flowbroker add analyzer sets
flowbroker add analyzer analyzer-sets - Add a new FlowBROKER Analyzer Set
Description:
Add a new Analyzer Set.
An Analyzer Set can contain up to 4 Analyzers for subsequent association with Packet Engine flows. An analyzer can be associated with an Analyzer Set through the 'flowbroker edit analyzer analyzer-sets' command.
Syntax:
flowbroker add analyzer analyzer-sets name <name>
<name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of the created Analyzer Set. |
flowbroker add analyzer configuration
flowbroker add analyzer configuration - Add a new FlowBROKER Analyzer
Description:
Add a new Analyzer. An Analyzer defines what to do with the captured data. There are currently 3 types of Analyzers. Each one has its own set of parameters.
| PCAP | Write captured data to a PCAP file local to the Sensor Control. When the PCAP file is marked as completed, send it to a remote server through the specified URL. |
| Streaming | Send the captured data to a local interface of the Sensor Control. The interface must be known to the Assurance Sensor Control. VLANs from the interface are added to the streamed packets. |
| ERSPAN T3 | Send the captured data to a remote listener using the ERSPAN type 3 protocol. The remote listener IP address must be specified. The scope can be specified for PCAP file. Streaming and ERSPAN T3 are global by default. |
| Global scope | Data from any flow and packet engine are sent through the same instance. |
| Device scope | For PCAP, data from all the ports of a single device are merged in the same file. |
| Port scope | For PCAP, data from a single port is merged in the same file. |
| Flow scope | For PCAP, each flow has its own PCAP file. |
| The final file name of the PCAP file is built this way: | |
| Global | <filename_prefix>_<date>.pcap |
| Device / Module | <filename_prefix>_<devicename>_<date>.pcap |
| Device / FSX | <filename_prefix>_<ip>_<port>_<date>.pcap |
| Port | <filename_prefix>_<pktenginename>_<date>.pcap |
| Flow | <filename_prefix>_<pktenginename>_<ruleIdx>_<date>.pcap |
Syntax:
{ type [erspan-t3 | pcap | streaming ] } |
{ destination <dest> } |
{ erspan-dscp <0-63> } |
{ erspan-session-id <0-1023> } |
{ erspan-ttl <1-255> } |
{ filename <filename> } |
{ interface <intf> } |
{ max-file-period <1-60> } |
{ max-file-size <256-10240> } |
{ password <password> } |
{ scope [device | flow | port | global] } }+
<name> = <string>
<dest> = <string>
<filename> = <string>
<intf> = <string>
<password> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of the created Analyzer. |
| type | Type of Analyzer, 'pcap' is the default. |
| destination | For ERSPAN, the IP address of the listener. For PCAP, the URL and directory of the file server, using the following format:
|
| erspan-dscp | For ERSPAN, the DSCP to use in the IP header. |
| erspan-session-id | For ERSPAN, the session ID to use. |
| erspan-ttl | For ERSPAN, the TTL to use in the IP header. |
| filename | For PCAP, the file name prefix for the created PCAP file. |
| interface | For Streaming, the Assurance Sensor Control local interface to use. |
| max-file-period | For PCAP, the maximum period to wait before sending the PCAP file if it has not reached the maximum size. |
| max-file-size | For PCAP, the maximum file size of the PCAP file. Once this value is reached, the file is closed and sent. |
| password | For PCAP, the password for SCP and SFTP. For other protocols, the password must be specified in the URL. |
| scope | For PCAP, define which data must be aggregated in a single file. |
flowbroker add data extraction
flowbroker add data-extraction - Add a new FlowBROKER Data Extraction
Description:
Add a new Data Extraction. A Data Extraction defines which data must be captured from a packet that has been filtered by the Packet Engine. Data Extraction can only be used for modules, it is not supported by FSX devices.
Syntax:
flowbroker add data-extraction name <name> type [up-to-length | whole-packet]
{ { length <4-10240> } }+
<name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of the created Data Extraction. |
| type | Type of Data Extraction. 'up-to-length' keeps the first few bytes of the packet, 'whole-packet' keeps the whole packet. |
| length | Specify the length, in bytes, for 'up-to-length' type. |
flowbroker add pkt-engine
flowbroker add pkt-engine - Add a new FlowBROKER Packet Engine
Description:
Add a new Packet Engine.
