Switch Port Utilization

Switch Port Utilization report reveals a list of the bridge ports available on network devices in the selected device group.

• Device. Device hostname, IP address, or custom label.
• IP Address. IP address of the device.
• Port Count. Total number of bridge ports provided by the network device.
• Ports Used. Number of bridge ports that are being used on the network device.

Click a column heading () to display the column selection listing . You can also include:

• Description. Manufacturer's description.
• Category. Assigned category based on functional characteristics uncovered during discovery.
• Host Name. Hostname of the device (if available/defined).
• Device Role. Primary role of device.
• Contact. Contact information/responsible individual associated with this device.
• Location. Location information associated with this device (building, floor, and rack, for example)
• Brand. Brand of the device.
• OS Role. Operating system role delegated by Discovery (given the information available).
• SNMP OID. SNMP Object ID of the network device model.

Tip: Results data displayed by this report are as fresh as the last device rescan/refresh. To ensure the most up-to-date information per device is reported here, you should Rescan/Refresh or rediscover. (If information is incomplete or lacks detail, ensure you applied the necessary layering of credentials to your discovery scan.)

Generate a report

Choose Device. Choose one or more host devices you want Switch Port Utilization measurements for.

Choose, filter, and reorder columns. Choose and hide columns, reorder columns, and customize your data view.

Note: This report only returns Switch Port Utilization metrics for devices that already have the appropriate credentials. For more information, see Using Credentials.

Share, export, and save as PDF

Most generated Switch Port Utilization report data can be printed, shared, and exported when selecting Expand () from the Dashboard Options () menu. After the report has been expanded, select export () to access the following options:

• Print/Export to PDF. Automatically generate a PDF file of the report.
• Export Data. Export Switch Port Utilization data and leverage outside of WhatsUp Gold.
• Schedule Export. Set a recurring date and time, format, and email destination for report data export.

See Also Inventory Virtual Asset Inventory Installed Software Device Connectivity VLAN View Subnet View Computer Systems BIOS Software Updates Windows Services Warranty Information Element Count Total Actions Applied by Type Active Monitors by Type Devices by Type Devices with a Specific Attribute Total Devices by Role Passive Monitors by Type Total Performance Monitors by Type