Traffic Mirroring Configuration Guide for Cisco 8000 Series Routers, Cisco IOS XR Release

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ACL-based traffic mirroring

Updated: February 5, 2026

Overview

This chapter provides configuration procedures for ACL-based traffic mirroring to selectively monitor IPv4, IPv6, and MPLS traffic. These techniques enhance security and optimize resource usage by focusing on specific data flows defined by addresses, protocols, or port numbers.

It covers benefits like improved security and efficient resource use, details configuration guidelines and restrictions, and provides step-by-step procedures for setting up IPv4, IPv6, and Layer 3 ACLs.