The Packet Engine can connect to a remote module or to a FSX device.
Syntax:
flowbroker add pkt-engine <name> type module device <dev-name> {
{ tcp-port <1-65534> } |
{ dscp <0-63> } |
{ capture-timer <1-1440> [enable | disable] } |
{ max-capture-size <1-5120000> [enable | disable] } |
{ state [enable | disable] }}+
flowbroker add pkt-engine <name> type fsx {
{ analyzer-set <set-name> } |
{ ipaddr <ip-address> } |
{ tcp-port <1-65534> } |
{ dscp <0-63> } |
{ state [enable | disable] }}+
<name> = <string>
<dev-name> = <string>
<set-name> = <string>
<ip-address> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of the created Packet Engine. |
| type | Type of Packet Engine. |
| device | Module: The name of the remote device. |
| state | Execution state for the Packet Engine. |
| analyzer-set | FSX: Analyzer set to use for unsolicited flows. |
| ipaddr | FSX: IP address of the FSX. |
| tcp-port | FSX: TCP port of the FlowBROKER service on the FSX. Module: TCP port to use for the FlowBROKER link. |
| dscp | DSCP value to use for the FlowBROKER link. |
| capture-timer | The maximum period to wait before disabling the Packet Engine if it has not reached maximum capture size, expressed in minutes. |
| max-capture-size | The Packet Engine will automatically disable when maximum capture size is reached, expressed in kilobytes. |
flowbroker clear analyzer statistics
flowbroker clear analyzer statistics - Clear FlowBROKER Analyzer statistics
Description:
Clear FlowBROKER Analyzer statistics. By default, statistics will be cleared for all Analyzers. If an Analyzer name is provided, only the statistics related to this Analyzer will be cleared.
Syntax:
flowbroker clear analyzer statistics {<name>}
<name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of the Analyzer for which to clear the statistics. |
flowbroker clear pkt-engine statistics
flowbroker clear pkt-engine statistics - Clear FlowBROKER Packet Engine statistics
Description:
Clear FlowBROKER Packet Engine statistics. By default, statistics will be cleared for all Packet Engines. If a Packet Engine name is provided, only the statistics related to this Packet Engine will be cleared.
Syntax:
flowbroker clear pkt-engine statistics {<name>}
<name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of the Packet Engine for which to clear the statistics. |
flowbroker clear pkt-engine unsolicited
flowbroker clear pkt-engine unsolicited - Clear FlowBROKER Packet Engine unsolicited flows
Description:
Clear FlowBROKER FSX Packet Engine unsolicited flows. By default, unsolicited flows for all FSX Packet Engines will be cleared. If a Packet Engine name is provided, only the unsolicited flows related to this packet engine will be cleared.
Note: This command only applies to FSX Packet Engines.
Syntax:
flowbroker clear pkt-engine unsolicited {<name>}
<name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of the Packet Engine for which to clear the unsolicited flows. |
flowbroker delete analyzer analyzer-sets
flowbroker delete analyzer analyzer-sets - Delete an existing FlowBROKER Analyzer Set
Description:
Delete an existing FlowBROKER Analyzer Set. An Analyzer Set cannot be deleted when it is actually used by a packet engine.
Syntax:
flowbroker delete analyzer analyzer-sets <name>
<name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of an existing Analyzer Set. |
flowbroker delete analyzer configuration
flowbroker delete analyzer configuration - Delete an existing FlowBROKER Analyzer
Description:
Delete an existing FlowBROKER Analyzer. An Analyzer cannot be deleted when it is actually used by a packet engine.
Syntax:
flowbroker delete analyzer configuration <name>
<name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of an existing Analyzer. |
flowbroker delete data extraction
flowbroker delete data-extraction - Delete an existing FlowBROKER Data Extraction
Description:
Delete an existing Data Extraction.
Syntax:
flowbroker delete data-extraction <name>
<name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of an existing Data Extraction. |
flowbroker delete pkt-engine
flowbroker delete pkt-engine - Delete an existing FlowBROKER Packet Engine
Description:
Delete an existing Packet Engine.
