Thanks for your comments about OptiView XG! For 10M/100M/1G on UTP, XG does have an internal tap... Ports A and B can be placed in "in line" mode for full line-rate capture, and real-time traffic analysis.

Great review, Aaron - thank you. I like how you point out the way OptiView empowers lower-level technicians, freeing up the time of your senior folks to focus on more time where their experience and skills are essential. So many people underestimate the "soft costs" of…