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Understanding Network TAPs
A network TAP is an external monitoring device that mirrors the traffic that is passing between network nodes. A TAP (test access point) is a hardware device inserted at a specific point in the network to monitor specific data. As part of the Gigamon Platform, network TAPs provide access to the traffic required to secure, monitor and manage your enterprise network infrastructure continuously and efficiently.
Types of Network TAPs
Passive optical TAPs create perfect copies of all traffic at full bandwidth. They require no power or management and do not actively interact with other components of the network. Gigamon offers several passive optical TAP solutions:
- High Density TAPs: G-TAP® M Series
- Embedded Bypass TAPs: GigaVUE-HC2
- TAPs for Cisco BiDi links: G-TAP BiDi
- Economical TAPs: G-TAP G Series
Active TAPs are used in networks where copper cabling or optical budgets do not allow for passive TAPs. In the event of a power failure, active TAPs have battery backup to keep them running and will send an alert to indicate the failure. A bypass TAP is a type of active TAP that also has a relay that closes when it loses power, maintaining the network connection and minimizing disruption to traffic. Gigamon’s active network TAP solutions:
- Active Network TAPs: G-TAP A Series
- Embedded Tapping for 1Gb Copper: GigaVUE-HC1, GigaVUE-HC2
- Embedded Bypass TAPs: GigaVUE-HC2
Resources
TAP vs SPAN |
Detailed GigaVUE Comparison |
2019 Cyberthreat Defense Report |
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