Installation Guide for
10 GigaBit In-Line Regeneration Tap
TM
800-0098-001 Doc. PUBRGNSRILU Rev. 2, 05/08
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing the 10 GigaBit Regeneration Tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting to Monitoring Devices Using Custom Monitoring Cable . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting to Monitoring Devices Using Standard SC Fiber Cables . . . . . . . . 8
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
10 GigaBit Ethernet Connection Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Limitations on Warranty and Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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PLEASE READ THESE LEGAL NOTICES CAREFULLY.
By using a Net Optics 10 GigaBit Regeneration 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.
Trademarks and Copyrights
© 2009 by Net Optics, Inc. Net Optics® is a registered trademark of Net Optics, Inc. Additional company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the individual companies and
are respectfully acknowledged.
Additional Information
Net Optics, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specications and other information contained
in this document without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this
document is accurate.
Introduction
Net Optics 10 GigaBit Regeneration Taps solve the key physical layer chal-
lenges of multi-device monitoring for 10 GigaBit ber networks. For a complete
picture of network health, these Taps connect multiple network management and
security devices at any single 10 GigaBit network location.
One Tap, No Idle Resources
Keep your intrusion detection and prevention systems, protocol analyzers,
RMON probes, and other security devices productive with a single Regeneration
Tap. Maximize resources and save on access points when multiple devices can
monitor link trafc simultaneously through a single Regeneration Tap. Secure,
passive access for multiple devices simply means a better return on monitoring
investments.
Security and Visibility
Without an IP address, monitoring devices are isolated from the network, dramatically reducing their exposure to attacks. However, the monitoring device
connected to the Tap still sees all full-duplex trafc as if it were in-line, including Layer 1 and Layer 2 errors.
Reliability
For extra uptime protection, Net Optics Taps offer redundant power connections.
Should the primary power source fail, the Tap automatically switches to the
backup power source. Power LEDs on the front of the Tap indicate the current
power source.
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Key Features
Passive Secure Technology
• Optimized and tested for 10 GigaBit ber networks with 50µm ber
• Enables real-time, simultaneous monitoring of a single 10 GigaBit link with
multiple monitoring devices
• Provides complete full-duplex visibility at 10 Gbps without data stream inter-
ference or introducing a point of failure
• Passes all trafc (including errors) from all layers for comprehensive trouble-
shooting
• No IP address is needed for the Tap or monitoring device, enhancing monitor-
ing security
• Redundant power ensures monitoring uptime
• Fully RoHS compliant
Ease of Use
• LED indicators show redundant power, speed, link, and activity status
• Front-mounted connectors support easy installation and operation
• Connectors are perfectly angled to reduce cable strain
• Silk-screened application diagram illustrates all connections for easy
deployment
• Optional custom monitoring cables support easy full-duplex monitoring by
sending each side of the signal to a separate monitoring device NIC
• Tested and compatible with all major manufacturers’ monitoring devices,
including protocol analyzers, probes, and intrusion detection/prevention
systems
Support
• Net Optics offers free technical support throughout the lifetime of your
purchase. Our technical support team is available from 8 am to 5 pm Pacic
Time, Monday through Friday at +1 (408) 737-7777 and via email at
ts-support@netoptics.com. FAQs are also available on Net Optics website at
www.netoptics.com.
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About This Guide
Please read the guide before attempting to install 10 GigaBit Regeneration Tap.
This guide covers the following models:
Part Number Description
RGN-50SR-IL4 4x1 10 GigaBit Regeneration Tap SR
RGN-SR-IL8 8x1 10 GigaBit Regeneration Tap SR
RGN-LR-IL4 4x1 10 GigaBit Regeneration Tap LR
RGN-LR-IL8 8x1 10 GigaBit Regeneration Tap LR
Unpacking and Inspection
Unpack the 10 GigaBit Regeneration Tap and verify that you have all components by checking the Packing List against goods received.
The 10 GigaBit Regeneration Tap ships with the following:
• 2 power cables
• Fasteners for rack mounting
• 1 Installation Guide
• 1 Test Report
You may have also ordered Net Optics Custom Monitoring Cables and an
Extended Warranty. If any part is missing or damaged, immediately contact
Net Optics Customer Service at 1 408 737.7777.
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Product Diagrams
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1 2 A B3 4
B
Monitor
A
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Figure 1: Front Panel
1 2 A B3 4 5 6 7 8
B
Monitor
A
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Figure 2: Front Panel
Regeneration Tap™
1
2
Network
LASER
A
CAUTION!
LINK
B
Regeneration Tap™
1
2
Network
LASER
A
CAUTION!
