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Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Configuring Port-Based Traffic Control
This chapter describes how to configure the port-based traffic control features on the Catalyst 2960 and
2960-S switches. Unless otherwise noted, the term switch refers to a standalone switch and a switch
stack.
2960-S switches. Unless otherwise noted, the term switch refers to a standalone switch and a switch
stack.
Note
For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, see the command
reference for this release.
reference for this release.
This chapter consists of these sections:
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Configuring Storm Control
These sections contain this conceptual and configuration information:
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Understanding Storm Control
Storm control prevents traffic on a LAN from being disrupted by a broadcast, multicast, or unicast storm
on one of the physical interfaces. A LAN storm occurs when packets flood the LAN, creating excessive
traffic and degrading network performance. Errors in the protocol-stack implementation, mistakes in
network configurations, or users issuing a denial-of-service attack can cause a storm.
on one of the physical interfaces. A LAN storm occurs when packets flood the LAN, creating excessive
traffic and degrading network performance. Errors in the protocol-stack implementation, mistakes in
network configurations, or users issuing a denial-of-service attack can cause a storm.