Chapter 5: Local Management

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.

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