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Installing the Copper Aggregator TAP
Chapter 4 Aggregator TAPs
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Figure 9 Bandwidth utilization that a buffer can absorb on a gigabit network
Installing the Copper Aggregator TAP
After reviewing the information in “Deciding whether to use a TAP or
a SPAN/mirror port” on page 8 and “Choosing between a SPAN,
Aggregator, or full-duplex TAP” on page 10, you decided an Copper
Aggregator TAP was the right one for you. Use the information in this
section to install your TAP.
To install the Copper Aggregator TAP, you must:
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Decide where to place the TAP, and physically mount it, if
desired. This will be in a PC drive bay, rack mount bracket, or
wherever it is most convenient. For efficient heat dissipation,
keep the TAP horizontal.
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Use standard Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connectors to
complete the pass-through connection between the device of
interest and the network. See
“Choosing crossover or straight-
through cables” on page 57.