Network Errors Test
This test reports the network errors and collisions that occur during data transmission and reception by a host via each of its network interfaces.
Target of the test : Any host system
Agent deploying the test : An internal agent
Outputs of the test : One set of results for every network interface of the target host
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Measurement | Description | Measurement Unit | Interpretation |
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Incoming packet errors: |
Indicates the number of input errors that occurred during the last measurement period. |
Packets |
High input errors could indicate that the network is saturated, the local host is overloaded, or there is a physical network problem. |
Outgoing packet errors: |
Indicates the number of output errors that occurred during the last measurement period. |
Packets |
High output errors could indicate a saturated local network or a bad physical connection between the host and the network. |
Packet collisions: |
Indicates the number of collisions that occurred during the last measurement period. |
Number |
A high value is normal for this measure, but if the percentage of output packets that result in a collision is too high, it indicates that the network is saturated. |