Extreme Networks 200 Series - Manual (Page 161)

Configuring QoS for a Port or VLAN
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An exception to this may be created by some Java ™ -based applications. In addition, Web-based
applications are generally tolerant of latency, jitter, and some packet loss, however small packet-loss
may have a large impact on perceived performance due to the nature of TCP. The relevant parameter
for protecting browser applications is minimum bandwidth. The relevant parameter for preventing
non-critical browser applications from overwhelming the network is maximum bandwidth. In addition,
RED can be used to reduce session loss if the queue that floods Web traffic becomes over-subscribed.
File Server Applications
With some dependencies on the network operating system, file serving typically poses the greatest
demand on bandwidth, although file server applications are very tolerant of latency, jitter, and some
packet loss, depending on the network operating system and the use of TCP or UDP.
NOTE
Full-duplex links should be used when deploying policy-based QoS. Half-duplex operation on links can
make delivery of guaranteed minimum bandwidth impossible.
Table 38 summarizes QoS guidelines for the different types of network traffic.
Configuring QoS for a Port or VLAN
Table 39 lists the commands used to configure QoS.
Traffic Groupings
Once a QoS profile is modified for bandwidth and priority, you assign traffic a grouping to the profile.
A traffic grouping is a classification of traffic that has one or more attributes in common. Traffic is
typically grouped based on the applications discussed starting on page 158.
Table 38: Traffic Type and QoS Guidelines
Traffic Type Key QoS Parameters
Voice Minimum bandwidth, priority
Video Minimum bandwidth, priority, buffering (varies)
Database Minimum bandwidth
Web browsing Minimum bandwidth for critical applications, maximum
bandwidth for non-critical applications, RED
File server Minimum bandwidth
Table 39: QoS Configuration Commands
Command Description
config ports qosprofile Configures one or more ports to use a
particular QoS profile.
config vlan qosprofile Allows you to configure a VLAN to use a
particular QoS profile.