Syntax:
flowbroker delete pkt-engine <name>
<name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of the Packet Engine to be deleted. |
flowbroker edit analyzer analyzer-sets
flowbroker edit analyzer analyzer-sets - Edit an existing FlowBROKER Analyzer Set
Description:
Edit an existing Analyzer Set. An Analyzer Set can contain up to 4 analyzers for subsequent association with Packet Engine flows. Use this command to add or delete the association with an Analyzer.
Syntax:
flowbroker edit analyzer analyzer-sets <name> {
{ name <new_name> } |
{ analyzer-list-add <analyzer> } |
{ analyzer-list-del <analyzer> } }+
<name> = <string>
<analyzer> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | Rename an existing Analyzer Set. |
| analyzer-list-add | Specify an Analyzer to add to this Set. |
| analyzer-list-del | Specify an Analyzer to remove from this Set. |
flowbroker edit analyzer configuration
flowbroker edit analyzer configuration - Edit an existing FlowBROKER Analyzer
Description:
Edit an existing FlowBROKER Analyzer. An Analyzer defines what to do with the captured data. For more information, refer to the help for the 'flowbroker add analyzer configuration' command.The type of the Analyzer cannot be changed when it is actually used by a packet engine.
Syntax:
flowbroker edit analyzer configuration <name> {
{ name <new_name> } |
{ type [erspan-t3 | pcap | streaming ] } |
{ destination <dest> } |
{ erspan-dscp <0-63> } |
{ erspan-session-id <0-1023> } |
{ erspan-ttl <1-255> } |
{ filename <filename> } |
{ interface <intf> } |
{ max-file-period <1-60> } |
{ max-file-size <256-10240> } |
{ password <password> } |
{ scope [device | flow | port | global] } }+
<name> = <string>
<new_name> = <string>
<dest> = <string>
<filename> = <string>
<intf> = <string>
<password> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The new name for the existing Analyzer. |
| type | Type of Analyzer. 'pcap' is the default. |
| destination | For ERSPAN, the IP address of the listener. For PCAP, the URL and directory of the file server, using the following format:
|
| erspan-dscp | For ERSPAN, the DSCP to use in the IP header. |
| erspan-session-id | For ERSPAN, the session ID to use. |
| erspan-ttl | For ERSPAN, the TTL to use in the IP header. |
| filename | For PCAP, the file name prefix for the created PCAP file. |
| interface | For Streaming, the Sensor Control local interface to use. |
| max-file-period | For PCAP, the maximum period to wait before sending the PCAP file if it has not reached the maximum size. |
| max-file-size | For PCAP, the maximum file size of the PCAP file. Once this value is reached, the file is closed and sent. |
| password | For PCAP, the password for SCP and SFTP. For other protocols, the password must be specified in the URL. |
| scope | For PCAP, define which data must be aggregated in a single file. |
flowbroker edit data extraction
flowbroker edit data-extraction - Edit an existing FlowBROKER Data Extraction
Description:
Edit an existing Data Extraction. A Data Extraction defines which data must be captured from a packet that has been filtered by the Packet Engine. Data Extraction can only be used for modules, it is not supported by FSX devices.
Syntax:
flowbroker edit data-extraction <name> {
{ name <new_name> } |
{ type [up-to-length | whole-packet] } |
{ length <4-10240> } }+
<name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of the existing Data Extraction. |
| new_name | A new name for the Data Extraction. |
| type | Type of Data Extraction. 'up-to-length' keeps the first few bytes of the packet, 'whole-packet' keeps the whole packet. |
| length | Specify the length, in bytes, for 'up-to-length' type. |
flowbroker edit pkt-engine
flowbroker edit pkt-engine - Edit an existing FlowBROKER Packet Engine
Description:
Edit an existing Packet Engine. The Packet Engine can connect to a remote module or to a FSX device. The Packet Engine type cannot be changed once the Packet Engine is created.
