PacketMaestro

Unlock the power of network visibility


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What is PacketMaestro?

PacketMaestro serves as a packet broker, enhancing network visibility while expediting the deployment of management, monitoring, and security tools. It effectively eliminates blind spots in conventional architectures and provides support for multiple speeds and scales.

Network visibility technology offers comprehensive insights into all activities flowing through your network, playing a critical role in identifying and addressing network issues promptly.

PacketMaestro allows network professionals to access traffic without affecting performance or overcomplicating their infrastructure, giving them flexibility and major TCO savings!


PacketMaestro Core Capabilities

Multipurpose Hardware

This open hardware can be used for a variety of applications such as Data Center switches; reducing sparing inventory, optimizing resource allocation, and lowering costs.

Enhanced Flexibility

PacketMaestro architecture decouples hardware and soft​​ware, empowering independent component choices and upgrades, including crucial elements like power supplies and fans.

Seamless Migration

Enables a seamless transition to open networks, increasing efficiency, and significantly lowering CAPEX/OPEX expenses. This pay-as-you-grow model has the potential to enhance Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).


PacketMaestro Key Features

1G to 400G Network Packet Broker 

Scalable 64 ports 100G/400G 

 Airflow, AC & DC PSU options


Filtering multiple filters simultaneously

Coherent 

 ZR/ZR+ support


 Aggregation replication load balancing

 User-friendly Interface

  • Web-based user interface
  • SDN Controller Visibility Fabric; available for large deployment
  • Command Line Interface (CLI)
  • REST API for 3rd party integration and support

Ordering Options


  • Kits (Hardware & Software)
    • Bundles available
    • AC & DC PSU options
    • Airflow options
    • Perpetual license
    • Maintenance & Support included

  • Software Only
    • Port Licensing
    • Maintenance & Support included
    • Choose your own hardware
    • HCL Hardware Certified list available

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PacketMaestro Version 3.0 is Here!

PacketMaestro Version 3.0 is designed to enhance your network management experience. With NMS (Network Management System) and EMS (Element Management System) improvements, this release introduces advanced port configuration, robust search capabilities, and detailed event tracking.  What's new in Version 3.0: 

  • Drag-and-drop interface for easy port configuration and link creation
  • Centralized NMS device list on the welcome screen for quick access
  • Advanced search and filter capabilities for efficient network management
  • Consolidated view of system filters across devices
  • Detailed event logging to track user actions and configuration changes

Unmatched Network Performance and Security with Integrated Solutions


PacketMaestro and ExtraHop 
E.C.I. Networks’ PacketMaestro optimizes data flow by aggregating, filtering, and balancing network traffic before sending it to ExtraHop’s Reveal(x) platform. This ensures that ExtraHop receives only the most relevant data, enabling it to perform real-time threat detection and deep forensic analysis with maximum efficiency. Together, they provide a powerful solution for comprehensive network visibility, security, and performance monitoring, ensuring that no threat goes undetected while maintaining optimal network performance.


PacketMaestro and FMADIO
FMADIO’s high-performance packet capture systems can capture and store all network traffic, including corrupted packets, at line rate. When integrated with PacketMaestro, FMADIO’s captured data is efficiently managed and routed to monitoring tools, ensuring that all critical data is analyzed. This combination guarantees lossless packet capture with precise timestamping and seamless traffic management, providing organizations with a robust solution for deep packet inspection, security analysis, and network troubleshooting.

Latest Blogs


9/3/2024

Designing a Comprehensive Visibility Architecture

A comprehensive visibility architecture is essential for maintaining network security and performance. Integrating various monitoring tools and technologies ensures complete visibility across your network. 


8/28/2024

What Are the Key Components of Effective Network Visibility?

Achieving comprehensive network visibility is critical for maintaining network security and optimizing performance. By leveraging a strategic combination of physical taps, virtual taps, SPAN ports, and network packet brokers (NPBs), you can ensure full coverage of all network traffic.


8/14/2024

​Exploring Options to Tap East-West Traffic in Virtualized Networks

Monitoring east-west traffic in virtualized networks is essential for detecting malicious lateral movement, analyzing network performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. East-west traffic refers to data flows within an enclave, such as communication between virtual machines (VMs) in a data center, as opposed to north-south traffic that crosses the boundary of an enclave. Here, we will explore various methods to capture and analyze this critical network traffic...


2/04/2024

What is Disaggregated & Open Packet Broker?

A network packet broker (NPB) is a network device with copper and/or fiber interfaces that directs network traffic from switch SPAN ports and/or Network TAPs between two connected routers and/or switches and then manipulates that traffic to allow the more efficient use of network security and performance tools, both inline and passive...


10/31/2023

Unveiling the Power of Network TAPs and Packet Brokers

In the realm of modern networking, the need for seamless access to network traffic and robust monitoring is undeniable. However, this requirement often clashes with the challenges of maintaining network performance, ensuring complete visibility, and scaling the infrastructure. To tackle these issues, Network TAPs and Network Packet Brokers (NPBs) come to the rescue...