Analyzing Network Performance Using RMON and Ethernet Statistics (Layer 2 & Layer 3)

 

Table 17-2.Port Mirroring Information Parameters

 

 

 

Parameter

 

Definition

 

 

 

Configure Source

 

Select the configuration source port. Provides a link to the Port

 

 

Mirroring Configuration dialog box.

 

 

 

Source Port

 

Displays the port under investigation.

 

 

 

Mirror Port

 

Displays the port that transmits mirrored data.

 

 

 

Mirror Port Name

 

Displays the name of the mirror port device.

 

 

 

Piggyback Port

 

Displays the name of the port that is used for bi-directional port

 

 

mirroring. When used as a mirror port, it is unavailable for other

 

 

uses.

 

 

 

Sampler Type

 

Displays the speed of sampling that is performed for source port

 

 

traffic.

 

 

 

Max Packets per

 

Displays the maximum number of packets per second that are

Second

 

served by the mirror port.

 

 

 

3.In the Configure Source column, click a source port for the traffic. The Port Mirroring Configuration dialog box opens.

4.Use Table 17-3 to select options for the mirror port:

Table 17-3.Port Mirroring Configuration Parameters

Parameter Definition

Source Port(s) List of available selections. Enables you to select a particular source port associated with the selected fabric port. You can also select all ports.

Note: To mirror inbound traffic only, select a source port and a mirror port, not a piggyback port.

Mirror Port Port from which you want to send the traffic. This port can be on another module in the switch. Once a specific port associated with a fabric port has been designated a mirror port, other ports associated with that fabric port no longer appear on the selection list.

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