Solved: Reset Interface Counters

Simon_Macpherso · ‎2024-06-09

Hello,

Is there a way to reset interface counters without rebooting the gateway or unloading/reloading the NIC device driver?

The document sk61500 outlined a procedure but no longer exists publicly, though I recall a step outlined in this SK included reloading the NIC device driver.

We have a requirement to perform a counter reset but need to avoid any outage.

Regards,

Simon

the_rock · ‎2024-06-09

This also works, done it before.

Andy

https://serverfault.com/questions/23687/how-do-i-clear-the-interface-stats-on-linux

Best,
Andy

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Timothy_Hall · ‎2024-06-10

You don't need to completely unload the driver which will cause an outage on all interfaces using that driver type, you can use ifdown/ifup from expert mode for an individual interface. See this page from my Gateway Performance Optimization Course:

Gaia 4.18 (R82) Immersion Tips, Tricks, & Best Practices Video Course
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the_rock · ‎2024-06-09

SK has been deleted, correct.

Andy

Maybe see below.

https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Security-Gateways/reset-interface-counter-without-interrupt/td-p...

Best,
Andy

the_rock · ‎2024-06-09

This also works, done it before.

Andy

https://serverfault.com/questions/23687/how-do-i-clear-the-interface-stats-on-linux

Best,
Andy

Timothy_Hall · ‎2024-06-10

You don't need to completely unload the driver which will cause an outage on all interfaces using that driver type, you can use ifdown/ifup from expert mode for an individual interface. See this page from my Gateway Performance Optimization Course:

Gaia 4.18 (R82) Immersion Tips, Tricks, & Best Practices Video Course
Now Available at https://shadowpeak.com/gaia4-18-immersion-course

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Reset Interface Counters