Keysight Announces Advanced Visibility for 400G Hybrid Networks with New Network Packet Brokers

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Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has launched the Vision 400 Series Network Packet Brokers to enhance visibility in high-speed 400G networks. This new technology addresses the increasing complexity of networks required for applications like 5G and AI. A report from Enterprise Management Associates reveals that while 96% of organizations regard packet analysis as vital for cybersecurity, only 34% succeed in achieving network visibility. The Vision 400 series aims to improve application delivery and security, offering features such as advanced packet grooming and scalability for evolving network demands.

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• Launch of Vision 400 Series Network Packet Brokers enhances network visibility at speeds up to 400G.
• The product addresses critical cybersecurity needs as highlighted by EMA's report on packet analysis.
• Advanced features like packet grooming and multiple port configurations support scalable and flexible network management.

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Next-generation network packet brokers eliminate blind spots in complex, high-speed networks

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced the new Vision 400 Series Network Packet Brokers to deliver advanced visibility in high-speed 400G hybrid networks.

Keysight’s new Vision 400 Series Network Packet Brokers deliver advanced visibility in complex, high-speed, or hybrid networks at speeds up to 400G. (Photo: Business Wire)

Networks are gaining speed and complexity to support hybrid IT networks and multi-cloud business deployments for applications such as 5G, remote work, artificial intelligence (AI), video streaming, and augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR). Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) recently released a Network Visibility report that explored this trend, discovering that 96% of organizations find packet analysis critical to cybersecurity operations, but only 34% are successful with their network visibility architecture. The report further confirmed that network (or packet) data is vital to improving customer experience as well as understanding and securing these networks.

To address this growing challenge, Keysight has released new, full-featured 400G ready network packet brokers for enterprises and service providers to improve application delivery experience and security posture against advanced persistent threats:

• Vision Edge 400S offers high-speed and scalable rack and edge traffic aggregation – with a variety of port configurations and advanced tunneling, IP header filtering, load balancing, and timestamping features, which ensures organizations are prepared to handle demanding performance.
• Vision 400 offers advanced capabilities to address demanding core network security monitoring environments – supports sophisticated packet processing for complex overlay networks including deduplication, header stripping, packet trimming, and a deep understanding of applications running in the networks with application identification, geolocation, and decryption.

"The new 400 Series Network Packet Brokers are a strong addition to the Keysight visibility solutions that we are already using to secure and monitor our environment across the state of Texas,” said Cam Beasley, Chief Information Security Officer at University of Texas. “Its flexible support for network speeds from 10G to 400G and advanced packet grooming features will enable us to scale to cover new campus needs such as remote interactive learning and monitoring of cloud workloads, which require high-speed, low latency, and consistent monitoring of expanded use of MPLS and SDN.”

New Features Deliver New Levels of Performance

Benefits of the new Vision 400 platforms include:

• A highly scalable all-in-one solution based on Keysight’s hardware-based, no packet loss architecture that enables customers to monitor and secure their business applications.
• Advanced packet grooming features that strip and terminate 20 different tunnel headers to eliminate blind spots in complex software-defined networks used for application delivery.
• Multiple port configurations to support current network performance while ensuring the networks can be upgraded with 10G/25G/40G/50G/100G/200G/400G offerings.
• Support for both NRZ and PAM4 standards for maximum port density and flexibility.

“With the complexity and data demands of today’s networks, Keysight understands that IT and SecOps teams need scalable, high-performance, and highly flexible network monitoring solutions that offer full visibility into everything happening in their network,” said Recep Ozdag, General Manager and Vice President of Keysight’s Network Visibility Solutions. “We are excited to announce the Vision 400 Series Packet Brokers for customers to deploy as they transition to high-speed 400G networks to support and secure applications.”

About Keysight Technologies

Keysight delivers advanced design and validation solutions that help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Keysight’s dedication to speed and precision extends to software-driven insights and analytics that bring tomorrow’s technology products to market faster across the development lifecycle, in design simulation, prototype validation, automated software testing, manufacturing analysis, and network performance optimization and visibility in enterprise, service provider and cloud environments. Our customers span the worldwide communications and industrial ecosystems, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor and general electronics markets. Keysight generated revenues of $4.9B in fiscal year 2021. For more information about Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS), visit us at www.keysight.com.

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Source: Keysight Technologies, Inc.

FAQ

What is the Vision 400 Series Network Packet Brokers by Keysight Technologies?

The Vision 400 Series are advanced network packet brokers designed to provide visibility in high-speed 400G networks, addressing complex network demands.

How does the recent release of the Vision 400 Series affect cybersecurity?

The Vision 400 Series targets improved cybersecurity by enhancing network visibility, which is crucial for managing security in complex IT environments.

What challenges in network visibility does the EMA report highlight?

The report indicates that while 96% of organizations find packet analysis critical, only 34% are successful in achieving effective network visibility.

What features does the Vision Edge 400S offer?

The Vision Edge 400S provides high-speed and scalable rack traffic aggregation, advanced tunneling, and load balancing capabilities.

How can the Vision 400 Packet Brokers support remote work and cloud applications?

The Vision 400 Packet Brokers ensure low latency and consistent monitoring, vital for securing remote work and cloud workloads.