Solera Networks engaged Miercom, to independently
evaluate the performance of its Model DS5100 deep packet
capture and storage appliance. Testing was conducted at the
Miercom lab in New Jersey. The primary goal was to determine
the product’s ability to capture network data, with no loss of
packets, at extremely high speeds. A BreakingPoint Systems
BPS-10K and an Ixia 1600T were employed in the test to
generate network traffic. A Cisco Systems Catalyst 3550 switch
was used to connect the traffic generator to a PC for
configuration test management.

