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4.3.2
Normal SINGLEstream Operation
The Taps use an ASIC for tapping the data, and to create copies of the data for tools. When the tap
is powered and connected on both network ports, traffic flows between the ports while passing
through the ASIC.
4.3.3
LINKprotect Example
If link state is lost between the SINGLEstream and the Firewall, network traffic between the
Switch and Firewall will be interrupted.
On a tap
without
LINKprotect® enabled, the Switch would be unaware that the link has gone
down. This is because the Switch is still linked to the SINGLEstream.
LINKprotect Not Enabled