Syntax:
For type Module:
flowbroker edit pkt-engine <name> {
{ name <new-name> } |
{ device [dev-name] } |
{ tcp-port <1-65534> } |
{ dscp <0-63> } |
{ capture-timer <1-1440> [enable | disable] } |
{ max-capture-size <1-5120000> [enable | disable] } |
{ state [enable | disable] }}+
For type fsx:
flowbroker edit pkt-engine <name> {
{ name <new-name> } |
{ analyzer-set <set-name> } |
{ ipaddr <ip-address> } |
{ tcp-port <1-65534> } |
{ dscp <0-63> } |
{ state [enable | disable] }}+
<name> = <string>
<dev-name> = <string>
<set-name> = <string>
<ip-address> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The new name for the existing Packet Engine. |
| device | Module: The name of the remote device. |
| state | Execution state for the Packet Engine. |
| analyzer-set | FSX: Analyzer set to use for unsolicited flows. |
| ipaddr | FSX: IP address of the FSX. |
| tcp-port | FSX: TCP port of the FlowBROKER service on the FSX. Module: TCP port to use for the FlowBROKER link. |
| dscp | DSCP value to use for the FlowBROKER link. |
| capture-timer | The maximum period to wait before disabling the Packet Engine if it has not reached maximum capture size, expressed in minutes. |
| max-capture-size | The Packet Engine will automatically disable when maximum capture size is reached, expressed in kilobytes. |
flowbroker edit pktengine-rules
flowbroker edit pktengine-rules - Edit a Packet Engine Rule
Description:
Edit a Packet Engine Rule. A Packet Engine Rule defines the filters to apply on the device, the action to do when the filter matches (include, exclude or none), which data to extract from the packet and to which Analyzer Set to send the data. Only Module Packet Engines can specify rules; FSX rules must be specified on the FSX itself. The following actions can be applied:
- none: This action is used to disable the rule.
- include: When the filter matches, the packet is sent to the Sensor Control.
- exclude: When the filter matches, the packet is not sent to the Sensor Control, and no further comparision is done. Note that this action does not affect the actual traffic.
Syntax:
flowbroker edit pktengine-rules <name> <ruleid> {
{ port [NNI | UNI | <port_name>] } |
{ action [ exclude | include | none ] } |
{ analyzer-set <set-name> } |
{ data-extraction <data-extr> } |
{ filter [ ipv4 | ipv6 | l2 | none ] <filter-name> } }+
<name> = <string>
<ruleid> = <decimal>
<port-name> = <string>
<set-name> = <string>
<data-extr> = <string>
<filter-name>= <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of an existing Packet Engine. |
| port | The Sensor Control name for the port, or NNI/UNI. |
| ruleid | The rule ID for a flow in a Packet Engine. Valid range is [1-10]. |
| analyzer-set | Analyzer Set to use for unsolicited flows. |
| data-extraction | Data Extraction to apply to filtered packets. |
| filter | Filter to apply. none type actually removes the filter association. |
flowbroker show analyzer analyzer-sets
flowbroker show analyzer analyzer-sets - Show FlowBROKER Analyzer Sets
Description:
Show FlowBROKER Analyzer Set. By default, a summary will be shown for all Analyzer Sets. If an Analyzer Set name is provided, only the associations related to this Analyzer Set will be shown.
Syntax:
flowbroker show analyzer analyzer-sets {<name>}
<name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of the Analyzer Set to show. |
flowbroker show analyzer configuration
flowbroker show analyzer configuration - Show FlowBROKER Analyzer configuration
Description:
Show FlowBROKER Analyzer configurations. By default, a configuration summary will be shown for all Analyzers. If an Analyzer name is provided only the configuration related to this Analyzer will be shown.
Syntax:
flowbroker show analyzer configuration {<name>}
<name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of the Analyzer for which to show the configuration. |
flowbroker show analyzer statistics
flowbroker show analyzer statistics - Show FlowBROKER Analyzer statistics
Description:
Show FlowBROKER Analyzer statistics. By default, a statistics summary will be shown for all Analyzers. If an Analyzer name is provided, only the statistics related to this Analyzer will be shown.
Syntax:
flowbroker show analyzer statistics {<name>}
<name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of the Analyzer for which to show the statistics. |
flowbroker show data extraction
flowbroker show data-extraction - Delete an existing FlowBROKER Data Extraction
Description:
Show FlowBROKER Data Extraction configuration. By default, a summary for all the Data Extraction configuration will be shown. If a Data Extraction name is provided, the detailed configuration for this Data Extraction will be shown.
