HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem - Manual (Page 92)

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If port monitoring is configured and enabled within the Virtual Connect domain, Ethernet data from the
monitored ports is replicated on the network analyzer port, which poses a security risk and could result in
network loops if not connected properly.
The following table describes the fields within the Ethernet Settings (Port Monitoring) screen.
Field name Description
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.
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. 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
264 )."
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 statistics Click the link to display detailed statistics about this port.
Delete Displays the Delete icon. Click to remove the network analyzer port.
Monitored Port List Displays up to 16 server ports that are monitored at the same time.
Direction Direction of traffic on the port being monitored. Valid choices are "From
Server", "To Server", or "Both". The default is "Both".
Server Profile Identifies the server profile associated with the monitored port, if one exists.
Port Enclosure, bay, and port number of the monitored port
MAC MAC address of the monitored port
Server Bay Assignment Enclosure and server device bay the monitored port is associated with
Network Network associated with the downlink port, if one exists
Delete Displays the Delete icon. Click to remove the port from the monitored list.