Datacom Systems SS series SPAN - Manual (Page 9)

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SPAN and Multi-Link Aggregators/Regenerators • USERguide
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The SINGLE stream ™ series SPAN Aggregator/Regenerator faultlessly combines the
two data streams, allowing any connected monitoring device to receive a full-duplex
stream of data with one NIC.
Additionally, the SINGLE stream ™ series SPAN Aggregator/Regenerator provides a
unique feature to help manage network resources - a second monitor port. With an
extra monitor port, two devices (such as an analyzer and an intrusion detection
device) can receive the same full-duplex transmission, so there will never be con-
tention for access to the network link.
Although ideal for placement in networks where utilization is consistently under
50% on each side, the SINGLE stream
™ series SPAN Aggregator/Regenerator can
help prevent data overload and dropped packets due to traffic "bursts" - sudden, tem-
porary increases in bandwidth utilization. A built-in memory buffer can manage
overflows in data transmission and can allow seamless continuity of full-duplex
monitoring.
Just like all of Datacom Systems' tap products, the SINGLE stream ™ series SPAN
Aggregator/Regenerator is completely non-intrusive. The SINGLE stream ™ series
SPAN Aggregator/Regenerator redundant power supply design has been thoroughly
tested. Even if power is lost to the tap, network traffic will continue to flow uninter-
rupted.
SS-200 Features & Benefits
• Simple plug-and-play solution – requires no additional configuration of external monitoring devices.
• Connect any protocol analyzers, probes, intrusion detection systems and such for permanent In-Line mon-
itoring of full-duplex links — eliminates the need for network connectors to be disconnected and con-
nected each time a segment needs to be monitored.
• Proven industry leading, non-intrusive, fault-tolerant – will not interfere with data.
• Operates at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps and supports full-duplex and half-duplex auto-negotiation.
• Two monitor ports allow two devices to simultaneously monitor the same link, providing extended secu-
rity and analysis options, while eliminating contention for network access.
• Memory buffer manages traffic burst exceeding 100% of a single NIC utilization preventing data over-
load, dropped packets, and maintains continuity of full-duplex monitoring.
• Redundant power assures uninterrupted monitoring by eliminating power single point of failure — seam-
less monitoring even if the main power source is unavailable.
• Easy to install – optional rack mount available in two models, either 3 unit rack mount chassis (RMC-3)
1U high or 14 unit rack mount chassis (RMC-14) 4U high.