Comprehensive test confirms Solera DS5100’s fast 8.1 Gbps sustained and 10Gbps burst packet capture and storage rates with zero loss of packets

Las Vegas, NV (Interop)—April 29, 2008

Solera Networks today announced that Miercom Communications Inc., an independent laboratory testing company, completed a “Miercom Performance Verified” test on the Solera Networks DS5100. The test validates Solera Networks’ claim of providing comprehensive and accurate network surveillance through real-time traffic capture and storage on today’s high-speed 10 gigabit networks. The full report can be accessed here.

During testing, the DS5100 achieved 8.1 Gbps sustained and 10Gbps burst data capture and storage with zero loss of packets. It proved to be an easy-to-use appliance, with a highly functional Web-based interface. “Miercom’s independent objectivity is well known in the industry. We were very pleased to see their tests confirmed our own results of the Solera DS5100,” said Steve Shillingford, CEO of Solera Networks. “This provides further validation that our unique design, based entirely in software, gives customers the best price performance and flexibility in the industry.”

The report stated, “We verified that the DS5100 was capable of capturing data at a faster rate than any other product we have seen in our lab.” The report also indicated “few, if any, other products on the market can record all packets to storage for analysis and playback within 1 ms of capture. The DS5100’s capabilities allow for the creation of a comprehensive record of network traffic (including headers and payload).”

Highlights from the Solera Networks DS5100 test include:
– The DS5100 attained a sustained throughput of 8.1 Gbps with no packet loss

– The appliance can replay captured data for analysis and security event remediation

“Complete network visibility requires access to a complete record of all information that crosses the network.” said Bojan Simic, analyst, Network Management Research from Aberdeen Group. “High-speed packet capture capabilities help enable organizations to take control over their networks and achieve their network management and security goals.”

Solera Networks will be showcasing their DS line of deep packet capture and storage solutions at Interop Las Vegas in booth 1971.