NEOX NETWORKS PRM-CH-1U30 NEOXPacketRaven Modular Fiber Network TAPs User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- NEOX NETWORKS
Table of Contents
- NEOX NETWORKS PRM-CH-1U30 NEOXPacketRaven Modular Fiber Network TAPs
- NEOXPacketRaven Modular Fiber Network TAPs
- Product Usage Instructions
- Highlights
- How does a Split Ratio work?
- Connector Colours and Fiber Types
- Connections
- Technical Specifications
- Available TAPs & Accessories
- Available TAPs & Accessories
- PackeTraven Multimode TAP Options
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
NEOX NETWORKS PRM-CH-1U30 NEOXPacketRaven Modular Fiber Network TAPs
NEOXPacketRaven Modular Fiber Network TAPs
The NEOXPacketRaven is a modular fiber network TAP that allows you to monitor network traffic. It comes in five different variations that differ in their split ratio – 50:50, 60:40, 70:30, 80:20, and 90:10. The TAPs use a prism for splitting the light signals, which causes natural attenuations that must be taken into account when selecting the TAP.
Fiber TAPs are passive mirroring devices for secure and reliable tapping of
network data in optical networks.
These TAPs are looped into the fiber optic line to be monitored and route all
data traffic without interruption.
Our optical TAPs do not require power, are purely passive components and
therefore cannot be detected in the network without expensive measurement
equipment. Hackers and other attackers thus have no chance, and since the
integrity of the outgoing data remains unaltered due to this tapping method.
But how does it work? Technically, optical TAPs split the light as it arrives
and divide it into two fibers. In this case, a large part of the splitted
signal remains on the actual network link and the rest is output to a
monitoring port for external recording. Highly sensitive prisms are used to
couple out the light wave.
Since optical Fiber TAPs are protocol-independent, these devices can be
installed in a va-riety of network media. Thus, these TAPs are available for
multimode and also singlemode network types and wavelength as well as network
speed do not matter. The data is routed out transparently and loss-free
without interfering with the active line.
PacketRaven Fiber TAPs are designed for data centers and allow you to equip up
to 30 network segments with LC TAPs or 10 network segments with MTP®/MPO-based
TAPs using our innovative, modular 1U chassis. They support network speeds
from 100Mbps up to 400Gbps.
Without risk you get permanent network access and provide your monitoring and
security tools with 100% reliable network data without introducing a single
point of failure.
Product Usage Instructions
To use the NEOXPacketRaven TAP, follow these steps:
- Select the appropriate TAP for your fiber type and split ratio needs.
- Connect the TAP’s network ports (A and B) to your network devices (e.g., router, switch).
- Connect the TAP’s monitoring ports (A1-A4) to your monitoring appliances (e.g., packet analyzer).
- Configure your monitoring appliances to receive and analyze traffic from the TAP.
Highlights
- Modular fiber network TAP for monitoring network traffic
- Available in 5 different split ratios – 50:50, 60:40, 70:30, 80:20, and 90:10
- Natural attenuations occur due to the TAP’s prism-splitting technique
How does a Split Ratio work?
The split ratio of a TAP refers to the amount of light that is split between the network and monitoring ports. For example, in a 70:30 split ratio TAP, 70% of the light goes to the network port and 30% goes to the monitoring port. A typical attenuation value of a 70:30 Fiber TAP is about 2dB on the network side and 6dB on the monitoring ports.
Due to its splitting technique using a prism, attenuations naturally occur
which must be taken into account when selecting the TAP.
Fiber TAPs are available in 5 different variations and differ in their split
ratio. Available are devices with the “split ratio” 50:50, 60:40, 70:30,
80:20, 90:10.
A typical attenuation value of a 70:30 Fiber TAP is about 2dB on the network
side and 6dB on the monitoring ports.
Here you can see an example of a 70/30 Split Ratio:
Connector Colours and Fiber Types
The connectors on the TAP are color-coded to indicate the fiber types they are intended for:
- OS2 = Blue
- OM4 = Violet
- OM3 = Aquamarine
- OM5 = Lime Green
Connections
The TAP supports single-mode and multimode fiber connections with LC-to-LC connectors. The TAP has four monitoring ports (A1-A4) and wo network ports (A and B) that connect to your network devices and monitoring appliances.
Here is an excerpt of the standards our LC Singlemode Fiber TAPs are supporting:
- 100BASE-FX
- 1000BASE-EX
- 1000BASE-LX
- 1000BASE-LX10
- 1000BASE-ZX
- 10GBASE-ER
- 10GBASE-EW
- 10GBASE-LR
- 10GBASE-LRM
- 10GBASE-LW
- 10GBASE-ZR
- 10GBASE-ZW
- 25GBASE-ER
- 25GBASE-LR
- 40GBASE-ER4
- 40GBASE-FR
- 40GBASE-LR4
- 40GBASE-LX4/LM4
- 50GBASE-ER
- 50GBASE-FR
- 50GBASE-LR
- 100GBASE-DR
- 100GBASE-ER4
- 100GBASE-FR1
- 100GBASE-LR1
- 100GBASE-LR4
- 200GBASE-ER4
- 200GBASE-FR4
- 200GBASE-LR4
- 400GBASE-ER8
- 400GBASE-FR4
- 400GBASE-FR8
- 400GBASE-LR4-6
- 400GBASE-LR8
- 400GBASE-ZR
**Here is an excerpt of the standards our LC Multimode Fiber TAPs are supporting:***
- 1000BASE-SX
- 10GBASE-SR
- 10GBASE-SW
- 25GBASE-SR
- 50GBASE-SR
Multimode Fiber TAP with MTP®/MPO > MTP®/MPO Connectors
Here is an excerpt of the standards our MTP®/MPO Multimode Fiber TAPs are
supporting:*
- 40GBASE-SR4
- 100GBASE-SR2
- 100GBASE-SR4
- 200GBASE-SR4
- 400GBASE-SR4.2
Multimode Fiber TAP with MTP®/MPO > LC Connectors
Here is an excerpt of the standards our MTP®/MPO Multimode Fiber TAPs are
supporting:*
- 40GBASE-SR4
- 100GBASE-SR2
- 100GBASE-SR4
- 200GBASE-SR4
- 400GBASE-SR4.2
Technical Specifications
The TAP supports multimode and single-mode fiber types with different wavelengths and connectors. The maximum insertion loss varies depending on the split ratio. The TAP meets GR-1221-CORE reliability standards.
