Chapter 3: Configuration

3.18 sFlow Agent

The sFlow Collector configuration for the switch can be monitored and modified here. Up to one Collector is supported. This section contains instructions on how to configure sFlow collector IP type, sFlow collector IP Address, and Port Number for each sFlow Collector.

3.18.1 sFlow Collector

The “Current“ field displays the currently configured sFlow Collector. The “Configured“ field displays the new Collector Configuration.

Web Interface

To configure the sFlow Agent in the Web interface:

1.Click Configuration, sFlow Agent, Collector.

2.Set the parameters.

3.Scroll to IP Type to choose IPv4 or IPv6.

4.Click Save to save.

5.To cancel, click the Reset button to revert to previously saved values.

Figure 3-88. The sFlow Collector Configuration screen.

Parameter Description

Receiver ID: The “Receiver ID“ input fields allow the user to select the receiver ID. Indicates the ID of this particular sFlow Receiver. Currently one ID is supported as one collector is supported.

IP Type: A dropdown list to select the type of IP of Collector is displayed. By default, IPv4 is the Collector IP type. Works using IPv4 or IPv6.

IP Address: The address of a reachable IP is to be entered into the text box. This IP is used to monitor the sFlow samples sent by sFlow Agent (our switch). By default, The IP is set to 0.0.0.0, and a new entry has to be added to it.

Port: A port to listen to the sFlow Agent has to be configured for the Collector. The value of the port number has to be typed into the text box. The value accepted is within the range of 1–65535. But an appropriate port number not used by other protocols need to be configured. By default, the port's number is 6343.

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