Network Instruments 10-100 Full-Duplex User Manual

Expert Observer

Console

Switch

OPTIONAL:

Local Monitor

and Keyboard

WAN

Server

Full-Duplex

Probe Appliance

10/100 Full-Duplex Probe Appliance

Complete Visibility into Full-Duplex Links

Network Instruments® oers a variety of remote probe appliances for complete network coverage. For real-time monitoring and analysis of 10/100 full-duplex
links, the Network Instruments 10/100 Probe Appliance is an ideal choice. This 1U rack mount system includes an nTAP to passively monitor and maintain 10/100
links at wire-speed. Obtain detailed views with statistics, captures and a real-time Expert system. The full-duplex probe appliance ensures no dropped packets and
no lost information—even on saturated links.

Use the Full-Duplex Probe Appliance to:

• Eliminate the dependence on a SPAN or mirror port

• Reduce switch load

• Ensure data integrity

nTAP passively
mirrors TX and

RX signals

Administrator can view and analyze
data both remotely and on-site

Proven Analysis Metrics

Real-Time Statistics such as network summary, total and individual link bandwidth
utilization by DCE and DTE, top talkers, VLAN analysis, protocol distribution, and more

Packet Capture and Decode options such as nanosecond resolution, a 4 GB
memory buer (maximum), over 550 protocols decoded, and more

Network Trending and Reporting features such as comparison analysis reports,
web reporting, customized reports, and more

Real-Time Expert Analysis and Decode processing at the individual probe level
with the Advanced Expert Probe software

Full-Duplex Probe Features

• Deploy and remove the full-duplex probe without disruption of the network

• Obtain full-duplex, wire-speed capture and statistics

• Utilize the largest memory buer (4 GB maximum) in the industry for capturing
large amounts of data without packet loss

• Includes an external 100 Mb full-duplex nTAP and an internal dual-port Intel
NIC utilizing proprietary Network Instruments rmware and drivers

• Congure as an RMON probe for full adherence to all 21 RMON groups, including
HCRMON

• Use with any RMON management console or collection facility
(Observer Suite, OpenView, NetScout, Micromuse, etc.)

View full-duplex bandwidth utilization by DCE/DTE

Works with Expert Observer or Observer Suite

The Full-Duplex Probe Appliance works with the award-winning Expert Observer and Observer Suite console to provide the best in packet capture, decode, real-time statistics,
Expert analysis, network trending, and network reporting. Observer® features include:

• Nanosecond resolution for enterprise-level networks

• Unlimited ltering options including Boolean logic

• Over 550 protocols and countless subprotocols decoded

• Over 570 Expert Events to speed troubleshooting

• Triggers and Alarms for immediate alerts to network activities or errors

• Application Analysis statistics including response time and total/failed transactions
for common applications such as SQL, MS Exchange, Oracle, VoIP, HTTP, Citrix, and more

Technical Specications
Platform 1U rack mount
System Specs A complete system, running Windows XP, includes 10/100/1000

Ethernet Management Port, 100 percent line-rate capture, includes an external
100 Mb Full-Duplex nTAP, and the Advanced Expert Probe Software

About Network Instruments

Network Instruments provides in-depth network intelligence and continuous network availability through innovative analysis solutions. Enterprise network professionals depend on Network
Instruments’ Observer product line for unparalleled network visibility to eciently solve network problems and manage deployments. By combining a powerful management console with
high-performance analysis appliances, Observer simplies problem resolution and optimizes network and application performance. The company continues to lead the industry in ROI with its
advanced Distributed Network Analysis (NI-DNA™) architecture, which successfully integrates comprehensive analysis functionality across heterogeneous networks through a single monitoring
interface. Network Instruments is headquartered in Minneapolis with sales oces worldwide and distributors in over 50 countries. For more information about the company, products,
technology, NI-DNA, becoming a partner, and NI University please visit www.networkinstruments.com.

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