Datacom Systems FTP-8000 Series Guide

Fiber taps allow you to make a copy of network traffic as it travels between two network devices. These highly reliable, non-
powered devices are the perfect solution to collect and capture network traffic for application analysis.
Tap Series FTP-8000/9000
FASTstart Guide
What is included? (1) Fiber tap w/ rack mount
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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)
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Firewall A
Router A
Firewall B
Router B
Router B
Router A
Firewall A
Firewall B
Firewall C
Router C
Firewall D
Router D
Router D
Router C
Firewall C
Firewall D
Traffic Copy
TX
NET
1A
RX
Link 1
TX RX TX
A
TX
B
NET
1B
MON
1
Link 3
Link 2 Link 4
TX
NET
2A
RX TX RX
TX
A
TX
B
NET
2B
MON
2
TX
NET
3A
RX TX RX TX
A
TX
B
NET
3B
MON
3
TX
NET
4A
RX TX RX
TX
A
TX
B
NET
4B
MON
4
TX
NET
5A
RX
Link 5
TX RX TX
A
TX
B
NET
5B
MON
5
Link 7
Link 6 Link 8
TX
NET
6A
RX TX RX
TX
A
TX
B
NET
6B
MON
6
TX
NET
7A
RX TX RX TX
A
TX
B
NET
7B
MON
7
TX
NET
8A
RX TX RX
TX
A
TX
B
NET
8B
MON
8
Functional Diagram
FTP-8000
Wiring Diagram
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Firewall A
Router A
Router B
Router A
Firewall A
Firewall B
Firewall B
Router B
Traffic Copy
TX
NET
1A
RX
Link 1
TX RX
TX
1A
TX
1B
NET
1B
MON
1
MON
2
NET
2A
NET
2B
TXRXTX RX
TX
2A
TX
2B
Link 2
Functional Diagram
FTP-9000
Wiring Diagram
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$PSSFDU8JSJOH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).
3FWFSTF8JSJOH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.
5P"WPJE3FWFSTF8JSJOH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.
Tap Series FTP-8000/9000
FASTstart Guide