show ports utilization
ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 supports only the Summit X450 family of switches and the BlackDiamond 8800 series switch.
ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 Command Reference Guide
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show ports utilization
show ports {mgmt | <port_list>} utilization {bandwidth | bytes | packets}
Description
Displays real-time port utilization information. The total utilization displays as real-time information,
constantly refreshing. and the parameter displays show a snapshot of the activity on the port when you
issue the command.
Syntax Description
Default
N/A.
Usage Guidelines
The software continuously monitors port utilization and calculates bandwidth as a function of each
port’s maximum link capacity.
The total utilization display presents real-time statistics. Use the <spacebar> to toggle the real-time
displayed information for packets, bytes, and bandwidth in that order. When you use a parameter
(packets, byte, or bandwidth) with the command, the display for the specified type shows a snapshot
per port when you issued the command.
If you do not specify a port number or range of ports, port utilization information is displayed for all
ports.
This status information may be useful for your technical support representative if you have a network
problem.
Example
The following command displays utilization statistics for port 1 on a stand-alone switch:
show ports 1 utilization
The following command displays utilization statistics for slot 3, port 1 on a modular switch:
show ports 3:1 utilization
mgmt
Specifies the management port.
port_list
Specifies one or more ports or slots and ports.
bandwidth
Specifies port utilization as percentage of bandwidth.
bytes
Specifies port utilization in bytes per second.
packets
Specifies port utilization in packets per second.
