Operation Manual – VLANH3C S7500 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 2 VLAN Configuration2-1Chapter 2 VLAN ConfigurationWhen configuring VLAN, go to these sections for information you are interested in:z VLAN Configurationz Configuring a Port-Based VLANz Configuring a Protocol-Based VLAN2.1 VLAN Configuration2.1.1 Basic VLAN ConfigurationFollow these steps to perform basic VLAN configuration:To do… Use the command… RemarksEnter system view system-view —Create a VLAN andenter VLAN view vlan vlan-idRequiredThe vlan-id argument rangesfrom 1 to 4,094.Assign a name for thecurrent VLAN name stringOptionalBy default, the name of a VLANis its VLAN ID.Specify the descriptionstring of the currentVLANdescription stringOptionalBy default, the descriptionstring of a VLAN is its VLAN ID.2.1.2 Configuring VLAN Broadcast Storm SuppressionYou can use the following command to set the maximum volume of allowed broadcasttraffic through a VLAN. When the actual broadcast traffic exceeds the specified value,the system will discard the extra packets so that the bandwidth occupied by broadcasttraffic can be kept within a specific ratio. In this way, the system can suppressbroadcast storm, avoid network congestion and ensure normal network operation.Follow these steps to configure VLAN broadcast storm suppression:To do… Use the command… RemarksEnter system view system-view —Enter VLAN view vlan vlan-id —
