Net-optics PA-CU-AR User Manual

Installation Guide for10/100BaseT Port Aggregator Tap with Active ResponseModels PA-CU-AR, PAD-CU-ARDoc. PUBPACUARU Rev. 1, 06/06

10/100 Port Aggregator Tap6Each using a single NIC, the monitoringdevices both receive all combined trafficfrom Side A and Side B, including physical

10/100 Port Aggregator Tap7The Tap applies a first-in, first-out process to all packets. Once the burst has ended and the NIC's utilization is ag

10/100 Port Aggregator Tap8Cabling GuidelinesUse straight-through cable to connect the Tap Ports to a Router or NIC. Use cross-over cable to connect t

10/100 Port Aggregator Tap9Connecting to the Monitoring Device(s)1. Supply power to the Tap using the power supplies included with the unit. Two powe

10/100 Port Aggregator Tap10DIP Switch SettingsSwitch Function Description1 Turns Auto-negotiation ON or OFF. Factory default setting is Auto-negotiat

10/100 Port Aggregator Tap11Active Response Tap FAQsQ: What types of active responses are supported?A: With an Active Response Dual Port Aggregator Ta

10/100 Port Aggregator Tap12Active Response Tap FAQs (Continued)Q: How much bandwidth is available on the Active Response Port?A: The average amount o

10/100 Port Aggregator Tap13SpecicationsEnvironmentOperating Temperature: 0˚C to 55˚CStorage Temperature: -10˚C to 70˚CRelative Humidity: 10% min, 95

10/100 Port Aggregator Tap14Limitations on Warranty and LiabilityNet Optics offers a limited warranty for all its products. IN NO EVENT SHALL NET OPTI

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10/100 Port Aggregator TapContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10/100 Port Aggregator TapPLEASE READ THESE LEGAL NOTICES CAREFULLY.By using a Net Optics Tap you agree to the terms and conditions of usage set forth

10/100 Port Aggregator Tap1IntroductionNet Optics 10/100 Dual Port Aggregator Taps with Active Response provide ultra-efcient access to critical link

10/100 Port Aggregator Tap2Simple to DeployNet Optics’ Dual Port Aggregator Tap with Active Response is a simple plug-and-play solution addressing the

10/100 Port Aggregator Tap3Key FeaturesPassive, Secure TechnologySupports full-duplex monitoring with a single NIC, increasing monitoring efciencyReg

10/100 Port Aggregator Tap4Unpacking and InspectionCarefully unpack the 10/100 Port Aggregator Tap w/Active Response and check for damaged or missing

10/100 Port Aggregator Tap5Figure 3: Rear PanelLED IndicatorsPWR 1/ PWR 2: Main and Redundant Power. If the Tap is deployed with both power supplies,