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.. cfgcmd:: set interfaces {{ var0 }} <interface> {{ var2 }} {{ var3 }}
   disable-flow-control

   Ethernet flow control is a mechanism for temporarily stopping the
   transmission of data on Ethernet family computer networks. The goal of
   this mechanism is to ensure zero packet loss in the presence of network
   congestion.

   The first flow control mechanism, the pause frame, was defined by the IEEE
   802.3x standard.

   A sending station (computer or network switch) may be transmitting data
   faster than the other end of the link can accept it. Using flow control,
   the receiving station can signal the sender requesting suspension of
   transmissions until the receiver catches up.

   Use this command to disable the generation of Ethernet flow control (pause
   frames).

   Example:

   .. code-block:: none

     set interfaces {{ var0 }} {{ var1 }} {{ var2 }} {{ var4 }} disable-flow-control