Why Use CGS Network Packet Brokers in Modern Organizations
Introduction
In today’s complex network environments, gaining complete visibility and optimizing the performance of security and monitoring tools is crucial. A network packet broker is a powerful solution that ensures organizations have the right data, in the correct format, delivered to the appropriate tools at the right volume.
What is a Packet Broker?
A packet broker is an infrastructure solution that provides comprehensive visibility into all network traffic, ensuring that each security and monitoring tool receives the correct data without overburdening network resources. Tera-Pro™ network packet broker (NPB) by CGS Tower Networks eliminates network blind spots and helps manage and optimize traffic efficiently.
Key Benefits of Tera-Pro™ NPB
- Eliminating Blind Spots
The Tera-Pro™ ensures that all network traffic is visible, reducing the risk of security threats and ensuring optimal network performance.
Eliminate blind spots - Optimized Traffic Management
By filtering and directing network traffic precisely, the NPB reduces unnecessary data flow, preventing oversubscription of security tools and optimizing overall network efficiency.
Enhance network efficiency through traffic offloading - Cost Efficiency and ROI
Security tools are significantly more expensive than visibility solutions. By reducing unnecessary traffic by over 20%, the Tera-Pro™ solution enables organizations to achieve a positive ROI through cost savings on high-priced security tools.
Reduce tools costs
Common Use Cases for NPB
- Overcoming SPAN Port Limitations: The NPB can replicate traffic from a single input port to multiple output ports, filtering data according to specific needs and conserving limited SPAN ports.
- Load Balancing for High Traffic: It distributes high volumes of network traffic across multiple tools, ensuring each tool operates within its capacity while maintaining session integrity and redundancy.
- Versatile Deployment: The NPB can be deployed both inline and out-of-band, providing flexibility in connecting security and monitoring tools while offering high-availability and redundancy capabilities.
Addressing Key Challenges
Organizations often face challenges such as network blind spots, limited SPAN ports, and the need to manage high-volume production traffic with low-rate security tools. The Tera-Pro™ NPB offers effective solutions, including:
- Traffic Manipulation: Features such as VLAN or MAC replacement allow efficient routing and management of network traffic, minimizing bottlenecks.
- Network Troubleshooting: Tools like deep packet inspection (DPI) and Regex filtering enable rapid diagnosis of network issues.
- Optimization: Advanced traffic filtering and session tracking capabilities help maintain performance during high-traffic events.
Why Choose Tera-Pro™ NPB?
Tera-Pro™ network packet broker featuring:
- Enhanced Productivity: Intuitive Drag & Drop Filter Editor simplifies traffic management.
- Unified Management: Supports multiple interfaces (CLI, SNMP, WEB UI, Netconf, REST API) for seamless integration and ease of use.
- Cost Reduction: Optimized traffic handling reduces costs associated with network and security tool operations.
Conclusion
In a world where network visibility and efficiency are paramount, the Tera-Pro™ Network Packet Broker provides the ideal solution for modern organizations. By eliminating blind spots, optimizing traffic, and delivering unmatched ROI, Tera-Pro™ empowers businesses to stay ahead in today’s dynamic digital landscape.
Contact us today to learn more about how Tera-Pro™ can transform your network operations and security.
