Net Optics 10 GigaBit In-Line Regeneration Taps User Manual

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10 GigaBit In-Line Regeneration Tap

Connecting to Monitoring Devices
Using Standard SC Fiber Cables

If you did not purchase a Net Optics Custom Monitoring Cable, you can easily

modify a standard fiber cable by splitting apart the connector on one side of the

cable (see Figure 6).

Warning: Uncovered connectors can emit dangerous laser light . Do not operate

devices with uncovered connectors .
To connect a standard monitoring cable:
1 . Prepare a standard SC cable by removing fiber strands from the connector clip

so you have a cable similar to Figure 6 .

2 . Connect the double connector side of the cable to a Regeneration Tap Moni-

toring Port .

3 . Connect one single end of the cable into the Rx connector of the monitoring

device’s NIC port to monitor the link .

4 . Connect the other single end of the cable into a second Rx connector of the

monitoring device’s NIC to monitor the link .

5 . Close the open Tx connectors on the monitoring devices’ NICs with a suitable

cover to prevent injury from laser light .

6 . Repeat steps 1-5 for each monitoring device you wish to connect

to the Regeneration Tap .

Figure 6: Splitting a Standard SC Cable

To Monitor NIC Rx

To Monitor Port

Split Connector