Gigamon G-TAP M Series Installation instructions
G-TAP M Series
Hardware Guide
GigaVUE M Series
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Contents
G-TAP M Series Hardware Guide 1
Contents 3
About This Guide 4
Installing and Removing G-TAP M Series Modules 4
Installing G-TAP M Series Modules in a G-TAP M Series Chassis 5
Removing G-TAP M Series Modules 6
Connecting G-TAP M Series Modules 6
Disconnecting Fiber from the Modules 6
Routing and Port Labels 6
Port Labels 8
Connecting G-TAP M Series Breakout Panels 9
PNL-M341 Breakout Panel Connection 9
Connecting the PNL-M341 or PNL-M343 for Breakout 12
Connecting the PNL-M341 or PNL-M343 for Aggregation 12
G-TAP M Series TAP Module Specifications 13
Features and Benefits 13
G-TAP M Series TAP Module Specifications 13
Physical Weight and Dimensions 17
Electrical Characteristics 17
Troubleshooting and Best Practices 18
Common Issues and Troubleshooting 18
Generic Troubleshooting Steps 19
Best Practices 21
Additional Sources of Information 22
Documentation 22
Documentation Feedback 25
Contact Technical Support 26
Contact Sales 26
The Gigamon Community 27
Glossary 28
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About This Guide
This guide describes how to rack mount, assemble, and connect the Gigamon Tapping
Access Point (G-TAP) M Series modules manufactured by Gigamon®Inc.
The G-TAP M Series modules contain from one to six passive, optical splitter TAPs for
common optical media and speeds. Similar to the rest of the G-TAP line, the G-TAP M
Series modules provide visibility to 1Gb, 10Gb, 25Gb, 40Gb, and 100Gb traffic.
The G-TAP M Series modules are built to access multimode short-range links and single-
mode, long-range links. The optical TAPs of the modules provide a duplication of
production network traffic for analytic and security tools.
The G-TAP M Series modules have the following capabilities:
■The number of modules that can be installed in a G-TAP M Series chassis are:
oUp to six modules can be installed in a G-TAP M Series TAP-M200, which is a 1
Rackmount Unit (RU) chassis.
oUp to three modules can be installed in a G-TAP M Series TAP-M100T, which is a
1/2 RU chassis.
oUp to two multimode unidirectional TAP modules from the TAP-Mxx1ULT family
can be installed in a G-TAP M Series TAP-M202ULT, which is a 1 RU chassis.
■Visibility to higher-density links leveraging higher speed optics.
■Completely passive. The G-TAP M Series modules never require power, software, or
configuration.
■LC Duplex connectors or MPO/MTP connectors for network links leading directly
into the Gigamon Visibility Platform.
■Integration with all GigaVUE nodes.
There are also two G-TAP M Series breakout panels that provide for the breakout or
aggregation of GigaVUE ports.
Installing and Removing G-TAP M Series
Modules
A G-TAP M Series module consists of one, two, three, four, or six TAPs and installs into
either a 1 RU G-TAP M Series chassis (TAP-M200 or TAP-M202ULT), or a 1/2 RU G-TAP M
Series chassis (TAP-M100T). A G-TAP M Series chassis can contain up to six M Series
modules. G-TAP M Series TAPs using MPO/MTP connectors have up to three TAPs per
module. TAPs using LC connectors have up to six TAPs per module as shown in Figure 1
G-TAP M Series Module with Six TAPs and LC Connectors.
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Figure 1 G-TAP M Series Module with Six TAPs and LC Connectors
The following chapter discusses the process for installing and removing the G-TAP M
Series modules.
Installing G-TAP M Series Modules in a G-TAP M Series Chassis
To install G-TAP M Series modules in a G-TAP M Series chassis, do the following:
1. Install the G-TAP M Series chassis in a rack. Following figures show examples of 1RU
G-TAP M Series TAP-M200 chassis, TAP-M202ULT chassis, and 1/2RU G-TAP M Series
TAP-M100T chassis that are empty.
NOTE:You can either flush mount the rack or install it with a 3in setback.
Figure 2 Empty 1RU G-TAP M Series TAP-M200 chassis
Figure 3 Empty 1RU G-TAP M Series TAP-M202ULT chassis
Figure 4 Empty 1/2RU G-TAP M Series TAP-M100T chassis
2. Hold the module by the handle and gently slide it into one of the slots in the
chassis.
3. Push the module into the slot until it is seated. Magnets inside the chassis hold the
module in place.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each module to be inserted into the chassis. Following
figures show the G-TAP M Series chassis with modules installed in each slot.
Figure 5 G-TAP M Series TAP-M200 Chassis with Modules Installed
Figure 6 G-TAP M Series TAP-M202ULT Chassis with Modules Installed
Figure 7 G-TAP M Series TAP-M100T Chassis with Modules Installed
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Removing G-TAP M Series Modules
To remove a G-TAP M Series module, do the following:
1. Hold the module by the handle and pull it forward to release it from the magnets
inside the chassis.
2. Gently slide the module out of its slot.
Connecting G-TAP M Series Modules
Links are tapped with G-TAP M Series by disconnecting an existing link between two
network devices (for example, the connection between an access switch and a
distribution network) and reconnecting the link so that network data flows through one
TAP.
Disconnecting Fiber from the Modules
LC Duplex or MPO/MTP connectors are easily accessed when connected to the module.
Merely pull the TAP module out of the G-TAP M Series chassis by 3in or 4in. This alleviates
the need for special connector latches or extraction tools.
Routing and Port Labels
A module has a set of either three, four, or six TAPs, depending on which module is used.
Each TAP has an X port, a Y port, and two TAP ports. The ports are indicated by the
orange label on the top panel to assist with the proper connections of the TAP to the
network. Each module also has a routing diagram on the top panel. The breakout panels
PNL-M341 and PNL-M343 also have routing and port labels.
