rxbytes

rxbytes refers to the number of bytes received by a network interface on a computing device. This metric is commonly used in network monitoring and diagnostics to track incoming data traffic. When a device communicates over a network, it sends and receives data in packets. The rxbytes count accumulates the total size of all the data packets that have been successfully received by that particular network interface. This includes data for web browsing, file transfers, streaming, and any other network activity that involves receiving information from external sources. Monitoring rxbytes can help identify unusual network activity, diagnose performance issues, or understand bandwidth usage. High rxbytes could indicate heavy incoming data consumption, while consistently low values might suggest a lack of network activity or a potential problem with the network connection. System administrators and network engineers often use tools that display rxbytes alongside other network statistics like txbytes (transmitted bytes), packets received, and packet errors to gain a comprehensive view of network performance and traffic patterns.