WHAT TO EXPECT
In this article, users will learn how to view the performance metrics for the selected cloudSwXtch and the associated xNICs.
Locating the xNIC View Page
How to Navigate to the Metrics tab
To learn how to navigate to Metrics from the wXcked Eye main page, please review the wXcked Eye swXtch Management article.
Navigating the Metrics Tab
Metrics are displayed for each cloudSwXtch that is configured in the system. In this example, there are 3 cloudSwXtches. To toggle between cloudSwXtches, use the drop-down selection.
cloudSwXtch Key Performance Metrics
Once the page loads, users will be presented with a high-level view of their selected cloudSwXtch's data flow. This page provides detailed information regarding the cloudSwXtch and illustrates 4 key performance metrics:
Data Egress
Data Ingress
Packets Egress
Packets Ingress
Data egress/ingress are displayed in bits per second (bps) while packets egress/ingress are displayed in packets per second (pps). In addition to the rate, the total numbers of bits and packets are displayed for the user. These metrics are further explored in the Performance section with four related graphs and an additional Packets Dropped graph. This data can be downloaded using the CSV button.
Use the drop-down in the metrics to change the timeframe to view the metrics. Options are from 1 minute to an hour.
By scrolling down further on the page, users can monitor for dropped packets.
xNICs Panel
At the bottom of the Metrics page, users will be able to see the xNICs panel. This panel lists the agents that are connected to the cloudSwXtch. Each listed xNIC is accompanied by its version, ingress/egress rates, and packet drops. When using the dropdown feature for an agent, a user can see the multicast groups associated with the xNIC and its ingress/egress rates.
