Configuring Rate Limits; Figure 3-60 Configuring Input Port Rate Limiting - SMC Networks SMC TigerStack III SMC6824M Management Manual

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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 coming
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 – Fast Ethernet: 100 Mbps; Gigabit Ethernet: 1000 Mbps
Range – Fast Ethernet: 1 - 100 Mbps; Gigabit Ethernet: 1 - 1000 Mbps
Web - Click 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.
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Figure 3-60 Configuring Input Port Rate Limiting