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Chapter 11 Using Cisco PathTracer to Diagnose Problems
Viewing Path Trace Details
Viewing Path Trace Details
In addition to the information displayed in the Cisco Path Tracer wind ow, you can:
• View the following information for each network element:
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The relevant parameters for each interface on all layers along the path.
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For each layer, an indication of a mismatch between the parameters of the interfaces on both
sides of a link.
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Traffic statistics along the path.
• Monitor the status and traffic of all links along the path.
• View In and Out port properties.
To view this information, select the required path in the Cisco PathTracer window, and then click
PathTracer in the toolbar. If you select multiple paths, a separate window is opened for each path.
Figure 11-10 shows an example of the Cisco PathTracer details window.
Topology Enables you to add:
• A static link between two devices.
• A static topology between a device and an unmanaged network.
• A tunnel to a VPN.
Launch external
applications Starts an external application or tool that has been configured for access via
the right-click menu. For more information, see the Cisco Prime Network 4.0
Customization Guide.
Properties Displays the properties of the selected item, such as the IP address and
system name.
Commands Launches available activation and configuration scripts. This can include the
commands documented in Setting Up Devices and Validating Device
Information, page 1-4, and those you create using Command Builder. For
more information, see the Cisco Prime Network 4.0 Customization Guide.
Management Contains the following submenu options:
• Command Builder—Defines commands and scripts using the Prime
Network Command Builder tool (Configurator security level required).
• Soft Properties Management—Extends VNEs by adding SNMP MIB or
Telnet/SHH/TL-1 properties to the device’s collected in formation model
using the Prime Network Soft Properties Manager (Administrator
security level required).
VNE Tools Contains the following submenu options:
• Poll Now—Updates the VNE information.
• Stop VNE—Stops the VNE.
• Start VNE—Starts the VNE.
Table 11-7 Cisco PathTracer Element Right-Click Menu Options (continued)
Option Description