SMC Networks SMC7816M, SMC7816VSW 28 R, C, L

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C HAPTER 28
R ATE L IMIT C OMMANDS
This function allows the network manager to control the maximum rate
for traffic transmitted or received on an interface. Rate limiting is
configured on interfaces at the edge of a network to limit traffic into or out
of the network. Traffic that falls within the rate limit is transmitted, while
packets that exceed the acceptable amount of traffic are dropped.
Rate limiting can be applied to individual ports or trunks, or for a VLAN
member port. When an interface is configured with this feature, the traffic
rate will be monitored by the hardware to verify conformity.
Non-conforming traffic is dropped, confor ming traffic is forwarded
without any changes.
Table 28-1 Rate Limit Commands
Command Function Mode Page
rate-limit Configures the maximum input or output
rate for a port
IC 28-2
rate-limit
snmp-trap-input
Sets an SNMP trap if traffic exceeds the
configured rate limit
IC 28-3
show rate-limit vlan Displays the rate limit for VLAN member
ports
PE 28-4