The Agilent/Keysight TPX-40-SR-50-50-BD is a passive fiber optic network tap that delivers non-intrusive, continuous visibility of network traffic without performance degradation or link disruption. Engineered for multi-mode fiber (MMF) infrastructure operating at 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps, this inline tap divides traffic equally between the live network and monitoring ports via a 50/50 split ratio, enabling real-time analysis by packet brokers, protocol analyzers, and security devices.
Technical Specifications
• Model: TPX-40-SR-50-50-BD
• Network Speeds: 40 Gbps / 100 Gbps
• Fiber Type: Multi-Mode (MM), 50 µm diameter
• Fiber Specification: SR (Short Reach)
• Connector Type: LC Duplex
• Split Ratio: 50/50
• Attenuation: 4.1 dB / 4.1 dB
• Transceiver Compatibility: Cisco BiDi Transceivers (Rx only)
– Key Features
• Passive design—zero power consumption, zero latency introduction
• Equal traffic division via 50/50 split ensures balanced monitoring visibility
• LC Duplex connectors support standard network infrastructure
• Inline deployment at any network connection point with no management overhead
• Captures 100% of bidirectional network traffic for comprehensive analysis
• MMF optimized for short-reach, high-speed datacenter and campus deployments
– Typical Applications
• Network performance monitoring and troubleshooting
• Packet capture and protocol analysis
• Security monitoring and intrusion detection
• Quality of service (QoS) validation
• Compliance and traffic auditing
• Integration with network packet brokers for advanced filtering and forwarding
– Compatibility & Integration
The TPX-40-SR-50-50-BD interfaces with all major monitoring platforms including protocol analyzers, network probes, and intrusion detection systems. It is protocol agnostic and designed specifically for Cisco BiDi Transceiver environments on the network link. Network ports and monitoring ports both use LC Duplex connectors. Related products include the TPX-40-SR-50-50-MTP for environments requiring MTP connector breakout to LC.
