Inline Network Traffic Capture and Protocol Analyzer
Aukua inline capture and protocol analysis capabilities give R&D, test, and network support engineers visibility into Ethernet traffic behavior during development, validation, deployment, and troubleshooting.
- Capture traffic inline or out-of-band through TAP and SPAN connections
- Analyze L1 PCS layer bits and L2+ packet behavior
- Monitor throughput, protocols, errors, and latency
- Measure one-way latency on application traffic
- Use filters, triggers, and browser-based tools to isolate complex issues
Gain Visibility Into Live Ethernet Traffic Behavior
Complex Ethernet systems can fail in ways that are hard to reproduce or explain from endpoint data alone.
Aukua products help customers capture traffic, inspect protocols, measure latency, and isolate network behavior so engineering and support groups can understand what happened and why.
Capture Traffic Inline
Connect transparently inline with the system under test to capture packet and PCS layer behavior while traffic passes through the network path.
Analyze Protocols and Errors
Inspect hundreds of protocol decodes, MAC layer behavior, PCS layer data, and error conditions during validation and troubleshooting.
Measure Latency and Throughput
Monitor throughput and measure one-way latency on application traffic with high precision.
Isolate Intermittent Issues
Use customizable capture filters and triggers to find hard-to-reproduce issues faster.
Inline and Out-of-Band Traffic Capture
Aukua inline capture and protocol analyzers can connect transparently inline with the system under test or connect out-of-band through TAP and SPAN environments.
Inline operation gives customers low-latency pass-through visibility into live traffic behavior. Out-of-band operation gives teams a flexible monitoring option when they need to observe traffic without sitting directly in the traffic path.
Together, these deployment options help customers capture, monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot Ethernet behavior across lab, validation, and support workflows.
Supported Interfaces and Performance
Aukua inline capture and protocol analysis capabilities support a broad range of Ethernet and Automotive Ethernet environments, with line-rate capture and precise timing for demanding validation and troubleshooting workflows.
Supported Interfaces
- 25GBASE-SR / LR / CR and 10GBASE-R
- 10GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T, and 2.5GBASE-T
- 5000BASE-R and 2500BASE-R
- 5000BASE-X, 2500BASE-X, 1000BASE-X, and 100BASE-FX
- 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 10BASE-T
- Automotive Ethernet BASE-T1 and optical BASE-RH
- USXGMII and SGMII
Platform Capabilities
- 100% line-rate L1 bit / PCS layer capture
- 100% line-rate L2+ packet / MAC layer capture and protocol analysis
- Large capture buffers
- Nanosecond precision timestamps
- Low-latency, non-retimed pass-through mode
- Hundreds of protocol decodes for detailed packet inspection and troubleshooting
Browser-Based Analysis With Filters, Triggers, and Automation
Aukua products combine detailed traffic visibility with an intuitive browser-based interface and API support.
Customers can customize capture filters and triggers, analyze bandwidth by protocol or traffic attribute, measure latency, review statistics, and automate repeatable analysis workflows without installing client software.
Capture Filters and Triggers
- User-customizable capture filters
- Trigger-based packet capture
- Targeted issue isolation
- Support for intermittent fault analysis
Traffic and Protocol Analysis
- Bandwidth by protocol
- CoS, addressing, and port analysis
- Protocol decode visibility
- MAC and PCS layer error statistics
Usability and Automation
- Browser-based interface
- No client software to install
- Comprehensive automation API
- Repeatable validation and troubleshooting workflows
Available Hardware Platforms
Aukua inline capture and protocol analysis capabilities run on Aukua Systems hardware platforms built for different link speed, interface, and visibility requirements.
MGA8410
The MGA8410 supports inline capture and protocol analysis across 10MbE to 10GbE environments, including Automotive Ethernet support.
XGA4250
The XGA4250 supports higher-speed inline capture and protocol analysis across 10M to 25GbE environments and beyond.
Related Inline Capture and Protocol Analysis Resources
Review Aukua product briefs, solution briefs, and technical resources related to inline capture, protocol analysis, latency monitoring, Automotive Ethernet testing, and precision timing workflows.
Product Briefs
Solution Briefs
- Latency Monitoring Analyzer
- Automotive Ethernet Testing
- MGA8410 3-in-1 Ethernet Test and Monitoring System
- XGA4250 3-in-1 Ethernet Test and Monitoring System