3.14.1 Port Mirroring

Port Mirroring allows the user to configure the switch to copy all traffic associated with one port (the Monitor Port) to a Mirror Port on the switch. The user can connect the Mirror Port to a network analyzer or RMON probe for packet analysis. The user can configure the Monitor Port to send either transmitted or received traffic to the Mirror Port.

IntraCore 35160-T Port Mirroring Configuration Menu

System Port Mirroring Status: [Disabled]

Monitor Port list:

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2<empty>

3<empty>

4<empty>

<Cmd>

<Description>

a

Add Monitor Port

d

Delete Monitor Port

tToggle System Port Mirroring Enable/Disable

q Return to previous menu

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Enabling or Disabling System Port Mirroring

To enable or disable Port Mirroring, use the following procedure:

1.Type m in the System Utility menu to display the Port Mirroring Configuration menu.

2.Type t to toggle System Port Mirroring.

The change is reflected immediately in the settings shown at the top of the Port Mirroring Configuration menu.

Adding or Deleting a Monitor Port

To specify which port to monitor (up to four), use the following procedure:

1.Type m in the System Utility menu to display the Port Mirroring Configuration menu.

2.Type a and then enter the port number of the specific port.

3.Type d to delete a specific port.

The change is reflected immediately in the settings shown at the top of the Port Mirroring Configuration menu.

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Asante Technologies 35160 user manual Enabling or Disabling System Port Mirroring, Adding or Deleting a Monitor Port