Net Optics 10 GigaBit In-Line Regeneration Taps - Manual (Page 11)

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10 GigaBit In-Line Regeneration Tap
Connecting to Monitoring Devices
Using Net Optics Custom Monitoring Cable
The Monitor Ports of the Regeneration Tap are transmit only . Connect the
Monitor Ports to the receive side of two NICs on the monitoring device .
Net Optics offers a custom “Y” cable with the correct connections for quick
installation . The SC connectors on the Custom Monitor Cable contain Rx
connections only. The Tx connectors do not have fiber and provide a safe
cover for laser light .
To connect a Custom Monitoring Cable:
1 . Using a Net Optics Custom Monitor Cable (see Figure 5), connect the
single-duplex end to the Regeneration Tap Monitor Port A or B .
2 . Connect the twin-duplex end of the cable labeled into the
appropriate monitoring device port to monitor the link (see
Figure 7).
3 . Connect the other twin-duplex end to the appropriate monitoring
device port to monitor the link .
4 . Repeat steps 1-3 for each monitoring device you wish to connect
to the Regeneration Tap .
Figure 5: Net Optics Custom Monitor Cable
DTE
DCE
To Monitor NIC Rx
To Monitor NIC Rx
To Monitor Port
Rx Disabled
Rx Disabled
Tx
Tx