High performance networks require regular monitoring of many different parameters and expensive testing tools to get it done.  SPAN ports often reduce performance and add cost.  The ability to share test tools across more networks and increase their utilization provides for compelling cases to save capital costs and improve overall network performance.
                                 
The OnPATH Universal Connectivity System (UCS™) delivers a proven solution to create a Virtualized Infrastructure Layer (VIL) of the network infrastructure.  By providing the industry’s most scalable and secure technology, the sharing, performance, and reliability for network monitoring can be significantly improved – saving valuable time, application metrics, and, most importantly, capital. Here are just a few application examples:

• Performance testing
• Fault isolation
• One-to-many and any-to-any tool sharing
• SPAN port multicast and switching
• Remote test access and TAPs
  
   

Today our family of UCS™ hardware and UCMS™ software are providing valuable benefits for network monitoring.

	SAVE TIME Execute moves, adds and changes instantly and reliably Reduce downtime by quickly isolating and resolving path or circuit problems with system and circuit alarms Automate record keeping and preparation time with the fully integrated remote activity scheduling and logging
	INCREASE UTILIZATION Improve the access and utilization of expensive data center servers, storage and switching systems with up to 100,000 ports of ultra-reliable connectivity Expand the accessibility and performance to quickly reconfigure test generators and monitoring tools from any location Reduce personnel time and prevent errors during reconfiguration and troubleshooting
	REDUCE COSTS Lower capital costs with higher equipment utilization and network performance Lower operational costs through reduced equipment, optimized architectures, and higher reliability Return on project investments ranging from 3 to 12 months