Two 10G Link Aggregators In One!

The new LA-1450 10G/1G Dual Link Aggregator provides two independent 5x2 Link Aggregators in a single package. Like the LA-1400, the LA-1450 offers 10G/1G rate conversion, media conversion with SFP+ network and monitor ports, and plug-and-play, zero-configuration deployment. However, where the LA-1400 aggregates ten links to four monitor ports, the LA-1450 aggregates five links to two monitor ports — twice! It is ideal for monitoring redundant cross-connected switching complexes when it is desired to keep the traffic in each direction separate.

What kind of Tap do I need for my network?

 
Traffic access ports or Taps are important components in any network deployment. They eliminate points of failure, increase the ROI on your monitoring tool investment, and ensure that your monitoring devices can see all of the network traffic.

Taps come in several varieties with different purposes and features. If you are confused about what type of Tap device you need in your network, here is a quick overview of the capabilities each type of Tap provides:

• A standard network Tap provides access into a single network segment and enables you to attach one monitoring device that employs two NICs, one for each of the traffic directions on your full-duplex link.


• Converter Taps provide conversion between different types of media, such as copper and fiber.


• The iTap operates just like a standard Tap, with the extra capabilities of remote management and basic monitoring built directly into the Tap.


• The Regeneration Tap provides the ability to plug in more than one monitoring device. You can access a single network segment and "regenerate" the traffic to multiple monitoring tools.


• A Port Aggregator does essentially the same thing as a Tap; it allows you to access a single network segment. The difference is that you can plug in one or two monitoring devices (depending on the model) and view full duplex traffic with only a single NIC per device, rather than two NICs.


• A Link Aggregator does essentially the reverse of a Regeneration Tap. This device accepts multiple network segments and "aggregates" all the traffic to one to four monitoring devices (depending on the model).


• Our Bypass Switch is specifically designed for deployments of Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and other in-line devices. It is installed in-line on a single network segment and the IPS is attached to the Bypass Switch. If the IPS fails or is removed, the Bypass Switch maintains the network connection while the IPS is offline.


• The Director data monitoring switch is our new, state-of-the-art filtering appliance. It combines many of the functions above, such as tapping, regeneration, and link aggregation while providing Layer 2 to Layer 4 filtering. Several models are available to provide multiple levels of throughput.

If you are using a hub or a Span port to get monitoring access to your network, you need a Tap!

Once you've identified the product you need, visit our website at www.netoptics.com for more comprehensive information.

Indigo Management Software Suite

Net Optics managed iTap-enabled devices - iTaps, iBypass Switches, iMatrix Switches, and Director - are supported with the Indigo^TM management software suite. Indigo tools provide a variety of interfaces to support different user requirements. The main components of Indigo are System Manager, Web Manager, and the command-line interface (CLI).

Indigo System Manager turns a Windows PC into a central console for managing all of the iTap devices on a network. Within System Manager, you can organize your iTap devices in groups based on device type, physical location, or other criteria. A friendly point-and-click GUI gives you instant access to device and link status of any iTap in your network. Another tabbed screen enables you to view and set the iTap configuration parameters.

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Indigo Web Manager is a Web micro-site hosted within the iTap device itself. It can be accessed from any Web browser, providing remote manageability from anywhere in the world. A user-friendly GUI makes it easy to view device and link status, to reconfigure the device, and to see RMON statistics about the traffic on any device port.

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The Indigo CLI is a text-based interface familiar to network administrators who work with switches and routers. It is accessed with a terminal emulation program over a local serial link; you can also access the Director CLI remotely with a secure SSH connection. An intuitive object-action syntax enables all of the iTap’s functions and status to be efficiently viewed and controlled, and interaction with TCL and Perl scripts is possible.

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Indigo’s rich set of interface options makes it easy and efficient to manage your iTap devices in practically any environment.

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Net Optics Teams with TippingPoint

Net Optics has teamed with TippingPoint, a leader in intrusion prevention, to help enterprises more effectively address their business continuity requirements. Together, we are offering a network monitoring and security solution that combines the Net Optics iBypass Switch with Heartbeat™ technology and TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPSs). The combined solution protects against power, link, and application loss, thereby increasing application availability and network security.
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