The G-TAP M Series is variety of passive fiber optical TAPs, for high density, lower density and unidirectional deployments, that require no power source to operate. By splitting the light optically, the G-TAP M Series enables network operators to passively monitor full duplex fiber optic links, without impacting network traffic. With the high-density family, up to 18 full duplex links can be tapped in a ½ RU space and up to 36 full duplex links can be tapped in a 1 RU space, allowing for more visibility with less space and lower costs.
The G-TAP M Series utilizes advanced thin-film technology to minimize insertion loss and maximize consistency across optics types and optical transceiver vendors when deploying within the narrow optical budgets of fiber (especially multimode) networks. High-capacity 10 gigabit networks require a tapping solution with the highest possible density and quality to detect security threats and performance issues throughout the network. No special cabling or patch cords are required, even for 40Gb and 100Gb deployments. The G-TAP M Series is a modular platform with the choice of a ½ RU or 1 RU rack-mountable chassis that hold up to three (3) or six (6) TAP modules, respectively. Each TAP module supports up to six network links, depending on the model. A range of multimode (MM) and single mode (SM) as well as 50/50, 60/40 and 70/30 split ratios are available. The modularity not only provides flexibility in choosing link speed, fiber type, split ratio, and density, but also facilitates continued network visibility for performance monitoring and security with future optical network technologies.
