OC-3 LX-SX 8x2 Converter Span Switch Network Tap group: Converter Taps

The OC-3 LX-SX 8x2 Converter Span Switch enables the user to monitor up to 8 input ports 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-3 LX-SX 8x2 Converter Span Switch allows selectable monitoring of any one of 8 input streams. Each of the 8 input ports allows the input only of data over 62.5/125 micron fiber optical cable. The tap has 2 separate outputs (V8.2 series) which can be used at the same time.

The port 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 Span Switch includes both optical switching & electrical regeneration so that the monitoring output emerges at full optical power. Data reclocking chips further enhance the signal quality and overall performance while an option for media conversion creates opportunities for enhanced ROI on analyzer deployments.

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