Black Box TS230A Manual
Black Box TS230A Manual

Black Box TS230A Manual

10/100base-t network tap

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© Copyright 2004. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.
1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746

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  • Page 1 © Copyright 2004. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...
  • Page 2: Customer Support Information

    Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 4: Instrucciones De Seguridad

    NOM STATEMENT NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
  • Page 5 10/100BASE-T NETWORK TAP 10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor. 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.
  • Page 6: Trademarks Used In This Manual

    TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    4. Troubleshooting......9 4.1 Calling Black Box ..... 9...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    CHAPTER 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Cable Type: 22–24 AWG unshielded twisted-pair (UTP), CAT5 (100 MHz) Copper Link Length: 328 ft. (100 m) Connectors: (2) RJ-45 8-pin (analyzer ports); (2) RJ-45 8-pin (network ports) Indicators: (2) Power LEDs: (1) PWR 1, (1) PWR 2 Power: Input: 100–125 VAC, 0.4 A, 47–63 Hz;...
  • Page 9: Overview

    10/100BASE-T NETWORK TAP 2. Overview The 10/100BASE-T Network Tap enables you to connect a monitoring device (such as a protocol analyzer, intrusion detection system, or RMON probe) to your network. It’s compatible with all major manufacturers’ network equipment. The tap provides passive access to the network at 10 or 100 Mbps.
  • Page 10: Typical Application

    CHAPTER 3: Typical Application 3. Typical Application The 10/100BASE-T Network Tap should be installed in your network between two network devices. Once it’s installed, connect the monitoring device to the tap. As shown in the diagram on the next page (see ➀), the passive 10/100BASE-T Network Tap creates a permanent, in-line access port to monitor all full-duplex traffic without data-stream interference.
  • Page 11 10/100BASE-T NETWORK TAP 10/100BASE-T Network Tap ➀ Firewall Firewall Switch Internet Router ➂ ➁ Monitoring Device Install the 10/100BASE-T Network Tap between a firewall and a router.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Calling Black Box If you determine that your 10/100BASE-T Network Tap is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem.
  • Page 13: Shipping And Packaging

    • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are shipping the 10/100BASE-T Network Tap for repair, make sure you include everything that came in the original package. Before you ship, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.

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