Cross-Platform Systems are composed of interconnected devices from two different product families, each potentially featuring different capabilities and port densities. The advantages of a Cross-Platform system are flexibility and customization, where the two devices can be chosen to specifically match the network environment and monitoring infrastructure.
All VSS Monitoring Systems for network traffic capture (Distributed Traffic Capture Systems) feature its unique vStack+™ technology for highly resilient, failsafe device interconnection.
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Simple Application
A simple distributed traffic capture system comprises 2-3 interconnected devices.
Even with a simple, low-port density application, seamless integration of devices is useful, as it offers each monitoring tool access to a wider number of networks and allows for central management of all tools.
Complex Application
A complex distributed traffic capture system is made up of 4 or more interconnected devices, ideally in a redundant configuration.
With large-scale network and monitoring architectures, interconnection of all traffic capture devices to form a system is highly desirable. It enables each connected monitoring tool instant reach into the network by location as well as traffic type.
Regardless of the type of system deployed, certain technical components should be considered. In particular, the following crucial items must be closely examined:
- Bandwidth Efficiency
This may be a concern, for instance, with a large Gigabit system. Multiple Gigabit links can be used to create interconnection points within the system. However, depending on the architecture, it may be ideal to use 10 GigE links to perform this function.
- Path Redundancy
Ideally, the user will design more than one path to any monitoring tool into the system topology, allowing for redundant routing in the event of power failure to any device.
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