Configure Limit Learning

Limit MAC address learning to limit the number of forwarding database (FDB) entries learned on a particular port to a user-specified value. After the number of learned forwarding database entries reaches the maximum limit, MAC learning stops at that port.

Procedure

  1. On the Device Physical View tab, select one or more ports.
  2. In the navigation pane, expand Configuration > Edit > Port.
  3. Select General.
  4. Select the Limit-Learning tab.
  5. Configure the parameters as required.
  6. Select Apply.

Limit Learning Field Descriptions

Use the data in the following table to use the Limit-Learning tab.

Name

Description

PortNum

Shows the slot and port number to configure.

MaxMacCount

Configures the number of entries in the MAC table for the port that causes learning to stop. The default is 1024.

CurrentMacCount

Shows the number of entries currently in the MAC table for the port.

Enable

Enables or disables limit learning for the port. The default is disable.

MacLearning

Shows if MAC learning is enabled or disabled for the port.