Datacom Systems Tap Series, FTP-1000 Series, FTP-4000 Series, FTP-2000 Series Fast Start Manual
Tap Series FTP-1000,2000,4000
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FASTstart Guide
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What is included? (1) Fiber tap w/ mounting bracket (for use with RMC-2 , RMC 12-2 or RMC-3, RMC 12-3)
(1) Download Card/Faststart Guide (tells where to download more product information)
Fiber taps allow you to make a copy of network traffic as it travels between two network devices. These highly reliable, nonpowered devices are the perfect solution to collect and capture network traffic for application analysis.
Installation Follow the wiring diagrams shown below. Fiber taps are directional, and use specific inputs and outputs for TX and RX to work
properly. Make sure to clean all connectors with compressed air and clean patch cable connectors prior to installation.
Typical Insertion loss ratios*: •50/50 MM -4.2 dB •70/30 MM -3.0/-6.7 dB •50/50 SM -3.9 dB •70/30 SM -2.2/-6.3 dB (*approximate)
Firewall
Front View
FTP-1000 Series
Firewall
Router
Firewall A
Front View
Firewall B
FTP-2000 Series
Firewall A
Router A
Firewall B
Router B
Router
TX
NET
1A
TX
Link 1
RX
RX
TX
NET
1B
Link 1
Port
1
Analysis Tool
RX
TX
Front View
RX TX
A
MON
1
Port
Router A
Router B
2
TX
NET
2A
Link 2
RX
TX
NET
2B
RX
TX
A
MON
1
TX
A
MON
2
TX
B
TX
B
Link 1
RX
TX
TX
A
B
MONITORA B
TX
NET
1A
TX
NET
1B
RX
FTP-4000 Series
TX
NET
Link 3
RX
3A
TX
NET
3B
RX TX
A
MON
3
TX
A
MON
4
TX
B
TX
B
Link 2
TX
A
MON
TX
B
2
TX
B
TX
NET
2A
RX
TX
NET
RX
2B
TX
NET
Link 4
RX
4A
TX
NET
4B
RX
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Tap Series FTP-1000,2000,4000
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FASTstart Guide
Correct Wiring: When installing a Fiber Tap, it is important to make sure that the Tx and
Rx fibers are connected to the respective ports on the Fiber Tap. When wired correctly, the
traffic incoming on an Rx port will be split before being sent to two separate Tx ports (One
copy to the other Network device, the other copy to Monitor).
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Reverse Wiring: If the fibers are connected backwards, light will not be received on the
monitoring port. This is because the internal coupler that splits the light is unidirectional.
To Avoid Reverse Wiring: Reverse wiring can be difficult to catch initially, since an
incorrectly cabled Fiber Tap will still send light between the network ports and connectivity
will be seen on both network endpoints. Be sure to check the for light on the monitor ports as
well as the network ports when installing the Fiber Tap.
For More information
Customer Service is available from our website: www.datacomsystems.com or by calling +1 315 463 9541
© 2015 Datacom Systems, Inc 541-0149-R
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