Set a limit on the bandwidth usage by clients

Last published : Sep 24, 2026
Sometimes, servers might have limited bandwidth to handle client requests and might become overloaded. To prevent overloading a server, you can specify a maximum limit on the bandwidth, in Kbps, processed by the server. The NetScaler appliance forwards requests to a load balanced server only until this limit is reached.
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To set a maximum bandwidth limit on a service by using the CLI

At the command prompt, type:
set service <name> -maxBandwidth <Value>
Example:
set service Service-HTTP-1 -maxBandwidth 100

To set a maximum bandwidth limit on a service by using the GUI

  1. Navigate to Traffic Management > Load Balancing > Services, and open a service.
  2. In Advanced Settings, select Thresholds & Timeouts, and select Maximum Bandwidth.