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In which configuration ate atomic counters supported?

The correct answer is A. endpoint-to-external IP address. Atomic counters are supported for monitoring traffic between an endpoint within the ACI fabric and an external IP address outside the fabric.

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Question

In which configuration ate atomic counters supported?

Options

  • Aendpoint-to-external IP address
  • Bendpoints in different VRFs
  • Cendpoint-to-EPG policy in Layer 2 scenario
  • Dendpoinsts in different tenants

How the community answered

(38 responses)
  • A
    89% (34)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

Atomic counters are supported for monitoring traffic between an endpoint within the ACI fabric and an external IP address outside the fabric.

Aendpoint-to-external IP addressCorrect

ACI atomic counters are specifically designed to provide granular visibility into traffic flows, including those that traverse the ACI fabric boundary to or from external destinations, identified by their IP addresses. This allows for detailed performance monitoring and troubleshooting of external connectivity.

Bendpoints in different VRFs

Atomic counters can monitor traffic between endpoints in different VRFs, but 'endpoint-to-external IP address' is a more specific and primary use case highlighted for this feature.

Cendpoint-to-EPG policy in Layer 2 scenario

Atomic counters are used for monitoring, but the 'endpoint-to-EPG policy in Layer 2 scenario' is not the most precise or complete description of a primary supported configuration for atomic counters compared to external IP traffic.

Dendpoinsts in different tenants

Atomic counters can monitor traffic between endpoints in different tenants, but 'endpoint-to-external IP address' is a more specific and primary use case for which atomic counters are explicitly supported.

Concept tested: ACI atomic counter use cases

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/dcn/aci/apic/6x/config-guide/cisco-apic-config-guide-60x/m-monitor-aci.html

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#Cisco ACI#atomic counters#monitoring#policy enforcement

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