Network Instruments Advanced Probe Switch User manual

Advanced Probe Appliance
For 10/100/1000 Networks
Obtain Total Network Intelligence with Fully Configured, Turn-Key Appliances
As corporate networks continue to grow to support multiple departments, locations, business functions and remote users, robust remote monitoring solutions
become crucial. Remote probes have changed the way IT departments are structured. Today, with a console and remote probes, an IT manager can proactively
monitor, troubleshoot and respond to any network problem from any location. Network Instruments’probes offer complete insight and visibility into every part of
an organization’s business-critical IT infrastructure. Choose from a variety of pre-configured 1U rack mount systems for an easy, cost-effective way to monitor any
part of the network.
Use the Advanced Probe Appliance for real-time monitoring and troubleshooting:
 •Captureanddecodepacketsforin-depthanalysis
 •Collectlong-termtrendingstatisticsforproactivedecisionmaking
 •RunTriggersandAlarmsforinstantalertsonprobe-collecteddata
 •Monitortheentirenetworkfromasingleuserinterface—onlyoneconsoleneededtoviewmultipleprobes
 •Reduceexpensesbyeliminatingtravelandresolvingmultiple,remotenetworkissuesfromonelocation
 •Reducetrainingbyusingonesolutiontomonitoralltopologiesandnetworkcongurations
 •WorkswithObserver®,ExpertObserver,orObserverSuiteconsoles
Advanced
Probe Appliance
Observer Console
Local Network
Remote Network
Switch
Switch
LAN
Advanced
Probe Appliance
WAN
Install the Advanced Probe
Appliance on any switch on your
local or remote network. Connect
a single Observer console to the
probe via TCP/IP to monitor and
troubleshoot all traffic.
Whether your network stretches across
the building or across the globe, Network
Instruments’ probe appliances have it covered.

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About Network Instruments
Network Instruments provides in-depth network intelligence and continuous network availability through innovative analysis solutions. Enterprise network professionals depend on Network
Instruments’Observer product line for unparalleled network visibility to efficiently solve network problems and manage deployments. By combining a powerful management console with
high-performance analysis appliances, Observer simplifies problem resolution and optimizes network and application performance. The company continues to lead the industry in ROI with its
advanced Distributed Network Analysis (NI-DNA™) architecture, which successfully integrates comprehensive analysis functionality across heterogeneous networks through a single monitoring
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Solution Bundles
Contact a Network Instruments representative or dealer to ask about product bundles that cover all of your network management needs.
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Software Options
The Advanced Probe Appliance can be configured with one of the
following software options:
Advanced Single Probe
 •Packetcaptureanddecode
 •Networkstatistics
 •Real-timedatacollection
 •Long-termtrendingandreporting
 •Fullpasswordprotectionofdataandredirection
 •Automaticupdatesofremoteprobes
The Advanced Single Probe reports to any Observer, Expert Observer, or
Observer Suite console.
Advanced Multi-Probe
TheAdvancedMulti-ProbeoersallthefeaturesoftheAdvancedSingleProbe
plus additional advantages for remote monitoring:
 •Initiateupto64sessionsforamulti-facetedviewofdataow
 •MultipleObserverconsolescanviewthesameprobeatthesametime
for greater problem solving abilities
 •3DESencryptionoptionfordatatransfer
 •Setuniquelevelsofprobeaccessforaddedsecurity
The Advanced Multi-Probe reports to any Expert Observer or
Observer Suite console.
Advanced Expert Probe
TheAdvancedExpertProbeoersallthefeaturesoftheAdvancedMulti-Probe
plus additional advantages for faster troubleshooting:
 •Performreal-timeExpertAnalysislocallyattheprobe–noneedtotransfer
captured data back to the console
 •Viewremotepacketdecodesinrealtimefromanyconsole
 •CollectNetFlowandsFlow®data
 •Turnanyprobeintoalocalconsoleforonsiteanalysisandadministration
The Advanced Expert Probe reports to any Expert Observer or
Observer Suite console.
Hardware Options
The Advanced Probe Appliance is available in four hardware configurations:
Single-Port Copper
Equippedwithasingle10/100/1000copperinterface
Single-Port Fiber
Equippedwithasinglegigabitberinterface
Dual-Port Copper
Equippedwithtwo10/100/1000copperinterfaces
Dual-Port Fiber
Equippedwithtwogigabitberinterfaces
Technical Specications
Platform1Urackmount,Weight:18lbs,Depth:15in.(39cm)
System SpecsAcompletesystem,runningWindowsXP,Includesonecopper
orber10/100/1000Ethernetmonitoringport(ortwoportswiththedual-port
option).Includesoneout-of-bandEthernetmanagementport.
For additional technical specifications, please visit our web site at:
www.networkinstruments.com
License any Advanced Probe as an RMON probe:
•FulladherencetoRMON1/2,andHighCapacityRMON(HCRMON)standards
 •ReportstoanyRMONmanagementconsoleorcollectionfacility(ObserverSuite,
  OpenView,Concord,NetScout,IBM/Micromuse,BMCDashboardPatrol,etc.)
Observer Suite Main Console
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