Network Instruments' optical TAPs are designed as a passive splitter of any Gigabit SX/LX optical signal. Once split, one signal is returned to the network, the other is sent to the Observer analyzer.

The analyzer can then be connected and disconnected without any interruption of the gigabit network.

Price Structure

TAPs are available with options for 1, 2, 4 and 6 channels. Each channel provides three ports - an in (DTE), out (DCE) and analyzer device connections. The "in" connection comes from the device or network under test, the "out" goes back out to the device's target hub, switch or router. The Observer analyzer connects to the "analyzer" port. TAPs split the gigabit signal "50/50" - 50% of the signal is returned to the network, and 50% is sent to the analyzer. All TAPs have a guaranteed attenuation of less than 4.4dB, and average under 4dB.

Single Channel TAP - Offers 1 in (DTE), 1 out (DCE) and 1 Analyzer port.

Single Channel TAP (Part Number: TOP1X)

Rack-mount High Density (multi-channel) TAPs - Each 19" 1U rack-mountable tap offer 2, 4 or 6 gigabit channels. Each channel includes 1 in (DTE), 1 out (DCE) and one analyzer port.

2-Channel TAP (Part Number: TOP2X)

4-Channel TAP (Part Number: TOP4X)

6-Channel TAP (Part Number: TOP6X)

Single-Channel TAP Rack Mount - TAP mounts allow the Single Channel TAP to be mounted in a standard 19" rack. Each tap mount can accommodate up to three single channel TAPs in a 1U format. This item is only required for rack-mounting the single-channel TAP. Shown with all bays open - standard model comes with two bay covers.

Single-channel TAP Rack Mount (Part Number: TOR)

TAP Cable Kit - TAP cable kit include two optical cables - one analyzer cable connecting a tap channel to the Observer gigabit analyzer, and one straight-through cable to return the gigabit signal to the network. One cable kit required for each channel monitored.

TAP Cable Kit (Part Number: TOCKIT)