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PacketRaven
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Our SFP TAPs are decoupling elements for the secure and reliable tapping of network data in
optical and copper-based networks. These TAPs are looped into the network line to be moni-
tored and forward the entire data traffic without interruption and without packet loss, while
maintaining data integrity.
Using conventional SPAN ports, also known as mirror ports, on the other hand, can distort the
result, as this copying process works in store-and-forward mode and, for example, discards
FCS/CRC faulty packets on OSI layer 2 instead of providing these Ethernet frames to the secu-
rity or monitoring tool.
Our Network TAPs do not have a MAC or IP address, but work entirely on OSI Layer 1 and cannot
be traced in the network without special and expensive measuring equipment. Hackers and at-
tackers therefore have no chance. As the integrity of the outgoing data remains unaltered due to
this tapping method, our Network TAPs are increasingly used in the areas of network forensics,
security and monitoring.
The great advantage of SFP TAPs is that they can be used extremely flexibly in different network
types and for different media types due to the simple interchangeability of their SFP transcei-
vers.
Furthermore, SFP TAPs work like a data diode and the monitoring ports are physically isolated
from the network ports, which prevents access to the network via the monitoring ports on the
hardware side for security reasons. Therefore, our SFP TAPs guarantee a reliable network ana-
lysis or security investigation without compromise.
To ensure the highest possible reliability, our SFP TAPs have redundant power supplies, but can
also be additionally operated or fused with 12-48V DC voltage.
PacketRaven SFP Network TAPs are designed as portable TAPs, but can also be installed in a
19“ mounting frame in data centres using a mounting kit and support network speeds of 100M
and 1G.
With PacketRaven Network TAPs you get permanent network access without risk and provide
e.g. your monitoring tools with 100% reliable network data - without introducing a single point
of failure.
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PacketRaven 100M/1000M SFP TAP
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