The nBox performs Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) by looking deep into the data field of a packet to identify signatures. After comparing details against a series of datagrams it can identify the underlying application disguising itself as another utility. All protocols and ports are discovered.

Combined with Flow Analytics™, Scrutinizer will perform network behavior analysis to uncover unwanted traffic. Even if the traffic is exchanged under the cover of encryption.

The DPI capabilities in the nBox allow Scrutinizer to deliver packet layer details on all applications whether they are hosted in house or in the cloud. Dashboards include statistics on bits, bytes, packets, network connection latency, packet loss and more on all NetFlow connections.

The nBox can be placed in both physical and virtual infrastructures. Within minutes after installation, the nBox plays a key role in trouble shooting all applications and network security threats passing by its visibility into the network.

The nBox and Scrutinizer combination provides features that set a new bar in the flow industry by providing packet level details across the businesses IT environment. As the recognized leader in flow collection and reporting, Scrutinizer leverages the DPI capabilities of the nBox to provide a level of detail unmatched in the NetFlow and IPFIX industry.

All 7 Layers of the OSI Model

From the Physical layer via flow option templates to the Application layer via DPI, Scrutinizer reports on all OSI layers including MAC addresses which empowers Network Analysts to report on the traffic behaviors from wireless handhelds such as Androids, iPhones, iPads, etc. The nBox incorporates IPFIX which far exceeds the abilities limited by NetFlow v5.

Detecting whether the application is Youtube or Twitter is just the beginning. Insight into VoIP is also extracted and includes details on jitter, packet loss, codec and even caller ID in numerous report combinations. Phones with consistent quality of service issues become obvious. When combined with power filtering, narrowing in on specific data makes the nBox the most powerful probe of its kind supporting speeds up to 10G at a fraction of the costs compared to other traditional solutions.

Pin Point Slowness Issues

The combination of the nBox with Scrutinizer allows administrators to get a baseline of typical or optimal application performance. When connection performance becomes a problem, alarms can be triggered which link to reports that can provide details on whether the slow down was caused by the server, the client or even the network. The nBox’s packet level detail allows the root cause of the issue to be isolated quickly. No other flow solution provides connection details in all three of these latency areas.

Since all connections are tracked by the nBox and sent to the flow collector, network threats such as viruses, scans and other malware can be detected and dealt with using Scrutinizer’s Flow Analytics. Details of every threat are sent off in each method allowing for decisive action. Ultimately, the nBox empowers the IT staff to lower the Mean Time To Know (MTTK) and improve operational efficiencies within network operations.

The nBox is a hardware-based, scalable, and purpose-built solution. As an nBox administrator, you have a low-cost easy to administration appliance using the embedded web interface.