Core Switch CPU Utilization

Quick Answer: To check CPU utilization on a Cisco switch, use the command “show processes cpu” in the CLI. The second is to send/receive packets to/from the switching hardware. Understanding the u...

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Feb 26, 2026

Troubleshooting High CPU Utilization

To determine switch CPU utilization, enter the show processes cpu sorted privileged EXEC command. The output shows how busy the CPU has been in the past 5 seconds, the past 1 minute, and the

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Sep 11, 2025

Solved: High CPU utilization on 3750x core

Solved: We''re seeing high CPU utilization on a 3750x core switch. A few days ago this issue was more critical as we were seeing CPU averaging 80+%, with many spikes in the 90''s.

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Jan 23, 2026

Command to Check CPU Utilization in Cisco Switch

Master quick and accurate CPU utilization checks on Cisco switches with detailed commands, troubleshooting advice, and alternative approaches for maintaining network health.

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Dec 29, 2025

Troubleshoot Catalyst 3850 Series Switch High CPU Usage

This document describes how to troubleshoot CPU usage concerns, primarily due to interrupts, on the new Cisco IOS®-XE platform.

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Aug 19, 2025

How to solve the problem of high CPU utilization on the switch?

By following these steps, you can resolve or mitigate high CPU utilization on your switch, ensuring it operates efficiently and without performance degradation.

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Nov 21, 2025

Command To Check CPU Utilization In Cisco Switch

This article provides an in-depth exploration of the commands used to check CPU utilization in Cisco switches, including their usage, interpretation, troubleshooting tips, and best

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May 23, 2026

Solved: Core Switch CPU usage is very high

Solved: Dear support, Our network core switch CPU usage is very high. Please find the below log and help me what we can do for normal network operation. SW-0001#sh processes cpu

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Jul 04, 2026

Command To Check CPU Utilization In Cisco Switch

In this article, we will dive into what CPU utilization is, why it matters in network performance, how to check CPU utilization in Cisco switches, and tips for managing high CPU

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Feb 27, 2026

Troubleshooting High CPU Utilization On Cisco Switches

In this article, we will explore what causes high CPU utilization on Cisco switches, how to diagnose the issue, and various solutions for mitigating the problem.

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Aug 18, 2025

Troubleshoot High CPU on Catalyst 9000 Caused by SISF Process

This section provides an overview of the high CPU utilization issue observed on Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches caused by SISF process. The issue is identified through specific CLI

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