SMC Networks SMC TigerStack III SMC6824MPE - Manual (Page 452)

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Rate Limit Commands
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 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.
rate-limit
Use this command to define the rate limit for a specific interface. Use this
command without specifying a rate to restore the default rate. Use the no
form to restore the default status of disabled.
Syntax
rate-limit {input | output} [rate]
no rate-limit {input | output}
• input – Input rate
• output – Output rate
• rate – Maximum value in Mbps.
Default Setting
• Fast Ethernet interface – 100 Mbps
• Gigabit Ethernet interface – 1000 Mbps
Table 4-47 Rate Limit Commands
Command Function Mode Page
rate-limit Configures the maximum input or output rate
for a port IC 4-190