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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