Figure 55 Filter Rule Process - Nortel BCM50e Configuration

Figure 55 Filter rule process

Fetch Next
Filter Set
Yes
Next Filter Set
Available?
No
Drop Packet
You can apply up to four filter sets to a particular port to block multiple types of
packets. With each filter set having up to six rules, you can have a maximum of 24
rules active for a single port.
Filter Set
Fetch Next
Filter Rule
Yes
Next filter
No Rule
Available?
Check
Next
Rule
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Start
Packet into
filter
Fetch First
Filter Set
Fetch First
Filter Rule
No Active?
Yes
Execute
Filter Rule
Forward
Drop
Accept Packet