HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 20-port Fibre Channel Module for c-Class BladeSystem - Manual (Page 94)

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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.
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
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—There is a physical connection to a VC module and a
switch. Traffic is active on this link.
• Linked-Standby—There is a physical connection to a VC module and a
switch. Currently there is no active traffic on this link.