Fluke TAP-100-2X16 Installation instructions

16-Port Dual Output
Copper Tap
TAP-100-2X16
HARDWARE GUIDE
PN 2530040
September 2005
© 2005 Fluke Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
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CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at one’s own expense.
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This equipment has been tested and found to meet the radiated and conducted emission limits
for a Class B product of EN 55022 to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC requirements.
This equipment has been tested and found to meet the immunity levels for Class 1, tested to
level 2 for EN 6100-4-2, tested to level 3 for EN 61000-4-3, tested to level 2 for EN 61000-4-4,
and tested to level 3 for EN 61000-4-5 to the EN 50082-1 requirements and meets the Class A
requirements for EN 61000-3-2 and EN 61000-3-3.
This equipment has completed the Product Safety Review and found to meet the Low Voltage
Directive 72/23/EEC (1993) requirements.
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Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability

COMPLIANCE TESTING ii
CERTIFICATIONS ii
LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY iii
PREFACE 2
Audience 2
INTRODUCTION 3
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 4
Connection instructions 4–5
Informational description 6–7
Display detail 7–8
SPECIFICATIONS 9
General 9
PANEL DESCRIPTION 10
Front panel 10
Rear panel 10–11
SWITCH REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT 12
TAP-100-2X16 section removal 12–13
Switch section replacement 13
DAISY-CHAIN ADDRESSING 14
Connection instructions 14–15
Hardware installation 16–17
TROUBLESHOOTING 18
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 19
Avoiding rough handling 19
Cleaning carefully 19
Providing adequate ventilation 19
Safety information 19
Service and adjustment 19
CONTACTING FLUKE NETWORKS 20
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Table of Contents

The main section of this hardware guide is written assuming that you are installing the full-
duplex TAP-100-2X16 with a network appliance as the nerve center of a network analyzing system.
Further, it is assumed that switch configuration will take place at a central location using Fluke
Networks switch control software for Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP following the procedure outlined in
the Fluke Networks MANagents software guide.
AUDIENCE
This hardware guide is written for the person who must install and connect a TAP-100-2X16.
It is assumed you are familiar with Windows9x/NT/2000/XP, know how networks operate,
and have operating knowledge of using network appliances in network analyzing configurations.
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Preface

Like many network managers, you have an urgent need to monitor and analyze full-duplex paths
between numerous network devices and switched hubs. The Fluke Networks TAP-100-2X16 is
capable of full-duplex operation and this hardware guide exclusively details their operation.
The TAP-100-2X16 is the ultimate in flexibility for integrating your switched and broadcast
environments, including seven-layer visibility and total link integrity for mission critical segments
such as backbones, server farms, uplinks and top-user workstations.
The TAP-100-2X16 affords the ultimate in network integrity. The unique design of the TAP-100-2X16
allows for effortless upgrades and enables the active components to be swapped without breaking
network links. The TAP-100-2X16 provides permanent bypass whether access is taking place or not;
to meet whatever monitoring or analysis requirements you may have; and allows the sharing of
network tools between network segments. Your tools can be quickly and effectively deployed to
the point of failure, expanding visibility to the farthest reaches of your networks.
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Introduction

CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
The typical installation described herein will be for a full-duplex TAP-100-2X16 with the network
appliances as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. TAP-100-2X16 connectivity diagram
If you are familiar with other Fluke Networks switch installations, please note that the TAP-100-2X16
Copper Tap is unique in that the Network Type (Insert or Non-Insert) and Etherate (10BASE-T or
100BASE-T) for each port connection must be specified for each inline channel — as described in
the Software Installation section of Fluke Networks MANagents software guide.
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Hardware Installation
DRL366X-3
DRL366-3
DRL366-3
Ethernet
Full Duplex
Switch
UNIX
AS 400 RISC
File Server
UNIX
AS 400 RISC
File Server
A
B
Transport
Transport
Control
Y-Cable
DRL460-6-6
Ethernet
Full Duplex
Switch
Console
Network Appliance B
Network Appliance A

CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS continued
As shown in Figure 1, make interconnections between the full duplex TAP-100-2X16, the network
appliances and individual network segments as follows:
1. Connect the DRL460-6-6 control Y-cable DB9 male lead (labeled A) to the COM 1 port of
one appliance. For single appliance installations, the DB9 male lead (labeled B) has been
factory tie-wrapped into a 2-inch coil — approximately eight inches from the tap connector —
so it can be easily stored above, below or hang behind the switch. Remove the DB9 male lead
(labeled B) tie-wrap to make the entire lead length available for installation. Connect the
DRL460-6-6 control Y-cable DB9 male lead (labeled B) to the COM 1 port of the other appliance.
2. Connect the top TAP A port to one of the Network Interface Cards (NICs) of a network
appliance using a DRL366-3 tap cable. The selected INLINE port data is output on pins 3 and 6
of the top TAP A port.
3 Connect the bottom TAP A port to the other NIC of the same network appliance using
a DRL366X-3 cross-over cable. The selected INLINE port data is output on pins 1 and 2 of
the bottom TAP A port.
4. Connect the top TAP B port to one of the Network Interface Cards (NICs) of the other
network appliance using a DRL366-3 tap cable. The selected INLINE port data is output on
pins 3 and 6 of the top TAP B port.
5. Connect the bottom TAP B port to the other NIC of the same network appliance using
a DRL366X-3 cross-over cable. The selected INLINE port data is output on pins 1 and 2 of
the bottom TAP B port.
6. Connect network cables to the desired TAP-100-2X16 1–16 ports.
CAUTION
100BASE-T has a long history of auto-negotiation problems, primarily because there are two standards and
the negotiation can be ambiguous at certain cable lengths. Most NICs support auto-negotiation, but in
many cases, they do not negotiate very well — if at all. If the network device connected to the TAP-100-2X16
1-16 port upper connector DOES NOT auto-negotiate, a cross-over cable must be used to make the upper
port connection.
IMPORTANT
Network segment length shall not exceed 90 meters for a single TAP-100-2X16 installation.
Subsequent daisy-chain TAP-100-2X16 installation network segment lengths shall not exceed 80 meters.
7. Connect the miniature 4-pin male quick lock power supply connector into the POWER port
of the TAP-100-2X16 and then plug the power supply into the external power source wall
receptacle. The message Loading . . . OS Version x.xx will illuminate the graphic display,
indicating that it is powered. The TAP-100-2X16 model number and switch status will scroll
onto the display.
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Hardware Installation

INFORMATIONAL DESCRIPTION
The tap port informational description described herein is provided for illustration.
Refer to your network appliance Installation Guide documentation for more details.
The TAP ports allow you to monitor one direction of the selected INLINE source data and
the other direction of the selected INLINE source data as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. TAP-100-2X16 informational diagram
The top TAP A port is connected to one of the Network Interface Cards (NICs) of a network
appliance using a DRL366-3 tap cable. The selected INLINE port data is output on pins 3
and 6 of the top TAP A port.
The bottom TAP A port is connected to the other NIC of the same network appliance using
a DRL366X-3 cross-over tap cable. The selected INLINE port data is output on pins 1 and 2
of the bottom TAP A port.
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Hardware Installation
TAP
1ST Analysis NIC Appliance A
10/100Mb
RJ45
DAISY TAP DAISY
ACT LINK 100
10/100Mb
RJ45
ACT LINK 100
Transport NIC Appliance A
10/100Mb
RJ45
ACT LINK 100
Functionality of Appliance B NIC's
same as Appliance A
10/100Mb
RJ45
ACT LINK 100
2ND Analysis NIC Appliance B
10/100Mb
RJ45
ACT LINK 100
Transport NIC Appliance B
10/100Mb
RJ45
ACT LINK 100
DRL366X-3DRL366-3
Analysis NIC Appliance B 1ST
Analysis NIC Appliance A
AABB
2ND

