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Switch & Port Monitoring. Every Port, Every Packet.

Complete visibility into your aggregation and distribution layer switches.

NetSense Switch Monitoring gives ISPs real-time insights into switch health, port utilization, and traffic patterns. Monitor uplinks, track errors, and identify bottlenecks before they impact service.

Switch monitoring dashboard showing port status, traffic metrics, and utilization in NetSense NMS.
3,500+
Switches Monitored
125K+
Ports
30 s
Second Polling
10+
Switch Brands

Switch Monitoring Capabilities

NetSense provides comprehensive monitoring for your network switches. From port-level metrics to device health, get the visibility you need to run a reliable aggregation and distribution network.

Port Monitoring

  • Port Utilization

    Track bandwidth usage per port to identify congestion and plan capacity.

  • Traffic Analysis

    Monitor inbound/outbound traffic patterns with historical trending.

  • Error Tracking

    Track CRC errors, collisions, and discards to catch cable or hardware issues.

  • Port Status

    Real-time visibility into port up/down status with instant change alerts.

  • SFP Monitoring

    Monitor SFP module temperatures, Rx/Tx power, and voltage levels.

Device Health

  • CPU & Memory

    Monitor switch resource utilization to identify overloaded devices.

  • Temperature Monitoring

    Track switch temperatures and get alerts before thermal issues occur.

  • Power Supply Status

    Monitor PSU health and redundancy status for critical switches.

  • Fan Status

    Track cooling system health to prevent heat-related failures.

  • Uptime Tracking

    Monitor device uptime and identify unexpected reboots or instability.

Switch Monitoring Features

Port Utilization Dashboard

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Visual overview of all switch ports with color-coded utilization levels and status indicators.

Traffic Analytics

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Detailed inbound/outbound traffic metrics with historical graphs and peak usage analysis.

Error Detection

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Automatic detection of port errors, CRC issues, and packet discards with alerting.

Uplink Monitoring

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Special focus on critical uplink ports with capacity planning insights.

Performance Metrics

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CPU, memory, and temperature tracking with threshold-based alerts.

Multi-Vendor Support

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Works with switches from Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, Arista, and other vendors.

API Integration

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Full REST API for integration with your NOC tools and automation systems.

Fast Polling

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Configurable polling intervals to catch issues quickly without overloading devices.

Switch Diagnostic Tools

Troubleshoot switch issues quickly with built-in diagnostic tools. From port statistics to cable testing, get the data you need to resolve problems fast.

  • Port Statistics

    Detailed per-port metrics including packets, bytes, errors, and discards

  • MAC Address Lookup

    Find which port a specific MAC address is connected to

  • Uplink Analysis

    Analyze uplink utilization and identify potential bottlenecks

  • Cable Diagnostics

    Test cable quality and identify wiring issues on copper ports

  • Environmental Status

    Check temperatures, fan speeds, and power supply health

Switch diagnostic tools interface showing port statistics and cable diagnostics

Can I...? YES!

With NetSense Switch Monitoring, the answer is always YES! Here's what you can do with our platform.

Switch Monitoring FAQ

Common questions about switch and port monitoring.

Full Visibility Into Your Aggregation Layer

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