Net Optics Link Aggregator Tap 10/100 In-Line to GigaBit with SFP Monitor Ports manual

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    Installation Guide for Link Aggregator T ap 10/100 In-Line to GigaBit with SFP Monitor Ports Doc. PUBLAIF4CU4SFPU Rev . 1, 10/08[...]

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    10/100 In-Line Link Aggregator T ap Contents Introduction ..................................................... 1 Key Features .................................................... 2 Application Diagram .............................................. 3 C a b l i n g G u i d e l i n e s ...............................................3 P r o d u c t D [...]

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    10/100 In-Line Link Aggregator T ap PLEASE READ THESE LEGAL NOTICES CAREFULL Y . By using a Net Optics T ap you agree to the terms and conditions of usage set forth by Net Optics, Inc. No licenses, express or implied, are granted with respect to any of the technology described in this manual. Net Optics retains all intellectual property rights asso[...]

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    10/100 In-Line Link Aggregator T ap 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the most versatile monitoring T ap available today . Net Optics Link Aggregator T aps are an efciency breakthrough for passively monitoring multiple full-duplex links. Whether you are a novice or an expert, this installation guide is designed to help answer any questions a[...]

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    10/100 In-Line Link Aggregator T ap 2 K ey Fea tur es Passive, Secure T echnology Supports full-duplex monitoring of four links with a single NIC, increasing • monitoring efciency Optional Regeneration T ap technology enables up to four devices to simul- • taneously monitor all aggregated trafc Unique Zero Delay™ technology ensures no p[...]

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    10/100 In-Line Link Aggregator T ap 3 Application Diag ram Link Aggregator Tap Implementation Switch Switch Switch HR Finance Switch 10/100 In-Line Link Aggregator Tap GigaBit SX Monitoring Device 2 GigaBit SX Monitoring Device 1 Figure 1: Application Diagram Zero Delay TM - A Net Optics Br eakthrough Highly sensitive network locations can improve [...]

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    10/100 In-Line Link Aggregator T ap 4 Unpacking and Inspection Carefully unpack the 10/100 In-Line Link Aggregator T ap and check for dam- aged or missing parts. The Link Aggregator T ap ships with the following: 10/100 In-Line Link Aggregator T ap • T wo power cords • Installation Guide • In addition to the Port Aggregator , you should have [...]

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    10/100 In-Line Link Aggregator T ap 5 LED Indicators PWR 1/ PWR 2 • : Main and Redundant Power . If the T ap is deployed with both power supplies, both LEDs illuminate when the T ap is plugged in. If an LED is off, this indicates that the corresponding power supply is not connected or not functioning. Activity Indicator • : When there is [...]

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    10/100 In-Line Link Aggregator T ap 6 NOTE: _____________________________________________________________ At 10Mbps, if any of the network links ar e unplugged during operation, it will be necessary to r estart trafc from the connected network devices upon r e-connecting to the Link Aggr egator . This is to ensur e that trafc is pr operly cop[...]

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    10/100 In-Line Link Aggregator T ap 7 Note: ______________________________________________________________ The 10/100 Link Aggr egator is shipped with the following default dip-switch settings. It is str ongly recommended that you do not make any changes to these settings, except when needed, and only to switches 2,4,5 and 6. If Switch 3, for examp[...]

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    10/100 In-Line Link Aggregator T ap 8 Specications Environment Operating T emperature: 0˚C to 55˚C Storage T emperature: -10˚C to 70˚C Relative Humidity: 10% min, 95% max, non-condensing Power Power Supply Input: 100-240V AC, 0.5A, 47-63Hz DC Power Input: -48 VDC typical, -36 VDC min, -75 VDC max Mechanical Dimensions: 1.75” high x 17.125?[...]

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    10/100 In-Line Link Aggregator T ap 9 Limitations on W ar ranty and Liability Net Optics offers a limited warranty for all its products. IN NO EVENT SHALL NET OPTICS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS (INCLUD- ING BOTH HARDW ARE AND SOFTW ARE) DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL, OR BY ANY DEFECT OR INACCURACY IN THIS MANUAL I[...]

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    10/100 In-Line Link Aggregator T ap 10 Notes:[...]

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