Re: [Snort-users] Which switches are recommneded

OK, Thank you very much.

We have quite a collective response here, any chance we can update the 
Web site to reflect the information??

Eric Hines wrote:
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> Albert,
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> Why against the use of an external device, a la network taps?
> (www.netoptics.com). Place a Port Aggregator in front of your switch and
> and you grab all traffic that will ingress and egress the network.
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>
> Best Regards,
>
> Eric Hines, GCIA, CISSP
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> Albert E. Whale wrote:
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> > I have an opportunity to implement a Corporate backbone with the right 
> > tools.
> >
> > I originally was reviewing the Linksys Managed Switches, until I 
> > discovered that these devices do not support SPAN (Switch Port 
> > ANalyzer), which permits traffic to be monitored by another port (did I 
> > need to say this in this group, probably not!).
> >
> > Anyway, are there any other switches being used that permit the Snort 
> > IDS to monitor traffic in the switch (without using an external device?).
> >
> > TIA
> >
> >     
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