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title: "View CPU Usage"
slug: "viewing-cpu-usage"
tags: ["CPU", "sensor control ", "Assurance Sensor Control"]
updated: 2026-07-07T13:42:20Z
published: 2024-09-25T15:06:04Z
canonical: "docs.crossworkassurance.cisco.com/viewing-cpu-usage"
---

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# View CPU Usage

Viewing CPU usage can be useful when managing the Cisco® Crosswork Assurance Sensor Control.

However, ambient network conditions or other factors such as the number of remote devices linked to the Sensor Control can increase CPU usage.

**▶ To view the unit’s CPU usage**

1. Access the page **Show ▶ CPU Usage**.
2. *(Optional)* Select the **Poll Every *n* Seconds** box and enter the number of seconds between each time the data is automatically refreshed.

For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.

**CPU Usage (Show ▶ CPU Usage)**

| Parameter | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Poll Every n Seconds | Enter a number representing the frequency with which the CPU usage data will be refreshed. |
| Current | The CPU usage over the last second |
| 15 Seconds Average | The CPU usage average from the last completed 15-second period |
| 30 Seconds Average | The CPU usage average from the last completed 30-second period |
| 60 Seconds Average | The CPU usage average from the last completed 60-second period |
| 5 Minutes Average | The CPU usage average from the last completed five-minute period |
| CPU Usage History | The CPU usage from the last 100 seconds, presented as a graph |

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