Network Packet Brokers | SmartNA-PortPlus

The SmartNA-PortPlus™ Network Packet Broker bridges the gap between today’s ultra-high-speed networks and existing management, monitoring and security tools.

Scalable from 1 to 5RU, multiplying port count five times, offering 194 total ports.

High density, high performance, and scalable. Network and server ready base unit 48 x 1/10/25G ports + 8 x 40/100G ports (upgraded to 8, 15/11/21)
Non-blocking architecture, Line Rate System Throughput 1.8 Tbps
Aggregate, Filter and Load Balance core network traffic across existing and future tool portfolio
Custom P-Tag functionality enables complex traffic processing workflows
Programmable architecture – built to support workload density, emerging protocols, and new technologies

Scalable to 194 ports of 1/10/25/40 and 100G. Saving rack space and all speeds protect against obsolescence
Performance to accommodate powerful network speeds
Single pane-of-management portal for the entire system
Pinpoint tool optimization
Future-proofing the visibility solutions

Darktrace needed to achieve machine-to-machine learning for a dynamic machine-driven network visibility and security architecture. They used the SmartNA-PortPlus™ API integration to allow the computer to autonomously control traffic flows from network links. This allows Darktrace to write software that automatically controls the filtering and port mapping functions in the SmartNA-PortPlus™.

Evolves with the network
Figures if there is serious threat
Self learning technology

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SmartNA-PortPlus™

1G/10G/25G/40G/100G Hybrid Network Packet Broker

The SmartNA-PortPlus™ provides a scalable range from 48 ports up to 192 ports of 1/10/25/40 and 100Gbps visibility enabling users to interconnect different network protection and monitoring tools quickly and easily. Packaged in a compact single RU chassis the SmartNA-PortPlus™ offers immediate value for today and an efficient path to the inevitable adds and changes for tomorrow. Beyond server ready high speed connectivity for security and monitoring tools, the SmartNA-PortPlus™ is also a feature rich traffic manager.

Advanced features such as aggregation, filtering, graphical port mapping and load balancing of core network traffic allow users to leverage their tool investment. SmartNA-PortPlus™ is powered by Network Critical’s unique Drag-n-Vu™ software, delivering an intelligent and intuitive graphical user interface that enables fast, error-free configuration and management. PortPlus is the fastest processing, highest density, most flexible combination of port speeds and simplest management, making Network Critical’s SmartNA-PortPlus™ the best choice for complete network visibility.

DATA SHEET

Network Critical’s revolutionary Drag-n-Vu™ is a sophisticated computational engine with an intelligent and intuitive graphical user interface that enables fast, error-free configuration and simplifies change management.

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