Chapter 4 Getting Started with Device Manager 187System Configuration GuideTypes of statisticsThe data tables in the statistics dialog boxes list the counters, or categories ofstatistics being gathered, for the specified object. For example, the categories forports include Interface, Ethernet Errors, Bridge, and Rmon. Each category can beassociated with six types of statistics.Table 38 describes the types of statistics that are available.Types of graphsWith Device Manager, you can create line, area, bar, and pie graphs. Figure 64,Figure 65, Figure 66, and Figure 67 provide examples of different types of graphs.Table 38 Types of statisticsStatistic DescriptionAbsoluteValue The total count since the last time counters were reset. A systemreboot resets all counters.Cumulative The total count since the statistics window was first opened. Theelapsed time for the cumulative counter is displayed at the bottom ofthe graph window.Average The cumulative count divided by the cumulative elapsed time.Minimum The minimum average for the counter for a given polling interval overthe cumulative elapsed time.Maximum The maximum average for the counter for a given polling interval overthe cumulative elapsed time.LastValue The average for the counter over the last polling interval.
