Net Optics 10 GigaBit In-Line Regeneration Taps - Manual (Page 12)

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10 GigaBit In-Line Regeneration Tap
Connecting to Monitoring Devices
Using Standard SC Fiber Cables
If you did not purchase a Net Optics Custom Monitoring Cable, you can easily
modify a standard fiber cable by splitting apart the connector on one side of the
cable (see Figure 6).
Warning: Uncovered connectors can emit dangerous laser light . Do not operate
devices with uncovered connectors .
To connect a standard monitoring cable:
1 . Prepare a standard SC cable by removing fiber strands from the connector clip
so you have a cable similar to Figure 6 .
2 . Connect the double connector side of the cable to a Regeneration Tap Moni-
toring Port .
3 . Connect one single end of the cable into the Rx connector of the monitoring
device’s NIC port to monitor the link .
4 . Connect the other single end of the cable into a second Rx connector of the
monitoring device’s NIC to monitor the link .
5 . Close the open Tx connectors on the monitoring devices’ NICs with a suitable
cover to prevent injury from laser light .
6 . Repeat steps 1-5 for each monitoring device you wish to connect
to the Regeneration Tap .
Figure 6: Splitting a Standard SC Cable
To Monitor NIC Rx
To Monitor NIC Rx
To Monitor Port
Tx
Tx
Split Connector