Configuring the Switch SDM Template
Table 8-1
Resource
IPv4 MAC QoS ACEs
IPv4 MAC security ACEs
The rows in the tables represent approximate hardware boundaries set when a template is selected. If a
section of a hardware resource is full, all processing overflow is sent to the CPU, seriously impacting
switch performance.
Configuring the Switch SDM Template
These sections contain this configuration information:
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Default SDM Template
The default template is the default.
SDM Template Configuration Guidelines
Follow these guidelines when selecting and configuring SDM templates:
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Setting the SDM Template
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to use the SDM template to maximize feature
usage:
Command
Step 1
configure terminal
Step 2
sdm prefer {default | qos}
Cisco IE 3000 Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Approximate Number of Feature Resources Allowed by Each Template (continued)
Default SDM Template, page 8-2
SDM Template Configuration Guidelines, page 8-2
Setting the SDM Template, page 8-2
When you select and configure SDM templates, you must reload the switch for the configuration to
take effect.
Default
QoS
0
0
0
0
Purpose
Enter global configuration mode.
Specify the SDM template to be used on the switch:
The keywords have these meanings:
default—Gives balance to all functions.
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qos—Maximizes system resources for QoS ACEs.
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Use the no sdm prefer command to set the switch to the default
template.
The default template balances the use of system resources.
Chapter 8
Configuring SDM Templates
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