Choose a module in the System Module Map.

Advanced Port Configuration

Setting

Description

 

 

Module Number

The number of the module of which the selected port is a mem-

 

ber.

 

 

Module Type

Code for the type of module: 24-100TX, 2-GBIC, or 8-100FX:

 

See Figure 3-6 for the full names of each module type.

 

 

Operating Status

This field displays status symbols for each of the current module’s

 

ports. See the legend in Figure 3-8 for details.

 

 

Flow Control

The status of flow control for the current port.When enabled, it

 

allows you to control traffic and avoid congestion, such as when

 

the port is receiving too much traffic for the available buffer

 

resources.

 

 

Priority

The priority ranking for the port in regards to data transmission

 

during periods of peak or heavy on the network. Ports with higher

 

priority take precedence when there is traffic congestion.

 

 

Max. Broadcast Rate

The maximum number of packets per second that can be broad-

 

cast by the current port to the network

 

 

Max. Multicast Rate

The maximum number of packets that can be multicast to all or

 

selected ports on the network by the current port.

 

 

Table 3-6 Advanced Port Configuration menu settings

Setting the Maximum Broadcast or Multicast Rate

Use the following procedure to set a limit on how many packets may be either broadcast or multicast from the current port.

1 Access the Port Configuration menu by typing p in the Configuration menu.

2

3 In the Basic Port Configuration Menu, type a to open the Advanced Port Configuration menu.

4 Use s, n, or p to select the port for which you want to set the broadcast or multicast rate.

5 Type r to set the maximum broadcast or multicast rate for the selected port.

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Asante Technologies 9000 Setting the Maximum Broadcast or Multicast Rate, Advanced Port Configuration Setting Description