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Top Answer:The solution does not come cheap. It is pricey. This is a critical issue for us.
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Top Answer:We find the product to be expensive. We would like to see SSM decryption as a security feature in the future.
Ranking
9th
out of 18 in Network Packet Broker (NPB)
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299
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130
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3rd
out of 18 in Network Packet Broker (NPB)
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2,518
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1,698
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1
Average Words per Review
451
Rating
10.0
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Overview

In today’s environment with significant investment in security and monitoring tools, Garland recognizes the need for a cost effective solution that allows the flexibility and speed that is required for the networks of the future. Get the advantages of full-featured NPBs at a significantly less cost. We take the approach of providing solutions that are flexible and scalable for future on-demand growth with excellent ROI.

Garland’s “deconstructed packet brokers” offer a specialized device for each of your needs:

Filtering, aggregation and load balancing

Advanced features like deduplication, packet slicing and time stamping

Hybrid NPB’s with TAP integration

Inline Edge Security solutions

Easily reuse and repurpose devices as needs shift

Fully supported ports - no additional per-port license fees

Network packet brokers (NPBs) filter traffic to send only the right data to the right tool. Packets are aggregated and filtered from Layer 2 through to the application layer. Duplicate packets can also be removed and sensitive content stripped before the data is sent to the monitoring tools if that is required. This provides a better solution to improve the efficiency and utility of your monitoring tools.

  • Aggregates monitored traffic from multiple links and segments
  • Deep packet inspection and filtering grooms traffic to relieve overburdened monitoring tools
  • Extended burst protection, available with the Advanced Feature Module, offers traffic management, and protection to online businesses subject to bursts of activity
  • Installs, configures, and sends clean traffic to appliances in less than thirty minutes
  • Time stamping and data masking aid in compliance and working with sensitive data
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cisco, corelight, cpacket networks, dell emc, forescout, gearbit, imperva, mcafee, netfort
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Top Industries
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Manufacturing Company15%
Computer Software Company15%
Government15%
Financial Services Firm13%
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Financial Services Firm18%
Computer Software Company15%
Government9%
Healthcare Company8%
Company Size
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Small Business13%
Midsize Enterprise15%
Large Enterprise72%
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Small Business17%
Midsize Enterprise13%
Large Enterprise70%

Garland PacketMax is ranked 9th in Network Packet Broker (NPB) while Ixia Network Packet Brokers is ranked 3rd in Network Packet Broker (NPB) with 1 review. Garland PacketMax is rated 0.0, while Ixia Network Packet Brokers is rated 10.0. On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ixia Network Packet Brokers writes "Efficient, reliable, and easy to set up". Garland PacketMax is most compared with Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline, whereas Ixia Network Packet Brokers is most compared with Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline, Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker, Arista Data ANalyZer, Ixia Bypass Switches and Cubro Visibility Node.

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