- Copies traffic from one full-duplex optical link to one copper monitoring device
- Connects to the full-duplex link under test and an analyzer equipped with a single-receive capture card
- Compatible with network analyzers, security monitoring devices, forensics tools, remote monitoring appliances, and RMON probes
- Choose from a 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB buffer
Install Observer Aggregator nTAPs on 10 Mb, 100 Mb, or 1 Gb links for quick, anytime access to network traffic. Designed for low-to-moderate utilization full-duplex links, Aggregator nTAPs merge data into single streams for transmission up to two single-receive analysis devices. Industry-leading buffer sizes offer less likelihood of lost packets than SPAN ports to ensure critical traffic reaches analyzers, remote monitoring appliances, and forensics tools. For networks and analyzers of different topologies, an Observer Conversion Aggregator nTAP is available.
nTAPs are passive, full-duplex devices, offering complete visibility to monitoring devices regardless of traffic level. They work with the leading management tools for quick and easy deployment. nTAPs are transparent for monitoring critical links, and provide continuous network data flow even if power fails. nTAPs are scalable, modularized, space efficient, and economical.
Use the Optical to Aggregator nTAP to connect to a 1Gb fiber full-duplex network. Then connect up to 2 copper monitoring devices to the nTAP. The monitoring devices can be equipped with standard NIC cards because the TAP will aggregate the full-duplex network.
Technical Specs
Dimensions
| Depth | 7.66 in / 19.46 cm | |
| Width (faceplate front) | 5.85 in / 14.86 cm | |
| Width (back) | 4.55 in / 11.56 cm | |
| Height (faceplate) | 1.10 in / 2.79 cm | |
Options
| Multimode (62.5 μm) | Multimode (50 μm) | Single-mode (9 μm) |
Optical
Maximum Insertion Losses (dB)
| Split Ratio | Multimode 62.5 μm | Multimode 50 μm | Single-mode 9 μm | ||
| (1300 nm) | (850 nm) | (1300 nm) | (850 nm) | (1310/1550 nm) | |
| 50/50 | 3.9/3.9 dB | 4.7/4.7 dB | 4.5/4.5 dB | 5.5/5.5 dB | 3.6/3.6 dB |
| 60/40 | 3.0/5.0 | 3.8/5.7 | 3.7/5.6 | 4.7/6.6 | 2.8/4.8 |
| 70/30 | 2.3/6.3 | 3.0/7.0 | 2.9/7.0 | 3.9/8.0 | 2.0/6.1 |
Supported Media
| Fiber type | Multimode | Single-mode | ||
| Connector | LC | LC | ||
| Fiber Diameter(s) | 50 μm or 62.5 μm | 9 μm | ||
| Wavelength Ranges (dual window) | 850 nm or 1300 nm | 1310 nm or 1550 nm | ||
Environmental Requirements
| Specification | Operational Range | |||
| Temperature Range (operating) | -40° to 185° (F) / -40° to 85° (C) | |||
| Temperature Range (storage) | -52° to 185° (F) / -47° to 85° (C) | |||
Copper
Supported Media
| Interface | Media | |
| Link A/Link B (Link under test) | RJ45 | |
| Copper Analyzer Interface | RJ45 | |
Environmental Requirements
| Specification | Operational Range | Storage Range |
| Temperature range | 32° to 120°F / 0° to 55 °C | 32° - 167°F / 0° - 75°C |
| Humidity | 35-85% (non-condensating) | |
Power Requirements
| Specification | Measurement/Value | |
| AC Input | 90 V to 264 V, 47 Hz to 63 Hz | |
| Operational Voltage | 5 V (+10% to -5%, < 100 mV ripple) | |
| Operational Current | Typical: <= 1.8 amps | Max: <= 2.8 amps |
| Power Dissipation | Typical: 8 W | Max: 14 W |
Regulatory Compliance
| Specification | Certification |
| Emissions | FCC Part 15 Class B |
| CE Mark | EN61000-3-2, EN55024, EN55022A |