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Extending Visibility to Cisco BiDi Links: Tapping 40G/100G ConnectionsAs organizations scale to 40Gb and 100Gb speeds, Cisco BiDi (Bi-Directional) transceivers provide a cost-effective solution by enabling bidirectional traffic over a single multimode fiber. BiDi technology uses two wavelengths (850nm and 900nm) on the same fiber, making it ideal for network upgrades without replacing existing cabling. However, monitoring these BiDi connections presents unique challenges, requiring specialized T

We’re excited to announce the expansion of our 3rd party transceivers for HP/Aruba product lineup, ensuring comprehensive compatibility across various network environments. Our 40G and 100G transceivers have been successfully tested on Aruba 8325, confirming seamless performance. Our offerings now include: 1G Whole Series10G Whole Series, including 10G Copper25G: SR/LR/ER, BIDI40G: SR4/LR4/ER4100G: SR4/LR4/ER4/ZR4/BIDITest results CLI OUTPUT:8325(config-if)# show int 1/1/16 trans dTransceiver i

As networks evolve, the limitations of traditional, locked-in packet brokers become increasingly evident. Disaggregated packet brokers (DPBs) offer a more flexible, cost-effective alternative that better aligns with modern network demands. This blog explores the key reasons why DPBs are emerging as the preferred choice over proprietary packet brokers.Flexibility and Customization Disaggregated Packet Brokers: DPBs decouple software from hardware, allowing for customized netw

A comprehensive visibility architecture is essential for maintaining network security and performance. Integrating various monitoring tools and technologies ensures complete visibility across your network.  Best Practices Identify Monitoring Points: Why: Ensures strategic data capture.How: Map out your network to find critical points for monitoring.Implement Physical Taps: Why: Capture all traffic accurately.How: Deploy at strategic network points to monitor critical segments.Utilize Vi

Achieving comprehensive network visibility is critical for maintaining network security and optimizing performance. By leveraging a strategic combination of physical taps, virtual taps, SPAN ports, and network packet brokers (NPBs), you can ensure full coverage of all network traffic. Physical Taps Why: Physical taps provide an unaltered copy of network traffic, crucial for accurate monitoring. How: Position them at key network points to capture data fro