SMC Networks SMC TigerAccess SMC7824M/FSW - Manual (Page 577)

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IMIT
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OMMANDS
This function allows the network manager to control the maximum rate
for traffic transmitted or received on an interface. The maximum data rate
may also be set for specific Class of Service (CoS) priorities for traffic
transmitted out of an interface.
Rate limiting is configured on interfaces at the edge of a network to limit
traffic into or out of the network. 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.
Table 27-1 Rate Limit Commands
Command Function Mode Page
rate-limit Configures the maximum input or output
rate for a port IC 27-2
rate-limit cos Configures the maximum output rate
based on CoS priorities IC 27-3
show rate-limit cos Displays the output rate limit for CoS
priorities PE 27-5