Data Sheet

GigaTAP A Series
Product Description
The GigaTAP™ A Series is a line of network TAPs designed with the Gigamon
“Always On” architecture. This one-of-a-kind architecture eliminates network link
downtime on network connections through the use of up to four power sources,
including PoE, AC, DC, and on-board battery backup. While using any of the primary
forms of power (PoE, AC, DC), the G-TAP A Series’ unique design constantly charges
G-TAP A-TX FRONT
the integrated backup battery, which allows it to assume power load in the event of a
primary power failure. This eliminates link downtime associated to link renegotiation
on the end devices connected to the TAP.

The G-TAP A Series also provide intelligent management capabilities that monitor link
states of connected devices and the power state of all forms of power. In the event G-TAP A-SF FRONT
that primary power is lost, SNMP traps alert users that the TAP is utilizing the backup
battery. The SNMP traps are re-triggered as battery levels drop to ensure rapid alert
and renewal of the primary power source,eliminating further network downtime. The G-TAP A Series’ intelligent monitoring also offers
an added level of network security to your network by providing SNMP trap alerts when existing links are removed or when new links
are added.

The G-TAP A Series is shipped with its backup battery uninstalled. The backup battery provides a failsafe in case all primary power
sources (AC, DC, or PoE) are unavailable. Primary power sources constantly charge the backup battery so it’s ready to assume the power
load in the event of a power failure on the primary sources.

Table 1: Features

GigaTAP A Series Features Benefits

Powerful Traffic Mirroring The G-TAP A Series mirrors 100% of network traffic including errors, non-standard network traffic,
Capabilities and network packets that do not conform to established protocol standards enabling detailed
analysis, security, and monitoring.
Supports 1Gb and Depending upon model, the G-TAP A Series supports either fixed copper RJ45 or SFP+ connections
10Gb Interfaces to include both 1Gb and 10Gb.
Fabric Extender Provides mirroring capabilities for SFP+ based Direct Attach Copper (DAC), Twinax, or Active Optical
TAP Capabilities Cables (AOC) which normally cannot be tapped.
Primary Power Primary Power via AC, DC, or PoE (Power over Ethernet).
Fault-Tolerant Backup Backup Battery Power is maintained for up to one hour, eliminating link renegotiation delay due to
Battery Power power loss.
SNMP Traps SNMP Traps report changes in link state, power sources, and battery levels.
Power Supply Integrates with 1RU AC or DC power supply trays capable of powering up to 8 fully-loaded, 3-across rack
Tray Integration mount trays (up to 24 separate TAPs).
GigaVUE® Integration Easy integration with the full family of GigaVUE® Visibility Fabric™ nodes for maximum flexibility.
Connect the G-TAP A Series ports on a GigaVUE fabric node to take advantage of powerful intelligent
traffic filtering, aggregation, and modification offered through Visibility Fabric architecture.

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Using the Rack Mount Tray

G-TAP A Series TAPs can be used either standalone or installed in the optional, three-across, 1RU rack mount tray. The rack mount tray
installs in a standard 1RU rack space using the provided hardware. You can install in two-post or four-post racks with a minimum width
of 17.75 inches.

Using the Power Supply Tray

The optional G-TAP A Series Power Supply Tray (PST) is designed to power larger deployments of A Series TAPs. The PST fits in a
standard 19 inch rack and can power up to 24 TAPs. The PST offers redundant power supplies for each half of the system and can be
connected to two different power grids for added failsafe capabilities. This allows for redundant power connections for each of up to 12
TAPs per PST. Custom DC-to-DC twist-lock power cables are used to connect the rear of the PST to the rear of the A Series TAPs. Cable
A
POWER
B POWER

lengths are 52in (132cm).

SOURCE SOURCE

®
ACO ACO

PWR PWR

G-TAP® A Series Power Supply Tray

STATUS STATUS

POWER
SOURCE A POWER
SOURCE B
®
ACO ACO

PWR PWR

G-TAP A Series Power Supply Tray

STATUS STATUS

FRONT VIEW

SOURCE

A
125VAC/5A 5x20MM FAST
FUSE RATING

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 +5.3V 40A

SOURCE

B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12

B
+5.3V 40A

SOURCE

A
125VAC/5A 5x20MM FAST

REAR VIEW
FUSE RATING

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 +5.3V 40A

SOURCE

B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12

B
+5.3V 40A

Table 2: Weight & Dimensions

Product Height Width Depth Weight

G-TAP A-TX 1.75in (4.44cm) 5.5in (13.97cm) 9.75in (24.76cm) 3.12lbs (1.41kg)

G-TAP A-SF 1.75in (4.44cm) 5.5in (13.97cm) 9.75in (24.76cm) 3.12lbs (1.41kg)

Table 3: Power Requirements

Type Specification
AC Voltage 100-240V
AC Nominal Current 0.18A@120V
Requirement
AC Frequency 47-63Hz
DC Voltage -36 to -72VDC inputs reverse polarity protected
DC Nominal Current 0.35A@-48V
Requirement
Power over Ethernet Type 1 (802.3af) – CAT3 or higher
(PoE) Type 2 (802.3at) – CAT5 or higher

