# Nodetool setcompactionthroughput

**setcompactionthroughput** - Print the throughput cap for compaction in the system

Setting zero throughput disables capping

## Syntax

```console
nodetool [options] setcompactionthroughput <value_in_mib>
```

See also

* [getcompactionthroughput](https://docs.scylladb.com/manual/master/operating-scylla/nodetool-commands/getcompactionthroughput.md)

[Nodetool Reference](https://docs.scylladb.com/manual/master/operating-scylla/nodetool.md)