The new Aggregator nTAP provides the largest
buffer on the market, reducing the chance of dropped
packets on gigabit links. The TAP provides visibility
to both sides of a full-duplex data stream and aggregates
them into a single flow, giving engineers greater flexibility
when connecting to analysis and security devices.
"As businesses become dependent upon networks
to function, reliable visibility into network traffic
is imperative to assure optimal performance and security,"
said Douglas Smith, president and co-founder of Network
Instruments. "The increased 1 GB buffer means that
organizations are able to maintain visibility and ensure
accurate analysis as network traffic increases."
In addition to the larger buffer size, Aggregator nTAPs
go beyond conventional TAPs to minimize potential packet
loss through a unique pooled buffer design. Competitive
Aggregator TAPs have separate buffers for send and receive—once
the send or receive buffer is filled, packets are dropped.
The Aggregator nTAP pools the buffer to easily handle
both sides of the network conversation.
Increased Cost Savings
In introducing the 1GB buffer Aggregator nTAP,
Network Instruments reduced the prices of its already
aggressively priced 256 MB and 512 MB buffer TAPs.
"Aggregator nTAPs are the best value
on the market, priced one-third less than the competition,"
said Pete Hage, nTAP sales director. "As
we achieve cost savings through increased volumes and
greater economies of scale, we pass those savings on
to customers. Because we design and manufacture our
TAPs internally, we have full control and never compromise
product quality." |
