Enterasys Matrix E6 5G102-06-G, User Manual

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Configuring Port Mirroring
Configuring and Monitoring the Switch 11-5
11.8 CONFIGURING PORT MIRRORING
You can mirror the traffic being switched on any port for the purposes of network traffic analysis
and connection assurance. When Port Mirroring is enabled, one port becomes a monitor port for
any other port within the stack. Note that the source and target ports must be configured within the
same VLAN and be operating at the same speed. If the target port is operating at a lower speed, the
source port will be forced to drop its operating speed to match that of the target port.
To configure port mirroring, proceed as follows:
1. Select Device Control Menu from the Main Menu.
2. Select Mirror Port Configuration .
3. For the Mirror Source Port, select the stack unit and port number.
4. For the Mirror Target Port, select the stack unit and port number.
5. Set the Status field to ENABLED .
6. Connect a traffic analyzer or RMON probe to the mirroring port.
11.9 DOWNLOADING A SOFTWARE UPGRADE
You can upgrade the operational software in the switch without physically opening the switch or
being in the same location. The software storage sector in the flash memory of the switch is
reprogrammed, allowing you to easily download software feature enhancements and problem fixes
to the switch from a local or remote location.
Software can be downloaded to the switch in two ways:
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Via the serial port. This procedure is an out-of-band operation that copies the software through
the serial port to the switch. This operation takes approximately three minutes and requires
minimal configuration.
•
Via TFTP download. This procedure uses a TFTP server connected to the network and
downloads the software using the TFTP protocol. A TFTP download is much faster than a serial
download, requiring only a few seconds, and can be used to upgrade a switch that is not
physically in the area. The disadvantage is that this method requires a TFTP server and
additional setup.