Syntax:
flowbroker show data-extraction { <name> }
<name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of a Data Extraction for which to show the configuration. |
flowbroker show pkt-engine configuration
flowbroker show pkt-engine configuration - Show FlowBROKER Packet Engine configuration
Description:
Show FlowBROKER Packet Engine configuration. By default, a summary for all the Packet Engine configurations will be shown. If a Packet Engine name is provided, the detailed configuration for this Packet Engine will be shown.
Syntax:
flowbroker show pkt-engine configuration {<name>}
<name> = <string>
Parameters:
name The name of the Packet Engine for which to show the configuration.
flowbroker show pkt-engine statistics
flowbroker show pkt-engine statistics - Show FlowBROKER Packet Engine statistics
Description:
Show FlowBROKER Packet Engine statistics. By default, all statistics will be shown. If a Packet Engine name is provided, only the statistics related to this Packet Engine will be shown. The 'Missed Packets' value will be shown with an asterisk (*) when a disconnection from the device has been detected, meaning that the actual missed packets value may be greater.
Syntax:
flowbroker show pkt-engine statistics {<name>}
<name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of the Packet Engine for which to show the statistics. |
flowmeter clear statistics
Description:
Clear FlowMETER statistics for the specified port.
Syntax:
flowmeter clear statistics <port-name>
<port-name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| port-name | The name of the port for which FlowMETER statistics should be cleared. |
flowmeter edit
flowmeter edit - Modify the configuration of a FlowMETER rule.
Description:
Define the state of a FlowMETER rule and its associated filter.
Syntax:
flowmeter edit <port-name> <rule-id> {{state {enable | disable}} |
{filter {l2 | ipv4 | ipv6 | none}
{<filter-name>}}}+
<port-name> = <string>
<rule-id> = <decimal>
<filter-name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| port-name | The name of the port for which the FlowMETER configuration should be modified. |
| rule-id | The index of the rule for which the FlowMETER configuration should be modified. |
| state | Whether the specified FlowMETER rule should be enabled or disabled. |
| filter | The filter to use for the specified FlowMETER rule. If the filter type is 'none', the filter association is removed. |
flowmeter show configuration
flowmeter show configuration - Show the FlowMETER configuration.
Description:
Show the current FlowMETER configuration. If no argument is provided, display all currently active ports along with the number of enabled flows associated with the port. If a port name is provided, a configuration summary for the port is displayed in a table format. If <rule-id> is provided together with the port name, the detailed FlowMETER configuration is displayed for the rule.
Syntax:
flowmeter show configuration [<port-name> [<rule-id>]]
<port-name> = <string>
<rule-id> = <decimal>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| port-name | The name of the port for which the FlowMETER configuration should be displayed. |
| rule-id | The index of the rule for which the FlowMETER configuration should be displayed. |
flowmeter show statistics
flowmeter show statistics - Show FlowMETER statistics.
Description:
Display a number of FlowMETER statistics including packet and byte counters.
Note: Statistics annotated with * might contain partial information due to missed sampling periods from the remote device.
Syntax:
flowmeter show statistics <port-name> type {sample | report}
<port-name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| port-name | The name of the port for which the FlowMETER statistics should be displayed. |
| type | The type of FlowMETER statistics to display:
|
flowmeter-reporting edit
flowmeter-reporting edit [<device-name>] - Modify the FlowMETER reporting configuration.
Description:
Modify the FlowMETER reporting configuration to control how it is performed.
Syntax:
flowmeter-reporting edit {destination-port <0-65535>}}
flowmeter-reporting edit [<device-name>] {{sampling-period 100-10000}}+
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| destination-port | The destination UDP port for reporting data packets. |
| device-name | Name of the remote device for which configuration details are to be shown. |
| sampling-period | The sampling period in ms for reporting data packets. |
flowmeter-reporting show
flowmeter-reporting show [<device-name>] - Show the FlowMETER reporting configuration.
Description:
Show the current FlowMETER reporting configuration
Syntax:
flowmeter-reporting show [<device-name>]
<device-name> = <string>
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| device-name | Name of the remote device for which configuration details are to be shown. |
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