How to configure sFlow on HP 25xx Series switches

These instructions assume:

• The date, time, and time zone are correctly set on the switch.
• You have Telnet or SSH credentials and access to the switch.
• You know the IP address of your Auvik collector.

Access the switch CLI

1. Telnet or SSH into the switch.
2. Enter privileged mode by typing enable and entering your enable password.

Configure sFlow

Run the following command. Replace <AuvikCollectorIP> with the IP address of your Auvik collector, and <sampleRate> with the desired sample rate egress: 128, 256, 512, or 1024.

configure
sflow 1 destination <AuvikCollectorIP> 2055
sflow 1 sampling all <sampleRate>
sflow 1 polling all 20
write memory

Confirm the settings

Run the following command to confirm the configuration: 

show sflow agent
show sflow <receiver instance number> destination
show sflow <receiver instance> sampling-polling <PORT-LIST/range>