Interface Discards

Interface Discards report reveals top interfaces with packet discards for inbound and outbound data. Discards typically occur when interfaces are under a high traffic load. An interface showing high discard counts under normal traffic load is an indicator of hardware issues.

Generate a report

Choose source. , Choose a networking device or single physical or virtual interface you want to see Interface Discards measurements for. Choose traffic direction across an interface.

Choose time constraints. DateRange Choose times for the Interface Discards. (Subject to NTA collection interval and retention policies.)

Choose, filter, and reorder columns. Choose and hide columns, reorder columns, and apply advanced filters to customize your data view.

Chart, adjust output, and visualize. WUG17.0N-SP2-REPORTS-SETTINGS-IMG Apply chart, geo mapping (World Map), and display options in Report Settings WUG17.0N-SP2-REPORTS-SETTINGS-IMG dialog (optional).

Export report data

Report data can be exported from WhatsUp Gold, reused, and distributed in multiple formats. Select Expand (Full_Screen_Transparent) from the Dashboard Options (DasboardOptions) menu. After the report has been expanded, select the Export Data icon to access the following options:

See Also

Specific Device

State Change Timeline

Down Active Monitors

Down Interfaces

Interface Errors

Interface Errors and Discards

Quarterly Availability Summary

Tail of Action Activity Log

Tail of Passive Monitor Error Log

Tail of SNMP Trap Log

Tail of Syslog

Tail of Windows Event Log

Web Alarms