This is a genuine Endace Emulex DAG 10x4 SFP+ 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) PCIe x8 Network Capture Card (P/N: DAG 10.1X4 RevB2, P1411-0002M). Designed for high-performance network monitoring, analysis, and security applications, this specialized card is capable of losslessly capturing 10GbE traffic across four SFP+ ports. It features advanced hardware-assisted timestamping and packet processing capabilities, making it indispensable for environments where precision and reliability are paramount, such as financial trading, cybersecurity, network forensics, and telecommunications. The card's PCIe x8 interface ensures ample bandwidth to handle multiple 10GbE streams simultaneously without dropping packets, providing unparalleled visibility into network activity.
Key Features
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High-Performance Network Capture: Engineered for lossless capture of up to four 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) streams simultaneously.
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Four SFP+ Ports: Offers versatile connectivity options for 10GbE fiber optic or copper direct attach (DAC) cables via SFP+ transceivers (not included).
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Advanced Hardware Timestamping: Provides extremely accurate, nanosecond-resolution timestamps for precise event correlation and analysis, critical for latency-sensitive applications.
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PCIe x8 Interface: Utilizes a PCIe Gen2/Gen3 x8 interface, providing sufficient bandwidth to capture and transfer high-volume 10GbE traffic to host memory.
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Hardware Packet Processing: Offloads critical packet processing tasks from the host CPU, including slicing, filtering, and deduplication, freeing up system resources.
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Lossless Capture: Designed with dedicated hardware buffers and efficient data transfer mechanisms to prevent packet loss even under sustained high-load conditions.
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Specialized for Monitoring & Analysis: Ideal for applications requiring deep packet inspection, network forensics, security monitoring, and performance analysis.
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Reliability & Precision: Built by Endace (now part of Emulex/Broadcom), renowned for its highly reliable and accurate network capture solutions.
