GL Communications Advances High-Speed Network Analysis Solutions

GL Communications announced their latest release of high-speed Ethernet and IP capture - FastRecorder and PacketExtractor application. This application provides wirespeed IP traffic filtering and recording up to 320 Gbps direct to disk for offline filtering, extraction, and analysis.

Vijay Kulkarni, CEO of GL Communications, explains, “FastRecorder™ and PacketExtractor™ offer a high-speed packet capture and analysis solution. Integrated with GL’s PacketScan™ HD hardware appliance, they support speeds up to 100 Gbps over Ethernet. Customers use the device network troubleshooting and can easily identify malfunctioning network infrastructure or faulty software applications. Available in portable and rack-mount configurations, these solutions provide customizable options for ports, RAM, and storage, catering to varied network demands.”

FastRecorder™ enables error-free packet capture on large disks for extended periods of time. Users can define filters to capture packets of interest and set triggers to record incoming traffic based on specific conditions. This application can record from multiple Ethernet interfaces simultaneously.

PacketExtractor™ extracts packets of interest by allowing users to define complex filters, streams, time periods, storage size, and specific packet portions, such as headers, along with other parameters useful for diagnosing issues. It saves the extracted data in PCAP, PCAPNG, or HDL (GL’s proprietary) formats for further analysis.

GL's IP Analytics™ is an optional application that enhances Quality of Service measurements by analyzing IP-based data streams. It provides detailed statistics on Layer 3, COS, Layer 4, IPv4 or IPv6 endpoints, UDP/TCP endpoints, and network conversations, enabling precise performance analysis. With millisecond precision, it computes and visualizes key metrics such as Packet Count, Byte Count, Packets/sec, and Bits/sec, delivering real-time insights for optimizing network efficiency.