The Pretium EDGE^® Tap Module

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Pretium EDGE
Tap Module
Features and Benefits

The Pretium EDGE® Tap Module is a module with fiber optic couplers inside that divide each optical signal into two outputs, one for live link traffic and one for monitoring. Unlike most passive tap devices, the Pretium EDGE Tap Module is fully integrated into the structured cabling physical plant, rather than added as a separate component into the link. This provides unique advantages for network administrators and physical plant teams concerned about how to integrate performance management into their network design.

Is a fully integrated port tap right for you?

Just the Facts
about the
Pretium EDGE Tap Module

Sample Structured Cabling Designs
(10G Ethernet)

Sample Structured Cabling Designs
8G FibreChannel

	Pretium EDGE Tap Module	Separate Passive Tap Device
Provides structured cabling and tap device in the same footprint	Yes	No
Uses “zero U” of rack space	Yes	No
Enables changes to monitored ports without disrupting the live link	Yes	No
Uses lower-loss, advanced multimode coupler technology for greater distance	Yes	No
Enables standards-compliant IEEE Ethernet monitoring	Yes	Usually
Enables standards-compliant FibreChannel monitoring	Yes	No
Uses Pretium EDGE structured cabling footprint	Yes	No
Enables multiple network configurations	Yes	No
MTP® Connector-based tap ports for separation of monitoring and live network electronics	Yes	Some
Compatible with any standards-compliant monitoring electronics	Yes	Usually

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