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Unlike other solutions, the VERSA stream ™ Multi-Link Aggregator when deployed with
SINGLE stream ™ Gigabit Aggregation Taps or other Datacom Systems Gigabit Ethernet taps
provides complete visibility into Gigabit EtherChannel, while allowing network professionals
to use their existing analysis and monitoring devices. The VERSA
stream ™ Multi-Link
Aggregator is a simple "plug and play" solution that can combine data from multiple Gigabit
Ethernet network segments into one stream of data. A single Gigabit device, such as an intru-
sion detection system, protocol analyzer, or network probe can receive the aggregated data with
just one network interface card (NIC). It requires no software, no configuration, and no admin-
istration.
Application & Hardware Installation —
Figure 23
through Figure 25 depict typical application installations of VERSA stream ™ Multi-
link aggregator/regenerator series models.
Gigabit Ether Channel Application —
shown in Figure 23 ,
focuses on monitoring and analyzis of a Gigabit Ether Channel Distribution Network.
This VS-1028 is similiar to other VERSA
stream ™ Multi-link series installations:
Figure 23 - VS-1028 Gigabit EtherChannel Application