Chapter 1: Introduction; About Smartna-X; System Features - Network Critical SmartNA-X User Manual

10 | Introduction | SmartNA-X 1G/10G Modular
Introduction

About SmartNA-X

SmartNA-X provides a modular, scalable and customizable 1/10G packet broker and TAP solution for network
monitoring and security tools.
The SmartNA-X system is designed to work as an enterprise solution custom fit for any data centre, no matter the size. It
has advanced packet filtering capabilities and flexible port maps and is able to filter 10G traffic to 1G tools, or aggregate
1G links to a 10G tool.
System features include:
• Independently operating, hot-swappable TAP modules available in a range of port media configurations.
• Failsafe copper ports that continue to operate when the system loses power.
• Flexible port maps for aggregation and replication of traffic to any port.
• Advanced packet filtering capabilities based on packet EtherType.
• Integrated web and CLI agents for browser and command line management access.
• Patented Drag-n-Vu
• Optional V-Line (Bypass) TAP modules for inline integration of network tools.
• Packet slicing options.
• Support for RADIUS/TACAS+ authentication and accounting servers.
• Integrated SNMPv3 management agent.
• Optional chassis dual power units.

System features

SmartNA-X provides a modular, scalable and customizable 1/10G packet broker and TAP solution for network
monitoring and security tools. It is designed to work as an enterprise solution custom fit for any data center, no matter
the size. It has advanced packet filtering capabilities and flexible port maps, and is able to filter 10G traffic to 1G tools or
aggregate 1G links to a 10G port.
Key features of the system include:
• Support for both command line and web browser management interfaces. The web interface provides the patented
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Drag-n-Vu
• Load Balancing, 9-tuple
• V-Line (Bypass) TAP Modules
• Packet Slicing
• VLAN Tagging
• Local or external authentication and authorization via RADIUS and TACAS+
• Hot-swappable TAP modules that allow continuous monitoring even while they are being switched
• Fail-safe ports that will permit data traffic to flow even after a TAP failure
• Dual independent power connectors
• Advanced packet filtering
• Three user access levels: Administrator user, Standard user, Audit user
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technology for easy set up of port mapping, filtering and port monitoring.
user interface for fully configurable, filtering, port mapping and improved monitoring flexibility
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SmartNA-X
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