IntellaFlex-LE Network Monitoring Switch

Optimized for Smaller and Remote Locations

PROVIDING ENTERPRISE NETWORK MANAGERS WITH A SOLUTION TO: ▪ Affordably monitor smaller and remote facilities ▪ Monitor 10G links with 1G tools

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▪ Reduce capital equipment costs ▪ Achieve end-to-end network visibility

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1RU standalone solution for remote installations or sites with low port counts

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VoIP Monitoring

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Aggregation, rate conversion, filtering, and load balancing, among other advanced features

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Network Monitoring Switch Optimized for Smaller and Remote Locations SYSTEM FEATURES ▪ Aggregate, filter, load balance, convert transmission rates and route data to monitoring and security tools ▪ 14 aggregatable ports– 12 ports 1G + 2 ports 10G UPGRADE OPTIONS ▪ Capture and store a portion of network traffic ▪ Analyze capture files with Wireshark or other tools

Affordable Standalone Monitoring With APCON’s packet aggregation technology, network managers are able to share an inventory of limited monitoring resources―whether centralized or distributed across multiple locations. APCON’s standalone IntellaFlex-LE offering is a chassis and blade combination that features twelve 1G and two 10G ports―for a combined total of 14 aggregatable ports. This space-optimized 1RU design is ideal for applications requiring low port densities, or low port counts distributed across multiple locations.

As with all APCON network monitoring solutions, IntellaFlex-LE allows data from multiple sources to be aggregated, filtered, load balanced and directed to data mining and forensic devices instantly and remotely through a secure web interface. This solution offers many-to-many port connectivity, which allows network managers to multicast data from one or more SPAN or Tap ports to multiple destinations―enabling analysts to view the same data with different sets of tools.

IntellaFlex-LE Packet Aggregator blade integrated with an IntellaPatch Series 3000 chassis

Efficiently Monitor Remote Facilities Many data center managers face the challenge of factoring remote locations into their overall monitoring effort.

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While these sites typically have fewer ports, they face the same security and up-time challenges as the core network. In addition, these sites are often geographically distributed—including branch locations, satellite offices or lights-out facilities. The lower port count and price point of IntellaFlex-LE are designed to support smaller and remote locations―while offering all the benefits of APCON packet aggregation technology. The added convenience of multi-switch management means that busy data center managers can administer remote locations from a single screen as well.

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ENTERPRISE-CLASS CAPABILITIES ▪ Secure, web-accessible management software offering:

Secure, Intuitive Connection Control APCON software makes the process of building connections quick and intuitive—providing the ideal solution for managing network monitoring in remote offices and branch locations.

– Drag-and-drop diagramming – Load balance groups of up to eight ports – Share source ports across multiple separate connections without interrupting traffic – Port tag source traffic so it can be easily traced when viewed from an analyzer – Filter on all common Layer 2–4 parameters ▪ Integrated TACACS+ and RADIUS support ▪ SNMP v1/2c/3 support Global Multi-Switch Manager An additional software tool offers a centralized point of control for multiple APCON switches.

▪ SSL & SSH encryption

Drag-and-Drop Diagramming The embedded web interface included on IntellaFlex-LE switches allows network managers to immediately begin configuring and changing port connections. Connections are managed using simple point-and-click or dynamic, Visio-style drag-and-drop diagrams.

Routine tasks such as backing up settings and pushing software upgrades to an inventory of APCON switches can now be conducted from a single screen. Engineers can also manage the same end-to-end connections between data sources and network analysis equipment through this interface.

IntellaFlex-LE Features

BENEFITS ▪ Monitor 10G links with existing 1G tools ▪ Reduce capital equipment and operational costs ▪ Make efficient use of limited SPAN, TAP and tool resources For more applications, visit www.apcon.com/resources for case studies.

Monitor 10G and 1G Network Segments with Existing Tools Data center managers have the added complexity of effectively monitoring both 1G and 10G network segments. While this trend is driving the need for organizations to invest in 10G monitoring devices, the reality is that managers often have to rely on 1G monitoring tools due to budget constraints and existing investments.

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INTELLAFLEX Blade

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Protocol Analyzer

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VoIP Monitoring

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Data Recorder

Given this reality, many organizations are seeking ways to use existing 1G tools to monitor both 10G and 1G network infrastructure. The rate conversion capabilities included with IntellaFlex-LE make it possible to effectively monitor 10G network segments with existing 1G tools.

Add Data Capture and Analysis with IntellaStore® To boost the functionality of IntellaFlex-LE, APCON offers an optional module—IntellaSTORE data capture and embedded Wireshark® data analysis. The IntellaSTORE data capture module offers a capability unique among packet aggregation switching solutions by making it possible to isolate portions of network traffic and store them on the switch. This system allows users to save captures from a single source or multiple aggregated links, and it can be used in conjunction with

advanced software features such as filtering and port tagging. Once stored, captured data files can be analyzed using the embedded Wireshark module, which opens directly in the browser window and offers full Wireshark functionality. Data captures can also be exported for review and analysis with other tools.

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