Setting The Threshold - Cabletron Systems 2208 User Manual

The following explains each field of the Broadcast Suppression screen:
PORT # (Read-only)
Identifies the number of the port.
Total RX (Read-Only)
Displays the total number of broadcast frames received.
Peak Rate (Read-Only)
Displays the highest number of broadcast frames received in a one-second
interval.
Time Since Peak (Read-Only)
Displays the time since peak rate was achieved.
Threshold (Modifiable)
Allows you to set the desired limit of receive broadcast frames that are
forwarded per port per second. To set the threshold, refer to
Section 5.16.1.
Reset Peak (Modifiable)
Allows you to reset the peak rate. Resetting the Peak Rate also resets the
Time Since Peak field. The Reset Peak field toggles between YES and
NO. To set the Reset Peak field, refer to

5.16.1 Setting the Threshold

To set the Threshold, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Threshold field for the selected
port.
2. Type in the numbers for the desired limit. Only enter values in
increments of ten (for example; 10, 20, 30, etc.).
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of
the screen.
4. Press ENTER. The message "SAVED OK" displays.
2H22-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User's Guide
Broadcast Suppression Screen
Section 5.16.2.
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