Net Optics 8x1 Regeneration Taps - Manual (Page 4)

8x1 Regeneration Taps
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Introduction
Net Optics 8x1 Regeneration Taps solve the key physical layer challenges of
multi-device network monitoring. For a better picture of network health, these
Taps connect up to eight different network management and security devices
at any single network location or two switch Span ports.
One Tap, No Idle Resources
Keep your intrusion detection and prevention systems, forensic traffic
recorders, protocol analyzers, RMON probes, and other security and
performance monitoring devices productive with a single Regeneration
Tap. Maximize resources and save on access points when multiple devices
can monitor link traffic simultaneously through a single Regeneration Tap.
Secure, passive access for multiple devices simply means a better return on
monitoring investments.
Security and Visibility
Without an IP address, monitoring devices are isolated from the network,
dramatically reducing their exposure to attacks. However, the monitoring
device connected to the Tap still sees all full-duplex traffic as if it were in-line,
including Layer 1 and Layer 2 errors.
Reliability
For superior uptime protection, Net Optics Taps offer redundant power
connections. Should the primary power source fail, the Tap automatically
switches to the backup power source. Power LEDs on the front of the Tap
indicate the current power.
Any Media
The RG-800 family of Regeneration Taps includes models for any network
media: 10G, 1G, and 110/100/1000; copper and fiber; singlemode (SM) and
multimode (MM); inline and Span.
SFP Monitor Ports
All fiber models have SFP (1G) or SFP+ (10G) cages for monitor ports,
enabling tools with any type of fiber or copper media to be attached to the
Regeneration Tap outputs. (10G models support only 10G SFP+ transceiver
modules; they do not perform data rate conversion to 1G SFP transceivers.)