Bridging

Figure 5-5. The Bridge Port Detail Breakdown Window

The following information is available for each bridge interface on the 9A128-01; the information is expressed both numerically and in pie charts:

Forwarded to

The number of frames forwarded by the selected bridge interface to each other interface on the bridge.

Forwarded from

The total number of frames received by the selected bridge interface from each of the other bridge interfaces.

The Interface Statistics Window

The Interface (IF) Statistics window (Figure 5-6) provides MIB-II interface statistical information — including counts for both transmit and receive packets, and error and buffering information — for each of the interfaces available on the 9A128-01. A color-coded pie chart in the middle of the window lets you graphically view statistics for Unicast, Non-Unicast, Discarded, and Error packets.

This window is also available for all port interfaces via the I/F Summary window available

TIP from the Module View Device menu. See Viewing I/F Summary Information in Chapter 2 for more information.

To access the IF Statistics window:

1.Click on the appropriate bridge port index () to reveal the Port menu.

2.Drag down to IF Statistics..., and release.

5-10

Bridge Statistics

Page 63
Image 63
Cabletron Systems 9A128-01 manual Interface Statistics Window, Forwarded to, Forwarded from