Which connection monitor depicts the number of active connections?

The choice that represents the number of active connections is referred to as "Connection Count." This metric specifically indicates how many connections are currently established through the SonicWall firewall at any given time. Monitoring connection count is crucial for understanding the load on the firewall and ensuring it operates within its capacity limits, thereby maintaining performance and security.

This information can help network administrators identify trends or spikes in traffic, troubleshoot issues, and make informed decisions about scaling infrastructure or adjusting security policies.

In contrast, other choices serve different functions. For instance, the connection rate measures the speed at which connections are initiated, the active sessions indicate ongoing user sessions but may not reflect the total number of simultaneous connections, and throughput monitor tracks the data transfer rate across the firewall. Each of these metrics provides valuable insights into network performance, but none precisely quantify the total number of active connections like Connection Count does.