nTAP Aggregator Conversion Network TAP
Aggregates and converts full-duplex traffic for analysis
Aggregator Conversion nTAP
The 10/100/1000 Aggregator Conversion nTAP not only aggregates
full-duplex traffic but also can convert that traffic to be analysed
by a copper or optical single-receive analysis or security device.
Purpose
To pass network traffic from a low utilisation full-duplex copper
link into a copper or optical single-receive analysis or security device.
How the nTAP Works
The TAP replicates the copper signal and sends one signal back to
the network. The other signal is sent to the copper analysis device
or converted to an optical signal and sent to an optical-based analyser.
A Better Alternative to a SPAN Port
The 256 MB (or 512 MB) buffer provides greater protection than a
SPAN port against packet loss.
If the network traffic entering the Aggregator nTAP exceeds
the capacity of the analyser’s capture cards, the buffer attempts to
capture the excess bandwidth, releasing to the analyser when the analyser’s
capacity to receive returns.
Aggregator Conversion nTAP Deployment
Place an Aggregator Conversion nTAP between two devices of
interest on a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps copper link. Then attach
up to two analysis or security devices to the nTAP: two copper,
or two optical, or one of each. The device must be equipped with a standard
network card.
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