Device Description
- Last Updated: April 5, 2026
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Flowmon Probe
The Flowmon Probe is delivered as a standard 1U rack-mountable server with one management port and one or more monitoring ports. The management port is used for remote configuration of the probe and NetFlow data exports. This port should be connected to the local network. The monitoring ports are used for traffic measurement on the monitored links. All management and monitoring ports are located on the back side of the server.
The probe is a common server with special software and hardware. The probe runs CentOS Linux operating system.
The front side of the server consists of an optical DVD drive, power button, USB port, and LEDs for power status signalization, hard disk activity, and NIC activity signalization.
The back side of the server differs for each chassis type. The chassis type can be identified by the serial number/HW ID number written in a delivery note or can be located in the Configuration Center > Licence page > Device HWID.
Flowmon Probe Product List
The current product list including technical specifications is available at https://www.flowmon.com/en/resources?content-types=specifications
Flowmon Collector
The Flowmon Collector is delivered as a standard 1U or 2U rack-mountable server or as a virtual appliance. The collector is equipped with one management port and one export port. The management port is used for remote configuration of the collector and reception of flow data exports using LAN. This port should be connected to the local network. The export port is connected to the network dedicated for flow export and is used for flow data reception. The collector is realized as a common server with special software and hardware. It is based on the CentOS operating system.
The front side of the server consists of an optical DVD drive, USB port, power button, RESET button, and LEDs for power status signalization, hard disk activity, and NIC activity signalization.
The back side of the server differs in form factor and chassis type. The chassis type can be identified by the serial number/HWID number written in a delivery note or can be located in the Flowmon Collector Configuration Center > Licence page > Device HWID.
Flowmon Collector Product List
The current product list including technical specifications is available at https://www.flowmon.com/en/resources?content-types=specifications