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    Niagara Networks Appliance Comparison Matrix
    Category Feature 4540 4248-6C 4216E /4224E 3808E 3299 3296 3225
    Packet Broker Functionalities
      Flow Mapping ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔    
      Service Chaining ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔    
      Network Visibility ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔    
      Advanced Load Balancing ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔      
      Tunnel Termination ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔      
    Packetron Acceleration Module*   | Network Intelligence Functions   
      Application-Aware Intelligence¹ ✔ ✔          
      Advanced Network Intelligence² ✔ ✔          
      Open Visibility³ ✔ ✔          
    Bypass Protection
      Active inline Bypass Protection       ✔ ✔    
      Passive inline Bypass Protection           ✔  
    Network Tapping
      Passive Optical TAP             ✔
      Active Inline TAP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔    
    Port Density
      Max 1Gb ports 10 48 16/24 48 24 32 36 (48)⁴
      Max 10Gb ports 10 48 16/24 48 4 32 36 (48)⁴
      Max 25Gb ports 8 48 16/24 48   32 36 (48)⁴
      Max 40Gb ports 28 6   32     24
      Max 50Gb ports           32 36 (48)⁴
      Max 100Gb ports 28 8   32   32 36 (48)⁴
      Max 400Gb ports             36 (48)⁴
    Port Type
      1G SFP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔    
      10G SFP+ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔    
      25G SFP28 ✔ ✔   ✔      
      40G QSFP ✔ ✔   ✔      
      100G QSFP28 ✔ ✔   ✔      
    Physical Specifications
      Rack units 1RU 1RU 1RU 1RU 1RU 1RU 1RU
      Modular       ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
      Optional Packetron Module Support Up to 2 Up to 2          

     

    ¹ Application filtering is enabled through Packetron Network Intelligence functions, supporting over 300 applications.

     ² Advanced Packet Broker Functions - TLS Decryption, NetFlow/IPFIX generation, Data Masking, REGEX filtering, Packet/Header slicing, Deduplication & Mobile Visibility.

     ³ Dedicated Packetron function for hosting third-party applications — requires a hypervisor license.

     ⁴ Depending on configuration using breakout cables or port grouping.

    (*) A Packetron Acceleration Module is required to enable advanced network intelligence functions, providing visibility & processing capabilities from Layer 4 through Layer 7.

     

    Your Trusted Partner for Next-Gen Visibility 


    • Proven in large, complex enterprise & carrier-grade networks
    • Seamless interoperability with leading cybersecurity & networking vendors
    • A unified visibility platform for on-premises data centres, NaaS/hybrid cloud and virtual networks
    • Enables IT teams to evolve toward modern NOC & SOC architectures at scale - streamlining operations, improving tool deployment and reducing OPEX
    • Increases network & service uptime while empowering a strengthened inline security stack
    • Designed, developed and manufactured in the USA 
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    Your Trusted Partner

    Our solutions are deployed across some of the world’s most prominent networks, empowering Security and Network Operations Centers (SOC/NOC) with end-to-end visibility and actionable traffic intelligence across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.

    Carrier-Grade Products

     

    Trusted by Fortune 500 Companies, Service Providers & Government Agencies

    Field-Proven Interoperability

     

    Strong Alliance with leading cybersecurity vendors. Deployment flexibility across on-premises data centers, metro POP & CO , application POP & private enterprise environments

    NetSecOps Collaboration

     

    Packetron-Powered Visibility for NetSecOps - Enabling Network Intelligence

    Niagara Networks Appliance Comparison Matrix - FAQ

    What’s the difference between an Advanced Packet Broker and a TAP?

    What is a Hybrid Bypass solution?

    What is the role of the Packetron Acceleration Module?

    Which Niagara appliances can host Packetron modules, and how many can be installed?

    Can I mix TAP, Packet Broker, and Hybrid Bypass deployments?

    How do I choose the right appliance for my environment?

    What does “Open Visibility” mean in this table?

    Are these appliances managed centrally?

    Unlock smarter visibility 

    Discover how Niagara’s Network Intelligence platform empowers NOC and SOC teams with advanced packet processing, deep traffic insight, and scalable performance across any environment.


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    Designed, Engineered & Manufactured in the USA

    From design to production, our solutions are built to the highest standards of quality, security, and performance, trusted by organizations worldwide and deployed in some of the world’s largest mission-critical networks.

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