Using the Analyzer

To Monitor the Link (Network)

To Monitor the Link (Network)

While the measurement system is on, the analyzer continuously measures the key indicators of the health of the link, and displays that information in an easy-to-read summary format. To start the measurement system, click the Start button on the main screen.

Use Link Monitor to see overall trend information. It provides an overview of what is happening in the link and highlights any abnormalities.

Information relating to the interface pod and the link for port 1 is shown on the left side of the screen; information relating to the interface pod and link for port 2 is shown on the right side of the screen. When one of the ports is empty, the analyzer displays a message telling you that there is no interface pod inserted in that port.

All measurements shown on Link Monitor are current. The analyzer collects measurements every 100 ms. At the end of a sampling period of 3 to 5 seconds, it uses these measurements to calculate statistics; then displays the statistics on the screen (set the update period on the Set Measurement Period window).

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