Net Optics Regeneration Taps User Manual

Installation Guide for

8x1 Regeneration Taps

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10G, 1G, and 10/100/1000 Speeds

RG-800 Series

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Network A

Network B

10 Gigabit

1 Gigabit

Network ABNetwork B

Regen Tap

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Doc. 800-0164-001 Rev 2 PUBRG800U 8/10

8x1 Regeneration Taps

PLEASE READ THESE LEGAL NOTICES CAREFULLY.

By using a Net Optics 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

© 2010 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 specications 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.

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Product Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Link Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warnings on Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Symbols on Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

8x1 Regeneration Taps

Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation in a Restricted Access Location in Finland and Norway . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting to the Monitoring Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Limitations on Warranty and Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Introduction

Net Optics 8x1 Regeneration Taps solve the key physical layer challenges of
multi-device network monitoring. For a better picture of network health, these
Taps connect up to eight different network management and security devices
at any single network location or two switch Span ports.

One Tap, No Idle Resources

Keep your intrusion detection and prevention systems, forensic trafc
recorders, protocol analyzers, RMON probes, and other security and
performance monitoring devices productive with a single Regeneration
Tap. Maximize resources and save on access points when multiple devices
can monitor link trafc 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 trafc as if it were in-line,
including Layer 1 and Layer 2 errors.

Reliability

For superior 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.

8x1 Regeneration Taps

Any Media

The RG-800 family of Regeneration Taps includes models for any network
media: 10G, 1G, and 110/100/1000; copper and ber; singlemode (SM) and
multimode (MM); inline and Span.

SFP Monitor Ports

All ber models have SFP (1G) or SFP+ (10G) cages for monitor ports,
enabling tools with any type of ber or copper media to be attached to the
Regeneration Tap outputs. (10G models support only 10G SFP+ transceiver
modules; they do not perform data rate conversion to 1G SFP transceivers.)

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Inline or Span Ports

Models are available for either inline or Span deployments. Inline models
tap one link and create eight copies of the trafc traveling in one direction
on the link, plus eight copies of the trafc traveling in the other direction. A
monitoring tool with two NICs has visibility of the full duplex trafc at full
link bandwidth.

Span models act as two independent regeneration functions, with eight copies
created for the trafc from two separate Span ports or external taps.

Key Features

Passive, Secure Technology

• Enables real-time, simultaneous monitoring of a single link or two Span
ports with up to eight monitoring devices

• Provides complete full-duplex visibility at 10G, 1G, and 10/100/1000 trafc
speeds without data stream interference or introducing a point of failure

• Passes all trafc (including errors) from all layers for comprehensive
troubleshooting

• No IP address is needed for the Tap or monitoring device, enhancing
monitoring security

• Redundant power ensures monitoring uptime

• SFP/SFP+ monitor ports support all types of monitoring tool connection
media

• Fully RoHS compliant

Ease of Use

• LED indicators show redundant power, speed, link, and activity status

• Front-mounted connectors support easy installation and operation

• Push-button selection for 10/100/1000 copper port settings

• Compatible with all major manufacturers’ monitoring devices, including
protocol analyzers, probes, and intrusion detection systems

Support

• Net Optics offers technical support throughout the lifetime of your
purchase. Our technical support team is available from 8:00 to 17:00
Pacic Time, Monday through Friday at [phone] and by
e-mail at [e-mail]. FAQs are also available on the
Net Optics Web site at www.netoptics.com.

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