Through this data stream, you can monitor and report on the SNMP interfaces on the current device. Data collected is displayed in the Interface Report.
customer
in the field to gather data from all interfaces for the subgroup that contain customer in the interface name. Note: When a device is discovered for the first time with Interface Utilization enabled in the discovery role or if the device previously existed with Interface Utilization enabled, the Collect errors and discards data for selected interfaces option is automatically selected.
Important: Be aware when you use the Collect errors and discards data for selected interfaces feature, it has potential to increase the database size quickly because there is potential for a significant amount of errors and discards data. You can set WhatsUp Health thresholds, in the Alert Center, to stay informed when the database size exceeds specified thresholds. For more information, see Configuring system thresholds.
Tip:To disable the errors and discards data collection, you can disable for the individual device (Device Properties > Performance Monitor) or disable for multiple devices with the bulk field change option:
1. Select multiple devices that have the Interface Utilization performance monitor enabled, right-click, then select Bulk Field Change > Performance Monitors. The Bulk Field Change dialog appears.
2. In the Interface section of the dialog, under the Collect errors and discards data for enabled interfaces list, click Yes.
For more information, see Editing multiple devices with the Bulk Field Change feature.
Click Advanced to access Data Collection Advanced Settings.
Click Speed to override the interface speed. This option is only available when you have selected Specific interfaces.
Important: You cannot change the speed for an interface unless you have selected Specific Interfaces.
Note: If the Interface Utilization Performance Monitor was not used during Device Discovery, 64-bit high capacity counters are not used to poll interface traffic counters. You need to manually change the device's polling properties in the device properties to use high capacity counters.