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Unlike other solutions, the VERSAstream ™ Multi-Link Aggregator when deployed with
SINGLEstream ™ Gigabit Aggregation Taps or other Datacom Systems Gigabit Ethernet taps
provides complete visibility into Gigabit EtherChannel, while allowing network professionals
to use their existing analysis and monitoring devices. The VERSAstream
™ Multi-Link
Aggregator is a simple "plug and play" solution that can combine data from multiple Gigabit
Ethernet network segments into one stream of data. A single Gigabit device, such as an intru-
sion detection system, protocol analyzer, or network probe can receive the aggregated data with
just one network interface card (NIC). It requires no software, no configuration, and no admin-
istration.
Application & Hardware Installation —
Figure 23
through Figure 25 depict typical application installations of VERSAstream ™ Multi-
link aggregator/regenerator series models.
Gigabit Ether Channel Application —
shown in Figure 23,
focuses on monitoring and analyzis of a Gigabit Ether Channel Distribution Network.
This VS-1028 is similiar to other VERSAstream
™ Multi-link series installations:
Figure 23 - VS-1028 Gigabit EtherChannel Application