TAP system supports multiple configurations

The Niagara 3416 can support multiple configurations as well as support copper, Multi-Mode fibre and Single-Mode fibre media.

The system architecture is designed for flexibility and each segment can be configured to operate in various modes including aggregation, packet injection, multiple port monitoring and traffic filtering in layer two, layer three and layer four.

The system supports a full suite of secure management including industry-standard management and logging tools.

Niagara 3416 supports a series of flexible TAP and link aggregation options that provide network managers, IT managers and operators the flexibility that allows high visibility into network performance and traffic content.

The TAP features include two main TAP options, Split TAP mode and Split TAP Link Aggregation mode.

Additionally, each TAP option can be configured to allow packet injection from the monitoring appliances.

The Niagara 3416 1Gb TAP and Link Aggregation TAP is managed by a 64-bit MIPS controller that supports a variety of control and management capabilities.

The system provides flexible and intuitive CLI and GUI management features including secure web UI via an https connection, secure shell (SSH), SNMP, e-mail notification for special events, and failover method configuration.

An authentication client capable of interfacing with authentication servers such as TACACS+ is integrated into the system.

In addition, the TAP system possesses Syslog support, enabling consolidation of log data from various systems into a central repository.

This feature provides management, traceability and security auditing across a variety of devices and receivers on multiple platforms.

The Niagara 3416 is designed for network monitoring appliances.

The product will be available for evaluation in June 2009 and will be in production in July 2009.