Port Configuration Command Set
Setting Flow Control
4-62 Matrix NSA Series Configuration Guide
4.3.7 Setting Flow Control
Purpose
To review, enable or disable port flow control. Flow control is used to manage the transmission
between two devices as specified by IEEE 802.3x to prevent receiving ports from being
overwhelmed by frames from transmitting devices.
Commands
The commands used to review and set port flow control are listed below and described in the
associated section as shown.
• show port flowcontrol (Section 4.3.7.1)
• set port flowcontrol (Section 4.3.7.2)