IDS taps in a switched network

[mark.gandy () dowcorning com (mark.gandy () dowcorning com)]

Hi...can anyone recommend a network tap device for listening to a switch
interface?  I have recently heard these devices would allow me to monitor
inbound/outbound traffic for a switch.

Also, if anyone is using one, I would like to know how it is working.

Thanks.
Mark W. Gandy

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