Oracle Linux: How to Clear Statistics on Network Interface? (Doc ID 2712060.1)

Last updated on SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 6.0 to Oracle Linux 7.8 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel [4.14.35] [Release OL6 to OL7U8]
Linux x86-64

There will come a time where system network interface will capture RX errors, RX dropped etc. because of different reasons.

NIC ring buffers getting full and unable to cope-up with incoming bursts of traffic
CPU receiving NIC interrupts is very busy and unable to process
Faulty Network Related Hardware such as Cable, SFP and Switch Port
Bug in NIC driver

After fixing the main network issue, you will see the old network stats is still there, how to clear/reset counter on network interface?

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