Network Diagram with Switch and Router

This network diagram illustrates an advanced infrastructure designed for comprehensive network visibility and analysis. It showcases a "TAP Foundation" layer that aggregates traffic from various network elements, including switches, routers, servers, firewalls, and network management systems, supporting diverse speeds from 1 Gigabit up to 100 Gigabit. All collected data is then directed to a central "Bare Metal Switch" acting as a high-capacity traffic broker. From this switch, the aggregated network traffic is forwarded to a "TOOL Farm," which houses specialized applications for deep packet inspection, performance monitoring, and security intelligence, such as APM, IDS, forensics, Wireshark, and network analyzers. This architecture provides a robust solution for ensuring pervasive network insights for operational efficiency and enhanced security posture.

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