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Network Critical Smart Network Access System for TAPs and Spans Support Aggregation and Filtering

Starting with a standard high quality breakout TAP Network Critical has advanced the product line to meet the demand for aggregating and filtering to effectively monitor VoiP, IMS, VoIP, TVoIP and other multi-media protocols that involve the need to TAP several segments to capture signaling and call controller messages along with the call data.

A single TAP in a standalone housing can be used to aggregate transmit and receive streams to a monitoring tool, convert the interfaces, and regenerate packets to a second monitoring tool. This same "TAP" can take in two spans and perform the same functions. Amazing for a device that can cost you less than $1,000.00 (if you attend a 1/2 webex for a Discount Voucher and when you buy from OASYS) click on link below.

For larger deployments Network Critical offers a 1U chassis with 4 slots that can take that same TAP and three more creating a matrix switch with aggregation and filtering capabilities across the all ports connected. The chassis is controlled through an ethernet port on a management module that can also be used as a stacking port or another monitoring/tool port. This makes a loaded 1U system capable of 17 ports configurable with different interfaces and to operate as TAPs, Span, Tool, Aggregate, and/or Filtering and regeneration of desired packet flows. Compare this system to the matrix switch companies that are trying to get a handle on aggregation and filtering and you will be pleasantly surprised at the price performance of Smart NA. The largest current chassis is a 2 U and will support up to 48 ports. All the above is controlled from either a CLI serial connection or via the imbedded Web GUI. Extensive security features for access and logging are built-in so you won't get another charge to manage your network access system.

For 10Gbps Network Critical currently offers a 2 port device that can act as a breakout TAP or aggregating TAP with filtering. Additionally, there are 2 1Gbps output ports that can be configured to send your tools just what they need to see. A common application is for MSO's or Carriers to TAP a 10Gpbs link, aggregate or breakout the 10Gbps to other appliance or tools, and regenerate just the VoiP packets out to the 1Gbps ports for voice quality monitoring. This powerful device doesn't stop there but also provides statistical output on a third 1Gbps port that is also used as the management port. Ideal solution for CALEA, Enterprise monitoring and packet slicing or filtering  from a 10Gbps segment to feed 1Gbps tools. 

To sign up for an informative 1/2 hour session and then recieve a Discount Voucher please go to  http://www.oasyscorp.com/networkcritical.html  . You’ll also find additional information on the entire Network Critical product line.

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