WHAT TO EXPECT
The Component Information Panel serves two purposes: allowing users to see metrics for a specific node in the topology graph and configuration at that node.
In this article, users learn about the different metrics they can view in the Component Information Panel. For information on how to use the configuration options, see Configuring in the Component Information Panel.
General Metrics
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The Component Information Panel will display metrics pertaining to a selected component in the Topology Graph. Depending on the Component type, the information displayed may vary. Across all types, the following four categories will be listed: Statistics, General, Environment, and Hardware.
At the top of the component sidebar, users will see a high level view of Total Rx and Total Tx statistics from the perspective of the selected component. In the example above, the user has the cloudSwXtch in the center selected and can see the data being received and transmitted.
The General section details the type of component (cloudSwXtch, xNIC, cloudSwXtch Bridge, etc.), the data eth, data port and the version. The Environment provides information regarding the cloud provider, including the host name, cloud, OS, Region, and Instance type. The Hardware section goes deeper into the information regarding the virtual machine, specifically the NICs.
Component Radial Menu
In addition to displaying component information and performance metrics, selecting a node in the Topology Graph will reveal a radial menu. Here, users can find statistics specific to that component type and additional configuration options. In this section, we will look into the different metrics for each component type.
For more information on configuring a component via the radial menu, see here.
Streams
The Streams section provide users with a detailed list of all the streams going through the component and the direction of data flow. Users can view streams for every component node.
Timing Nodes
The Timing Nodes section will populate with information if any are configured in the cloudSwXtch network for Precision Time Protocol. Users can view timing node information when PTP has been established. This will only be visible in for cloudSwXtch and xNIC components.
cloudSwXtch and Bridge Metrics
cloudSwXtch and cloudSwXtch Bridge component nodes share one category that is not listed in the xNIC component node. These are Lossless Stats.
Lossless Stats
Lossless stats display SLP TX or SLP RX stats, depending on whether or not the component is transmitting lossless data or receiving. The default statistics listed here will match those found when turning the SLP Stats toggle on in the Topology Toolbox. In addition, it will match what is found in the Lossless view in swXtch-top.
xNIC Metrics
High availability stats is the only category not found in either the cloudSwXtch or the cloudSwXtch Bridge. It is only listed in the xNIC component information panel.
High Availability
When selecting a node configured for high availability, a user can see information regarding data flow between the two paths. High Availability stats display the amount of data the xNIC is using from HA paths in order to reconstruct a stream. This is organized into two subsections: Summary and Counters. Summary takes a holistic look at the two paths while Counters displays information at the stream-level.
Editing Node’s Appearance
Users can change the appearance of each node or component in the Topology Graph. By selecting the Edit Pad next to the component’s name in the Information Sidebar, a user can edit the size and the name.
For xNIC endpoints, users can also edit the icon to reflect the role of the endpoint in the cloudSwXtch network.
Configuration Options
In addition to viewing metrics, users can also configure the cloudSwXtch, cloudSwXtch Bridge, or xNIC within the Component radial menu. For a detailed walkthrough of each configuration option, see Configuring in the Component Information Panel under wXcked Eye Topology Graph.