LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - May 19, 2009) - Interop Las Vegas - Interface Masters
Technologies, an industry leader and innovator in networking solutions,
today announced the first-of-its-class TAP system that is capable of fully
monitoring 4 network segments at Gigabit speeds. The Niagara 3416 can
support multiple configurations as well as supports copper, Multi-Mode
fiber and Single-Mode fiber media. The system architecture is designed for
flexibility and each segment can be configured to operate in various modes
including aggregation, packet injection, multiple port monitoring and
traffic filtering in layer 2, layer 3 and layer 4. The system supports a
full suite of secure management including industry-standard management and
logging tools.
Niagara
3416 supports a series of flexible TAP and Link Aggregation options
that provide Network managers, IT managers and operators full flexibility
that allows high visibility into the network performance and network
traffic content. The unique TAP features include two main TAP options,
Split TAP Mode and Split TAP Link Aggregation Mode. Additionally, each TAP
option can be configured to allow packet injection from the monitoring
appliances.
The
Niagara
3416 1Gb TAP and Link Aggregation TAP 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, and failover
method configuration. An authentication client capable of interfacing with
authentication servers like 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. This feature
provides management, traceability and security auditing across a wide
variety of devices and receivers on multiple platforms.
"The Niagara 3416 TAP System is the first-of-its-class in the TAP market
enabling flexible monitoring of network traffic and performance while
providing unprecedented reliability," stated Ben Askarinam, founder and CEO
of Interface Masters Technologies. "By introducing this fully managed
highly sophisticated Link Aggregation TAP system, IT managers and Network
operators will be able to benefit from its capabilities and manageability."
Niagara
3416 provides 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
-- Gigabit Copper, Multi Mode (SX) and Single mode (LX) 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
-- Full RoHS compliance
-- TACACS+ authentication
-- Syslog support
Availability
The
Niagara
3416 is designed for Network Monitoring appliances. The product will
be available for evaluation in June 2009 and will be in production in July
of 2009.
For pricing information, please contact the Interface Master's sales team
at
sales@interfacemasters.com or follow the link:
http://www.interfacemasters.com/products/3416.html
About Interface Masters Technologies
Interface Masters
Technologies is a leading vendor in the Bypass Networking market, based
in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Interface Master's expertise lies in
Gigabit and 10 Gigabit networking solutions that integrate with monitoring,
inline networking, security, central office and other mission-critical IT
appliances. Flagship product lines include specialized internal
server adapter cards, embedded switch cards, and
external
intelligent Network Bypass and
failover
systems that increase network reliability and inline appliance
availability. Offering over 70 products based on Fast Ethernet, Gigabit
Ethernet, and
10 Gigabit
Ethernet, Interface Master's adds value to the critical IT sector
requiring Security, UTM, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Intrusion Detection &
Prevention, QoS, Packet Classification and WAN Acceleration appliances.
Company Headquarters are located in San Jose, California with satellite
offices in Hong Kong, Germany and the UK. For more information, please go
to
www.interfacemasters.com.
Contact Information: Contact:
Aaron Nankin
Sales and Marketing Manager
408-441-9341 x122