Network Critical CriticalConneX CC1200 User manual
Rev D - June 2007. Copyright Network Critical Solutions Ltd
CriticalConneX™
100/1000 CriticalTAP™ User Guide
CC1200, CC1205 & CC1210: CriticalConneX™ TAP Modules
CC1200-P, CC1205-P & CC1210-P: CriticalConneX™ Portable TAPs
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User Guide
This user guide shows you how to install the CC1200, CC1205 & CC1210 into your Ethernet net-
work.
Inspect Package
Please check the box to make sure all parts are included:
CC1200/CC1200-P:
1 x CC1200: 100/1000 Breakout Copper TAP
1 x Power Supply (incl. with Portable TAP only)
1 x User Guide
1 x Warranty Card
CC1205/CC1205-P:
1 x CC1205: 1000 MM Fiber Breakout TAP with 2 Copper Gigabit Monitoring Ports
1 x Power Supply (incl. with Portable TAP only)
1 x User Guide
1 x Warranty Card
CC1210/CC1210-P:
1 x CC1210: 1000 SM Fiber Breakout TAP with 2 Copper Gigabit Monitoring Ports
1 x Power Supply (incl. with Portable TAP only)
1 x User Guide
1 x Warranty Card
Note: If any items are missing or damaged in shipping please inform Network Critical or your
local reseller immediately.
Front Panel
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Configuring the Unit
These configuration instructions apply only to the CC1200; The CC1205 and CC1210 have no
configurable features.
1. Enter Configuration Mode by pressing SELECT and NEXT simultaneously.
2. The NEXT button steps through each feature setting displayed on the faceplate and the
SELECT button allows you to select the features ON or OFF.
FAST BLINKING is ON, SLOW BLINKING is OFF.
3. Once completed with the configuration of the TAP Module all the lights will blink several
times then show the current configuration.
Configuring the Live Ports
1. Link Failure Propagation (LFP) Mode
When selected the TAP will monitor each LIVE PORT link. If one of the devices connected to
the LIVE PORT fails, then the other LIVE PORT will immediately drop. Once the failed connect
ed device is back on-line, then the other LIVE PORT will immediately come back on-line. This
feature is generally used in Redundant Configured Networks. (HSRP - Hot Standby Routing
Protocol, OSFP - Open Shortest Path First protocol, etc.)
2. Network Speed
You must configure the TAP to match the network configuration into which the TAP will be
deployed. Select 1000 to set 1000BASE-T mode, all ports will operate at 1000 Mbps. Select
100 to set 100BASE-TXmode.
Installing the TAP
1. Configure the TAP (see above) Important! Do not power up the TAP now.
2. Refer to the cable guide on page 4 for the correct type of cable to use with
your installation.
3. Route two ethernet cables and connect your network devices to the LIVE
PORTS A and B on the TAP.
4. Check the Link/Activity indicators on your network devices’ ports to see
whether data is flowing through the LIVE PORTS on the TAP with the
power disconnected.
Note: If your network devices do not show Link/Activity, then the incorrect network speed has
been set or the incorrect cables are being used. Verify the speeds of your network devices and
reconfigure the TAP appropriately. A cable guide is located on page 4.
5. Plug the power cord into the power supply and into the power inlet on the
rear of the unit.
6. Verify that the TAP powers up. The TAP speed indicator on the front of the
unit should light and the Link/Activity indicators on the LIVE PORTS should
show active links.
7. Set up your sensor and connect two ethernet cables from your sensor’s
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Cable Guide
Note: This cable guide is for 100MB operation only and is to ensure that the LAN devices can still
communicate even if power to the TAP fails. It is not necessary for 1000MB operation as Auto-
MDIX is used. Most equipment vendors follow the above standard MDI or MDIX configurations,
however some vendors may not. To ensure proper connectivity, always verify link at the network
devices with the TAP power off. If there is no link try changing one of the cables from Straight-
thru to Cross-over.
Further Information & Support
For more information and technical support on this product please contact us at the
following locations:
Web http://www.criticaltap.com/
UK Phone +44 (0) 1189 543210
USA Phone +1 716-558-7280
Email [email protected]
monitoring ports to the MONITOR PORTS A and B on the TAP.
8. Check the Link/Activity indicators on your sensors’ network ports to see
whether data is flowing from the TAP to the sensor ports.
Note: If the TAP fails to power up or fails to show activity on all ports make sure that the power
source is turned on and all connections and cables are known good.
Link Failure Propagation (LFP) Mode
When selected the TAP will monitor each LIVE PORT link. If one of the devices con-
nected to a LIVE PORT fails, then the other LIVE PORT will immediately drop; the yel-
low indicator on the first port will light to indicate that the device connected to it was
the first to fail. Once the failed connected device is back on-line, then the other LIVE
PORT will immediately come back on-line. This feature is generally used in Redundant
Configured Networks. (HSRP - Hot Standby Routing Protocol, OSFP - Open Shortest
Path First protocol, etc.
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