The packet capture operation can be performed in the file mode to either send the captured files to the Manager or to an SCP server. The maximum file size is a requirement for capturing data in this mode. The maximum file size is based on the following Sensor defined limits:
| Sensor | Maximum capture size |
|---|---|
| NS9500 stack - 100 Gbps throughput | 100 MB |
| NS9500 stack - 60 Gbps throughput | 100 MB |
| NS9500 stack - 40 Gbps throughput | 100 MB |
| NS9500 standalone - 30 Gbps throughput | 100 MB |
| NS9500 standalone - 20 Gbps throughput | 100 MB |
| NS9500 standalone - 10 Gbps throughput | 100 MB |
| NS9300, NS9200, NS9100 | 100 MB |
| NS7500 - 7.5 Gbps throughput | 100 MB |
| NS7500 - 5 Gbps throughput | 100 MB |
| NS7500 - 3Gbps throughput | 100 MB |
| NS7350, NS7250, NS7150 | 100 MB |
| NS7300, NS7200, NS7100 | 100 MB |
| NS5200, NS5100 | 58 MB |
| NS3500 | 40 MB |
| NS3200, NS3100 | 40 MB |
| IPS-VM600 | 58 MB |