The 10/100/1000 Copper to Optical Conversion nTAP includes a connection to either side of the full-duplex link under test as well as copper and optical standard full-duplex analyzer connections (only one analyzer connection can be utilized at once). The optical analyzer connection is available with SFP modules that convert data from a copper link to a single-mode or multimode interface. The 10/100/1000 Copper to Optical Conversion nTAP replicates the copper signal and sends one signal back to the network. The other signal is either sent to the copper full-duplex analyzer or converted into an optical signal and sent to the optical analyzer, which is required to be equipped with a dual-receive capture card.

As with all nTAPs, 10/100/1000 Copper to Optical Conversion nTAPs are passive, full-duplex monitoring devices, offering complete visibility into the network regardless of traffic levels. nTAPs work with the leading security and network management tools so you can quickly and easily deploy them into the network. And once you install an nTAP, you never need to bring down the link to connect a monitoring device.

Conversion nTAPs are transparent, which means you can monitor critical links without data stream interference. Even if power to the nTAP fails, conversion nTAPs provide continuous network data flow. Conversion nTAPs also work well with redundant-enabled devices. So if the link on one side of the nTAP goes down, the nTAP will automatically bring down the other link, allowing the corresponding device to switch over to a redundant link.

Compatibility

Copper to Optical Conversion nTAPs are compatible with:

• Network/protocol analyzers
• Security monitoring devices
• Forensic tools
• Remote monitoring appliances
• RMON probes

Technology

• 10/100/1000 Copper to Optical Conversion nTAPs transfer network data at line rate from 10 Mb, 100 Mb,  and 1000 Mb full-duplex links to either a copper or optical monitoring device
• Conversion nTAPs can be permanently deployed without interfering with network performance or introducing a point of failure
• Conversion nTAPs provide continuous network data flow, even if power to the nTAP fails
• Because nTAPs are not addressable devices, they cannot be the target of a hack or virus attack
• Three conversion nTAPs can be mounted in a single 1U rack panel

nTAP Advantages

• Economical to install
• Provide full visibility into full-duplex links
• Will not block error packets
• Compact design
• Failover redundancy compatible
• Meets international RF emission standards