LINK
B
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Installing the 10 GigaBit Regeneration Tap
The Regeneration has two network connectors are labeled A and B. Depending
on your Tap model, there are either four or eight connectors for monitor devices.
Warning: The intended use of this product is in systems that contain lasers. Use
caution when handling unconnected ber.
DANGER: Invisible Laser Radiation when open or when operating with ber
disconnected. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. Never operate
unit with a broken ber or with a ber connector disconnected.
CAUTION: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to
qualied Net Optics service personnel.
To mount and power the Regeneration Tap:
1. If you are rack mounting the Regeneration Tap, insert the Tap in an available
one rack unit space and secure with the four fasteners included with the Tap.
2. Check that connector dust covers are in place.
3. Connect the redundant power connectors to separate power sources.
4. Secure the AC power cables with the connector clips.
5. Check the power LEDs to verify that the Tap is receiving power.
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Connecting to the Network
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B
A
Monitor
Network
LASER
CAUTION!
LINK
1
2
B
A
1 2 A B3 4 5 6 7 8
To switch, server, or router
To switch, server, or router
BA
BA
1. Obtain the correct singlemode (LR) or multimode (SR) cables according
to the model of your Regeneration Tap.
2. Connect Network Port A to the appropriate switch, server or router
device using a duplex SC ber cable.
3. Connect Network Port B to the appropriate switch, server or router
device using a duplex SC ber cable.
4. Verify that the Regeneration Tap Network Ports are cabled in-line
between two devices by checking the Link Status LEDs.
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Figure 3: Connecting to Network Devices
Figure 4: Network Cable Connection Detail
BA
Network
A B
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
Tx
Rx
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Connecting to Monitoring Devices
Using Net Optics Custom Monitoring Cable
The Monitor Ports of the Regeneration Tap are transmit only. Connect the
Monitor Ports to the receive side of two NICs on the monitoring device.
Net Optics offers a custom “Y” cable with the correct connections for quick
installation. The SC connectors on the Custom Monitor Cable contain Rx
connections only. The Tx connectors do not have ber and provide a safe
cover for laser light.
To connect a Custom Monitoring Cable:
1. Using a Net Optics Custom Monitor Cable (see Figure 5), connect the
single-duplex end to the Regeneration Tap Monitor Port A or B.
2. Connect the twin-duplex end of the cable labeled into the
appropriate monitoring device port to monitor the link (see
Figure 7).
3. Connect the other twin-duplex end to the appropriate monitoring
device port to monitor the link.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each monitoring device you wish to connect
to the Regeneration Tap.
Rx Disabled
To Monitor Port
Tx
DTE
To Monitor NIC Rx
Tx
Rx Disabled
DCE
Figure 5: Net Optics Custom Monitor Cable
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To Monitor NIC Rx
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Connecting to Monitoring Devices
Using Standard SC Fiber Cables
If you did not purchase a Net Optics Custom Monitoring Cable, you can easily
modify a standard ber cable by splitting apart the connector on one side of the
cable (see Figure 6).
Warning: Uncovered connectors can emit dangerous laser light. Do not operate
devices with uncovered connectors.
To connect a standard monitoring cable:
1. Prepare a standard SC cable by removing ber strands from the connector clip
so you have a cable similar to Figure 6.
2. Connect the double connector side of the cable to a Regeneration Tap Monitoring Port.
3. Connect one single end of the cable into the Rx connector of the monitoring
device’s NIC port to monitor the link.
4. Connect the other single end of the cable into a second Rx connector of the
monitoring device’s NIC to monitor the link.
5. Close the open Tx connectors on the monitoring devices’ NICs with a suitable
cover to prevent injury from laser light.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for each monitoring device you wish to connect
to the Regeneration Tap.
To Monitor Port
Tx
Tx
Figure 6: Splitting a Standard SC Cable
To Monitor NIC Rx
Split Connector
To Monitor NIC Rx
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Figure 7: Connecting Monitoring Devices
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B
A
Monitor
Network
LASER
LINK
1
2
B
A
1 2 A B3 4 5 6 7 8
To Monitoring Device 1
To Monitoring Device 2
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
BA
BA
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Troubleshooting
Before contacting Net Optics Technical Support, perform the following checks.
Problem Solution
Power LEDs do not illuminate Check both power cord connections.
Link Status LEDs do not illuminate Check that you have connected the
Trafc is passing through the Tap
but not through the Monitor Ports
Communications are intermittent Check that the connectors are clean and
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Check both power sources for power.
network devices correctly (see Figure 4,
page 5). Verify that the TX and RX are not
crossed on the network ports.
