Complete packet capture and network diagnostics
ProfiShark 10G is a portable 1/10 Gb/s capture and diagnostic platform for copper and fiber SFP/SFP+ links. It combines 5 ns hardware timestamping, hardware filtering and slicing, SFP diagnostics, and traffic statistics with optional Advanced Packet Diagnostics for line-rate traffic generation, microburst analysis, Link Scope, and tunnel termination.
Key benefits
- 1/10 Gb/s SFP/SFP+ capture with 5 ns hardware timestamps
- Hardware filtering, deep packet inspection, slicing, and per-port counters
- Automatic 1/10G SFP speed detection plus module inspection
- Optional Advanced Packet Diagnostics for active test and deeper analysis
In-line and SPAN packet capture
Use ProfiShark 10G with 1G or 10G copper or fiber SFP/SFP+ modules. The two ports can be used for SPAN/mirrored traffic, while in-line deployment depends on the selected SFP modules and network design. USB 3.0 connects the ProfiShark to the host for power, data transfer, configuration, capture, and diagnostics.
ProfiShark 10G helps you
Capture accurately
Record traffic with 5 ns hardware timestamps, per-port drop and CRC counters, and hardware filtering before data reaches the host.
Diagnose the link
Inspect SFP identity and diagnostics, track distinct addresses, conversations, and VLANs, and review exact per-port traffic statistics.
Validate with line-rate traffic
With the Advanced Packet Diagnostics license, generate and replay traffic at line rate, reproduce timing and frame characteristics, and verify downstream behavior.
Report the findings
Create a PDF or web report from ProfiShark Manager. Standard pages and any licensed diagnostic pages available on the device can be included in the investigation record.
Capture and filter high-speed traffic in hardware
ProfiShark 10G captures 1G and 10G traffic through SFP/SFP+ ports and timestamps packets at ingress with 5 ns resolution. Hardware filtering, deep packet inspection, and packet slicing reduce the traffic sent to the host while the hardware continues to operate at line rate.
Filters can be applied to packet types, MAC and IP addresses, transport ports, VLANs, broadcast/multicast/unicast traffic, protocol classes, and deep-inspection patterns.
Inspect the SFP link, not just the packets
Each SFP port can operate independently at 1 or 10 Gb/s, with the speed detected from the installed module or set manually. ProfiShark Manager can read module identity and supported diagnostics, including vendor information, part number, serial number, manufacturing information, wavelength, supported rates, and available live measurements.
Advanced Packet Diagnostics
The optional Advanced Packet Diagnostics license adds four capabilities to ProfiShark 10G:
- Line-rate traffic generation: Replay captured traffic, preserve recorded timing, generate controlled load profiles, and modify addresses or ports between repetitions.
- Microburst Detector: Detect short congestion events, quantify backlog requirements, and identify the senders contributing to a burst.
- Link Scope: Run quick, deep, or continuous signal-quality scans, including eye-diagram, jitter, BER, and optical-power analysis.
- Tunnel Termination: Terminate supported mirrored-traffic tunnels in hardware, so inner traffic can be filtered, captured, and analyzed at line rate.
Capture evidence with context
ProfiShark enhances packet captures with diagnostic context collected alongside the traffic, helping engineers understand not only what was captured, but under which conditions.
Capture information can include hardware timestamps, clock synchronization status, device and interface identifiers, capture settings, detailed per-port frame statistics, and — on supported models — diagnostic data such as microburst events.
Capture remote mirrored traffic in the same workflow
With Advanced Packet Diagnostics, ProfiShark 10G can act as a hardware endpoint for supported VXLAN, ERSPAN, GRE, IP-in-IP, and more. The outer headers are removed in hardware, and the inner frame is presented to capture filters and analysis.
One workflow in ProfiShark Manager
ProfiShark Manager brings standard 10G capture, SFP and traffic diagnostics, reporting, and – when licensed – the Advanced Packet Diagnostics workflow into one application.
Overview Dashboard
See link state, traffic, capture status, and device health at a glance.
Packet Statistics
Review exact per-port traffic, packet-size, error, and bandwidth measurements over time.
Capture
Build and visualize the capture plan, including file size, duration, rotation, and retention.
SFP / Port Diagnostics
Inspect the installed transceivers, their identities, supported diagnostics, and port speeds.
Line-rate traffic generationLicensed
Replay captured traffic, preserve recorded timing, generate controlled load profiles, and modify addresses or ports between repetitions.
Microburst DetectorLicensed
Detect short congestion events, quantify backlog requirements, and identify the senders contributing to a burst.
Link ScopeLicensed
Run quick, deep, or continuous signal-quality scans, including eye-diagram, jitter, BER, and optical-power analysis.
Tunnel TerminationLicensed
Terminate supported mirrored-traffic tunnels in hardware, so inner traffic can be filtered, captured, and analyzed at line rate.
Reporting
Create a PDF or web report from the standard and licensed diagnostic pages available on the connected ProfiShark.
