After a Gateway DHCP server is in use, you can view the DHCP pool usage statistics of segments that are directly connected to the tier-0 or tier-1 gateway and using Gateway DHCP server.

Prerequisites

  • DHCP server profile is attached to the tier-0 or tier-1 gateway.
  • Segments that are connected to the gateway are configured to use a Gateway DHCP server.
  • DHCP settings are configured on the segments that are directly connected to the gateway.
  • The server runtime status is up and the Gateway DHCP server is in use.

Procedure

  1. From your browser, log in to an NSX Manager at https://nsx-manager-ip-address.
  2. Navigate to Networking > Tier-0 Gateways or Networking > Tier-1 Gateways.
  3. Find the gateway whose Gateway DHCP server statistics you want to view.
  4. Expand the gateway configuration settings, and then click the link next to DHCP.
  5. In the pop-up window, click View Statistics.
    Gateway DHCPv4 server statistics are displayed.

    In the DHCP Server Packets section, a pie chart displays the breakup of the DHCP packet counts. These packet counts represent the count of the various DHCP message types. The number at the center of the pie chart represents the sum of all DHCP packet counts.

    The DHCP Pool Statistics section displays the pool usage statistics of segments that are directly connected to the gateway and using Gateway DHCP server. For example, this section shows statistics, such as the size of the DHCP pool, the number of IP addresses used from the pool, and the allocation percentage.

    Note: If you have configured a Segment DHCP server on a gateway-connected segment, the statistics of the Segment DHCP server are not displayed on the DHCP Statistics page of the gateway. DHCP statistics are displayed only for those segments that are configured to use a Gateway DHCP server.

    For example, assume that you have four segments connected to the downlink interfaces of a tier-1 gateway. Segments 1 and 2 are using a Segment DHCP server, whereas segments 3 and 4 are using the Gateway DHCP server. In this case, the DHCP Statistics page displays the Gateway DHCP server statistics only for segments 3 and 4.

    To view segment DHCP statistics, you must navigate to the Segments page. For more information, see View NSX Segment DHCP Statistics.

  6. (Optional) To reset DHCP packet counts, click Reset Packet Counter.
    The DHCP packet counts that are displayed next to the pie chart are reset. The DHCP pool statistics are not impacted.