Datacom VERSAstream VS-1212-F / VS-1212-F-DC – 12-Port Any-to-Any Network Packet Broker (1G/10G)
The Datacom VERSAstream VS-1212-F is a high-performance Network Packet Broker designed for efficient monitoring, analysis, and optimization of 1G and 10G network environments. With 12 flexible SFP/SFP+ Any-to-Any ports, load balancing, aggregation, and hardware-based filtering, the system distributes network traffic precisely to monitoring and security tools without impacting production traffic.
Versions Available
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VS-1212-F – AC power (100–240V)
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VS-1212-F-DC – DC power (-48V, telecom/datacenter standard)
Key Features
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Aggregation (Many-to-Any): Combine multiple links into one analysis stream
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Regeneration (Any-to-Many): Distribute identical traffic to multiple tools
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Load Balancing: Evenly distribute traffic across multiple monitoring outputs
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Line-rate hardware filtering: IPv4, IPv6, MAC, VLAN, MPLS, Ports/Ethertype
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240 Gbps backplane ensures zero packet loss
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Any-to-Any port configuration via WebGUI or CLI
Technical Specifications
Ports
- 12 × SFP/SFP+ Any-to-Any (1G / 10G)
- 1 × RJ45 Management Port
- 1 × DB9 Console Port
Power
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VS-1212-F: 2 × redundant AC hot-swappable PSUs (100–240V)
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VS-1212-F-DC: 2 × redundant DC hot-swappable PSUs (-48V)
- Power consumption: < 200 W
Dimensions & Weight
- 1.72 × 19.00 × 21.00 in (4.37 × 48.26 × 53.34 cm)
- 8.23 kg
Package Contents
- 1 × Datacom VERSAstream VS-1212-F or VS-1212-F-DC (depending on model)
- 2 × Redundant hot-swappable power supplies
- 1 × Power cable (matching the model)
- 1 × User guide / Quickstart
SFP/SFP+ modules (SR, LR, LX, SX, RJ45) are not included and must be ordered separately.
Recommended Analysis Software
- Wireshark (free): https://www.wireshark.org/
- CommView / Tamosoft: https://www.ipnetshop.com/Tamosoft_1
FAQ
Can aggregation, regeneration, and filtering run at the same time?
Yes. All features can be used simultaneously.
Can 10G traffic be distributed to multiple 1G tools?
Yes, via load balancing or filtering, without packet loss.
How is the device configured?
Via WebGUI (HTTPS), CLI (SSH/Telnet), SNMP v2/v3, RADIUS or TACACS+.
Does the unit filter VLAN, MPLS and IPv6?
Yes, in hardware and at line rate.
Are there per-port licenses?
No. All 12 ports are fully enabled.
AC vs DC model difference?
VS-1212-F = AC 100–240V
VS-1212-F-DC = -48V datacenter/telecom.
Can power supplies be replaced while running?
Yes, hot-swappable by design.
