Distributed DS3 Sniffer what card to use???

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Hi everyone. I have a rather technical question. I'm planning to a build a DS3 sniffer based on NAI Distributed Sniffer enivonment. The only difficulty I'm having is I'm not sure what WANic card is being utilized by NAI for this purpose.
With my extensive search I have came up with 2 possible options: 1 PCI 802-DS DS3/DS3 800287 G21 for $4,164
2 PCI 722-DS DS3/DS3 800243 G21 for $7,240
In my opinion card #2 is being utilized in native equipment, but I don't see the reason why card #1 woundn't work either.

If anybody has the card on site please look up for me the part number and model. Any response would be greatly appreciated.

 

[phaelon56]

Do you already have the software license and the software needed to capture and decode/intepret the data? I know someone else who has attempted this and he used the same card that NAI uses in the DS-3 Sniffer (the one with the copper coax card). Problem is that he lacked the right software. Unless you have an enterprise license that for software only that lets you install it on separate hardware, this may present an obstacle.

http://www.imagestream.com

has the cards but they'll refer you to Network Associates or Network Instruments if you're trying to make the card work for capture and decode purposes.

Owen O'Neill
Datacom Systems Inc.
Northeastern SE

http://www.datacomsystems.com

 

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Yes do have licenses for the product and it wouldn't be a problem. I can for testing install it in existing box and if it tests successfully install it in a new box with brand new lincense, I still need an answer to my question on the top.
If anyone can help, please reply.