SLB Statistics (32-bit)

To access the SLB Statistics dialog box:

  1. Select Device > Configure > SLB Statistics.

  2. With a server load balancing (SLB) instance selected, click 32 Bit Monitor.

This dialog box displays the following data:

The following list specifies buttons in this dialog box, as well as their function:

Note: The Start/Stop toggle feature is supported only by CiscoView 5.x.


Packet Forwarded (slbStatsUnassistedSwitchingPkts)

The number of packets forwarded by the Software Load Balancing (SLB) manager software.


Packets Handled (slbStatsAssistedSwitchingPkts)

The number of packets switched via the highest-performance switching path.


Connections Created (slbStatsCreatedConnections)

The number of TCP and UDP connections created since SLB was configured. TCP connections are created after seeing a SYN for a connection. UDP connections are created based on the source and destination and are removed based on a timer.


Connections Established (slbStatsEstablishedConnections)

The number of connections established through SLB. TCP connections reach the ESTAB state after a
SYN - SYN/ACK exchange. UDP connections reach the ESTAB state after data is sent from the client or server.


Connections Destroyed (slbStatsDestroyedConnections)

The number of TCP and UDP connections SLB destroyed, either by TCP/IP teardown or timeout. UDP connections can only be timed out.


Connections Reassigned (slbStatsReassignedConnections)

The number of TCP and UDP connections reassigned from one real server to another.


Connections Zombie (slbStatsZombies)

The number of TCP and UDP connections currently in the zombie state waiting for timers to expire.