English