System information

RMON Modes 417
standard). Filtering by layer 3 IP address is not supported by the RMON standard. See
“Filter Setup for Selected Probe” on page 219.
Packet View (Decode)
• Comparative Standard Observer Mode Functionality: Identical
• RMON Limitations: Live decodes are not supported. Buffer transfers will be much
slower than using an Advanced Probe. RMON does not allow block packet transfers.
Bandwidth Utilization Mode
• Comparative Standard Observer Mode Functionality: Identical
• RMON Limitations: None
Utilization History Mode
• Comparative Standard Observer Mode Functionality: Identical
• RMON Limitations: None
Utilization Thermometer
• Comparative Standard Observer Mode Functionality: Identical
• RMON Limitations: None
Network Activity Display Mode
• Comparative Standard Observer Mode Functionality: Identical
• RMON Limitations: None
Network Vital Signs Mode
• Comparative Standard Observer Mode Functionality: Similar
• RMON Limitations: Collisions and the Collision Expert are not supported.
• Notes: The collection of errors for any Probe is limited to the completeness and
accuracy of the error tracking on the Probe. Observer’s RMON Console simply
reports what is found on the RMON Probe.
Top Talkers Statistics Mode
• Comparative Standard Observer Mode Functionality: Identical
• RMON Limitations: None
Pair Statistics (Matrix) Mode
• Comparative Standard Observer Mode Functionality: Similar
• RMON Limitations: Pair latencies are not calculated.