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10/100 Copper nTAP

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nTAPs

Copper nTAPs
- 10/100
- 10/100/1000
- Conversion

Aggregator nTAPs
- 10/100/1000
- Conversion

Optical nTAPs
- One-Channel
- Two-Channel
- Three-Channel

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Summary
Deployment
Specs
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Manual (pdf)

Summary

The 10/100 Copper nTAP includes a connection to either side of the full-duplex link under test and a standard full-duplex analyzer connection. All copper nTAPs replicate the full-duplex signal from the network, sending one signal back to the network and the other signal to the monitoring device, which is required to be equipped with a dual-receive capture card.

As with all nTAPs, 10/100 Copper nTAPs are passive, full-duplex monitoring devices, offering complete visibility into the network regardless of traffic levels. nTAPs work with the leading security and network management tools so you can quickly and easily deploy them into the network. And once you install an nTAP, you never need to bring down the link to connect a monitoring device.

All copper nTAPs are transparent, which means you can monitor critical links without data stream interference. Even if power to the nTAP fails, copper nTAPs provide continuous network data flow. Copper nTAPs also work well with redundant-enabled devices. So if the link on one side of the nTAP goes down, the nTAP will automatically bring down the other link, allowing the corresponding device to switch over to a redundant link.

Compatibility

Copper nTAPs are compatible with:

  • Network/protocol analyzers
  • Security monitoring devices
  • Forensic tools
  • Remote monitoring appliances
  • RMON probes

Technology

  • 10/100 Copper nTAPs transfer network data at line rate from 10 Mb or 100 Mb full-duplex links to a monitoring device
  • Copper nTAPs can be permanently deployed without interfering with network performance or introducing a point of failure
  • Copper nTAPs provide continuous network data flow, even if power to the nTAP fails
  • Because nTAPs are not addressable devices, they cannot be the target of a hack or virus attack
  • Three copper nTAPs can be mounted in a single 1U rack panel

nTAP Advantages

  • Economical to install
  • Provide full visibility into full-duplex links
  • Will not block error packets
  • Compact design
  • Failover redundancy compatible
  • Meets international RF emission standards

 

Deployment

10/100 Copper nTAP
Place a 10/100 Copper nTAP between two devices of interest on a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps copper link. Then attach a copper monitoring device to the nTAP. To successfully analyze the full-duplex link, the monitoring device must be equipped with a dual-receive capture card.
deployment diagram

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Specs

spec diagram

Technical Specifications
 
Dimensions
Depth (faceplate back) 7.66 in / 19.46 cm
Width (front) 5.85 in / 14.86 cm
Width (back) 4.55 in / 11.56 cm
Height 1.10 in / 2.79 cm
Power Reqiurements
Specification Measurement/Value
AC Input 90 V to 264 V, 4 Hz to 63 Hz
Operational Voltage 5 V (+10% to -5%, < 100 mV ripple)
Operational Current Typical: <= 1.8 amps Max: <= 2.8 amps
Power Dissipation Typical: 8 W Max: 14 W
Supported Media
Interface Media
Link A/Link B (Link under test) RJ45
Copper Analyzer Interface RJ45
Environmental Requirements
Specification Operational Range Storage Range
Temperature range 32° to 120°F / 0° to 55 °C 32° - 167°F / 0° - 75°C
Humidity 35-85% (non-condensating)
Regulatory Compliance
Specification Certification
Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B
CE Mark EN61000-3-2, EN55024, EN55022A

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Accessories

Racks & Bays

19 in. 1U Rack Mount Panel
Supports up to three copper or optical nTAP units 

5.25 in. Bay Mount Adapter for nTAPs
Install a copper or optical nTAP into a 5.25 in. drive bay with this custom-designed bay mount adapter

Media Converters

SX/LX Media Converter
1000Base-SX multimode fiber to 1000Base-LX single-mode fiber converter 

TX/LX Media Converter
1000Base-TX copper to 1000Base-LX single-mode fiber converter

SX/TX Media Converter
1000Base-SX multimode fiber to 1000Base-TX copper converter 

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