HD (High Density) Fiber TAPTAP Series TM

Passive Fiber TAPsVSS’ passive fiber TAPs feature high quality custom-built splitters that provide 100% uptime. Network operators are able to deploy a failsafe network access device without the concern of introducing a point of network failure. When used in conjunction with a network packet broker or monitoring device, future upgrades are possible without network downtime. Additionally, high-density fiber TAPs use very little real estate in often over-crowded network data centers. As gateways to VSS’ network packet brokers, fiber TAPs are a perfect fail-safe foundation for network packet brokering and vMesh system building.

Product DescriptionVSS’ HD (High Density) Fiber TAP is a high-density passive optical tapping solution providing line-rate access to individual network links. Each TAP (or TAP module) can be deployed “hand-held” or in the HD Fiber TAP chassis for rack installation. The chassis holds up to 24 LC TAP modules ( for 1G/10G/40G/100G SM and 1G/10G MM network access), 16 MPO TAP modules (for 40G and 100G MM network access), or a mix of the two in 1RU of space. This provides networking professionals with the highest-dense basic tapping solution on the market.

A well-thought out design includes tracks that guide each TAP module into proper place within the chassis. Magnets secure the modules in place to ensure that they are safeguarded in the chassis without being fully locked into place. Strong, ergonomic handles provide easy insertion and removal of the TAP modules. Custom splitters and VSS’ TAP module design removes the need for a Y-cable to send accessed traffic to network monitoring tools or packet brokers in 40G and 100G Multimode environments, without reducing tapping port density.

The HD Fiber TAP provides network operators with the rack-density and high availability that is needed to monitor today’s dynamic infrastructures. When combined with VSS’ network packet brokers, VSS’ HD Fiber TAP maximizes existing and new investments in network monitoring, security, and forensics equipment with flexible and scalable network access. Access that does not introduce a point of network failure and one that adapts and scales to changing networking environments.

Benefits�� Adds 40G and 100G Multimode full link-layer

visibility for complete data visibility across an entire network

�� Eliminates the risk of introducing a point of failure when accessing network traffic

�� Modular design facilitates access for both passive tools and network packet brokers today while offering scalability and flexibility for tomorrow’s needs

�� Highest density tapping and lowest rack space utilization save significant data center real estate

�� Design shields network monitoring devices and packet brokers against intruders

�� Provides continuous network access and visibility without consuming power

Features�� 100% passive and fail-safe

�� Line-rate access for Singlemode (SM) and Multimode (MM) networks operating at 1G, 10G, 40G, and 100G speeds

�� High quality custom-built OM1 (MM), OM3 (MM), and OS2 (SM) fiber optic splitters

�� Handheld or up to 24 LC or 16 MPO TAP modules (or a mix of the two) in 1RU

�� The HD Fiber TAP chassis’ tracks guide TAP modules into place

�� Magnets secure the HD Fiber TAP modules in the chassis

�� Ergonomic handle design allows for ease of TAP module insertion and removal without worry of breakage

�� No Y-cable required for forwarding traffic accessed from 40G and 100G MM links (with the MPO TAP modules) to network monitoring tools or packet brokers

Product Brief: HD Fiber TAP

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Technical Specifications

Mechanical

Unit Type: LC TAP Modules MPO TAP Modules

Fiber Network Ports: 2 pairs of LC connectors (Tx/Rx) 2 MPO connectors (Tx/Rx)

Fiber Monitor Ports: 1 pair of LC connectors (Tx/Tx) 2 MPO connectors (Tx only)

Split Ratio: 90:10 80:20 70:30 60:40 50:50

Insertion Loss* Wavelength Net Mon Net Mon Net Mon Net Mon Net Mon

850nm (Multimode) < 1.6 < 12.0 < 2.3 < 8.7 < 2.8 < 6.7 < 3.4 < 5.4 < 4.4 < 4.4

1310/1550nm (Singlemode) < 0.8 < 11.6 < 1.5 < 8.5 < 2.2 < 6.3 < 3.0 < 5.0 < 3.9 < 3.9

TAP Module Weight LC Modules (All Speeds): 0.18 lb / 0.14 kg MPO Modules (40G MM): 0.26 lb / 0.12 kg; (100G MM): 0.31 lb / 0.14 kg

TAP Module Size LC Modules (All Speeds): 0.71” (w) x 10.03” (d) x 1.61” (h) / (18mm x 255mm x 41mm)

MPO Modules (All Speeds): 1.06" (w) x 10.03". (d) x 1.61" (h) / (27mm x 255mm x 41mm)

Rackmount Chassis Size: 17.56" (w) x 10.91" (d) x 1.73" (h) / 446mm x 277mm x 44mm

Rackmount Chassis Weight 7.39 lb / 3.35 kg

Environmental

Temperature: 0 – 55o C (operating); -20 – 100o C (storage)

Humidity: 5% – 95%, non-condensing

Data

Rates (Full line): Multimode: 1G, 1G/10G, 40G, 100G, Singlemode: 1G/10G/40G/100G

*Note: All insertion loss values include splitters and connectors / adaptors

LC TAP Module (Singlemode) LC TAP Module (Multimode) MPO TAP Module (Multimode)

HD (High Density) Fiber TAP Chassis

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