Check that the connectors are clean and
rmly seated.
Verify that you are connected to 10 GigaBit
transceivers.
Check that you have connected the
network devices correctly (see Figure 4,
page 5). Verify that the TX and RX are not
crossed on the network ports.
Check that the connectors are clean and
rmly seated.
Verify that you are connected to 10 GigaBit
transceivers.
rmly seated.
Check insertion loss calculations.
Check that you are using the correct ber
cable type (see page 12).
Replace cables with cables known to be
good.
If these checks fail to correct the problem, note the unit’s serial number before
calling Net Optics for assistance and be prepared to describe the installation
scenario and the problem you are experiencing.
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Specications
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: 100-240 VAC, 0.5A, 47-63Hz
Mechanical
Dimensions: 1.75” high x 10.5” deep x 19” wide
Certications
Fully RoHS compliant
Optical Interface
Transceivers: Class I, eye-safe, laser emitter type. These Class I Lasers
conform to the applicable requirements per US 21 CFR (J) and
EN 60825-1, also UL 1950 applications.
Split Ratio: 50/50
Multimode (SR):
Cable Type: Multimode Corning 50/125µm, wavelength 850nm
Insertion Loss: Network Port: ≤ 4.5 dB
Monitor Port: ≤ 4.5 dB
Optical Transmitter Wave Length: 850 nm nominal
Output Power: -9.5 dB min, -4.0 dB max
Optical Receiver Input Sensitivity: 0.0 dB min, -17.0 dB max
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Singlemode (LR):
Cable Type: Singlemode Corning 8.5/125µm, wavelength 1310/1550nm
Insertion Loss: Network Port: ≤ 3.7 dB
Monitor Port: ≤ 3.7 dB
Optical Transmitter Wave Length: 1310 nm nominal
Output Power: -10.0 dB min, -3.0 dB max
Optical Receiver Input Sensitivity: -3.0 dB min, -20.0 dB max
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Connectors
RGN-SR-IL-4 and RGN-50SR-IL-4 model:
(4) Duplex SC Multimode connectors (monitor ports)
(2) Duplex SC Multimode connectors (network ports)
RGN-SR-IL-8 model:
(8) Duplex SC Multimode connectors (monitor ports)
(2) Duplex SC Multimode connectors (network ports)
RGN-LR-IL-4 model:
(4) Duplex SC Singlemode connectors (monitor ports)
(2) Duplex SC Singlemode connectors (network ports)
RGN-LR-IL-8 model:
(8) Duplex SC Singlemode connectors (monitor ports)
(2) Duplex SC Singlemode connectors (network ports)
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10 GigaBit Ethernet Connection Distances
10GB-SR (850 nm laser)
Fiber Core
Diameter
62.5 µm
62.5 µm Multimode 200 Mhz/km 33 m
50.0 µm Multimode 400 Mhz/km 66 m
50.0 µm Multimode 500 Mhz/km 83 m
50.0 µm Multimode 2007 Mhz/km 300 m
Type
Multimode 160 Mhz/km 26 m
Fiber
Bandwidth
Mhz/km
10GB-LR (1310 nm laser)
Fiber Core
Diameter
8.5 µm Singlemode n/a up to 10 Km
Type
Fiber
Bandwidth
Mhz/km
10GB-ER (1550 nm laser)
Fiber Core
Diameter
8.5 µm Singlemode n/a up to 30 Km
Type
Fiber
Bandwidth
Mhz/km
Distance
Distance
Distance
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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. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, AND ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, even if Net
Optics has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Net Optics, Inc. warrants this Regeneration Tap to be in good working order for a period of ONE YEAR
from the date of purchase from Net Optics or an authorized Net Optics reseller.
Should the unit fail anytime during the said ONE YEAR period, Net Optics will, at its discretion, repair
or replace the product. This warranty is limited to defects in workmanship and materials and does not
cover damage from accident, disaster, misuse, abuse or unauthorized modications.
If you have a problem and require service, please call the number listed at the end of this section and
speak with our technical service personnel. They may provide you with an RMA number, which must
accompany any returned product. Return the product in its original shipping container (or equivalent)
insured and with proof of purchase.
THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHERS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. No Net Optics reseller, agent, or employee is authorized to
make any modication, extension, or addition to this warranty.
Net Optics is always open to any comments or suggestions you may have about its products and/or this
manual.
Send correspondence to
Net Optics, Inc.
5303 Betsy Ross Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Telephone: +1 (408) 737-7777
Fax: +1 (408) 745-7719
Email: info@netoptics.com/Internet: www.netoptics.com
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