RSPAN Flashcards
Where does SPAN stands for?
Switchport Analyzer
What are the three SPAN types?
- SPAN
- RSPAN
- ERSPAN
What is the restriction of SPAN?
It can only be done locally
What is RSPAN?
Remote
What is ERSPAN?
Encapsulated remote
Where does rx and tx stand for?
Transmitted or received
What is the command to start a SPAN session?
monitor session … source/destination
Why should you use the source?
Source is where you want to copy the packets from
Why should you use the destination?
Destination is where you want the copies to go to
What needs to be done before activating RSPAN?
Create a vlan on both switches and use command remote-span and make the link a trunk link
What is the command to start a RSPAN session?
monitor session … source/destination (remote VLAN)
What is the command to start a ERSPAN session?
monitor session 1 type erspan-source
What is the difference in configuration between RSPAN and ERSPAN?
ERSPAN uses ip addresses for a destination and