The functionality of the
B
network appliance is the same as the
A
network appliance.
The top
TAP B
port is connected to one of the Network Interface Cards (NICs) of the other
network appliance using a DRL366-3 tap cable. The selected
INLINE
port data is output on
pins 3 and 6 of the top
TAP B
port.
The bottom
TAP B
port is connected to the other NIC of the same network appliance using
a DRL366X-3 cross-over tap cable. The selected
INLINE
port data is output on pins 1 and 2
of the bottom
TAP B
port.
DISPLAY DETAIL
The TAP-100-2X16 displays the connection status of each insert channel. The typical display
described herein will be for the TAP-100-2X16 as shown in the examples below.
Figure 3. Connect the miniature 4-pin male quick lock power supply connector into the
POWER
port of the
TAP-100-2X16 Copper Tap and then plug the power supply into the external power source wall
receptacle. Shortly after powering up, an initialization message (i.e., “loading”) will be displayed.
Figure 4. Next, the Fluke Networks logo will illuminate the display, indicating successful initialization.
Figure 5. The scrolling graphic displays the TAP-100-2X16 Copper Tap model number and switch status
(
TAP A
=
OFFLINE
and
TAP B
=
OFFLINE
).
TAP A
and
TAP B
are
OFFLINE
and no signals are
passed through to connected network devices.
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Hardware Installation
