COMMAND LINE INTERFACE

Example

The following example configures Ethernet port 5 capabilities to 100half, 100full and flow control.

Console(config)#interface ethernet 1/5

Console(config-if)#capabilities 100half

Console(config-if)#capabilities 100full

Console(config-if)#capabilities flowcontrol

Console(config-if)#

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 half-duplex operation and IEEE 802.3x for full-duplex operation.

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 auto-negotiation on the selected interface.

Flow control should not be used if a port is connected to a hub. Otherwise flow control signals will be propagated throughout the segment.

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SMC Networks SMC6750L2 manual Syntax Flowcontrol no flowcontrol Default Setting