SteelHead Interceptor is a high-performance network optimization solution designed to enhance enterprise-wide network throughput and scalability. It intelligently manages and integrates SteelHead optimization fabric, providing superior load-balancing capabilities to efficiently handle increased traffic volumes and high-availability needs for large enterprises

Key Features

Intelligent Load Balancing SteelHead Interceptor efficiently distributes network traffic across multiple SteelHead appliances.

• Assesses SteelHead pressures to steer traffic optimally
• Provides fair peering load-balancing intelligence

Scalability and High Availability Enables enterprises to support a large number of users and high-bandwidth connections.

• Scales to support hundreds of thousands of end users
• Offers high-speed 100G interfaces across multiple SteelHeads
• Ensures continuous operations by diverting traffic to functional SteelHeads during failures

Integration with Riverbed SteelCentral Controller Allows for centralized management and upgrades of the SteelHead cluster.

• Automates load balancing across the entire SteelHead cluster
• Simplifies administration and management of the optimization fabric

Benefits

Enhanced Performance Significantly improves application and data transfer speeds across networks.

• Increases performance up to 100x
• Eliminates transmission of redundant data for maximum bandwidth reduction

Improved Visibility Provides comprehensive monitoring capabilities for optimized traffic.

• Offers end-user monitoring for on-premise, web, and SaaS applications
• Enhances overall network visibility and management

Flexible Deployment Adapts to various enterprise needs and network configurations.

• Supports high-availability deployment options
• Scales to meet increased volume requirements of large enterprises