Chapter 9 Using Cisco ANA PathTracer in MPLS Networks

Cisco ANA PathTracer Windows

Figure 9-1 Cisco ANA PathTracer Multipath Window

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The Cisco ANA PathTracer single-path window (Figure 9-2) displays the discovered-path devices and links, as well as path layer properties. The Cisco ANA PathTracer single-path window enables you to:

View a map of the intermediate network elements.

View the following information for each network element:

The relevant parameters for each interface on all layers along the path.

For each layer, an indication of a mismatch between the parameters of the interfaces on both sides of a link.

Traffic statistics along the path.

Monitor the status and traffic of all the links along the path.

View In and Out port properties.

In addition, right-clicking an item in Cisco ANA PathTracer enables you to view device properties and attach business tags.

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3.6.6 specifications

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