COMMAND LINE INTERFACE
Example
The following example configures Ethernet port 5 capabilities to 100half, 100full and flow control.
Console(config)#interface ethernet 1/5
flowcontrol
Use this command to enable flow control. Use the no form to disable flow control.
Syntax
flowcontrol no flowcontrol
Default Setting
Flow control enabled
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Ethernet, Port Channel)
Command Usage
•Flow control can eliminate frame loss by “blocking” traffic from end stations or segments connected directly to the switch when its buffers fill. When enabled, back pressure is used for
•To enable flow control under autonegotiation, flowcontrol must be included in the capabilities list for any port.
•To force operation to the mode specified in a flowcontrol command, use the no negotiation command to disable
•Flow control should not be used if a port is connected to a hub. Otherwise flow control signals will be propagated throughout the segment.