Comparing Gigamon G-Tap a Series vs Ixia Vision Edge 10s
When it comes to monitoring network performance, Gigamon G-Tap a Series and Ixia Vision Edge 10s are two of the more commonly used solutions. Both of these tools allow for the capture, aggregation, and analysis of network traffic, but there are many differences between the two.
Gigamon G-Tap a Series is designed with scalability in mind, as it supports up to 16 ports each with 10G connection up to 40G. It also offers a range of features that include packet filtering, traffic profiling, and geo tagging. Ixia Vision Edge 10s, on the other hand, has a limited number of ports with a single 10G connection and is limited to Layer 2 and 3 headers only. However, it offers many of the same features as Gigamon G-Tap a Series and is known for its robust security features.
Both solutions offer support for various protocols such as IPv4, IPv6, GRE, TCP, and UDP. However, Gigamon G-Tap a Series offers support for an even wider range of protocols including IEEE 1588v2, SCTP, and even MPLS. Also, both Gigamon G-Tap a Series and Ixia Vision Edge 10s support SNMP and are easily customizable with additional features.
When it comes to cost, Ixia Vision Edge 10s is generally cheaper than Gigamon G-Tap a Series. However, it should be noted that Gigamon G-Tap a Series offers more features and is more scalable than Ixia Vision Edge 10s. Therefore, when choosing between the two, it’s important to consider the specific requirements of the network before making a decision