Connecting a Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall into a network using a Garland Technology bypass TAP provides inline performance while assuring 100 percent network visibility and eliminating point-of-traffic-flow disruption. In normal operation, all network traffic passes unimpeded through the TAP and into the inline device. Should the inline device lose power or need to be taken offline for scheduled maintenance, the TAP will “bypass” the device and keep traffic flowing through the network. If the TAP should lose power, it will failsafe without impacting network traffic. When the Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall comes back online, the TAP will automatically redirect traffic through the device transparently to the network.

For full redundancy, the Garland Technology Integrated 8 port Bypass TAP allows a primary and secondary Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall to be connected inline while still providing full bypass protection for the network. If the primary device goes offline for any reason, the TAP will automatically redirect traffic through the secondary unit until the primary device is back online. Should the TAP lose power, it will failsafe to ensure network connectivity. In addition, the traffic is available through two additional monitoring ports for additional tools, sniffers, probes or any other monitoring device.

Challenge:
100 percent network uptime while performing updates, maintenance and trouble-shooting

Solution:
Installation of a bypass network TAP allows for anytime access to in-line NGFW while ensuring network uptime. Bypass network TAPs offer the flexibility to take your active, in-line NGFW offline while not interrupting live network traffic. Solutions are available in 1G, 10G or 40G and support mixed media including (1G) copper, SFP, SX, LX and ZX or (10G/40G) SFP+, SR, LR and ER.

Challenge:
1G or 10G High Availability (HA) with active/active and active/passive primary to backup devices

Solution:
Installation of a bypass TAP provides fail safe protection for your next-generation firewall. In a high availability scenario, when the primary link goes down, traffic can automatically be forced to the secondary link. The solution also manages multiple in-band active and out-of-band monitoring tools.

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