OC-12 SX 8x2 Regeneration Tap Switch Network Tap group: Fiber Taps

The OC-12 SX 8x2 Regeneration Tap Switch enables the user to monitor up to 8 full-duplex networks with multiple network analyzer or IDS devices (2). Management via serial port, telnet, and a browser based GUI via TCP/IP and SNMP, this device provides the most versatile network Tap solution available today. Multiple monitoring port regeneration taps reclock the data to maximizes the signal quality and power throughput.

The OC-12 SX 8x2 Regeneration Tap Switch allows selectable monitoring of any one of 8 network streams. Each of the 8 network ports allows fail-safe uninterrupted pass-through of data over 62.5/125 micron fiber optical cable. The network connection will not be interrupted or otherwise disrupted during a power failure or during the monitoring process. The tap has 2 separate outputs (V8.2 series) which can be used at the same time.

The network to be monitored is selected locally through the front panel push-button or a serial port console and can also be selected remotely via a Telnet console, any Web browser or an SNMP manager. The serial and TCP/IP connections also allow diagnostic and management data to be viewed such as port connect speeds, activity and duplex settings. Automated time-sequenced stepping between ports can also be performed over the control interfaces.

The Regeneration Tap Switch includes both optical switching & electrical regeneration so that the monitoring output emerges at full optical power. Data reclocking chips & media conversion further enhance the tap’s signal quality and overall performance in speed specific networks.

The remote management feature enables a user to manage an enterprise infrastructure of TAPs from a single and central location.