Cabletron Systems 2E42-27 Switch User Manual


 
Broadcast Suppression Screen
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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.
[1-12] or [13-24] (Navigation Key)
When the Broadcast Suppression/Statistics screen displays, the current
statistics are displayed for the first 12 ports. This field allows the user to
step to a second screen for the same type of information for ports 13
through 24. While on the second screen, the user can navigate back to the
first screen by highlighting the [1-12] field and pressing ENTER. The user
can change the Threshold or Reset Peak fields while in either the first or
second screen.
5.18.1 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 value 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.
5.18.2 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.