How TAPstack, PacketMaestro, and PacketMaestro PRO fit together in a real visibility architecture.
2026 Jan 28th
Open Visibility: practical deployment reference
1. Overview
This architecture gives you a full visibility stack from physical traffic access all the way to advanced, DPU-accelerated processing.It works well in data centers, enterprise cores, and mobile carrier environments—anywhere you need high-speed monitoring with scale and flexibility.
Flow:
TAPstack → PacketMaestro → PacketMaestro PRO → Tools (IDS, NTA, PCAP, APM, 5G Analytics, etc.)
2. Architecture
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400G QSFP-DD to 100G Breakout – All Practical Options Explained
Posted by Fouad Mazhar on 2026 Jan 21st
As data centers and transport networks evolve to adopt 400G Ethernet, many architects face the challenge of breaking out 400G QSFP-DD ports into multiple 100G links, especially when connecting to existing 100G NRZ-based infrastructure.This guide walks through all validated breakout options, explains key modulation differences, and proposes the right architecture depending on distance, compatibility, and budget.
PAM4 vs NRZ – The Modulation Wall
At the heart of breakout interoperability is
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E.C.I. NETWORKS Launches New Ready-to-Plug SONiC AI Switches
2025 Jul 17th
AI-Fabric Switching Designed for Scale, Speed, and Simplicity
Montreal, July 2025 — E.C.I. NETWORKS proudly announces the release of its next-generation Ready-to-Plug SONiC AI switches, purpose-built for high-performance AI/ML training and inference workloads. These switches are optimized for RoCEv2 Ethernet fabrics and multi-rail GPU cluster architectures, supporting the most demanding AI deployments—including LLM training and hyperscale inference.
Key Highlights
Purpose-
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How to Leverage Existing 10G or 25G Packet Brokers to Monitor 40G or 100G Multimode Networks?
Posted by Fouad Mazhar on 2025 Jul 16th
As network traffic continues to scale, many organizations find themselves needing to monitor high-speed 40G or 100G links while still relying on existing 10G or 25G network packet brokers. The challenge is efficiently capturing and analyzing data from these high-speed networks without immediately upgrading packet brokers, which can be costly. Fortunately, by using the right network TAPs and breakout strategies, you can extend the life of your existing monitoring infrastructure while ensuring com
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Embracing the Future of Connectivity: E.C.I. NETWORKS Cutting-Edge Open Networking Solutions
Posted by Fouad Mazhar on 2025 May 29th
Introduction
In today’s dynamic digital world, network infrastructure needs to be more agile, scalable, and cost-efficient than ever before. Traditional proprietary networking approaches often fall short when businesses demand flexibility and innovation. This is where Open Networking steps in — transforming how networks are built, managed, and evolved. At the forefront of this transformation is ECI Networks, offering robust open networking solutions that empower enterp
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