Ixia Copper Tap Port Aggregator TPA2-CU3
Ixia Copper Tap Port Aggregator TPA2-CU3
Ixia Copper Tap Port Aggregator TPA2-CU3
TPA2-CU3
The Ixia Copper Tap Port Aggregator, TPA2-CU3, Highlights
10/100/1000Mbps is a secure, plug and play aggregation
device for a single network link. This aggregation tap • Copper 10/100/1000Mbps
technology enables two monitoring devices to • 2 network ports 2 monitoring ports
simultaneously monitor a full-duplex link – using only one
• Power Over Ethernet support
port per device.
• Auto Speed Negotiation
Full-duplex monitoring with a network tap typically requires
• Secure monitoring no IP address is needed for the t
two NICs – one NIC for each side of the tapped full-duplex ap or monitoring device keeping it isolated from
connection. The TPA2-CU3 addresses the fact that many external threats
monitoring systems only offer a single channel NIC, limiting
• Mode Switchable Aggregation Mode (full duplex) and
full-duplex visibility. The Ixia Copper Tap Port Aggregator Non Aggregation Mode (half duplex)
regenerates the aggregated data stream and sends all
• Passes all traffic (including errors) from all layers
aggregated data out two passive monitoring ports.
• Redundant power ensures monitoring uptime
Mode switchable, the TPA2-CU3 can run in either
Aggregation Mode or Non-Aggregation Mode. In
Aggregation Mode the TPA2-CU3 sends copies of the
aggregated traffic through two monitoring ports, allowing for
a primary and secondary tool. The TPA2-CU3 scans
incoming traffic from the network ports on a first-in-first-out
basis. The scan rate is optimized to ensure that no packets
are dropped, as long as the sum of data rates on the
network ports does not exceed the monitoring port capacity
of 1 Gbps.
For extra uptime protection, the TPA2-CU3 is supplied with redundant power connections. Should the
primary power source fail, the Tap automatically switches to the backup power source. Should both
input power sources fail or be removed, the TPA2-CU3 will still pass traffic between its network ports
KEY FEATURES:
• Secure tap - No way for the device to become compromised or be brought down by external threats
• Fail to wire - Relays fail open, allowing traffic to flow even in a power outage
• Mode Switchable - Port Aggregation (full duplex) or Non-Aggregation (half duplex)
• Does not modify traffic - tools see real copies of the packets from the network
• Cost effective - avoid costly expenses managing SPAN ports
• POE Support - Supports passing Power-Over-Ethernet over the network ports
• Auto speed negotiation on all ports
SPECIFICATIONS
TPA2-CU3 SPECIFICATIONS
Certifications • CE, RoHS, CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A), FCC Class A, EAC, FAC,
BSMI, SII, MoED
• Assembled in the USA
TPA2-CU3
Ixia Port Agg, Inline, Copper, 10/100/1G w/switchable Aggregation Mode (955-7301)
RK-TPA2-3TAP
Ixia 3-TAP 1U Rack Mount Bracket, holds up to three TPA2-CU3 taps (955-8034)
Dimensions: 1.725” H x 10.00” W x 6.25” D (44mm H x 483 mm W x 159 mm D)
Unit Weight: 3 lbs (1.36 kg)
Shipping Weight: 6 lbs (2.72 kg)
RK-TPA2-ADAPT
Ixia RK-TPA2-ADAPT Rack mount adapter allows the TPA2-CU3 to be mounted into an RK-ITP2 rack
mount (955-8033)
Dimensions: 1.35” H x 8.725” W