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CAUTION: The network analyzer port should only be connected directly to a network analyzer. Improper connection of this port or improper configuration of port monitoring could result in network loops and cause a network outage.

IMPORTANT: HP recommends that you do not use port monitoring with an analyzer in loopback configuration with any VC module.

When port monitoring is enabled, a warning icon appears in the banner at the top of the page.

The following table describes the fields within the Ethernet Settings (Port Monitoring) screen.

Field name	Description
Network Analyzer Port	This is the port to which all monitored traffic is directed. After selection, this
	port is no longer available for use in any other Virtual Connect Ethernet
	network.
Port	Identifies the enclosure, bay, and port number of the network analyzer port
Port Status	Shows the link status, link speed, and connectivity of the port.
	• Linked-Active—The VC port is physically connected to a switch.
	Networks associated with the port are assigned to a profile and the
	port is selected to actively transmit traffic.
	• Linked-Standby—The VC port is physically connected to a switch.
	Networks associated with the port are not assigned to a profile or the
	port is not selected to actively transmit traffic.
	• Unlinked—There is no physical VC module or switch connection.
	• FCoE Active—An FCoE network has been defined, uplinks are
	connected, and an FCoE-capable switch has been correctly
	configured.
	• No FCoE—An FCoE network has been defined, uplinks are connected,
	but an FCoE-capable switch has not been configured, or the connection
	is to a non-FCoE switch.
	If the port is unlinked and no connectivity exists, the cause is displayed. For
	more information about possible causes, see "Port status conditions (on
	page 274)."
PID	PID status icon (on or off) for the network analyzer port
Speed/Duplex	Pull-down menu to specify the speed and duplex (where applicable) of the
	network analyzer port
Detailed Stats/Info	Click the link to display detailed statistics about this port.
Delete	Displays the Delete icon. Click to remove the network analyzer port.
Port Monitoring State	Used to enable or disable port monitoring. This feature enables the network
	administrator to disable port monitoring while maintaining the monitored
	port configuration.
Monitored Port List	Displays up to 16 server ports that are monitored at the same time.
Module Port	Enclosure, bay, and port number of the monitored port
Direction	Direction of traffic on the port being monitored. Valid choices are "From
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