DEPLOYMENT
The SightFlow™ appliance or probes (either hardware or software) can be simply connected on a switch (port mirroring), with a TAP (Test Access Point) or in transparent mode (bridge mode).
Completing the SightFlow, software probes (nProbe) may be installed on any Windows, Unix or Linux server allowing an optimal capture of the flows.
In collecting mode, the SightFlow is fully compatible with any network equipment supporting NetFlow (CISCO) or sFlow (InMon).
Most of the vendors equipments are then supported :
NetFlow Support
- Cisco (OS > V12.x),
- Extreme Networks,
- Enterasys,
- Packeteer,
- Nortel,
- ...
sFlow Support
- Alcatel (OmniPCX),
- Allied Telesys,
- Extreme Networks,
- Foundry Networks,
- Hewlett Packard (ProCurve),
- ...
Key Advantages
- Real time visibility on network activity,
- Easy and fast deployment, no impact on traffic,
- Optimized appliance for flow capture,
- Appliance format saves you from OS maintenance tasks,
- User friendly interface,
- Light solution with no needs for expertise or dedicated infrastructure,
- Unmatched cost/benefits ratio