Datacom Systems Inc
VERSAstream
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Introduction
The VERSAstream
™
Multi-Link Aggregator can combine data from multiple
Ethernet network segments into one stream of data. A single Gigabit device, such
as an intrusion detection system, protocol analyzer, or network probe can receive
the aggregated data with just one network interface card (NIC).
The VERSAstream
™
also has an additional monitor port (2 and 4-port models avail-
able), so multiple Gigabit devices can receive the same data stream. This allows
different monitoring and analysis devices to collect data from the same network
segments at the same time, eliminating contention for access to the network.
Monitor more network traffic with fewer tools
Network administrators are no longer required to have a separate device for each
network segment to achieve simultaneous 24x7 monitoring of multiple links, nor do
they need to "switch" to a different segment each time they need to collect data
from it. The VERSAstream
™
simultaneously collects data from multiple network
segments and aggregates all the data before sending it to the connected monitoring
and analysis devices, expanding network visibility and reducing the number of tools
needed on the network. Fewer tools means lower equipment and licensing costs.
And, because the VERSAstream
™
aggregates all the data before sending it to the
connected network device, you can always view the entire conversation even in
asymmetric routing, redundant, and load-balanced environments.
Enhanced security
The VERSAstream
™
enhances your security because it allows you to see 100% of
your network traffic. Total visibility means no missed packets and no chance of
missing a network attack due to SPAN/Mirror port oversubscription, traffic over-
flow, or many of the problems associated with traditional monitoring methods.
Improved problem resolution time
Aggregation offers a complete view of the traffic. Instead of collecting and manu-
ally assembling trace or log files from separate tools on separate network segments,
the VERSAstream
™
can easily let security and analysis tools collect all the data they
need in a single file. In security applications, events and false positives are record-
ed fewer times. In all applications, data can be analyzed faster than ever, which
increases uptime and saves money.
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