Viewing GVRP Statistics

The GVRP page displays information regarding GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP, also known as MVRP (Multiple VLAN Registration Protocol)) frames that were sent or received from a port. GVRP is a standards-based Layer 2 network protocol, for automatic configuration of VLAN information on switches. It was defined in the 802.1ak amendment to 802.1Q-2005.

GVRP statistics for a port are only displayed if GVRP is enabled globally and on the port. This is done in the GVRP page.

To view GVRP statistics:

  1. Click Status and Statistics > GVRP. The GVRP page opens.
  2. Enter the parameters.
    • Interface--Select the interface and specific interface for which GVRP statistics are to be displayed.
    • Refresh Rate--Select the time period that passes before the GVRP statistics page is refreshed.

    The Attribute Counter block displays the counters for various types of packets per interface.

    • Join Empty--Number of GVRP Join Empty packets received/transmitted.
    • Empty--Number of GVRP empty packets received/transmitted.
    • Leave Empty--Number of GVRP Leave Empty packets received/transmitted.
    • Join In--Number of GVRP Join In packets received/transmitted.
    • Leave In--Number of GVRP Leave In packets received/transmitted.
    • Leave All--Number of GVRP Leave All packets received/transmitted.

    The GVRP Error Statistics section displays the GVRP error counters.

    • Invalid Protocol ID--Invalid protocol ID errors.
    • Invalid Attribute Type--Invalid attribute ID errors.
    • Invalid Attribute Value--Invalid attribute value errors.
    • Invalid Attribute Length--Invalid attribute length errors.
    • Invalid Event--Invalid events.

    To clear the counters for a specified interface, click Clear Interface Counters. To clear the counters for all interfaces, click Clear All Interface Counters.The GVRP statistics counters are cleared.