Cabletron Systems 2E42-27R, 2E43-27R manual Setting the Threshold, Setting the Reset Peak

Broadcast Suppression Screen

Threshold (Modifiable)

Allows the user to set the desired limit of receive broadcast frames that will be forwarded per port per second.

Reset Peak (Toggle)

Allows the user to reset the Peak Rate. Resetting the Peak Rate also resets the Time Since Peak field. The Reset Peak field toggles between YES and NO.

[1-12]or [13-24](Navigation Key)

When the Broadcast Suppression/Statistics screen displays, the current statistics are displayed for the first 12 ports. This field allows the user to step to a second screen for the same type of information for ports 13 through 24. While on the second screen, the user can navigate back to the first screen by highlighting the [1-12]field and pressing ENTER. The user can change the Threshold or Reset Peak fields while in either the first or second screen.

5.18.1 Setting the Threshold

To set the Threshold, proceed as follows:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Threshold field for the selected port.

2.Type in the numbers for the desired limit. Only enter value in increments of ten (for example; 10, 20, 30, etc.).

3.Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.

4.Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.

5.18.2 Setting the Reset Peak

To set the Reset Peak field to YES or NO, proceed as follows:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Reset Peak field for the selected port.

2.Press the SPACE bar to select YES or NO.

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