Understand How Network Taps Provide Visibility
This white paper explains how network taps copy traffic directly from the network for monitoring, security, and analysis. It compares taps with SPAN ports and covers passive and active taps, optical and copper environments, power budgets, loss calculations, bypass technology, and deployment best practices.
Key Topics Covered:
- Network Taps versus SPAN ports
- Passive and active network tap operation
- Optical split ratios, light loss and power budgets
- Tap deployment and cabling best practices
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