Gigabits zero-delay tap and methods thereof
AssigneeNet Optics, Inc.
InventorsEldad Matityahu, Robert Shaw, Dennis Carpio, Ky Hong Le, Randy Fung
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Abstract
A gigabits zero-delay arrangement for enabling continuous monitoring of data traversing through a network in a high-speed Ethernet environment is provided. The arrangement includes a high-speed network device configured for monitoring the data flowing through the network. The arrangement also includes a primary power source for providing a first power to circuitry of the gigabits zero-delay arrangement. The arrangement further includes a sensor controller configured for monitoring power flowing into the high-speed network device and for establishing an alternative communication link.
Claims20
A gigabits zero-delay arrangement for enabling continuous monitoring of data traversing through a network in a high-speed Ethernet environment, comprising:
- a high-speed network device configured for monitoring said data flowing through said network;
- a primary power source for providing a first power to circuitry of said gigabits zero-delay arrangement;
- and
- a sensor controller configured for monitoring power flowing into said high-speed network device and for establishing an alternative communication link.
A method for establishing an alternative communication link between network devices in a high-speed Ethernet environment, comprising:
- monitoring a first power flowing from a primary power source to a high-speed network device;
- comparing a power level of said first power against a predefined threshold;
- and
- if said power level is below said predefined threshold, establishing said alternative communication link before said first power is unable to maintain current communication link.
A gigabits zero-delay arrangement for enabling continuous monitoring of data traversing through a network in a high-speed Ethernet environment, comprising:
- a high-speed network device configured for monitoring said data flowing through said network;
- a primary power source for providing a first power to circuitry of said gigabits zero-delay arrangement;
- and
- a set of direction passive couplers configured for directing network traffic to said high-speed network device, wherein said set of direction passive couplers is configured for
- receiving a copy of said network traffic,
- determining the direction of said network traffic, and
- routing said network traffic along a designated path.
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