Unlike port mirroring, TAP aggregation provides N:M (any-to-any) packet replication, allowing you to capture different types of data in real time so that you quickly see what is happening in your network. You configure a switch in your network to handle the TAP aggregation task. This chapter contains the following sections: You can use various methods to monitor packets. One method uses physical hardware test access points (TAPs). Traffic aggregators are typically known as. Arista DANZ provides the ability to cost-effectively capture and analyze all traffic and flows in a datacenter or service provider network for enhanced visibility, security and troubleshooting without the prohibitive costs and scaling limitations of traditional Network Packet Brokers.
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