# protocol rate

#### Syntax

protocol protocolValue rate rateValue

no protocol protocolValue rate

#### Release Information

Command introduced in JunosE Release 8.1.0.

#### Description

Sets the maximum rate for the specified protocol. The no version sets the rate to the value of the associated preconfigured protocol.

#### Options

- protocolValue—Name of the protocol
- rateValue—Packets per second per line card, in the range 64–65335

#### Mode

DoS Protection Group Configuration