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Old 05-08-2009, 05:13 PM   #1
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Bandwidth Monitoring


This isn't really a linux question as much as a networking question, but here goes.

Say I have a server rack that I lease out to others. I need a way to monitor each persons bandwidth usage. How can I do this without installing software on their machines or disrupting traffic flow?

NOTE: I have no access to the router, as it is owned by the colo company. I do have access to the switch and firewall, as well as my machines (linux) on the rack.
 
Old 05-09-2009, 12:43 PM   #2
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Is the switch intelligent or dumb?

If it's intelligent there might be a way to monitor the amount of traffic that traverses each port.
 
Old 05-10-2009, 06:20 AM   #3
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Just had a thought. If you put a gateway machine between the switch and the firewall you can monitor bandwidth in a number of ways.
 
  


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