Solved: SPAN Session Delete or Keep When Done

emcclend · ‎01-10-2018

I was wondering what the recommended procedures are on a SPAN session that is currently not being used. For example a SPAN session for a VLAN, when done troubleshooting, is it recommended to delete the SPAN or is it ok to leave it, in the event similar troubleshooting needs to be done sometime in the future.

doodles6970 · ‎01-10-2018

Hi,

I’m not too sure on the official stance but I would always remove when done. It always depends on the circumstance. Some people use span ports on their critical links such as WAN to monitor the traffic in the absence of traffic monitoring.
My advice would be that if it’s a one off span port then remove it. I’ve seen instances before when people have left them on and then someone plugs into it unknowingly.
Best to try and keep things tidy!

Ryan

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doodles6970 · ‎01-10-2018

Hi,

I’m not too sure on the official stance but I would always remove when done. It always depends on the circumstance. Some people use span ports on their critical links such as WAN to monitor the traffic in the absence of traffic monitoring.
My advice would be that if it’s a one off span port then remove it. I’ve seen instances before when people have left them on and then someone plugs into it unknowingly.
Best to try and keep things tidy!

Ryan