Datacom Systems Tap 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-1000,2000,4000
FASTstart Guide
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)
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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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FTP-1000 Series
Router
Front View
Firewall
Analysis Tool
Port
1Port
2
MONITORA B
TX
A
TX
B
TX RX TX RX
Link 1
TX
NET
1A
RX
Link 1
TX RX
NET
1B
MON
1
Link 2
NET
2A
TX
A
TX
B
NET
2B
MON
2
TX
A
TX
B
TX RX TX RX
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
Front View
Firewall A
Router A
Firewall B
Router B
Router B
Router A
Firewall A
Firewall B
Router
Firewall
FTP-2000 Series
FTP-4000 Series
Front View
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Tap Series FTP-1000,2000,4000
FASTstart Guide
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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).
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.