Which interface condition is indicated by this output?
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Correct answer: faulty NIC.
Why this is the answer
The output showing a large number of "Input errors" and "CRC" errors strongly suggests a faulty Network Interface Card (NIC). CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) errors indicate that the data received on the interface is corrupted, often due to physical layer issues like a bad cable or a failing NIC. Input errors are a broader category that includes CRC errors, frame errors, and runts, all pointing to problems receiving valid frames. High throughput would not cause these errors; it describes the amount of data successfully transmitted. Queueing refers to packets waiting to be processed, which doesn't directly cause input or CRC errors. A broadcast storm involves excessive broadcast traffic, which can lead to network congestion but doesn't primarily manifest as input or CRC errors on a single interface in this manner.
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