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diff --git a/collectors/proc.plugin/integrations/softnet_statistics.md b/collectors/proc.plugin/integrations/softnet_statistics.md deleted file mode 100644 index 58e6cf6e5..000000000 --- a/collectors/proc.plugin/integrations/softnet_statistics.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,135 +0,0 @@ -<!--startmeta -custom_edit_url: "https://github.com/netdata/netdata/edit/master/collectors/proc.plugin/integrations/softnet_statistics.md" -meta_yaml: "https://github.com/netdata/netdata/edit/master/collectors/proc.plugin/metadata.yaml" -sidebar_label: "Softnet Statistics" -learn_status: "Published" -learn_rel_path: "Data Collection/Linux Systems/Network" -most_popular: False -message: "DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE DIRECTLY, IT IS GENERATED BY THE COLLECTOR'S metadata.yaml FILE" -endmeta--> - -# Softnet Statistics - - -<img src="https://netdata.cloud/img/linuxserver.svg" width="150"/> - - -Plugin: proc.plugin -Module: /proc/net/softnet_stat - -<img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/maintained%20by-Netdata-%2300ab44" /> - -## Overview - -`/proc/net/softnet_stat` provides statistics that relate to the handling of network packets by softirq. - -It provides information about: - -- Total number of processed packets (`processed`). -- Times ksoftirq ran out of quota (`dropped`). -- Times net_rx_action was rescheduled. -- Number of times processed all lists before quota. -- Number of times did not process all lists due to quota. -- Number of times net_rx_action was rescheduled for GRO (Generic Receive Offload) cells. -- Number of times GRO cells were processed. - -Monitoring the /proc/net/softnet_stat file can be useful for: - -- **Network performance monitoring**: By tracking the total number of processed packets and how many packets - were dropped, you can gain insights into your system's network performance. - -- **Troubleshooting**: If you're experiencing network-related issues, this collector can provide valuable clues. - For instance, a high number of dropped packets may indicate a network problem. - -- **Capacity planning**: If your system is consistently processing near its maximum capacity of network - packets, it might be time to consider upgrading your network infrastructure. - - - - -This collector is supported on all platforms. - -This collector supports collecting metrics from multiple instances of this integration, including remote instances. - - -### Default Behavior - -#### Auto-Detection - -This integration doesn't support auto-detection. - -#### Limits - -The default configuration for this integration does not impose any limits on data collection. - -#### Performance Impact - -The default configuration for this integration is not expected to impose a significant performance impact on the system. - - -## Metrics - -Metrics grouped by *scope*. - -The scope defines the instance that the metric belongs to. An instance is uniquely identified by a set of labels. - - - -### Per Softnet Statistics instance - - - -This scope has no labels. - -Metrics: - -| Metric | Dimensions | Unit | -|:------|:----------|:----| -| system.softnet_stat | processed, dropped, squeezed, received_rps, flow_limit_count | events/s | - -### Per cpu core - - - -This scope has no labels. - -Metrics: - -| Metric | Dimensions | Unit | -|:------|:----------|:----| -| cpu.softnet_stat | processed, dropped, squeezed, received_rps, flow_limit_count | events/s | - - - -## Alerts - - -The following alerts are available: - -| Alert name | On metric | Description | -|:------------|:----------|:------------| -| [ 1min_netdev_backlog_exceeded ](https://github.com/netdata/netdata/blob/master/health/health.d/softnet.conf) | system.softnet_stat | average number of dropped packets in the last minute due to exceeded net.core.netdev_max_backlog | -| [ 1min_netdev_budget_ran_outs ](https://github.com/netdata/netdata/blob/master/health/health.d/softnet.conf) | system.softnet_stat | average number of times ksoftirq ran out of sysctl net.core.netdev_budget or net.core.netdev_budget_usecs with work remaining over the last minute (this can be a cause for dropped packets) | - - -## Setup - -### Prerequisites - -No action required. - -### Configuration - -#### File - -There is no configuration file. -#### Options - - - -There are no configuration options. - -#### Examples -There are no configuration examples. - - |