Network Management & Architecture
November 29, 2022
Aggregation
How to Troubleshoot Fiber Network TAPs
Network Taps are a crucial part of the tool kit used by engineers responsible for network security, performance, and capacity management. Taps are robust devices that rarely ever exhibit issues, but as with any network equipment – it may occasionally be necessary to troubleshoot them. In some cases this is an inherent part of a multi-layered process of elimination, but in certain circumstances the process might begin with the Tap itself. The following procedures are presented with Datacom Systems fiber Taps* in mind, but the general principles are applicable to all brands of Taps.
February 23, 2022
Network Management & Architecture
Insiders Scoop on Configuration and Provisioning for Taps and NPBs
In my previous articles we reviewed the overall topic of management interfaces to Taps and NPBs and took a deeper dive into Fault Management. In this chapter we will focus on the areas of configuration and provisioning management topics. Subsequent chapters will cover other management topics including software management, accounting, performance monitoring, security and remote access.
January 31, 2022
Network Management & Architecture
Fault Management for Network Taps and Network Packet Brokers
This article is the second in a multi-part series on the management of Taps and Network Packet Brokers. This chapter focuses on Fault Management including Detection, Correlation/Aggregation, Diagnosis/Isolation, Restoration, and Resolution.
July 22, 2021
Aggregation
Configuring Network Taps for Maximum Effectiveness
Network Taps, in addition to being available for copper or fiber media, can be purchased in a fixed configuration, typically called “duplex Taps” – or as “Aggregation Taps.” The latter category offers options for how the data copies are distributed among the monitor ports. This article will clarify the differences between the two Tap types, as well as exploring the rationale for different Tap configurations, and examples of their applications.
June 22, 2021
Bypass
Chaining Network Bypass Switches
How to use chaining with Inline Monitoring Tools and Network Bypass Switches.
October 26, 2022
Network Monitoring
The Importance of In-Line Network Taps
Any system is only as good as the data that is put into it. Where you acquire this data and seeing the entire data stream has never been more important. In this post we will discuss the reasons for this, and how to do it on your network.
October 26, 2022
Network Infrastructure
What’s New With Copper TAPs?
Copper network taps are widely used in government, military, healthcare and numerous industries, globally. When copper is already in place, utilizing it makes sense. Its cost-effective nature and dependability in many high-risk environments make it a great choice.
November 2, 2020
Network Infrastructure
Is there a benefit to using Network TAPs instead of SPAN ports?
When it comes to monitoring network traffic, there are two main choices: use a network TAP (test access point) or mirror the SPAN port of a network switch. This article helps you decide the best tactic.
November 2, 2020
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