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aristaTapaggMIB

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1.3.6.1.4.1.30065.3.31
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2
This MIB contains information related to the tapagg feature that is implemented on specific Arista switches running EOS. On specific Arista devices, EOS offers a powerful solution for network performance monitoring. These devices have significant bandwidth capacity and different port or interface speed options for a non-blocking monitoring solution. This specific EOS feature is called 'TAP aggregation' or 'tapagg'. These devices are typically capable of performing packet classification in hardware as well, and that can be used to steer the monitored traffic as desired, directly to the right set of external tools. With the tapagg feature, the Arista switching device is first put into an exclusive mode to do the desired packet replication. In this mode, normal switching functions like bridging, routing etc. are disabled. Interfaces are categorized into 'tap' (they receive the traffic that is required to be replicated) and 'tool' (they transmit the replicated packet out and are in the path towards the monitoring tool). Furthermore, the tapagg feature allows users to configure classification rules via the policy-map construct so that the mirrored traffic can be steered appropriately. Another layer of indirection that is provided is called aggregation-groups. Tap and tool interfaces can be part of a specific aggregation group, and that allows for a powerful way to express replication or mirroring rules. Policies can change the aggregation group for specific set of packets, and that can be used to steer traffic out of desired tool interfaces as appropriate. This MIB provides information related to the tapagg feature.