Configuring Port Mirroring for a VSX Gateway

To configure port mirroring for a VSX Gateway:

1. In SmartDashboard, create a new Virtual System in the Bridge mode.
2. Add an interface for the SPAN port that is connected to the physical port of the SSM.
3. Select Global Properties from the Policy menu.
4. Select Stateful Inspection and clear these options:
   • Drop out of state TCP packets
   • Drop out of state ICMP packets

   

5. Install the policy on the Virtual System.
6. Open an SSH connection to the VSX Gateway.
7. From the new Virtual System context, run:

   > asg_span_port set

8. Reboot all SGMs.