Net Optics iTap 10 GigaBit Port Aggregator - Manual (Page 5)

iTap 10 GigaBit Port Aggregator
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the latest innovation in Tap technology, the iTap
10 GigaBit Port Aggregator (iTap Port Aggregator). This device provides
ultra‑efficient access to critical 10 Gigabit full‑duplex links using only one NIC on
each monitoring tool, and supports two tools simultaneously. In addition, the iTap
feature gives you a quick visual reference of link performance: Bandwidth utiliza-
tion is monitored and displayed on the front panel and through remote interfaces so
you can see exactly what is happening on both sides of the network link. The iTap
Port Aggregator also features a Tap mode, timestamping, and packet slicing.
About this Guide
This guide describes the installation and use of the following models:
Part Number Description
IPA-SR5-XFP 10 Gig SR Multimode, 62.5µm, In-Line
IPA-50SR5-XFP 10 Gig SR Multimode, 50µm, In-Line
IPA-LR5-XFP 10 Gig LR Singlemode, 8.5µm, In-Line
IPA-ER5-XFP 10 Gig ER Singlemode, 8.5µm, In-Line
Features
Front Panel Display
The front panel display and alarm LEDs provide a quick visual check that link
utilization levels are not exceeding the capacity of the monitoring device or a
pre-determined threshold. From the display, you can view the current bandwidth
utilization of each side of a full-duplex link, and the monitor ports, along with
the size and time of the peak utilization for each port. After taking action on a
utilization or peak event, you can reset the data from a recessed reset button on the
front panel or remotely. With iTap technology, you have the information and the
access points you need to respond quickly to network events.