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SolarWinds IT Management Glossary

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What is a NetFlow Collector

NetFlow Collector refers to a device that gathers data about network traffic using Cisco’s NetFlow network protocol. A NetFlow Collector can be a device such as a switch or router. NetFlow Collectors store data according to guidelines configured by an administrator, so that the data can be accessed for analysis.

SolarWinds FREE Tools Related to NetFlow Collector

Real-time NetFlow Analyzer

This awesome free network traffic analyzer captures and analyzes NetFlow data in real time to show you exactly what types of traffic are on your network, where that traffic is coming from, and where it is going.

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Real-Time AppFlow Analyzer

Capture and analyze up to one hour of AppFlow data to see what types of traffic are on your network, where it’s coming from, and where it’s going. Investigate, troubleshoot, and quickly remediate application and network slowdowns.

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NetFlow Configurator

Our free NetFlow Configurator remotely and quickly configures NetFlow v5 via SNMP on supported Cisco devices. The free NetFlow Configurator also facilitates setting up collectors for NetFlow data.

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SolarWinds Products Related to NetFlow Collector

Orion NetFlow Traffic Analyzer Module

Orion Network Traffic Analyzer captures and analyzes flow data to deliver a complete picture of network traffic, identifying who and what are consuming your bandwidth. Learn More »