Network Instruments software probes provide a low-cost monitoring option and are easy to install and configure. Software probes support Ethernet, Gigabit and wireless and are appropriate for analyzing speeds of up to 1000 Mbps or for low-utilization gigabit networks via a SPAN port on a switch. Three levels of software probes are available:

Includes all the functionality of the Multi-Probe, plus displays remote Expert Analysis in real time for faster troubleshooting. The Expert Probe conserves network bandwidth by analyzing all data locally and sending only results to the Observer console. This eliminates the need to transfer data packets over the wire.

Key features

• Collect and store data
• Supports multiple adapters
• Support multiple users
• Role based permissions
• Support for NetFlow/sFlow
• Processes data at probe
• Expert Analysis in real time