Net Optics 8 Station 10/100BaseT Taps supply mission-critical networks with superior network visibility and security access. The breakthrough design of the 10/100BaseT Tap ensures zero impact on network traffic while maintaining uninterrupted access for monitoring and security devices. These are the world’s first 10/100BaseT Taps offering “Zero Delay” technology.

The efficient 8 Station 10/100BaseT Tap connects up to eight monitoring devices to eight different links, saving rack space, time, and money.

Zero Delay™ - A Net Optics Breakthrough

Highly sensitive network locations can improve monitoring performance via the innovative features of Net Optics Taps. If power is lost to other 10/100 Taps, the connected devices may introduce delays as they detect the power loss and try to re-establish their link.

Net Optics’ engineering breakthrough ensures that any loss of power to the Tap is transparent to the network, and does not affect the flow of traffic through the Tap – eliminating packet delay and loss as potential security issues.

Security and Visibility

Without an IP address, monitoring devices are isolated from the network, dramatically reducing their exposure to attacks. However, the monitoring device connected to the Tap still sees all full-duplex traffic as if it were in-line, including Layer 1 and Layer 2 errors.

Reliability

For extra uptime protection, Net Optics 10/100BaseT Taps offer redundant power connections. Should the primary power source fail, the Tap automatically switches to the backup power source. Power LEDs on the front of the Tap indicate the current power source – even if power is lost and reapplied, there is always zero delay to network traffic.

Operating Specifications:
Operating Temperature: 0ºC to 55ºC
Storage Temperature: -10°C to 70°C
Relative Humidity: 10% min, 95% max, non-condensing

Mechanical Specifications:
Power Supply Input: 100-240VAC, 0.5A ~ 47-63Hz.
Dimensions: 1.75” high x 8” deep x 17” wide

Cable Interface:
Copper Cable Type: 22-24 AWG unshielded twisted pair cable, CAT5/CAT5E
Link Distance Supported: 85 meters

Connectors:
(16) RJ45, 8 pin connectors (monitor ports)

(16) RJ45, 8 pin connectors (network ports)

Certifications:
Fully RoHS compliant

Part Number:
TP8-CU

Passive, Secure Technology

 

Provides passive access at 10 or 100 Mbps without data stream interference or introducing a point of failure

Unique Zero Delay technology ensures every packet goes through without delay, even if power is lost to the Tap

Passes all full-duplex traffic (including errors) from all layers for comprehensive troubleshooting

No IP address is needed for the Tap or monitoring device, enhancing monitoring security

Redundant power ensures monitoring uptime

Fully RoHS compliant

Warranty

 

All Net Optics products come standard with a 1 year manufacturer's warranty

Optional 1 or 2 year extended warranty available at time of product purchase

 

Ease of Use

LED indicators show redundant power status

Front-mounted connectors support easy installation and operation

Efficient one rack unit enclosure

Silk-screened application diagram illustrates all connections for easy deployment

Compatible with all major manufacturers’ monitoring devices, including protocol analyzers, probes, and intrusion detection/prevention systems

Part Numbers

Eight Station 10/100 Tap

- TP8-CU

  Tap, 8 Segment, Copper, 10/100

Net Optics - manufacturer of iTap™ - 10/100/1000 - GigaBit Network Taps, 10/100 - GigaBit Aggregator Taps, TX-SX, LX-SX All Converter Taps, IPS & IDS Bypass Switches, Matrix Switches and Teeny Tap™.

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