SMC Networks SMC8606T manual Using a Mirror Port for Analysis

CONSOLE INTERFACE

Using a Mirror Port for Analysis

You can mirror traffic from any source port to a target port for real-time analysis. You can then attach a network sniffer or RMON probe to the target port and study the traffic crossing the source port in a completely unobtrusive manner. When mirroring port traffic, note that the target port must be configured in the same VLAN as the source port (see “Configuring Virtual LANs” on page 2-55).

You can use the Mirror Port Configuration screen to designate a single port pair for mirroring as shown below:

SMC TigerSwitch 1000 Local Management -- SMC8606T

	< Mirror Port Configuration >
	Mirror Source Port	: Port 1
	Mirror Target Port	: Port 2
	Status	: DISABLED
<APPLY>	<OK>	<CANCEL>
Use <TAB> or arrow keys to move,		other keys to make changes.
Parameter	Description
Mirror Source Port	The port whose traffic will be monitored.
Mirror Target Port	The port that will duplicate or “mirror” all the
	traffic happening on the monitored port.
Status	Enables or disables the mirror function.

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