The Agilent/Keysight TPPCH-100-LR-85-50 is a single-mode fiber patch tap that enables passive, non-disruptive network traffic monitoring without modifying data flows. Designed for direct integration into patch panels and fiber distribution frames, this tap delivers traffic copies at full duplex rates while minimizing rack space and fiber runs compared to modular alternatives.
Technical Specifications
• Fiber Type: Single-mode fiber (SMF), 8.5 µm core diameter
• Supported Data Rates: 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps, 25 Gbps, 40 Gbps, 50 Gbps, 100 Gbps
• Wavelength: 1260–1340 nm and 1550 nm
• Fiber Standard: G.657.B3 (bend-insensitive)
• Split Ratio: 50/50
• Insertion Loss: 3.7 dB / 3.7 dB
• Connectors: LC/UPC-male
• Operational Mode: 100% passive
• Latency: Ultra-low, minimized by shortest available length
– Key Features
• Protocol-agnostic operation across all network types
• Passes full-duplex traffic including errors without modification
• Ultra-low insertion loss reduces impact on monitored data flows
• No external housing; direct panel mounting reduces space footprint
• Enables real packet copies for accurate traffic analysis
• High-reliability passive design with no active components
– Typical Applications
• Network traffic capture and analysis
• Protocol-level monitoring and forensics
• Intrusion detection and prevention
• Performance baseline establishment and anomaly detection
• Multi-speed network deployments from 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps
– Compatibility & Integration
The TPPCH-100-LR-85-50 integrates with all major monitoring platforms, including protocol analyzers, network probes, and intrusion detection systems. Compatible connector type is LC/UPC-male. The broader Ixia Flex Tap series offers alternative split ratios (60/40, 70/30, 80/20, 90/10), MTP/MPO connectors, and multimode fiber variants for extended deployment flexibility.
