Compare Taps and SPAN Ports
This white paper explains how network taps and SPAN ports provide access to packets moving across modern networks. It compares how each technology copies traffic, where SPAN ports can become oversubscribed, and when to use taps or SPAN ports for monitoring, security, and troubleshooting.
Key Topics Covered:
- How network taps and SPAN ports copy traffic
- Packet-level visibility and traffic fidelity
- Reliability, accuracy, and oversubscription
- Best-fit use cases for tap and SPAN access
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