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Installation Guide

for Flex Tap

800-0216-001 Rev. C 1/13

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Installation Guide for Flex Tap 800-0216-001 Rev.
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PLEASE READ THESE LEGAL NOTICES CAREFULLY. By using a Net Optics Flex Tap you agree to the terms and conditions of usage set forth by Net Optics, Inc. No licenses, express or implied, are granted with respect to any of the technology described in this manual. Net Optics retains all intellectual property rights associated with the technology described in this manual. This manual is intended to assist with installing Net Optics products into your network. Trademarks and Copyrights © 2013 by Net Optics, Inc.
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Flex Tap Installation Guide Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Key Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Flex Tap Installation Guide
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Flex Tap Installation Guide Introduction Get total traffic visibility for monitoring and security devices by placing Net Optics Flex Taps on critical network links. The all-optical design of the Flex Tap is optimized and tested for high-performance on fiber networks. Available for LC and MTP connector types for single mode or multimode fiber networks running at ATM, 1 Gigabit, 10 Gigabit, 40 Gigabit, and 100 Gigabit speeds.
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Flex Tap Installation Guide About This Guide Please read this guide before attempting to install the Net Optics LC and MTP Flex Taps. Unpacking and Inspection Flex Taps are individually packaged in smaller cartons and are shipped in a larger, multi-pack shipping carton. Carefully open the multi-pack shipping carton and remove the individual Flex Taps from the containers.
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Flex Tap Installation Guide Unpack the Flex Taps 1. Open one container end flap and slide the protective sleeve out of the container. 2. Inside the sleeve, push out the cardboard retainer tabs. 3. Carefully slide the Flex Tap unit out of its protective sleeve. 4. Check to ensure that there is no damage to the unit. If the unit appears damaged, contact the Net Optics Customer Service Department immediately.
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Flex Tap Installation Guide Connecting the Fiber Optic Cables to the Flex Taps Before you connect the fiber optics cable into a Flex Tap, make sure that the Flex Tap characteristics is compatible with the cables. The Tap characteristics is described on the label on the backside of the tap. Complete the following steps to connect the network and monitor cables: To connect to the network (in-line links): 1. Connect Network Port A to the appropriate network appliance using a Duplex LC or MTP cable. 2.
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Flex Tap Installation Guide Loading the Flex Taps into the Panel The Flex Tap panel is designed with 12 slots. Each slot holds two LC Flex Taps or one MTP Flex Tap. To load the Flex Taps into the panel: 1. After connecting the cables into the Flex Taps, slide each tap into the panel slot with the handle on top until the tap is seated in the detents at the rear of the panel slot. 2. Repeat Step 1 for each Flex Tap unit until you have either partially or fully populated the panel (see “Figure 1.
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Flex Tap Installation Guide Extract Cables or Flex Tap If you want to extract a fiber optic cable from the Flex Tap, gently pull on the Flex Tap tab to slide out the Flex Tap from the panel. Then remove the fiber optic cables by pinching the release tab (on LC connectors) or pulling on the release sleeve (on MTP connectors).
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Flex Tap Installation Guide Split Ratio Multimode Split Ratio Network Port Insertion Loss Monitor Port Insertion Loss 50/50 * 4.5 dB * 4.5 dB * 60/40 3.1 dB 5.1 dB 70/30 2.4 dB 6.3 dB 80/20 1.8 dB 8.1 dB 90/10 1.3 dB 11 .5 dB * The MTP model is only available in this configuration. Split Ratio Single Mode Split Ratio Network Port Insertion Loss Monitor Port Insertion Loss 50/50 3.7 dB 3.7 dB 60/40 2.8 dB 4.8 dB 70/30 2.0 dB 6.1 dB 80/20 1.3 dB 8.0 dB 90/10 0.8 dB 12.
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Limitations on Warranty and Liability Net Optics offers a limited warranty for all its products. IN NO EVENT SHALL NET OPTICS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS (INCLUDING BOTH HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE) DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL, OR BY ANY DEFECT OR INACCURACY IN THIS MANUAL ITSELF.