Configuring Rate Limits; Figure 3-63 Rate Limit Configuration - Edge-Core ES4625 Management Manual

Configuring Rate Limits

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 switch. 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.
Command Attribute
Rate Limit – Sets the output rate limit for an interface.
Default Status – Disabled
Default Rate – Gigabit Ethernet: 1000 Mbps; 10 Gigabit Ethernet: 10000 Mbps
Range – Gigabit Ethernet: 1 - 1000 Mbps; 10 Gigabit Ethernet: 1 - 10000 Mbps
Web - Click Port, Rate Limit, Input/Output Port/Trunk Configuration. Set the Input
Rate Limit Status or Output Rate Limit Status, then set the rate limit for the individual
interfaces, and click Apply.
CLI - This example sets the rate limit for input and output traffic passing through
port 1 to 600 Mbps.
Console(config)#interface ethernet 1/1
Console(config-if)#rate-limit input 600
Console(config-if)#rate-limit output 600
Console(config-if)#

Figure 3-63 Rate Limit Configuration

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