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Configure Deep Buffer mode
By default, Deep Buffer mode is disabled. To configure Deep Buffer mode on a switch, enable the mode, save the configuration,
and reload the switch for the feature to take effect.
NOTE: Disable all the network QoS configurations; for example, PFC and LLFC, before configuring the Deep Buffer mode.
To configure Deep Buffer mode:
1. Enable Deep Buffer mode in CONFIGURATION mode.
hardware deep-buffer-mode
After you configure Deep Buffer mode, the system displays a warning stating that the configuration takes effect only after
saving it in the startup configuration and reloading the switch.
NOTE: To disable Deep Buffer mode, use the no form of the command. Disabling Deep Buffer mode takes effect only
after saving it in the startup configuration and reloading the switch.
2. Save Deep Buffer mode in the startup configuration in EXEC mode.
write memory
3. Reload the switch in EXEC mode.
reload
Configure Deep Buffer mode
The configuration shows how to enable Deep Buffer mode in a switch.
OS10# configure terminal
OS10(config)# hardware deep-buffer-mode
% Warning: Deep buffer mode configuration will be applied only after a save and reload.
OS10(config)# exit
OS10# write memory
OS10# reload
Proceed to reboot the system? [confirm yes/no]: Y
To view Deep Buffer mode status, use the show hardware deep-buffer-mode command. The show command output
displays the status of Deep Buffer mode in the current boot and the next boot.
The following is Deep Buffer mode status before enabling it, the default setting:
OS10# show hardware deep-buffer-mode
Deep Buffer Mode Configuration Status
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Current-boot Settings : Disabled
Next-boot Settings : Disabled
The following is Deep Buffer mode status after saving the configuration in the startup configuration:
OS10# show hardware deep-buffer-mode
Deep Buffer Mode Configuration Status
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Current-boot Settings : Disabled
Next-boot Settings : Enabled
The following is Deep Buffer mode status after the switch reloads:
OS10# show hardware deep-buffer-mode
Deep Buffer Mode Configuration Status
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Current-boot Settings : Enabled
Next-boot Settings : Enabled
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