Unlike other solutions, the VERSAstream™ Multi-Link Aggregator when deployed with SINGLEstream™ Gigabit Aggregation Taps or other Datacom Systems Gigabit Ethernet taps provides complete visibility into Gigabit EtherChannel, while allowing network professionals to use their existing analysis and monitoring devices. The VERSAstream™ Multi-Link Aggregator is a simple "plug and play" solution that can combine data from multiple Gigabit Ethernet network segments into one stream of data. A single Gigabit device, such as an intru- sion detection system, protocol analyzer, or network probe can receive the aggregated data with just one network interface card (NIC). It requires no software, no configuration, and no admin- istration.
Application & Hardware Installation — Figure 23
through Figure 25 depict typical application installations of VERSAstream™ Multi- link aggregator/regenerator series models.
Gigabit Ether Channel Application — shown in Figure 23,
focuses on monitoring and analyzis of a Gigabit Ether Channel Distribution Network. This VS-1028 is similiar to other VERSAstream™ Multi-link series installations:
Figure 23 - VS-1028 Gigabit EtherChannel Application
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