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Table 4: Power Requirements using the Optional Power Supply Tray

Specification PST-GTA01 (AC) PST-GTA02 (DC)

Input 100-240VAC, 4-2A, 47-63Hz -40V to -72VDC, 10-5A
Nominal Input Current 3A@110VAC 6.4A@-48VDC
Nominal Power 337 W 308 W
Consumption
Nominal BTU Output 1149 BTU/hr 1050 BTU/hr

Table 5: Environmental Specifications

Specification G-TAP A Series

Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Operating Relative 20% to 80%, non-condensing
Humidity
Recommended Storage -4ºF to 158ºF (-20ºC to 70ºC)
Temperature
Recommended Storage 15% to 85%, non-condensing
Relative Humidity
Altitude Up to 15,000ft (4.6km)

Table 6: Standards & Protocols

Specification G-TAP A Series

Standards and IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T,
Protocols IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-X, IEEE 802.3ae 10000BASE-X, RFC 783 TFTP, RFC 791 IP, RFC 793 TCP,
RFC 826 ARP, RFC 854 Telnet, RFC 768 UDP, RFC 792 ICMP, SNMP v1/v2c, RFC 2131 DHCP client,
RFC 1492 TACACS+, supports IPv4 and IPv6.

Table 7: Regulatory Compliance & Safety

Specification G-TAP A Series

Safety UL 60950-1; CSCAC 2212; EN 60950-1; IEC-60950-1
RoHS Compliance RoHS 6, EU Directive 2002/95/EC
Emissions FCC Part 15, Class A; VCCI Class A; EN55022/CISPR-22 Class A;
Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR-22 Class A; CE Mark EN 55022 Class A
Immunity ETSI EN 300 386 V1.3.2, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN, 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6,
EN 61000-3-2

Table 8: G-TAP ASF 1Gb SFP Transceiver Details

Type Operating Link Cable Connector Average Receiver Comments

Wavelength Distance Type Type Launch Power Sensitivity
(nm) (dBm) (dBm)
850 (Sx) 200-550m Multimode LC -9.5 -17
1310 (Lx) 10km Singlemode LC -9.5 -19
1Gb SFP 1550 (Zx) 40km Singlemode LC -4.0 -21.0 Special order
CAT-5 Copper 100m UTP CAT-5 RJ45 N/A N/A
(SFP Copper) or better

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Table 9: G-TAP ASF 10Gb SFP+ Transceiver Details

Type Operating Link Cable Connector Average Receiver Comments

Wavelength Distance Type Type Launch Power Sensitivity
(nm) (dBm) (dBm)
850 (SR) 300m Multimode LC -7.3 -11.1
1310 (LR) 10km Singlemode LC -5.2 (OMA) -12.6 (OMA)
1310 (LRM) 220m Multimode LC -4.5 -6.5 1310nm on
multimode
10Gb SFP+ 1550 (ER) 40km Singlemode LC -1.7 -11.3 Special order
SFP+ Direct 1m (30 AWG SFP+ Direct SFP+ N/A N/A
Attach Max) Attach
(SFP+ 5m (26 AWG Copper
Copper) Max)

Table 10: Warranty

Part Number Description

Hardware Gigamon 1-Year Hardware Limited Warranty included with purchase
Software 1-Year Software Limited Warranty included with purchase
Support 1-Year Standard Support included with purchase

Support and Services

Gigamon offers a range of support and maintenance services. For details regarding Gigamon’s Limited Warranty and its Product
Support and Software Maintenance Programs, visit: www.gigamon.com/support-and-services/overview-and-benefits.

Table 11: Ordering Information

Part Number Description

GTP-ATX00 G-TAP A Series, Always On copper TAP, No Power
GTP-ATX01 G-TAP A Series, Always On copper TAP, AC Power
GTP-ATX02 G-TAP A Series, Always On copper TAP, DC Power
GTP-ASF00 G-TAP A Series, Always On SFP/SFP+ TAP, No Power
GTP-ASF01 G-TAP A Series, Always On SFP/SFP+ TAP, AC Power

GTP-ASF02 G-TAP A Series, Always On SFP/SFP+ TAP, DC Power

PST-GTA01 Power Supply Tray, powers up to 8 RMT-GTA03 trays, AC Power
PST-GTA02 Power Supply Tray, powers up to 8 RMT-GTA03 trays, DC Power
PWR-GTA01 Spare Power Supply Module, Requires G-TAP A Series Power Supply Tray, AC
PWR-GTA02 Spare Power Supply Module, Requires G-TAP A Series Power Supply Tray, DC
RMT-GTA03 Rack Mount Tray, 3-bay G-TAP A Series
SFP-501 1 Gig SFP, Copper, UTP with RJ45 interface
SFP-502 1 Gig SFP, Multimode 850
SFP-503 1 Gig SFP, Singlemode 1310
SFP-504 1 Gig SFP, Singlemode 1550 (Special Order)
SFP-532 10 Gig SFP+, