Aggregator Conversion nTAP Deployment

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.

Aggregator Conversion nTAP Deployment