02-06-2010 09:38 AM
Hi,
I am configuring my network monitoring application to monitor my Cisco Routers and I am looking for recommended (best practice) thresh hold values for following the interface parameters (Ethernet interface):
Bandwidth Utilization (%)
Error rate (%)
Package discarded (%)
Any help, documents or advice would be appreciated
Regards,
Screech
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02-06-2010 12:49 PM
Here is my 2 cents
Don't think there is a one size fits all
Trunks and other connection between network devices
Bandwidth Utilization 60% on full duplex 40% on half
Error rate 0
Package discarded 0
These interface should be absolutely clean, and you beter check Transmit load and Receive Load rather then Utilization
Userports
Bandwidth Utilization 60% on full duplex 40% on half
Error rate 5
Package discarded 5
Server ports
Bandwidth Utilization 60% on full duplex 40% on half
Error rate 1
Package discarded 1
I would say it is pointless to poll and monitor all ports for bandwith utilisation all the time.
Using rmon or something else to set (a couple of) thresholds and monitor that is a much better idea
Not sure about a tool that could used for that however.
Cheers
Michel
02-06-2010 12:49 PM
Here is my 2 cents
Don't think there is a one size fits all
Trunks and other connection between network devices
Bandwidth Utilization 60% on full duplex 40% on half
Error rate 0
Package discarded 0
These interface should be absolutely clean, and you beter check Transmit load and Receive Load rather then Utilization
Userports
Bandwidth Utilization 60% on full duplex 40% on half
Error rate 5
Package discarded 5
Server ports
Bandwidth Utilization 60% on full duplex 40% on half
Error rate 1
Package discarded 1
I would say it is pointless to poll and monitor all ports for bandwith utilisation all the time.
Using rmon or something else to set (a couple of) thresholds and monitor that is a much better idea
Not sure about a tool that could used for that however.
Cheers
Michel
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