HDX Channels Test
ICA traffic is composed of virtual channels. A virtual channel is a bidirectional, error-free connection used for the exchange of generalized packet data between a Citrix host for online delivery (XenApp or XenDesktop) and the Citrix Receiver online plug-in. Connections for sound, graphics, client drive mapping, printing, and end user experience monitoring are a few examples of the virtual channels. One of the important motives behind ICA traffic monitoring is to understand how much bandwidth is being consumed by each channel and in the process identify the most bandwidth-intensive channel. The HDX Channels test helps administrators with this. This test monitors the ICA traffic handled by each channel and leads administrators to that channel which is consuming bandwidth excessively. The insights provided by this test help administrators in understanding how the NetScaler appliance needs to be fine-tuned to optimize bandwidth consumption.
Target of the test : Citrix NetScaler HDX Insight
Agent deploying the test : A remote agent
Outputs of the test : One set of results for every virtual channel
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Measurement | Description | Measurement Unit | Interpretation |
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Avg bandwidth: |
Indicates the rate at which data is transferred over this virtual channel. |
Kbps |
Ideally, the value of this measure should be low. A high value indicates excessive bandwidth usage by a virtual channel. Compare the value of this measure across channels to know which channel is consuming bandwidth excessively |
Bandwidth consumed in the last measure period: |
Indicates the amount of data (in MB) transferred / received over this virtual channel during the last measurement period. |
MB |
A consistent increase in the value of this measure over time is indicative of excessive bandwidth usage by a virtual channel. |