> # Creating SPAN Sessions

> ## Detailed Steps

> To create SPAN sessions, follow these steps:

> 1. Choose Interface > SPAN. You see the SPAN dialog box.
> 2. Click the Sessions tab.
> 3. Click Create.

> You see the Create SPAN Sessions dialog box.

> 4. Choose the session ID (from 1-16) using the up or down arrows and click Create.
> 5. Repeat Step 4 for each session you want to create.
> 6. Enter the destination interface in the Dest Interface field for the appropriate session.
> 7. Enter the filter VSAN list in the Filter VSAN List field for the appropriate session.
> 8. Choose active or in active admin status in the Admin drop-down list.
> 9. Click Apply to save your changes.
> 10. Close the two dialog boxes.

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