04-29-2011 02:55 AM - edited 03-06-2019 04:51 PM
Hi,
If I SPAN (port mirroring) on a large number of source ports or if I exceed the number of sessions, which may be the consequences for our equipments ?
Typically, can the switch "crash" ? if so, what limits should I meet ?
Thanks a lot
04-29-2011 04:09 AM
Here is an example of the span limitations for the 3750. You can only span two source ports and 64 destination ports:
The IOS won't let you confogure any more than that.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3750/software/release/12.1_19_ea1/configuration/guide/swspan.html#wp1044603
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