Eaton Tripp Lite Series Fiber TAP Cassette - Singlemode, 4x Duplex LC, 70/30 Split

The Eaton Tripp Lite Series Fiber TAP Cassette is a cutting-edge tool designed to enhance your fiber optic network monitoring capabilities. This singlemode TAP cassette offers seamless installation and efficient traffic analysis, making it an indispensable component for data centers, telecom carrier networks, and research facilities. With its unique passive design, the TAP cassette ensures real-time monitoring without introducing latency, thereby keeping your network secure and optimized.

• Real-Time Monitoring: The Tripp Lite N482TAP-4SM73LC functions as a traffic access point (TAP), allowing for real-time monitoring of your fiber optic network without any disruption to the primary data flow.
• Efficient Data Splitting: With a 70/30 split ratio, this TAP cassette directs 30% of the optical signal to monitoring devices while allowing 70% to continue uninterrupted, ensuring optimal network performance.
• High Compatibility: This TAP cassette is engineered to work seamlessly with Tripp Lite’s singlemode cabling, including the N370-Series, supporting 40/100 Gb data rates for comprehensive monitoring capabilities.
• Easy Installation: The cassette is designed for straightforward installation within compatible enclosures like the N482-00U, N482-01U, N482-02U, and N482-04U, making it user-friendly for network professionals.
• Durable and Future-Proof: Constructed from robust plastic, the OM4-rated cassette features 12 Duplex LC ports that simplify cable connections and comes equipped with dust caps to protect unused ports. Its modular design allows for easy removal and upgrades.

Technical Details of Product

• Model: N482TAP-4SM73LC
• Type: Singlemode Fiber TAP Cassette
• Port Configuration: 12 Duplex LC Ports
• Split Ratio: 70/30 (User Traffic / Signal Monitoring)
• Insertion Loss: 0.20 dB maximum
• Compatibility: Supports 40/100 Gb data rates
• Compliance: IEEE 802.3ae and ANSI T11.2 standards

How to Install

Installing the Eaton Tripp Lite Fiber TAP Cassette is a straightforward process:

1. Begin by selecting a compatible chassis: N482-00U, N482-01U, N482-02U, or N482-04U.
2. Ensure that the chassis is powered down before insertion.
3. Carefully slide the TAP cassette into the chosen slot until it is securely in place.
4. Connect the necessary fiber optic cables to the Duplex LC ports, ensuring proper alignment and secure connections.
5. Once all connections are made, power up your chassis and verify that the system recognizes the TAP cassette.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a Fiber TAP Cassette? A Fiber TAP Cassette is a passive device that allows for the monitoring of network traffic without interfering with the primary data flow. It divides the optical signal into separate outputs for monitoring and transmission.
• How does the 70/30 split ratio work? The 70/30 split ratio means that 70% of the optical signal continues to its intended destination while 30% is routed to monitoring equipment, allowing for real-time traffic analysis without performance degradation.
• Is installation complicated? No, the installation is designed to be user-friendly. The cassette can be easily inserted into compatible enclosures and requires only a few simple cable connections to set up.
• What types of networks can benefit from using this TAP cassette? This TAP cassette is suitable for various applications, including data centers, telecom carrier networks, and any environment where network performance monitoring is crucial.
• Can I use this TAP cassette with other brand cables? While the TAP cassette is optimized for use with Tripp Lite singlemode cabling, it may work with other cables, but compatibility and performance are not guaranteed.