Ixia IxTap - tap splitter - 10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, GigE - TAA Compliant

IxTap is a standard break out copper tap that can also perform probe- for last mile blind spot monitoring. A copper tap can be deployed onto any inline copper network link, delivering permanent monitoring access ports. The IxTap provides an out-of-band monitoring platform for security devices, with all traffic, as if it were sitting inline. The tap sends copies of all the traffic, including Layer 1 and Layer 2 errors, from each side of the full-duplex network link to its respective monitor ports.

The IxTap has air gapped monitor ports, based on the principle of unidirectional data diode, providing physical network isolation by blocking malicious or accidental traffic that is transmitted back onto the monitor ports. What this means is that the IxTap physically blocks attempts to attack your network through the monitor ports.

For extra uptime protection, the IxTap is supplied with redundant power connections. Should the primary power source fail, the IxTap automatically switches to the backup power source. Should both input power sources fail or be removed, fail to wire will take place: traffic continues to pass traffic between the network ports, as if the tap wasn't there.