The functionality of the Bnetwork appliance is the same as the Anetwork appliance.
The top TAP B port is connected to one of the Network Interface Cards (NICs) of the other
network appliance using a DRL366-3 tap cable. The selected INLINE port data is output on
pins 3 and 6 of the top TAP B port.
The bottom TAP B port is connected to the other NIC of the same network appliance using
a DRL366X-3 cross-over tap cable. The selected INLINE port data is output on pins 1 and 2
of the bottom TAP B port.
DISPLAY DETAIL
The TAP-100-2X16 displays the connection status of each insert channel. The typical display
described herein will be for the TAP-100-2X16 as shown in the examples below.
Figure 3. Connect the miniature 4-pin male quick lock power supply connector into the POWER port of the
TAP-100-2X16 Copper Tap and then plug the power supply into the external power source wall
receptacle. Shortly after powering up, an initialization message (i.e., “loading”) will be displayed.
Figure 4. Next, the Fluke Networks logo will illuminate the display, indicating successful initialization.
Figure 5. The scrolling graphic displays the TAP-100-2X16 Copper Tap model number and switch status
(TAP A = OFFLINE and TAP B = OFFLINE). TAP A and TAP B are OFFLINE and no signals are
passed through to connected network devices.
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Hardware Installation

Figure 6. Switch status (TAP B = CHAN #12). TAP B is connected to insert channel port 12.
Figure 7. Switch status (TAP A = DAISY). TAP A is connected to the next TAP-100-2X16
in a DAISY configuration.
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Hardware Installation

This WARNING symbol, when found in the hardware guide, indicates that the fluorescent
display module contains a high voltage source (70V DC). Display module capacitors store
energy and require more than one minute of discharge time to avoid personal injury or
equipment damage. Handle the display module with caution when power is applied.
GENERAL
The TAP-100-2X16 provides effortless visibility into full duplex networks with easy connectivity
and allows resource sharing. The table below shows the TAP-100-2X16 capacity, network type,
network connectivity, product weight and shipping weight.
IMPORTANT
Do not exceed 90 meters network segment length for a single TAP-100-2X16 unit installation and 80 meters
network segment length for subsequent daisy-chain TAP-100-2X16 unit installations.
Nominal Power Requirements. The TAP-100-2X16 has been provided with an external power
supply requiring 100–240V AC at 50–60Hz. This supply is provided as a standard, no charge accessory.
The DC voltage and current output ratings is 5V DC at 5.0A. This power supply is provided with
Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) circuits which separate hazardous voltages with a grounded system
on the primary input. The power supply has been certified by UL, CUL, and TUV and is CE approved.
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Specifications
FEATURE SPECIFICATION
NOMINAL POWER REQUIREMENTS
100–240V AC at 50–60Hz / 5V DC at 5.0A
Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) power supply included
Certified by UL, CUL, and TUV; CE approved
NOMINAL POWER DISSIPATION 5W
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE -30° to 65°C (-22° to 149°F)
HUMIDITY Less than 95% non-condensing
DIMENSIONS
(H) 44 mm x (W) 483 mm x (D) 260 mm
(H) 1.75" x (W) 19.00" x (D) 10.25"
(includes integral 19" rack mount brackets)
WEIGHT unit: 4.99kg (11lbs)
shipping: 7.71g (17lbs)

FRONT PANEL
The front panel of the TAP-100-2X16 is illustrated in Figure 8. The front panel features a scrolling blue
graphic vacuum fluorescent display that indicates the model and connection status of the TAP-100-2X16.
Figure 8. TAP-100-2X16 unit front panel and display
REAR PANEL
The rear panel of the TAP-100-2X16 is illustrated in Figure 9. The rear panel is the location for all
cable connections and the power input connection. An explanation of each rear panel legend follows.
Figure 9. TAP-100-2X16 unit rear panel
1–16
The 16 separate and shielded RJ45 port groups are used for making T-tap type connections to
network segments.
TAP A
The TAP A ports are shielded RJ45s and are used to connect to a network appliance. The TAP-100-2X16
connects the appliance ports to the selected INLINE port. The selected INLINE port data is output on
pins 3 and 6 of the upper TAP A port and on pins 1 and 2 of the lower TAP A port.
DAISY A
The DAISY A ports are shielded RJ45s and are used to cable from the previous TAP A ports when the
TAP-100-2X16 is daisy-chained.
TAP B
The TAP B ports are shielded RJ45s and are used to connect to a network appliance. The TAP-100-2X16
connects the appliance ports to the selected INLINE port. The selected INLINE port data is output on
pins 3 and 6 of the upper TAP B port and on pins 1 and 2 of the lower TAP B port.
DAISY B
The DAISY B ports are shielded RJ45s, used to cable from the previous TAP B ports when the
TAP-100-2X16 is daisy-chained.
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Panel Description

