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10/100 Port Aggregator Tap
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Simple to Deploy
Net Optics’ Dual Port Aggregator Tap with Active Response is a simple plug-
and-play solution addressing the fact that many monitoring systems, including
most software based solutions, only offer a single channel NIC, limiting full-
duplex visibility. While adding a second NIC can help maintain data integrity
and visibility, there is a tradeoff in exibility and ease-of-use. An operating
system and NICs that enable binding are often required to achieve the same
functionality as the Dual Port Aggregator Tap. In contrast, the Dual Port
Aggregator Tap requires no additional components or conguration on the
monitoring devices.
All network and monitoring cables required for plug-and-play deployment are
included with the 10/100BaseT Dual Port Aggregator Tap w/Active Response.
Better than Span Ports
In the past, span ports were occasionally used to aggregate tapped trafc.
However, in addition to other shortcomings of span port monitoring, span
ports support very limited buffering and can simply drop data during bursts.
The generous buffers of the Dual Port Aggregator Tap prevent data loss in
these conditions.
Security and Visibility
Without an IP address, monitoring devices are isolated from the network,
dramatically reducing their exposure to attacks. However, the monitoring
device connected to the Tap still sees all full-duplex trafc as if it were in-line,
including Layer 1 and Layer 2 errors.
Reliability
For extra uptime protection, Net Optics Taps offer redundant power connec
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tions. Should the primary power source fail, the Tap automatically switches
to the backup power source. Power LEDs on the front of the Tap indicate the
current power source.