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3-16 S-Flow Agent
3-16.1 Collector
Parameter
Description
The sFlow Collector configuration for the switch can be monitored and modified
here. Up to 1 Collector is supported. This page allows for configuring sFlow collector
IP type, sFlow collector IP Address, Port Number, and for each sFlow Collector.
The "Current" field displays the currently configured sFlow Collector. The
"Configured" field displays the new collector configuration.
Web Interface
To configure the sFlow Agent in the web interface:
1.
Click Configuration, sFlow Agent, and Collector.
2.
Set the parameters.
3.
Scroll to choose the IP Type - IPv4 or IPv6.
4.
Click “Apply” to save the setting.
5.
If you want to cancel the setting, click the reset button to revert back to
previously saved values.
Figure 3-16.1: The sFlow Collector Configuration
Receiver Id:
The "Receiver ID" input fields allow the user to select the receiver ID.
Indicates the ID of this particular sFlow Receiver. Currently, only one ID is supported
as only one collector is supported.
IP Type:
A drop down list to select the type of IP of collector is displayed. By default,
IPv4 is the type of collector IP type. You could use IPv4 or IPv6.
IP Address:
The address of a reachable IP is to be entered into the text box.
This IP is used to monitor the sFlow samples sent by sFlow agent (our switch).
By default, the IP is set to 0.0.0.0 and a new entry has to be added to it.
Port:
A port to listen to the sFlow Agent has to be configured for the collector.
The value of the port number has to be typed into the text box.