Which of the following displays the amount of data transmitted to and from the NIC each second?
A.
Network Interface: Output Queue Length
B.
Network Interface: Bytes Total/sec
C.
Network Interface: Current Bandwidth
D.
Network Segment: % Network Utilization
Explanation:
This object monitors the amount of data transmitted to and from the NIC each second. This should be compared to the NIC’s rated capacity.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Network Interface: Output Queue Length: Displays the number of packets waiting to be processed by the NIC.
C: Network Interface: Current Bandwidth: Displays the current NIC bandwidth, and is useful only on variable bandwidth devices. The value helps to determine if the bandwidth-on-demand feature is functioning properly.
D: Network Segment: % Network Utilization: Displays the percentage of available bandwidth actually being used for communications and data transmission.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, p. 342