PCAP File Management

The packets received from data-path are written to the active PCAP file, pktcapture_running.pcapng.

The active PCAP file is renamed and saved as pktcapture_N.pcapng, where N is 1-25.

• A maximum of 25 PCAP files with a file size of 100 MB each is supported. Packet capture automatically stops when 25 PCAP files are available. The existing PCAP files have to be removed to restart packet capture.
• The capture writes to the active PCAP file until file size reaches 100 MB. The PCAP file is then renamed and saved.
• If the capture is manually stopped, irrespective of the current file size, the active PCAP file is renamed and saved.

For information about onboard PCAP on EVM, see Extreme Visibility Manager Administration and User Guide, 6.1.0 .