Installation Guide for 10/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator Model TPA-CU In-Line 800-0045-001 Doc. PUBTPACUU Rev.
10/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Key Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator 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.
10/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator Introduction Net Optics 10/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator provides ultra-efficient access to critical links. This pioneering technology enables any monitoring device to simultaneously monitor a full-duplex link - using only one NIC per 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.
10/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator Better than Span Ports In the past, Span ports were occasionally used to aggregate tapped traffic. However, in addition to other shortcomings of Span port monitoring, Span ports support very limited buffering and can simply drop data during bursts. The generous buffers of the Port Aggregator Tap prevent data loss in these conditions.
10/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator 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 • Provides 10/100/1000 Monitor ports to support higher speed monitoring tools • 10/100 Network ports automatically determine speed of attached link and operate accordingly • 10/100/1000 Monitor ports operate in aut
10/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator About This Guide This guide explains how to install the 10/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator. Please read this Guide before attempting to install the equipment. This guide covers the following model: Model TPA-CU. Unpacking and Inspection Carefully unpack the 10/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator and check for damaged or missing parts.
10/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator Product Diagrams A In-Line ® Network B 1 Monitor 2 Port Aggregator 2 1 10 LINK 100 ACT 1000 www.netoptics.com Power LEDs Network Ports A&B Monitor Ports 1&2 Figure 1: Front Panel LED Indicators • 1 / 2: Main and Redundant Power. If the Tap is deployed with both power supplies, both LEDs will illuminate when the Tap is plugged in. If an LED is off, this indicates that the corresponding power supply is not functioning.
/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator 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.
10/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator State 2: Side A + Side B becomes greater than 100% of the NIC's receive utilization Example: There is a burst of traffic, so Side A is now at 90 Mbps while Side B remains at 50 Mbps. The NIC's utilization is at 140%, requiring the use of memory to help prevent data loss. 10/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator Side A 90 Mbps A B 1 2 96443 Router Firewall Side B 50 Mbps Memory 1 2 Traffic to the 100 Mbps monitoring devices is limited to 100 Mbps.
10/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator Cabling Guidelines Use straight-through cables to connect the Network ports to routers or NICs. Use cross-over cables to connect the Network ports to switches and hubs. The Network ports transmit on pins 3 & 6 and receive on pins 1 & 2. Note:_________________________________________________________________ Network Ports A and B automatically detect and match the speed and duplex settings of the attached network devices.
10/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator Connecting to the Monitoring Devices 1. Supply power to the Tap using the two power supplies included with the unit. The use of the second redundant power supply is optional. Note:_________________________________________________________________ The second power supply is available to support the flow of traffic to the monitoring device, in the event that the first power supply becomes unavailable.
10/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator 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.
10/100 to Triple-speed Port Aggregator 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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