What happens if the HTTP traffic from a specific endpoint is not included in the SPAN session configuration on the switch?

If the HTTP traffic from a specific endpoint is not included in the SPAN (Switched Port Analyzer) session configuration on the switch, the appropriate outcome is that the HTTP actions will not be successful. SPAN is used to monitor network traffic, allowing for the collection of data for analysis by duplicating the packets from a port or VLAN to another port where monitoring tools can access it.

When HTTP traffic is not part of the configured SPAN session, it means that the traffic cannot be monitored or analyzed. As a result, any actions that depend on successful monitoring of this traffic will fail. For instance, security policies or analytics tools that require visibility into HTTP traffic will not receive the necessary data, leading to unsuccessful actions related to that traffic.

Including HTTP traffic in the SPAN session is essential for maintaining full operational visibility, enabling the correct execution of actions that rely on that traffic data. If the traffic is excluded, the system lacks the information needed to process or respond appropriately to HTTP communications from the endpoint.