---
title: "View the NFV Tunnel"
slug: "viewing-nfv-tunnel"
tags: ["NFV", "sensor control ", "Assurance Sensor Control", "ports"]
updated: 2026-07-06T20:35:05Z
published: 2024-09-25T17:28:38Z
canonical: "docs.crossworkassurance.cisco.com/viewing-nfv-tunnel"
---

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# View the NFV Tunnel

The NFV tunnel is dedicated to communication between the Cisco® Crosswork Assurance Sensor Control and the modules.

**To view NVF Tunnel Summary**

1. Access the page **Port ▶ NFV Tunnel**. Filter and Summary page is displayed.
2. From the **Filter** drop-down list, make a selection.
3. In the query field, enter the **Remote Device Name**.
4. Click **Search** Summary information for selections detected by the Sensor Control is displayed.

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

**NFV Tunnel (Port ▶ NFV Tunnel)**

| Parameter | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Filter | Drop down menu to choose the type of NFV tunnel information to display. Selections include: - **Instance** - **Device** - **Linked** - **Tunnel State** - **Tunnel Quality** |
| Inst. | The Instance of the NVF tunnel. |
| Device | The name of the remote device |
| Linked | Notification of whether or not the remote device is linked to the Sensor Control. Values: - **Yes** - **No** |
| Tunnel State | The state of the NVF tunnel session. Values: - **Up** - **Down** |
| Tunnel Quality | The quality of the NVF tunnel session. - **Green**: tunnel is working properly - **Orange**: tunnel is dropping packets - **Red**: tunnel is down |

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