> # Advantages of Using RSPAN

> The RSPAN features has the following advantages:

> - Enables nondisruptive traffic monitoring at a remote location.
> - Provides a cost effective solution by using one SD port to monitor remote traffic on multiple switches.
> - Works with any Fibre Channel analyzer.
> - Is compatible with the Cisco MDS 9000 Port Analyzer adapters.
> - Does not affect traffic in the source switch, but shares the ISL bandwidth with other ports in the fabric.

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