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The layer 2 switch must have Storm Control configured on all host-facing switch ports.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-206661 | SRG-NET-000512-L2S-000001 | SV-206661r385561_rule | Low |
| Description |
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| A traffic storm occurs when packets flood a LAN, creating excessive traffic and degrading network performance. Traffic storm control prevents network disruption by suppressing ingress traffic when the number of packets reaches a configured threshold levels. Traffic storm control monitors ingress traffic levels on a port and drops traffic when the number of packets reaches the configured threshold level during any one-second interval. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Layer 2 Switch Security Requirements Guide | 2024-05-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-6919r298413_chk ) |
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| Review the switch configuration to verify that storm control is enabled on host-facing interfaces. If storm control is not enabled on all host-facing switch ports, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-6919r298414_fix) |
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| Configure storm control on each host-facing switch ports. |