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Dimension ES-2024 Ethernet Switch
Broadcast Storm Control 12-1
Chapter 12
Broadcast Storm Control
12.1 Introducing Broadcast Storm Control
Broadcast storm control limits the percentage of broadcast frames that can be stored in the switch buffer or sent
out from the switch. The switch discards broadcast frames that exceed the threshold percentage. Enable this
feature to reduce broadcast traffic coming into your network.
12.2 Configuring Broadcast Storm Control
Click Broadcast Strom Control in the navigation panel to display the screen as shown next.
Figure 12-1 Broadcast Storm Control
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 12-1 Broadcast Storm Control
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Active Select this check box to enable broadcast storm control on the switch.
BSF ON
Threshold Use the drop-down list box to select the Broadcast Storm Filtering (BSF) threshold. The switch
starts discarding broadcast frames when the percentage of broadcast frames (out of total frames)
exceeds this threshold. The switch discards broadcast frames until the percentage falls back below
the threshold.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the switch.
Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.