ProfiTap C8-1G User manual
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C8-1G
8 Ports High Density
Copper Tap
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PROFITAP®is a brand of COMCRAFT, Inc.
Our engineers have been developing innovative LAN/
WAN and Datacom Test Equipment for over 25
years.
Commitment to Quality and Customer Satisfaction is
paramount in everything we do to achieve our first and
only mission : Help our customers to raise their
networks to maximum efficiency and security
through our non-intrusive tools.
The confidence placed in our products is the reward
for many years listening to customer needs and
expectations, improving technology, service and
support.
Our products have been recognized worldwide and all
of them serve the benefit of our customers.
COMCRAFT, Inc. was founded in 1984 and
headquartered in Strasbourg - France.
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Index pages
1. General Information 4
2. Functional Description 5
2.1. Interface connectors 5
2.2. LEDs : Speed/Link/Activity 5
2.3. Power 5
2.4. Power Failure 5
3. Installation 6
4. Additional information 7
This Package includes :
1x C8-1G Main Unit
2x Power cord
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1. General Information.
Once in place, C8-1G allows you to monitor full and half du-
plex communication and move test equipment without break-
ing the circuit. It avoids downtime in your 10/100/1000Base-T
networks. It mirrors any packet size, bad CRC, VLAN traffic,
sees both ends of full-duplex links.
C8-1G has no IP address and is invisible to the network. It is
fault tolerant, bypasses data on power failure, the monitor
ports are none-intrusive to the network.
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2. Functional description
2.1 Interface connectors
C8-1G has 8 x 4 RJ45 ports. Network ports A and B are
connected to the network, Monitor ports A and B are con-
nected to the analyzer.
2.2 LEDs : Speed/Link /Activity
LEDs indicate Speed, Activity and Link for each of the 32
ports. Speed corresponding LED lights up when a link is
detected at the port and blinks when a signal is detected on
this port.
2.3 Power
C8-1G is redundant powered from the back. Using redundant
powering guarantees a maximum uptime off the monitor ports.
Two LEDs show the presence of power.
2.4 Power Failure
The uninterrupted link in the network guarantees permanent
network connectivity, also when power fails. No data is
passed to the TAP ports at power failure. Network ports A and
B are hardware wired together when the Tap is not powered.
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3. Installation
1. Power both network devices, do NOT power the TAP
Note: A powered TAP will always correct a wrong cable setup.
Connect the network using category 5e UTP cables.
In case of 10-100Mb network hardware that does not support auto-
crossover:
a. If the two (2) network devices are of DTE and DCE type, use two (2)
straight cables.
b. If the two (2) network devices are of the same type (2*DTE or 2*DCE)
use one straight and one cross-over cable.
* The connected network devices show LINK (or Activity). If there is no
LINK, change one of the cables by an opposite type.
2. When powering the Tap, the Power LED lights and after negociation
of the highest mutual Speed, linked and active ports LEDs indicates the
network speed:
Left LED light for a 10Mb connection.
Right LED light for a 100Mb connection.
Both LEDs light for a Gigabyte connection.
They blink if only one network cable is connected.
* Network activity is shown on the Activity LEDs of NetworkA and Net-
workB
3. Connect the two Monitor Ports to the analyzer using straight or cross-
over CAT5e cables.
The Monitor Ports are at the speed of the network ports.
The Monitor Ports Link LEDs light when link is found.
* Activity received into NetworkA and NetworkB will be mirrored on the
respective Monitor Ports and blink the ACTIVITY LEDs.
The maximum distance between any of the connected devices is
100mtr.
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4. Additional information.
Mechanical Specifications:
Enclosure: Aluminium Black
Power supplies : 2X 90-240V stabilized / 50-60Hz / 100W
Power consumption for one unit: ±40W
LEDs: 64x Link/Activity/Speed, 2x Power
Connectors: 32x RJ45, 8 pin, gold plated
Dimensions:
Body: 444 x 252 x 44 mm - (WxDxH)
Front plate: 482 x 44 mm
Weight : 2200 gr
Environmental Specifications:
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature: -22°C to 70°C
Humidity: 10 to 90%, non-condensing
Certifications: RoHS, CE, FCC class A and IEEE 802.3
compliant
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect
to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties
of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufac-
turer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in
the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any
person of such revision or changes.
Warranty and Liability
Comcraft warrants that this product is free from defects in material and
workmanship at time of shipment. The warranty period is 2 years from
the date of purchase. The standard 2 year warranty period may be
extended at the time of order. Comcraft assumes no liability for products
that have been subjected to abuse, modification, misuse, or if the model
or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed.
Comcraft is not liable under any contract, negligence, strict liability or
other legal or equitable theory for any loss of use of the product, incon-
venience or damages of any character, whether direct, special, inciden-
tal or consequential (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of
goodwill, loss of revenue or profit, work stoppage or malfunction)
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