Integrated switch tap arrangement and methods thereof
US9577908B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
An integrated switch tap device for managing and monitoring network traffic is provided. The device includes a set of network ports for receiving and outputting the network traffic. The device also includes a first logic arrangement for performing routing functionalities and a first CPU for processing the routing functionalities. The device further includes a set of monitoring ports that is coupled to one or more monitoring devices. The device yet also includes a first tap module, which is configured at least for intercepting at least part of the network traffic flowing through the network device, creating a copy of at least part of the network traffic, and forwarding the copy to at least one of the set of monitoring ports. The device moreover includes a second CPU configured at least for processing tap functionalities associated with the first tap module.
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