Gigabit Tapes
Gigabit TAPs can be classified based on the following three
variables:
Speed: Gigabit TAPs are available in two variants 1GB and 10GB.
A 1GB gigabit TAP can monitor data up to this range. They can be
used as dedicated TAPs to monitor critical segments of a bigger
network. However, 10 GB TAPs can be deployed to monitor large
networks. They can collect data from entire network and forward
to monitoring terminal.
Material: One can buy Gigabit TAPs made up of copper or fiber.
Both the variants have specific advantages. Copper TAPs are
durable and cost-effective. Optical fiber Gigabit TAPs are
highly expensive and damage-prone. However, they can support
high speed networks more effectively. Optical fiber TAPs are
able to transfer data in a short time and with greater accuracy.
Topology: Gigabit TAPs can be configured for either aggregation
or regeneration. In aggregation, the TAP collects data from
different access points, integrates it into a common data stream
and sends it back to the network administrator. Regeneration is
just opposite of this process. In this case, a TAP collects data
information from the targeted segment and sends it to different
network monitoring tools.
Based on the network topology, size of the network and
vulnerability, one can choose the best possible combination of
these attributes.
Benefits of Gigabit TAPs
Gigabit TAP offers the following advantages as a network
monitoring technology:
Establishes lasting access ports without any modification in the
network connections.
Allows full-duplex monitoring with zero interference to the
network traffic.
No IP address is required for installation. It prevents
potential attack on the monitoring devices connected to the
network.
Provides high speed access without affecting network speed.
Additional TAPs can be added to the device in case the network
expands in future. Thus, no additional investment is required in
future.
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