On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 3:42 PM, Diana Eichert <deich...@wrench.com> wrote: > On Wed, 6 May 2009, J.C. Roberts wrote: > >> I need to collect raw throughput statistics without increasing latency >> or reducing bandwidth on 10GbE fiber links, so most of the typical >> methods are out of the question (i.e. like bridging, SPAN sessions on a >> switch, ...). As far as my understanding allows, I believe the best way >> to do this is with a physical network tap connected to monitoring >> equipment. I figure folks running/maintaining OpenBSD firewalls might >> be familiar with using physical network taps for deploying IDS/IPS since >> using bridges on such systems is a "Bad Idea" (R)(TM). >> >> I've found one company [1] which offers what I need, but I was wondering >> if anyone can recommend a vendor of physical network taps? >> >> Thanks, >> jcr >> >> >> [1] http://www.networktaps.com/products/index.html >> >> -- >> J.C. Roberts > > JC > > We use physical taps at work, when I get the chance I'll take a look at > the vendor. > > Also, you really think you can capture 10GE? Chuckle, good luck. > > diana > >
NSA,MI(x)/GCHQ,ASIO and their vendor friends would beg to differ. I can't see any black helicopters and my Tin Foil hat fits fine thanks for asking.
