Loop Detection

The loop detection feature enables you to detect the presence of loops in an OLO network, either at the port (link-level loop detection) or the tunnel level (tunnel-level loop detection). Use it to determine if there are any untagged frames on a net...

Loopbacks are frequently introduced in a network to assist with provisioning and troubleshooting. However, network loops can also have serious disruptive effects on the network including a loss of management connectivity. The loop detection feature ...

Use this page to view the status of the loop detection instances created on the unit, whether enabled or disabled. To view the status of all loop detection instances Access the page Loop Detection ►Status . A summary of all loop detectio...

Use this page to view the statistical counters that provide an overview of the loop detection instances created on the unit. To view the counters of all loop detection instances Access the page Loop Detection ►Counters ►Instances . A sum...

Use this page to view combined statistical counters that provide an overview of all loop detection instances on the unit combined. To view a global summary of all loop detection counters Access the page Loop Detection ►Counters ►Global . T...

Use this page to create a manually controlled, customized loop detection beacon, then view its results. Note: The loop detection diagnostic tool does not require an interface to be created in order to send a tunnel-level beacon. To con...