Chapter 6: Setting Port Mirroring

Overview

To use the port mirroring feature, you must designate one or more source ports and one destination port. The source ports are the ports whose packets are mirrored and monitored. The destination port is the port where the packets from the source ports are copied and where the network analyzer is connected. There can be only one destination port on the switch.

Here are guidelines for setting the port mirroring feature:

The switch supports only one port mirror.

The port mirror can have one destination port.

The port mirror can have more than one source port. This allows you to monitor the traffic on multiple ports at the same time. For example, you might monitor the traffic on all the ports of a particular VLAN.

You can mirror the ingress traffic, the egress traffic, or both on the source ports.

The destination port must not be a member of a static port trunk or an LACP trunk.

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Allied Telesis AT-9000/52, AT-9000/28SP manual Overview

AT-9000/52, AT-9000/28SP, AT-9000/28 specifications

The Allied Telesis AT-9000/28 is a versatile and robust network switch designed for organizations seeking to enhance their networking capability. This Layer 2 managed switch delivers a high degree of performance and reliability, making it an ideal choice for businesses that require a seamless network experience.

One of the main features of the AT-9000/28 is its 28 ports, which include 24 Fast Ethernet ports and 4 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports. This allows for flexible network configuration and scalability, accommodating both wired and wireless devices efficiently. The switch also supports auto-negotiation and auto-MDI/MDI-X, which simplifies installation and connectivity by automatically detecting and configuring the appropriate settings.

The AT-9000/28 employs advanced switching technologies, such as IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, which enables the segregation of traffic for improved security and performance. This feature is crucial for businesses that require data isolation between different departments or user groups. In addition, the switch supports quality of service (QoS) protocols, allowing for traffic prioritization. This is particularly beneficial for organizations that handle multimedia applications or VoIP services that demand reliable bandwidth.

Another significant characteristic of the AT-9000/28 is its support for port mirroring. This capability is essential for network monitoring and troubleshooting, as it allows administrators to track and analyze network traffic efficiently. Furthermore, the switch supports multiple user authentication methods, including RADIUS and TACACS+, thus enhancing network security.

The AT-9000/28 is built with energy efficiency in mind, featuring Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) technology. This reduces power consumption during periods of low traffic without compromising performance, which aids in lowering overall operational costs.

In terms of management, the AT-9000/28 offers versatile management options, including a web-based GUI, Command Line Interface (CLI), and SNMP support. This flexibility enables network administrators to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the switch easily.

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