The Network Layer

Using the tests mapped to this layer, SDX administrators can:

• Periodically check whether/not the SDX appliance is available over the network;
• Measure the responsiveness of the appliance over the network;
• Monitor the NICs supported by the appliance, observe the level of traffic received / transmitted by each interface, and identify which NIC is consuming the maximum bandwidth;
• Measure the throughput of the appliance and initiate investigations if throughput is poor;

 

Figure 2 : The tests mapped to the Network layer