XtraTAP: Modular Packet Broker
Modular Network TAP and Packet Broker Data Center Solutions for 1G Network Monitoring
Visibility starts with the packet. A network TAP (test access point) is a hardware device that allows you to access and monitor your network traffic by copying packets without impacting or compromising network integrity.
The XtraTAPTM: Modular Packet Broker are purpose-built active network TAPs that support filtering, tap ‘breakout,’ aggregation, bypass and regeneration/SPAN modes guaranteeing your tools see every bit, byte, and packet.®
This TAP Packet Broker combines Garland Technology’s high quality network TAPs with high density packet brokers, incorporating TAP visibility with media conversion, filtering, aggregation and load balancing. Streamlining modern visibility fabrics to save rack space and budget, providing network tools the ultimate in traffic visibility optimization.










Key Features
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Provide 100% full duplex traffic visibility
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Port Mapping: filter for Layer 2, Layer 3 and Layer 4
- Multi-Tier Filtering Supports: MAC, VLAN, IP, DSCP, TCP, UDP.
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Set utilization alerts to avoid oversubscription
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Supports tap filtering, ‘breakout,’ aggregation, and regeneration/SPAN modes
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Media Conversion: Fiber (SX, LX, ZX) to copper (TX) - or copper (TX) to fiber (SX, LX, ZX). Short range fiber (SX) to long range fiber (LX or ZX).
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Packet slicing and packet injection (aggregate mode for copper network port TAPs).
- 100% secure and invisible; no IP address, no MAC address; cannot be hacked
Additional
- Scalable Modular TAPs System: 2U holds up to 12 TAPs - backplane filtering within TAP row. 1U holds up to 4 TAPs - backplane filtering between TAPs and port.
- Supports jumbo frames, passes physical layer errors
- 1U rack mount holds up to 4 portable TAPs
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Simple easy to use GUI management
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Dual internal AC or DC power supplies
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TAP modules are hot swappable, fully configurable and interchangeable
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Made, tested and supported in the USA
Chassis Options | |||
Model No. | Chassis/TAPs* | Power Supplies | Dimensions (WxHxD) |
M1G1ACE | 1U; up to 4 TAPs | Dual Internal AC | 17.40” x 1.75” x 13.45” (441.96mm x 44.45mm x 341.63mm) |
M1G1DCE | 1U; up to 4 TAPs | Dual Internal DC | |
M1G2ACE | 2U; up to 12 TAPs | Dual Internal AC | 17.40” x 3.47” x 13.45” (441.96mm x 88.14mm x 341.63mm) |
M1G2DCE | 2U; up to 12 TAPs | Dual Internal DC | |
M1GC* | Management card: Ethernet/GUI - and- Serial/CLI for M1GxxE | ||
*Blanking plates are used if managment card is not required or if not all TAP modules are populated. Management card and additional GT TAP modules can be added to chassis. |
Filtering TAP Module Options | |||||||||
Model No. | Network Speed | Media | Modes | Link Speed Synchronization | |||||
Network | Monitor | Breakout | Aggregation | Regeneration /SPAN |
Filtering | Bypass | |||
M1GCCF | 10/100/1000M | 2 Copper-RJ45 | 2 Copper-RJ45 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
M1GCSF | 10/100/1000M | 2 Copper-RJ45 | 2 SFP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
M1GMCF | 1G | 2 SX Multi-mode, passive LC-Fiber |
2 Copper-RJ45 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
M1GMSF | 1G | 2 SX Multi-mode, passive LC-Fiber |
2 SFP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
M1GSCF | 1G | 2 LX Single-mode, passive LC-Fiber |
2 Copper-RJ45 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
M1GSSF | 1G | 2 LX Single-mode, passive LC-Fiber |
2 SFP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Breakout TAP Module Options | |||||||||
Model No. | Network Speed | Media | Modes | Features | |||||
Network | Monitor | Breakout | Aggregation | Regeneration /SPAN |
Filtering | Bypass | |||
M100CCB | 10/100M | 2 Copper-RJ45 Passive |
2 Copper-RJ45 | Yes | No | No | No | No | Passive |
M1GCCB | 10/100/1000M | 2 Copper-RJ45 | 2 Copper-RJ45 | Yes | No | No | No | No | Link Synch with Fail Safe |
Aggregator TAP Module Options | ||||||||
Model No. | Network Speed | Media | Modes | |||||
Network | Monitor | Breakout | Aggregation | Regeneration /SPAN |
Filtering | Bypass | ||
M1GCCBP | 10/100/1000M | 2 Copper-RJ45 | 2 Copper-RJ45 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
M1GCSBP | 10/100/1000M | 2 Copper-RJ45 | 2 SFP | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
M1GMCA | 1G | 2 SX Multi-mode, passive LC-Fiber |
2 Copper-RJ45 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
M1GMSA | 1G | 2 SX Multi-mode, passive LC-Fiber |
2 SFP | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
M1GSCA | 1G | 2 LX Single-mode, passive LC-Fiber |
2 Copper-RJ45 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
M1GSSA | 1G | 2 LX Single-mode, passive LC-Fiber |
2 SFP | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Bypass TAP Module Options | |||||||||
Model No. | Network Speed | Media | Modes | Packet Injection Support & Packet Slicing* | |||||
Network | Monitor | Breakout | Aggregation | Regeneration /SPAN |
Filtering | Bypass | |||
M1GCCBP | 10/100/1000M | 2 Copper-RJ45 | 2 Copper-RJ45 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
M1GCSBP | 10/100/1000M | 2 Copper-RJ45 | 2 SFP | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
M1GMCBP | 1G | 2 SX Multi-mode, passive LC-Fiber |
2 Copper-RJ45 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
M1GMSBP | 1G | 2 SX Multi-mode, passive LC-Fiber |
2 SFP | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
M1GSCBP | 1G | 2 LX Single-mode, passive LC-Fiber |
2 Copper-RJ45 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
M1GSSBP | 1G | 2 LX Single-mode, passive LC-Fiber |
2 SFP | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Datasheets:
XtraTAP Modular Network TAP Platform
Cables and Pluggables
Related Blogs:
The 101 Series: Filtering TAPs
The 101 Series: Aggregating TAPs
The 101 Series: Bypass TAPs
Defining a True Data Center Rack Solution
The Buffering Bluff on Aggregation TAPs
Filtering + Aggregation = Never Oversubscribe Again
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Pot-to-port filtering | Port mapping |