The document discusses Continuum PCAP, a cost-effective packet capture solution that combines enterprise-class performance with open-source tools to provide clear network visibility. It highlights features such as line-rate traffic capture, zero packet loss, and compatibility with third-party analysis tools like Wireshark, catering to markets such as cybersecurity and network auditing. Additionally, it presents various models and specifications, emphasizing the system's ease of use and support.

1. Cost-Effective, Open Network Packet Capture
How do you know what is really coming through your network?
Without capturing that traffic, you don’t have a clear picture.
The complexity and high cost of packet capture solutions often prevent many organizations from getting this type of visibility
into their networks. The alternative of deploying “home grown” capture systems using open-source software sounds enticing,
but the results can be disappointing. These systems lack true line-rate performance, and can actually be more costly to
maintain in the long run.
Continuum PCAP solves these problems by fusing the best of both worlds: a powerful, enterprise-class packet capture
engine with familiar open-source tools. Not only is Continuum PCAP built entirely on open-standards hardware and software,
it easily integrates with other 3rd party analysis tools that can read PCAP files. All this is backed up NextComputing’s world-
class support, leaving you more time to optimize your network, not troubleshooting your systems.
Features Benefits
• Capture network traffic at line rates up to 7.5Gbps to • Pre-configured appliance tuned for packet capture
industry-standard PCAP files • Lower cost of entry for implementing capture and
• Zero packet loss with time stamping of every packet analysis platforms
• Easy to use, browser-based user interface allows remote • OEM platform for building sophisticated network analysis
analysis and exporting of PCAP files appliances - let Continuum PCAP handle the capture and
• Real-time indexing enables quick querying and extracting layer your analysis tools on top
of data using time-based parameters • Software engineering services to integrate and optimize
• Enable traffic-based alerts with SNORT the use of open-source and proprietary tools
• Analyze PCAP files with Wireshark • Deliver a turnkey solution using NextComputing OEM
services including private labeling, configuration and
• Integrate 3rd party packet analysis tools management
• Completely open-standards, Linux-based architecture • Other system configuration and expansion options
• Rack and portable form-factors for both in-line and field- available
based capture
Target Markets
• Cyber security and incident response
• Network data forensics
• Enterprise network auditing
• Network performance monitoring

2. SPECS
Model Continuum PCAP 16X3 Continuum PCAP 20X2
High-speed rackmount capture appliance with 16 removable hard drives High-speed, shallow-depth rackmount capture appliance with 20 removable hard
Description
drives
Network Interface Dual (2) 10G fiber or copper SFP+ Dual (2) 10G fiber or copper SFP+
Data Rate 7.5Gbps+ 7.5Gbps+
Total Capture 64TB 20TB
Storage
Processing Dual 8-core Intel Xeon Dual 8-core Intel Xeon
Memory 128GB (expandable up to 512GB) 128GB (expandable up to 512GB)
Operating System CentOS 6.2 Linux CentOS 6.2 Linux
Management IPMI 2.0 dedicated remote management interface via RJ-45 LAN port IPMI 2.0 dedicated remote management interface via RJ-45 LAN port
• (4) USB 2.0 ports • (4) USB 2.0 ports
• (1) internal USB 2.0 port • (1) internal USB 2.0 port
• (6) internal USB 2.0 headers • (6) internal USB 2.0 headers
Other I/O
• (3) RJ-45 LAN (GbE) (1 dedicated remote management port) • (3) RJ-45 LAN (GbE) (1 dedicated remote management port)
• (1) VGA port • (1) VGA port
• (2) serial ports (1 rear and 1 header) • (2) serial ports (1 rear and 1 header)
1300W 110/220V 50/60Hz AC auto-switching, 2+1 redundant with hot-swap 1300W 110/220V 50/60Hz AC auto-switching, 2+1 redundant with hot-swap
Power
(optional 48V DC power input also available) (optional 48V DC power input also available)
Physical 16.5” (W) x 5.25” (H) x 25.5” (D) 16.5” (W) x 5.25” (H) x 20.0” (D)
4 Townsend West, Building 17, Nashua, NH 03063
Phone: 1 (603) 886-3874 • Fax: 1 (603) 886-1736
www.NextComputing.com • sales@Nextcomputing.com
This document is for informational purposes only. Updates and changes can occur without notice. All logos, trademarks, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © NextComputing all rights reserved.
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3. SPECS
Model Continuum PCAP Portable Continuum PCAP Portable Plus
Description Transportable packet capture appliance with 6 removable hard drives Transportable packet capture appliance with 14 removable hard drives
Network Interface Quad (4) 1G copper RJ-45 Dual (2) 10G fiber or copper SFP+
Data Rate 2.5Gbps+ 5Gbps+
Total Capture 6TB Total capture storage: 14TB
Storage
Processing Dual 8-core Intel Xeon Dual 8-core Intel Xeon
Memory 32GB (expandable up to 256GB) 64GB (expandable up to 256GB)
Operating System CentOS 6.2 Linux CentOS 6.2 Linux
Management IPMI 2.0 dedicated remote management interface via RJ-45 LAN port IPMI 2.0 dedicated remote management interface via RJ-45 LAN port
• (4) USB 2.0 ports • (4) USB 2.0 ports
• (4) USB 2.0 internal headers • (4) USB 2.0 internal headers
Other I/O • (1) USB 2.0 internal port • (1) USB 2.0 internal port
• (3) RJ-45 LAN (GbE) (1 dedicated remote management port) • (3) RJ-45 LAN (GbE) (1 dedicated remote management port)
• (2) serial ports (1 internal, 1 external) • (2) serial ports (1 internal, 1 external)
700W 110/220V 50/60Hz AC auto-switching • 1300W 110/220V 50/60Hz AC auto-switching, 2+1 redundant with hot-swap
Power or optional 48V DC power input
• Mixed 650W AC and DC (allowing user to choose either one)
Physical 5.8” (D) x 14.9” (H) x 16.75” (W) 16.75” (W) x 17.37” (H) x 5.80” (D)
4 Townsend West, Building 17, Nashua, NH 03063
Phone: 1 (603) 886-3874 • Fax: 1 (603) 886-1736
www.NextComputing.com • sales@Nextcomputing.com
This document is for informational purposes only. Updates and changes can occur without notice. All logos, trademarks, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © NextComputing all rights reserved.
Rev 1.0—02/13