Typical applications
1/10G copper and fiber troubleshooting
Capture and analyze traffic on supported 1G or 10G copper and fiber links while reviewing per-port statistics and transceiver information.
High-speed SPAN / mirror-port capture
Connect mirrored 1/10G traffic to the SFP/SFP+ ports and apply hardware filtering before packet data is transferred to the analysis host.
SFP and transceiver investigation
Inspect module identity, supported rates, and available diagnostics to include the installed transceiver itself in the troubleshooting workflow.
Transient congestion and microburst analysis with Advanced Packet Diagnostics
Detect short congestion events hidden by averaged utilization, quantify their impact, and identify contributing senders with the optional Advanced Packet Diagnostics license.
Lab and device validation with line-rate traffic generation
Generate and replay controlled traffic at line rate to reproduce network conditions and verify downstream device behavior with Advanced Packet Diagnostics.
Signal-quality testing with Link Scope
Use licensed Link Scope measurements to investigate eye quality, jitter, BER, and supported optical measurements when troubleshooting the physical signal path.
Remote mirrored-traffic capture through supported tunnels
Terminate supported mirrored-traffic tunnels in hardware so the encapsulated network traffic can be filtered, captured, and analyzed through the ProfiShark workflow.
Long-term capture and packet forensics
Record high-speed packet evidence for extended investigations and retain the traffic needed for detailed analysis after an incident has occurred.
Specifications
| Network technology | 1/10 Gb/s Ethernet over supported SFP/SFP+ modules |
|---|---|
| Network ports | 2 x SFP/SFP+ |
| Supported media | 1G and 10G copper and fiber SFP/SFP+ modules, no vendor lock |
| Monitoring modes | In-line and SPAN (out-of-band dual input) |
| Port speed | Automatic 1/10G SFP speed detection, manual selection available per port |
| Capture performance | 3.2 Gbps, 5 Mpps |
| Capture format | pcapng |
| Capture context | Device, interface, timing, capture settings, and per-port statistics are embedded alongside packet data |
| Capture modes | Live capture, direct capture to disk, long-term capture/ring buffer |
| Hardware capture options | Hardware filtering, deep packet inspection, packet slicing (0–65535 bytes) |
| Timestamping | 5 ns hardware timestamp at ingress |
| Traffic generation | Optional with Advanced Packet Diagnostics license: line-rate traffic generation and replay with configurable load profiles, preserved timing, and address/port modification. |
| Port monitoring | Customizable real-time statistics, low-level error and bandwidth monitoring, per-port drop and CRC counters |
| Traffic statistics | Distinct IP addresses, MAC addresses, conversations, and VLANs |
| SFP diagnostics | Module identity and supported live diagnostics |
| Advanced Packet Diagnostics | Optional license: line-rate traffic generation, Microburst Detector, Link Scope, Tunnel Termination |
| Host connection | USB 3.0 |
| Power | USB 3.0; optional 5 VDC barrel jack input. Copper SFP/SFP+ modules require additional power via the DC input or supplied USB-to-DC cable. |
| Fail-safe note | SFP modules require power to operate; use an external TAP when a fail-safe in-line path is required. |
| Maximum network latency | 10 Gbps: 328 ns |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 105 x 124 x 26 mm / 4.13 x 4.88 x 1.02 in |
| Weight | 280 g / 0.62 lb |
| Software | ProfiShark Manager, Wireshark integration, CLI, reporting |
| Operating systems | Windows, Linux, macOS |
| System requirements | Dual Core processor, 4 GB memory, USB 3.0 port |
| Included accessories | USB 3.0 cable (1.8 m), USB A male to DC 5V adapter (1.5 m) |
| Compliance | RoHS, CE, UKCA, EAC |
| Order reference | C1AP-10G |
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FAQ
What networks does ProfiShark 10G support?
It supports 1G and 10G Ethernet using compatible copper or fiber SFP/SFP+ modules.
Can each SFP port run at a different speed?
Yes. Each port can operate independently at 1 or 10 Gb/s, with automatic module-based speed detection or manual selection.
What capture filtering is built in?
ProfiShark 10G provides hardware filtering, deep packet inspection, and packet slicing so unwanted traffic can be removed before it reaches the host.
What is included with Advanced Packet Diagnostics?
The optional license adds Line-rate traffic generation, Microburst Detector, Link Scope, and Tunnel Termination.
Can ProfiShark 10G inspect SFP modules?
Yes. ProfiShark Manager can read module identity and supported diagnostics.
Can it receive remote mirrored traffic?
Yes, with the Advanced Packet Diagnostics license. Supported traffic, such as VXLAN, ERSPAN, GRE, and IP-in-IP, can be terminated in hardware.
Can ProfiShark Manager create reports for 10G?
Yes. Reporting is available for all ProfiShark models. The report can include standard 10G pages and any licensed diagnostic pages available on the connected device.
Can I analyze captures in Wireshark?
Yes. ProfiShark 10G integrates with Wireshark and other compatible packet analyzers.
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