Alloy Computer Products GSM-24T2SFP, GSM-8T16SFP Mirror, Default Disable Monitoring Port

GSM Series User Manual

3-3. Mirror

The Mirror function of the GSM series of switches is used to capture data from a particular port on the switch. Any port on the switch can be selected as the monitoring port; this port will be used to capture data from another port on the switch using third party data capturing software. Data can be captured from more than one port on the switch simultaneously therefore you can have one monitoring port and several other ports being monitored by the one port.

Fig. 3-17

Function Name:

Mirror Configuration

Function Description:

The Mirror Configuration is used to configure a port to capture data that is being sent and received through another port on the switch.

Parameter Description:

Mode:

Is used to enable or disable the mirror function of the switch.

Default: Disable

Monitoring Port:

Here you can select which port is going to be used as the monitoring port. You can select any port on the switch in the case of the GSM-16T2SFP, ports 1 -16 can be selected and 1 – 24 for the GSM-24T2SFP and GSM-8T16SFP.

Default: Port 1

Monitored Port:

Select which port you wish to be monitored. Just tick the check box next to the appropriate port(s) and click apply.

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