What is porttracker?
porttracker is an easy to use appliance that assists with the design, validation and auditing of an IT network. It is an easy and effective way to inspect a switch and report on which network devices are connected to each switch port.
porttracker is also an indispensable management information tool and it records ‘what’ is connected ‘where’, device, port, host address and MAC. porttracker can also tackle the problem caused by misconfiguration, by making it easier to see port settings and it solves the problem of having to trace cables in order to see which port a network device is connected to. It also provides detailed switch information, and has the ability to sort by Switch and Port for a ‘last seen’ time and date making porttracker an invaluable tool for network and IT administrators who would otherwise be faced with xtensive cable tracing and guesswork.
porttracker can:
- Identify the devices connected to a switch
- Show when a device was last seen
- Quickly obtain switch port information
- Locate spare/wasted port capacity
- Access VLAN information
- Synchronize with other key management systems using SyncModules
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Assist in LAN design, validation and auditing
Product Scenarios
A recent merger or acquisition has resulted in your network estate growing significantly.
Suddenly a world of work has to be done; knowing 'what is connected where' can quickly give you the vision to gain control and maintain it. porttracker will quickly collect the information it needs to display where capacity is tight, port security and generally provide invaluable 'what is where' detail during such transitions.
However porttracker does not stop there, it continues to add value by providing information on port history alllowing you to see where wastage is eating into the bottom line.
porttracker provides insight into switch port capacity and end device connectivity - you'll never have to trace a cable again.
Your Intrusion Detection System (IDS) alerts you to a virus attack, you need to identify where it is located fast.
porttracker can identify where this device is located so that preventative action can be taken.
