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TAPSF-M

10 /1 Gigabit (MM) Fiber TAP Stand Alone Unit

Product Description

The Silicom TAPSF is external passive TAP for 10 /1 fiber Gigabit

Ethernet networks.

The Silicom TAPSF captures both sides of the Network links and

transmits a copy on to the monitor port, this feature enables full duplex

monitoring of all packets transmitted between the Network ports.

The Silicom TAPSF does not require power; The Silicom TAPSF can be

optionally installed in a rack mount frame.

Key Features

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Supports Fiber Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-SX)

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Supports Short Range Fiber 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBase-SR)

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Passive TAP enables full duplex monitoring for 10 /1 fiber Gigabit Ethernet networks

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Transparent to the network

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Does not require power

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No IP address is needed

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Optional 19-inch rack frame holds up to 3 taps

Technical Specifications

Fiber Ethernet General Technical Specifications:

IEEE Standard / Network

topology:

Fiber 10Gigabit Ethernet, 10Base-SR (850nM)

Fiber Gigabit Ethernet, 1000Base-SX (850nM)

Fiber core:

Multimode fiber: 50uM

Insertion loss ratio:

-70/30:

70%

– Network ports to Monitor port