Chapter 6
Monitoring Performance
This chapter explains the available options for monitoring the performance of supported ATM devices. It includes the following sections:
•Viewing Port Counters - Provides a breakdown of the activity through each port.
•Viewing CPU Counters - Displays a breakdown of the packets going through the AAL5 interface of the CPU in each module.
•Viewing VC (Virtual Channel) Counters - Displays a breakdown of the cells for each VC.
•Viewing LECS Statistics - Displays a breakdown of the LECS statistics in each module.
•Viewing Management LEC Counters - Displays a breakdown of the Management LEC information of the device.
Viewing Port Counters
The Port Counters window provides an accurate view of the packet flow activity of each port. Once you learn the normal packet activity for your network, Port Counters can help you determine network malfunctions, bottlenecks, and overloads.
To view Cajun M770 ATM Port Counters:
1Select a port or ports to be monitored.
—To select a single port, click the port’s symbol.
—To select multiple ports, hold the CTRL key as you click additional ports.
—To select all ports of a module, click the module’s symbol.
2Open the Performance menu and select Port Counters. The Port Counters window appears.
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