Niagara 3212


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Overview

Niagara 3212 is a 10 Gigabit Link aggregation TAP system capable of fully monitoring a network segment at 10 Gigabit speeds. The Niagara 3212 can support multiple TAP methodologies and configurations as well as Multi-Mode fiber and Single-Mode fiber media. The system architecture is designed for flexibility, enabling Niagara 3212 to operate in various modes including aggregation, packet injection, and multiple port monitoring. Additionally, the system supports a full suite of secure management including industry-standard management and logging tools.

Niagara 3212 supports flexible TAP and Link Aggregation options that provide Network managers, IT managers and operators high visibility into network performance and network traffic content. The unique TAP features include two main TAP options, Split TAP Mode and Split TAP Link Aggregation Mode. In addition, each TAP option can be configured to allow packet injection from the monitoring appliances. The system is designed to be upgraded to support traffic filtering in layer 2, layer 3 and layer 4.

The Niagara 3212 is managed by a 64-bit MIPS controller which supports a wide variety of control and management capabilities. The system provides flexible and intuitive CLI and GUI management features including secure web UI via an HTTPS connection, secure shell (SSH), SNMP, e-mail notification for special events, local or remote upgrade features, and failover method configuration. An authentication client capable of interfacing with authentication servers such as TACACS+ is integrated into the system. In addition, the TAP system possesses Syslog support, enabling consolidation of log data from various systems into a central repository.

Essential Features

Niagara 3212 provides major features that are essential in today’s data centers:

• Split TAP and Link aggregation TAP support
• Packet Injection capabilities
• Many-to-one TAP support
• One-to-Many TAP support
• High availability failover capabilities
• 10 Gigabit Multi Mode (SR) and Single mode (LR) support
• Redundant power supplies for maximum reliability
• Dedicated Management Port and Console Port
• Extensive CLI and WEB based management
• SSH and HTTPS for secure Management
• TACACS+ authentication
• Syslog support
• NTP and Time Zone

Highly Reliable

Niagara 3212 utilizes two redundant external power supplies for maximum reliability.

Niagara 3212 deploys high availability failover capabilities for failsafe operations.

Management Software

Niagara 3212 management supports:

• Web based management via a secure https:// Connection
• Extensive CLI interface
• SSH connectivity over the management port
• SNMP traps on defined events
• E-mail notification on defined events
• TACACS+ authentication
• Syslog support
• NTP and Time Zone

These capabilities provide a simple, secure and easy way to maintain, monitor and manage the appliance and the network.

Additional Specifications / Certifications

Niagara 3212 management supports:

• FCC Class A
• CE
• UL (Safety)
• ROHS 6 compliance

Documentation

Additional Specifications / Certifications