There are two types of TAPs—Fused TAPs and Thin Film TAPs. Following table provides
the list of TAPs under each type:
Fused TAPs Thin Film TAPs
M251 M251T, M251LT, and M251ULT
M253 M253T, M253LT, and M253ULT
M271 M271T, M271LT, M271ULT
M273 M273T, M273LT, and M273ULT
M473 M252LT, M261LT, M262LT, M263LT, and
M272LT
M451T, M451ULT, M453T, and M473T
M471, M471T, M471ULT, and M471-SR10
Table 1: Fused and Thin Film TAPs
Routing Labels
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Figure Figure 8Routing Diagram for Fused Type TAPs shows the routing diagram that is
on the top panel of the Fused type G-TAP models. Refer to the Connecting G-TAP M
Series Modules for the list of Fused TAPs.
Figure 8 Routing Diagram for Fused Type TAPs
Figure Figure 9Routing Diagram for Thin Film Type TAPs shows the routing diagram that
is on the top panel of Thin Film type G-TAP models. Refer to the Connecting G-TAP M
Series Modules for the list of Thin Film TAPs.
Figure 9 Routing Diagram for Thin Film Type TAPs
Figure Figure 10Routing Diagram for G-TAP M506A or G-TAP M506T shows the routing
diagram that is on the top panel of the G-TAPM506A or G-TAP M506T.
Figure 10 Routing Diagram for G-TAP M506A or G-TAP M506T
Figure Figure 11Routing Diagram for Breakout Panels PNL-M341, PNL-M341T, PNL-M343,
and PNL-M343T shows the routing diagram that is on the top panel of breakout panels
PNL-M341, PNL-M341T, PNL-M343, and PNL-M343T.
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Figure 11 Routing Diagram for Breakout Panels PNL-M341, PNL-M341T, PNL-M343, and
PNL-M343T
Port Labels
Figure Figure 12Port Label for G-TAP M251, M 251T, M253T, M271, M271T, M273, M273T,
M453, and M473 shows the port label that is on the top panel of G-TAP models M251,
M251T, M253T, M271, M271T, M273, M273T, M453, and M473.
Figure 12 Port Label for G-TAP M251, M 251T, M253T, M271, M271T, M273, M273T, M453, and
M473
Figure Figure 13Port Label for G-TAP M451, M451T, M453T, M471, M471T, M471-SR10, and
M473T shows the port label that is on the top panel of G-TAP models M451, M451T, M453T,
M471, M471T, M47 1-SR10, and M473T.
Figure 13 Port Label for G-TAP M451, M451T, M453T, M471, M471T, M471-SR10, and M473T
Figure Figure 14Port Label for G-TAP M251LT, M252LT, M253LT, M253ULT, M261LT, M262LT,
M263LT, M271LT, M272LT, M273LT, and M273ULT shows the port label that is on the top
panel of G-TAP models M251LT, M252LT, M253LT, M253ULT, M261LT, M262LT, M263LT,
M271LT, M272LT, M273LT, and M273ULT.
Figure 14 Port Label for G-TAP M251LT, M252LT, M253LT, M253ULT, M261LT, M262LT,
M263LT, M271LT, M272LT, M273LT, and M273ULT
Figure Figure 15Port Label for G-TAP M251ULT and M271ULT shows the port label that is
on top of G-TAP model M251ULT and M271ULT.
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Figure 15 Port Label for G-TAP M251ULT and M271ULT
Figure Figure 16Port Label for G-TAP M451ULT and M471ULT shows the port label that is
on top of G-TAP model M451ULT and M471ULT.
Figure 16 Port Label for G-TAP M451ULT and M471ULT
Figure Figure 17Port Label for G-TAP M506A and G-TAP M506T shows the port label that
is on top of G-TAP model M506A and M506T.
Figure 17 Port Label for G-TAP M506A and G-TAP M506T
Figure Figure 18Port Label for Breakout Panels PNL-M341, PNL-M341T, PNL-M343, and
PNL-M343T shows the port label that is on the top panel of breakout panels PNL-M341,
PNL-M341T, PNL-M343, and PNL-M343T.
Figure 18 Port Label for Breakout Panels PNL-M341, PNL-M341T, PNL-M343, and PNL-
M343T
Connecting G-TAP M Series Breakout Panels
Breakout panels are used to breakout single ports to multiple ports or to aggregate
multiple ports to a single port.
There are two G-TAP M Series breakout panels available:
■PNL-M341
■PNL-M343
This section provides the following information:
■Connecting G-TAP M Series Breakout Panels
o
PNL-M341 Breakout Panel Connection
The PNL-M341 is a Multimode (MM) breakout panel with a granularity of three breakouts
per module. It provides three MPO ports for 40Gb/100Gb SR4 optics and 12 LC ports for
10Gb/25Gb SR optics.
NOTE:Purchase MPO and LC patch cables separately
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The PNL-M341 breakout panel contains three breakout modules labeled A, B, and C, and
can be used for the breakout of a 40Gb port to four 10Gb links or for the aggregation of
four 10Gb links to a 40Gb port, or for the breakout of a 100Gb port to four 25Gb links or for
the aggregation of four 25Gb links to a 100Gb port.
Refer to Figure 19PNL-M341 Connections for Breakout for an example of using the PNL-
M341 breakout panel to breakout a single 40Gb tool port to multiple 10Gb fiber outputs.
Figure 19 PNL-M341 Connections for Breakout
Refer to Figure 20PNL-M341 Connected to a TA10 for Aggregationfor an example of using
the PNL-M341 breakout panel to aggregate multiple ports to a single tool port.
Figure 20 PNL-M341 Connected to a TA10 for Aggregation
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