Booster In-Line
4 x 10/100/1G In-Line Links to 1 x 1/10G
The Booster In-Line Gigabit Copper Aggregation TAP connects 4 x 10/100/1G in-line links to one 1/10G output port, providing fail-safe traffic aggregation and speed conversion in a single compact device.
The Booster supports ingress VLAN tagging, as well as link failure propagation (LFP) — a feature which transmits link failure errors between ports, allowing the network to activate a redundant path, while the TAP stays available for auto-negotiation.
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Key Features
- Aggregation of 8 ports (4 in-line links) RJ45 10/100/1G into 1 SFP+ 1G-10G output
- Direct link aggregation, no required management, installation or driver
- Ingress VLAN Tagging
- Non-intrusive to the network
- Supports link failure propagation
- And More
Aggregation TAPs designed for lossless traffic aggregation from multiple in-line links or out-of-band connections into a single output, optimizing port usage on monitoring tools.
Profitap Booster also operates as a speed converter, which allows you to connect tools that support different speeds together. For example, the Booster brings 10M, 100M, and 1G support on Network Packet Brokers and analysis tools that do not support speeds below 10G.
| Lossless Aggregation | |
 | Conventional Aggregation TAP solutions often feature output ports with the same speed as the network links. This causes oversubscription on the output port of the TAP, causing valuable packets to be lost. By aggregating network traffic to a 10 Gbps output, no packet loss occurs. Whether traffic is forwarded to a Network Packet Broker or an IOTA, the Profitap Booster delivers lossless aggregation, while also reducing network complexity. |
| Speed Conversion | |
 | Many high throughput devices like network packet brokers feature ports designed for 40/100 Gbps operation. With breakout cables, individual connections at 10 Gbps can be established, but lower speeds are often not a possibility. This means that lower speed links, such as 10M/100M/1G, cannot be forwarded directly to the toolset. |
- Aggregation of 8 ports (4 in-line links) RJ45 10/100/1G into 1 SFP+ 1G-10G output
- Direct link aggregation, no required management, installation or driver
- Ingress VLAN Tagging
- Non-intrusive to the network
- Supports link failure propagation
- PoE passthrough
- Redundant powering
- Fail-safe in-line design ensures uninterrupted network operation in case of power loss
- Network ports galvanically separated from monitor port for maximum security
Specification
| Network Ports | 8 x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Monitor Port | 1 x SFP+ 1/10 Gbps |
| Footprint | Up to 3 in 1U |
| Power | 12 VDC |
| AC Adapter | 100–240 VAC |