Cabletron Systems 2E43-51, 2E43-51R 5.17.1 Setting the Threshold, 5.17.2 Setting the Reset Peak

Chapter 5: Local Management
5-60 2E43-51/2E43-51R User’s Guide
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.
5.17.1 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 values 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.
5.17.2 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.
3. Use the arrows keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of
the screen.
4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and the Time
Since Peak field is also reset.