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The ring buffer feature allows to create a buffer of fixed size on an external storage device to which all processed packets will be recorded. If the fixed size buffer is full then the oldest packets in the buffer will be replaced with new packets in a round robin fashion. If the feature is not enabled a button titled ‘Create ring buffer’ is visible. Upon clicking on it a dialog will be displayed and allows to specify the size of the ring buffer. It must be ensured that enough space is available on the external storage device. As soon as the ring buffer has been created statistics about the ring buffer will be displayed instead of the button: | The ring buffer feature allows to create a buffer of fixed size on an external storage device to which all processed packets will be recorded. If the fixed size buffer is full then the oldest packets in the buffer will be replaced with new packets in a round robin fashion. If the feature is not enabled a button titled ‘Create ring buffer’ is visible. Upon clicking on it a dialog will be displayed and allows to specify the size of the ring buffer. It must be ensured that enough space is available on the external storage device. As soon as the ring buffer has been created statistics about the ring buffer will be displayed instead of the button: | ||