global-mac-limit

Syntax

global-mac-limit limit {packet-action drop;}

Hierarchy Level

[edit protocols l2-learning]

Release Information

Statement modified in Release 9.5 of Junos OS.

Description

Limit the number of media access control (MAC) addresses learned from the logical interfaces on the router.

Default

131071 MAC addresses

Options

limit—Number of MAC addresses that can be learned on the device.

Range: 20 through 131071 addresses

The remaining statement is explained separately.

Usage Guidelines

For configuration instructions and examples, see the Junos OS Layer 2 Bridging and Switching Configuration Guide for Security Devices.

Required Privilege Level

routing—To view this statement in the configuration.

routing-control—To add this statement to the configuration.