How to Configure ERSPAN in Cisco ACI Fabric | Remote Traffic Monitoring Guide

In this Cisco Tech Talk, learn how to configure ERSPAN (Encapsulated Remote Switched Port Analyzer) in a Cisco ACI fabric. ERSPAN enables remote traffic monitoring by mirroring network packets to a centralized analysis tool—making it a powerful solution for troubleshooting and deep packet inspection across data center environments.

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What you’ll learn in this video:
– How ERSPAN works in Cisco ACI to mirror traffic from source to destination
– Configuration steps for ERSPAN sessions in the APIC interface
– Best practices for visibility, compliance, and security monitoring

ERSPAN lets you analyze traffic remotely without impacting production environments—critical for scalable, modern data center operations.

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[slamblambacid]

Hi! I understand ERSPAN traffic is GRE encapsulated.... how does the VM is de-encapsulating that traffic ??

[mattiasnordlund]

How many SPAN destination groups can you use/configure in ACI v5x ?