Net Optics Introduces Gigabit Port Aggregator Taps; Extension of Net Optics Proven Port Aggregator Tap Family Now Offers Aggregation for GigaBit Networks.SUNNYVALE Sunnyvale, city (1990 pop. 117,229), Santa Clara co., W Calif., near San Francisco; settled 1849, inc. 1912. A city in Silicon Valley, its many manufactures include semiconductors; machinery and instruments; electrical, electronic, and aerospace products; , Calif. -- Net Optics optics, scientific study of light. Physical optics is concerned with the genesis, nature, and properties of light; physiological optics with the part light plays in vision; and geometrical optics with the reflection and refraction of light as encountered in the study , the global leader in passive monitoring Passive monitoring is a technique used to capture traffic from a network by generating a copy of that traffic, often from a span port or mirror port or via a network tap. Once the data (a stream of frames or packets) has been extracted, it can be used in many ways. access for security and network management applications, today announced the launch of a series of Port Aggregator Taps optimized for high-speed performance on both GigaBit Fiber and GigaBit Copper networks. The Net Optics GigaBit Fiber Port Aggregator Tap is an all-optical device designed and tested for superior performance on GigaBit fiber links and is completely passive and transparent to the network. The GigaBit Copper Port Aggregator offers Link Fault Signaling, which gives the devices connected to the Tap critical information about link status. Both Taps are available with either a single or dual monitor ports and they extend the industry-leading benefits of Net Optics aggregation technology to the GigaBit network world. The field-proven technology found in these new products simplifies aggregation solutions and preserves data integrity with generous buffers on each side of the duplex (communications) duplex - Used to describe a communications channel that can carry signals in both directions, in contrast to a simplex channel which only ever carries a signal in one direction. link. Net Optics' GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator Taps enable any two devices to simultaneously monitor a full-duplex link - using only one NIC (1) (Network Interface Card) See network adapter. See also InterNIC. (2) (New Internet Computer) An earlier Linux-based computer from The New Internet Computer Company (NICC), Palo Alto, CA. per device. Typically, full-duplex monitoring with a network tap requires two NICs (or a dual channel NIC) - one interface for each side of the tapped full-duplex connection. The Gigabit Dual Port Aggregator Tap combines and regenerates the two half-duplex streams, sending all aggregated data out to two separate passive monitoring ports. The significant value delivered by this innovation is the onboard Refers to a chip or other hardware component that is directly attached to the printed circuit board (motherboard). Contrast with offboard. See inboard. memory, which ensures traffic isn't dropped during traffic bursts. Net Optics' new GigaBit Port Aggregator Tap is a simple plug-and-play solution that is designed to address the limited connectivity of many monitoring systems and IPS/IDS devices, which often offer only a single channel NIC. Improved traffic visibility can be achieved by adding a second NIC. However, this solution often requires NICs that enable binding and an operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. to configure See configuration. (software) configure - A program by Richard Stallman to discover properties of the current platform and to set up make to compile and install gcc. Cygnus configure was a similar system developed by K. them. Managers are faced with a tradeoff in flexibility and ease-of-use to achieve the same functionality that Net Optics delivers. The Net Optics' GigaBit Port Aggregator Tap requires no additional components or configuration on the monitoring devices to deliver 100% traffic visibility. About Net Optics Net Optics, Inc. (www.netoptics.com), a global fiber optics fiber optics, transmission of digitized messages or information by light pulses along hair-thin glass fibers. Each fiber is surrounded by a cladding having a high index of refractance so that the light is internally reflected and travels the length of the fiber technology leader, is a recognized innovator in network management and security. Net Optics offers a full range of custom fiber and copper-based products including Matrix Switches, Fiber and Copper Taps, Redundant Port Selectors, Test and Simulation Products, and Converters. All Net Optics products are 100% tested prior to delivery and include ongoing technical support. For more information about Net Optics solutions visit www.netoptics.com, send email to info@netoptics.com, or call 408.737.7777. Net Optics(TM) and Zero Delay(TM)technology are trademarks of Net Optics, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective holders. |
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