
Using the Console Interface
Port Mirroring Configuration
The Port Mirroring Configuration screen allows you to configure a specific switch port to monitor up to two specified ports or two MAC addresses. You can specify
For more information about the port mirroring feature, see “ Port Mirroring (Conversation Steering)” on page
Figure 3-20 shows an example of a Port Mirroring Configuration screen, in a stack configuration, where port 12 (in stack unit 3) is designated as the monitoring port for ports 5 and 6 of stack unit 4. When installed as a standalone switch, the screen does not display the (Unit/) field designation.
Choose Port Mirroring Configuration (or press i) from the Switch Configuration Menu screen to open the Port Mirroring Configuration screen.
Port Mirroring Configuration |
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Monitoring Mode: | [ | Port Y | |
Monitor Unit/Port: | [ 3/12 ] |
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Unit/Port X: | [ 4/5 | ] |
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Unit/Port Y: | [ 4/6 | ] |
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Address A: [
Address B: [
Port mirroring configuration has taken effect.
Currently Active Port Mirroring Configuration | ||||
Monitoring Mode: | or | Port Y | Monitor Unit: 3 Port: 12 | |
Unit X: 4 Port | X: 5 Unit Y: | 4 Port Y: | 6 |
Use space bar to display choices, press <Return> or <Enter> to select choice. Press
Figure 3-20. Port Mirroring Configuration Screen
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