Net Optics PA-CU-AR, PAD-CU-AR Simple to Deploy, Better than Span Ports, Security and Visibility

10/100 Port Aggregator Tap

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 flexibility 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 configuration 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 traffic. 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 traffic 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- 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..