Network Bypass TAPs | Network Critical

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Drag-n-Vu™: Configure and manage network security with a dashboard that’s ready in minutes.

Advanced Filtering: Inspect, slice, and refine packets with advanced PacketPro™ technology.

Tool Continuity: Deploy, maintain, and upgrade inline tools without the risk of downtime.

Scalable Design: Adapt at speed with a flexible 1RU chassis supporting 1G, 10G, and 40G connections.

SmartNA-XL™ Bypass TAPs

Keep your network flowing without compromising security. The SmartNA-XL™ bypass TAPs detects when inline security tools fail and redirects traffic in real-time.

Dual hot-swappable power supplies
Modular chassis supporting 1G, 10G, and 40G
Flexible deployment options

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How Do Bypass Taps Detect If The Appliance Is Online?

Bypass TAPs continuously send small test signals, known as heartbeats, to your security appliances.

When your security tool returns these signals, the bypass TAP knows everything is working correctly.

If your security tool stops responding to these heartbeat checks, the bypass TAP redirects network traffic around the problematic device. This happens automatically, without the need for manual intervention.

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The bypass TAP automatically bypasses the tool, ensuring uninterrupted traffic flow.
Passive fiber TAPs don’t introduce any latency, and bypass modes add minimal overhead with high-speed switching.

Yes. You can deploy identical tools in active/standby mode with automatic failover.
Yes. You can implement L2-4 filtering, VLAN tagging, packet slicing, header stripping, and payload masking to ensure your security tools only receive relevant traffic. This significantly improves efficiency and extends their life.

Bypass TAPS

Network Protection That Never Skips a Beat

Maintaining Network Uptime For

Keep Your Finger on Your Network’s Pulse

Unhackable Hardware, Uninterrupted Performance

SmartNA-XL™ Bypass TAPs

How Bypass Technology Works

How Do Bypass Taps Detect If The Appliance Is Online?

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FAQs

What happens if the connected inline security tool fails or needs maintenance?

Will adding a bypass TAP impact my network performance or introduce latency?

Can I connect redundant tools?

Can I filter traffic before it reaches my tools?

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