DAG 5.4SGA-48 2-port Network Monitoring Card
The Endace® DAG 5.4SGA-48 network monitoring card provides the flexibility to capture and inspect traffic on multiple network types, including OC-3/12/48c (STM-1/4/16c) Packet-Over-SONET(POS) and 10/100/1000 Ethernet. Hardware packet processing enables sustained line rate traffic classification, and filtering prior to transfer to host system memory via the PCI-X bus. Coupled with an efficient interrupt-free and zero-copy DMA data path directly from the card to application software, the DAG 5.4SGA-48 empowers solutions to scale to multi-Gigabit performance. With precise packet time-stamping to nanosecond resolution, complete visibility is provided into network behaviour.
DAG 5.4SGA-48 with integrated CoProcessor
Extended packet processing capabilities are provided on the DAG 5.4SGA-48 cards leveraging an integrated CoProcessor. This is comprised of an additional field programmable gate array (FPGA), ternary content addressable memory (TCAM) and other dedicated hardware resources.
- Every packet compared against up to 32,768 rules.
- Classify packets based on network layer 3 and 4 header information, for both Ethernet and POS networks.
- Drop or steer packets into memory buffer in the host system RAM based on classification.
- 14-bit classification inserted into the record header of the packet.
- On the fly ’hitless’ rule changes with zero packet loss.
- Filter definition in Endace, tcpdump or SnortTM syntax.
Technical Specification
| Monitoring interfaces | Two small form factor (SFP) interfaces. |
| Time Synchronization | External connection for RS-422 synchronisation between DAG cards or from external reference. IEEE 1394 type connector (mechanical compatible only). Conversion cable to ‘RJ45’ supplied. |
| Packet Timestamping | 15ns clock resolution |
| PCI Interface | PCI-X 64-bit 66/100/133MHz 3V |
| Minimum Systems Requirements | x86 processor 1GHz or better, 1GB RAM, 1GB disk space for tools installation One free PCI-X133 slot |
| Power Requirements | Conforms to PCI3.0 Requires 12V 1.75A external power via 2.5mm Pitch 4 way flat connector. A standard cable (typically used for powering floppy disk drives) is provided to connect to the server’s power supply. |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 deg C |
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% non condensing |
| Physical Dimensions | Full height, half length PCI3.0 Length 169mm (6.65“) |
| *This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. | |
DAG 5.4SGA-48 Highlights
- Dual port network monitoring cards supporting:
- OC-3/12/48c POS
- STM-1/4/16c POS
- 10/100/1000 Ethernet
- Small form factor (SFP) pluggable interface modules.
- 100% capture into host memory for all IP packets from 64 to 9600 bytes (including Jumbo frames).
- Line rate traffic classification, filtering and memory buffer management in hardware.
- Full packet, header only or set length (truncated) packet capture and transmit.
- Precise nanosecond packet time-stamping with clock synchronization from external time references.
- Use efficient DAG application programming interface (API)or industry standard PCAP APIs (Lib/Win).
- Designed to integrate easily into existing server hardware with PCI-X bus technology.
- Relative timed data replay option enables precise reproduction of traffic conditions (TR-TERF).
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There are a range of DAG 5.4 card options to support multiple network types and extended packet processing capabilities.
