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Installation Guide for

10/100/1000 Copper Port Aggregator

Model TPA-CU3

800-0046-001 Doc. PUBTPACU3U Rev.A, 03/10

In-Line

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Installation Guide for 10/100/1000 Copper Port Aggregator Model TPA-CU3 In-Line 800-0046-001 Doc. PUBTPACU3U Rev.
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10/100/1000 Copper Port Aggregator Tap Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Key Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unpacking and Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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10/100/1000 Copper Port Aggregator Tap PLEASE READ THESE LEGAL NOTICES CAREFULLY. By using a Net Optics Tap you agree to the terms and conditions of usage set forth by Net Optics, Inc. No licenses, express or implied, are granted with respect to any of the technology described in this manual. Net Optics retains all intellectual property rights associated with the technology described in this manual. This manual is intended to assist with installing Net Optics products into your network.
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10/100/1000 Copper Port Aggregator Tap Introduction Net Optics 10/100/1000 Copper Port Aggregators provide ultra-efficient access to critical triple-speed links. This pioneering technology enables any device to simultaneously monitor a full-duplex link using only one NIC per monitoring device. Typically, full-duplex monitoring with a network tap requires two NICs (or a dual channel NIC) – one interface for each side of the tapped full-duplex connection.
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10/100/1000 Copper Port Aggregator Tap Better than Span Ports In the past, Span ports were occasionally used to aggregate tapped traffic. However, in addition to missing Layer 1 and Layer 2 errors, Span ports support very limited buffering and can simply drop data during bursts. The generous buffers of the 10/100/1000 Port Aggregator prevents data loss in these conditions.
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10/100/1000 Copper Port Aggregator Tap Key Features Passive, Secure Technology • Supports full-duplex monitoring with a single NIC, increasing monitoring efficiency • Regeneration Tap technology enables two devices to simultaneously monitor all aggregated traffic – using only one NIC per device • Network and Monitor ports operate in auto-negotiation mode and advertise all available speeds • One gigabyte of memory for the full-duplex link prevents data loss during excessive traffic loads • Provides comple
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10/100/1000 Copper Port Aggregator Tap Unpacking and Inspection Carefully unpack the 10/100/1000 Copper Port Aggregator and check for damaged or missing parts. The Port Aggregator ships with the following: • • • • 10/100/1000 Copper Port Aggregator (TPA-CU3) Two power supplies Installation Guide CAT5e cables You may have also ordered a one-rack-unit panel for mounting two Taps and an extended warranty. Carefully check the packing slip against parts received.
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10/100/1000 Copper Port Aggregator Tap Application Diagrams: Memory Operation All traffic that passes through the Tap is sent to the monitoring device NIC on a first-in, first-out basis, including traffic that is temporarily stored in memory. If two packets enter at the same time then one packet is processed while the other is stored briefly in memory, preventing collisions. When there is a burst of data, traffic in excess of the NIC's capacity is sent to the Tap's memory.
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Side A 300 Mbps Side B 500 Mbps 10/100/1000 Copper Port Aggregator A Network B 1 2 ACT LINK ACT LINK 2 1 Side A + Side B 800 Mbps ACT LINK www.netoptics.com Router ACT LINK Firewall 1 Using a single NIC, the monitoring device receives all combined traffic from Side A and Side B, including physical layer errors.
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10/100/1000 Copper Port Aggregator Tap Connecting to the Network 1. Unpack the Tap and verify that you have all components. This Tap ships with two power supplies and two power cords. 2. Connect Network Port A to the appropriate network device using an RJ45 CAT5e straight-through cable. 3. Connect Network Port B to the appropriate network using an RJ45 CAT5e straight-through cable. 4. Verify that the Tap Network Ports are cabled in-line between two devices.
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10/100/1000 Copper Port Aggregator Tap Connecting to the Monitoring Device_ 1. Supply power to the Tap using the power supplies included with the unit. Two power supplies are included. The use of the second redundant power supply is optional. 2. Verify that the Power LEDs illuminate. PWR 1 LED illuminates when the first power supply is in use, and PWR 2 LED illuminates when the second power supply is in use.
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10/100/1000 Copper Port Aggregator Tap Specifications Environment Operating Temperature: 0˚C to 40˚C Storage Temperature: -10˚C to 70˚C Relative Humidity: 10% min, 95% max, non condensing Power Power Supply Input: . 100-240VAC, 0.5A, 47-63Hz Output: 12V, 5A Mechanical Dimensions: 1.125" high x 11.0" deep x 8.
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10/100/1000 Copper Port Aggregator Tap Limitations on Warranty and Liability Net Optics offers a limited warranty for all its products. IN NO EVENT SHALL NET OPTICS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS (INCLUDING BOTH HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE) DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL, OR BY ANY DEFECT OR INACCURACY IN THIS MANUAL ITSELF.
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