Configuring source ports for the local mirroring group

To configure source ports for a local mirroring group, use one of the following methods:

• Assign a list of source ports to the mirroring group in system view.

• Assign a port to the mirroring group as a source port in interface view.

  To assign multiple ports to the mirroring group as source ports in interface view, repeat the operation.

When you configure source ports for a local mirroring group, follow these restrictions and guidelines:

• A Layer 2 or Layer 3 aggregate interface cannot be configured as a source port.

• A mirroring group can contain multiple source ports.

• A port can be assigned to different mirroring groups as follows:

  • When acting as a source port for unidirectional mirroring, the port can be assigned to up to four mirroring groups.

  • When acting as a source port for bidirectional mirroring, the port can be assigned to up to two mirroring groups.

  • When acting as a source port for unidirectional and bidirectional mirroring, the port can be assigned to up to three mirroring groups. One mirroring group is used for bidirectional mirroring and the other two for unidirectional mirroring.

• A source port cannot be configured as a reflector port, egress port, or monitor port.