REAR PANEL continued
CONTROL
The CONTROL connector port is a shielded 4-pin female rectangular connector (USB-style) and is
cabled to the COM 1 port of the connected network appliances. Because this port has a modified
serial configuration, Fluke Networks-supplied control cabling must be used.
LINK
The LINK connector port is a shielded 4-pin female rectangular, USB-style connector and is cabled
to the CONTROL port of the next TAP-100-2X16 when daisy-chained.
POWER
POWER is supplied through a miniature 4-pin, female quick-lock circular connector used to connect
to either the provided 100–240V AC (50–60Hz) supply or external 5V DC power supply.
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Panel Description

TAP-100-2X16 SECTION REMOVAL
In the unlikely event the TAP-100-2X16 requires repair, the internal components may be removed
without having to remove the rack-mounted chassis. The unique design of the TAP-100-2X16 allows
for effortless upgrades and enables the active components to be swapped without breaking network
links. Typical removal is described as follows:
Figure 10. TAP-100-2X16 rear panel thumbscrew locations
IMPORTANT
A warning symbol in the unit indicates that the fluorescent display module relies on a high
voltage 70V DC source. Display module capacitors store energy and require more than one
minute of discharge time to avoid personal injury or equipment damage. Handle the display
module with caution when power is on.
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Switch Removal and Replacement
Thumbscrews

Figure 11. TAP-100-2X16 switch removal
Loosen the two rear panel thumbscrews, as shown on the previous page in Figure 10, in a counter-
clockwise direction until each springs free from the main chassis section threads. Apply firm but equal
pressure to the thumbscrews to start the forward motion of the TAP-100-2X16 section and remove it
from the rack enclosure as shown above in Figure 11.
SWITCH SECTION REPLACEMENT
To reinstall the TAP-100-2X16 section into the rack enclosure, reverse the steps indicated above.
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Switch Removal and Replacement

CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Two typical daisy-chain addressing installations are described.
INDIVIDUAL SWITCH ADDRESSING
1. For a single Server or PC installation, use a DRL460-6-6 control Y-cable to connect the DB9
male lead (labeled A) to the COM 1 port of the server or PC as shown below in Figure 12.
For single server installations, the DB9 male lead (labeled B) has been factory tie-wrapped
into a two-inch coil — approximately eight inches from the tap connector — so it can be
easily stored either above, below or hang behind the Fluke Networks switch.
Figure 12. Connectivity diagram for individual daisy-chain addressing
2. Connect the miniature 4-pin male quick lock power supply connector into the POWER port of
the TAP-100-2X16 and then plug the power supply into the external power source wall receptacle.
The model number and switch status will scroll on the front display.
3. Set the address of each individual switch using the SET SWITCH ADDRESS function as described in
the control pull-down menu section of the Fluke Networks MANagents software guide.
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Daisy-Chain Addressing
B
A

GROUP SWITCH ADDRESSING
1. Connect the DB9 male lead labeled Ato the COM 1 port of one network appliance as shown
in Figure 13 below. Remove the DB9 male lead labeled Btie-wrap to make the entire lead length
available for installation. Connect the DB9 male lead labeled Bto the COM 1 port of the other
network appliance.
2. Connect the LINK port of the first TAP-100-2X16 to the CONTROL port of the second TAP-100-2X16
using a DRL448-6 cable. Any subsequent daisy-chained TAP-100-2X16 has the LINK port connected
to the CONTROL port of the next TAP-100-2X16 using a DRL448-6 cable.
3. Connect a power supply into the POWER port of each TAP-100-2X16, and then plug each power
supply into the external power source wall receptacle. The message Loading . . . OS Version
x.xx will display, indicating power is on. The TAP-100-2X16 model number and switch status will
scroll onto the display.
4. You can automatically set the address for each switch with the Fluke Networks MANagents program
as described in the control pull-down section of the Fluke Networks MANagents software guide.
Figure 13. Connectivity diagram for group daisy-chain addressing
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Daisy-Chain Addressing
Transport to Console
DRL460-6-6 
Control Y-Cable
Network Appliance A
AB
Network Appliance B
Transport to Console
DRL448-6 
Control Cable
DRL448-6 
Control Cable
DRL448-6 
Control Cable

HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Prior to installing in a daisy-chain, the address of each TAP-100-2X16 must be set either individually
or as a group — as described in the control pull-down section of this hardware guide.
NOTE
Daisy-chaining capability is limited to four 2x16 switches, yielding access to as many as 64 insert ports.
The typical installation described below focuses on the TAP-100-2X16 unit configuration shown on
the following page in Figure 14. To connect between multiple TAP-100-2X16s and individual network
links, refer to the steps below:
1. Connect the DB9 male lead (labeled A) to the COM 1 port of network appliance Aas shown on
the previous page in Figure 13. Remove the DB9 male lead (labeled B) tie-wrap to make the entire
lead length available for installation. Connect the DB9 male lead (labeled B) to the COM 1 port of
network appliance B.
2. Connect the LINK port of the first TAP-100-2X16 unit to the CONTROL port of the second TAP-
100-2X16 unit using a DRL448-6 cable. Any subsequent daisy-chained TAP-100-2X16 unit has the
LINK port connected to the CONTROL port of the next TAP-100-2X16 unit using a DRL448-6 cable.
3: Connect the top TAP A port to one of the network appliance’s Network Interface Cards (NICs)
using a DRL366-3 tap cable. The selected INLINE port data is output on pins 3 and 6 of the
top TAP A port.
4. Connect the bottom TAP A port to the other NIC of the same network appliance using a
DRL366X-3 cross-over tap cable. The selected INLINE port data is output on pins 1 and 2
of the bottom TAP A port.
5. Connect the top TAP B port to one of the Network Interface Cards (NICs) of the other
network appliance using a DRL366-3 tap cable. The selected INLINE port data is output
on pins 3 and 6 of the top TAP B port.
6. Connect the bottom TAP B port to the other NIC on the same network appliance using
a DRL366X-3 cross-over tap cable. The selected INLINE port data is output on pins 1 and 2
of the bottom TAP B port.
7. Any subsequent daisy-chained TAP-100-2X16 units have their top DAISY A and Bports and
bottom DAISY A and Bports connected to the top TAP A and Bports and bottom TAP A and B
ports, respectively, of the next TAP-100-2X16 unit using DRL366-3 tap cables for all connections.
8. Connect network cables to the 1–16 ports on the desired TAP-100-2X16 unit.
IMPORTANT
100BASE-T has a history of auto-negotiation problems, primarily because there are two standards; negotiation
can be ambiguous at certain cable lengths. Most NICs do support auto-negotiation, but in many cases, they do
not negotiate very well, if at all. If the network device connected to the TAP-100-2X16 unit 1–16 port upper
connector fails to auto-negotiate, then a cross-over cable must be used to complete the upper port connection.
IMPORTANT
Do not exceed 90 meters network segment length for a single TAP-100-2X16 unit installation and 80 meters
network segment length for subsequent daisy-chain TAP-100-2X16 unit installations.
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Daisy-Chain Addressing

9. Connect the power supply to the POWER port of the TAP-100-2X16 unit and plug the power supply
into the external power source wall receptacle. The message Loading . . . OS Version x.xx
will illuminate the front panel display, indicating power is on. The TAP-100-2X16 model number
and switch status will appear on the display.
Figure 14. TAP-100-2X16 daisy-chain control installation connectivity diagram
Daisy-Chain Addressing
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Transport to Console
DRL460-6-6 
Control Y-Cable
AB
Transport to Console
DRL448-6 
Control Cable
DRL448-6 
Control Cable
DRL448-6 
Control Cable
Network Appliance ANetwork Appliance B
DRL366-3
DRL366-3
DRL366-3
DRL366-3
DRL366X-3