SUPPORTED MEDIA TYPE
Multimode 850 nm / 1300 nm| OM1, OM2
Multimode 850 nm| OM3, OM4
Multimode 850 nm – 950 nm| OM5
Singlemode 1310 nm / 1550 nm| OS1, OS2
SPECIFICATIONS
Height x Width x Depth (Chassis)| 4.80 cm x 19.40 cm x 42.50 cm
Operating Temperature| -40°C – +85°C
Humidity| 5% – 85%
Reliability| GR-1221-CORE
MAXIMUM INSERTION LOSS
Split Ratio (more on request)| 50:50| 60:40| 70:30
Multimode OM1, OM2| 4.0 dB / 4.0 dB| 3.0 dB / 5.0 dB| 2.4 dB / 6.3 dB
Multimode OM3, OM4, OM5| 3.8 dB / 3.8 dB| 2.8 dB / 4.8 dB| 2.2 dB / 6.1 dB
Singlemode OS1, OS2| 3.4 dB / 3.4 dB| 2.5 dB / 4.5 dB| 1.7 dB / 5.8 dB
Available TAPs & Accessories
PACKETRAVEN MULTIMODE TAP OPTIONS
ARTICLE NO.| NETWORK| FIBER TYPE| WAVE-
LENGTH| CONNECTOR NET. / MON.| SPLIT RATIOS| SLOTS
NEEDED
PRM-OM3-LL-| 1G/10G/25G/50G| OM3| 850 nm| LC| LC| 50:50, 60:40, 70:30| 1
PRM-OM4-LL-| 1G/10G/25G/50G| OM4| 850 nm| LC| LC| 50:50, 60:40, 70:30| 1
PRM-OM5-LL-| 1G/10G/25G/50G| OM5| 850 nm- 950 nm| LC| LC| 50:50, 60:40,
70:30| 1
PRM-OM4-MM-| 40G/100G/200G/400G| OM4| 850 nm| MTP®| MTP®| 50:50, 60:40,
70:30| 3
PRM-OM5-MM-| 40G/100G/200G/400G| OM5| 850 nm- 950 nm| MTP®| MTP®| 50:50,
60:40, 70:30| 3
PRM-OM4-ML-| 40G/100G/200G/400G| OM4*| 850 nm| MTP®| LC| 50:50, 60:40,
70:30| 3
PRM-OM5-ML-| 40G/100G/200G/400G| OM5| 850 nm- 950 nm| MTP®| LC| 50:50, 60:40,
70:30| 3
PACKETRAVEN SINGLEMODE TAP OPTIONS
ARTICLE NO.| NETWORK| FIBER TYPE| WAVE-
LENGTH| CONNECTOR NET. / MON.| SPLIT RATIOS|
SLOTS NEEDED
PRM-OS2-LL-*| 100M/1G/10G/25G/40G/50G/100G/200G/400G| OS2**| 1310 nm / 1550
nm| LC| LC| 50:50, 60:40, 70:30| 1
- Basic article number plus “-50” for a 50:50 split ratio,“-60“ for 60:40 and „-70“ for 70:30 ** OS1 compatible
PACKETRAVEN CHASSIS OPTION
PRM-CH-1U30| Supports the installation of up to 30 TAP modules
Available TAPs & Accessories
The TAP is available in different variations for different fiber types, wavelengths, and split ratios. The number of slots needed depends on the TAP’s variation.
PackeTraven Multimode TAP Options
Article No.| Network| Fiber Type| Wavelength| Connector Net./Mon.| Split
Ratios| Slots Needed
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
PRM-OM3-LL-| 1G/10G/25G/50G| OM3| 850 nm| LC/LC| 50:50, 60:40, 70:30| 1
PRM-OM4-LL-| 1G/10G/25G/50G| OM4| 850 nm| LC/LC| 50:50, 60:40, 70:30| 1
PRM-OM5-LL-| 1G/10G/25G/50G| OM5| 850 nm- 950 nm| LC/LC| 50:50, 60:40, 70:30|
1
PRM-OM4-MM-| 40G/100G/200G/400G| OM4| 850 nm| N/A| 50:50, 60:40, 70:30| 3
PRM-OM5-MM-| 40G/100G/200G/400G| OM5| 850 nm- 950 nm| N/A| 50:50, 60:40,
70:30| 3
PRM-OM4-ML-| 40G/100G/200G/400G| OM4*| 850 nm| N/A| 50:50, 60:40, 70:30| 3
PRM-OM5-ML-| 40G/100G/200G/400G| OM5| 850 nm- 950 nm| N/A| 50:50, 60:40,
70:30| 3
PackeTraven Singlemode TAP Options
Contact us for more information on single-mode TAP options.
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