The new controller, which is included in the recently announced version 6 release of NEC’s ProgrammableFlow Software-defined Networking Suite, leverages an Open Network fabric to provide flow aggregation and orchestration; scalable filtration; and enhanced network traffic visibility.
NEC cited the following benefits of using its PF6800 TAP:
- Redirecting automated aggregation of packet flows to security and analysis tools
- Easily add traffic filters via user interface, enabling selected traffic to be redirected to any port for further analysis
- Improved visibility of network flows on logical and physical networks to easily identify TAP source data
- Reducing the load on packet brokers, intrusion detection systems and other tools, through the use of OpenFlow switches for aggregation and filtration
“We’ve found that network visibility is becoming a major priority for network operators, and scaling out the monitoring equipment is difficult and expensive,” said Don Clark, director, business development, NEC Corporation of America.
List pricing starts at $36,000 for the appliance.