Configure Rate Limit

The interface-based rate limit function is used to limit the rate of outgoing traffic or incoming traffic on a physical interface.

Context

Before sending traffic from an interface, you can configure rate limit on the interface in the outbound direction. This function controls all outgoing packets.

Before sending traffic from an interface, you can configure rate limit on the interface in the inbound direction. This function controls all incoming packets.

Procedure

Choose QoS > Limit Rate. The Limit Rate page is displayed.

Select the interface on which the rate limit needs to be set and click Configure. The Configure Rate Limit page is displayed

Table 1 describes the parameters on the Configure Rate Limit page.

**Table 1** Configure Rate Limit
Parameter		Description
Interface Name		Name of the interface on which rate limit needs to be configured. You can select multiple interfaces.
Inbound	CIR	Indicates the CIR in the inbound direction.
Inbound	CBS	Indicates the CBS in the inbound direction.
Outbound	CIR	Indicates the CIR in the outbound direction.
Outbound	CBS	Indicates the CBS in the outbound direction.

Click Inbound or Outbound and set the values of CIR and CBS.
Click OK to complete the configuration.