Specifies the type of buffer used by the packet sniffer.
Prolog information
Metadata
Keywords:
Syntax
capture buffer-mode {non_cyclic | cyclic}
Parameters
Parameter
Description
Possible Values
Default Value
non_cyclic
Keyword specifying a linear buffer that is used until it is filled up
cyclic
Keyword specifying a circular buffer that overwrites the oldest records when it is filled up. Use a cyclic buffer to store the most recent history of packet activity.
User level
read-write
Context
general
Example
To specify that the packet sniffer uses cyclic buffer-mode:
