DELL PC7024 User Manual

Sflow Commands

sFlow

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 is the standard for monitoring high-speed switched and routed 

networks. sFlow technology is built into network equipment and gives 

complete visibility into network activity, enabling effective management and 

control of network resources.
The sFlow monitoring system consists of an sFlow Agent (embedded in a 

switch or router or in a stand-alone probe) and a central sFlow Collector. The 

sFlow Agent uses sampling technology to capture traffic statistics from the 

device it is monitoring. sFlow datagrams are used to forward the sampled 

traffic statistics immediately to an sFlow Collector for analysis.
The sFlow Agent supports two forms of sampling: statistical packet-based 

sampling of switched or routed Packet Flows and time-based sampling of 

counters.

This chapter explains the following commands:

Use the sflow destination command to configure the sFlow collector 

parameters (owner string, receiver timeout, maxdatagram, ip address and 

port). Use the “no” form of this command to set receiver parameters to the 

default or remove a receiver.

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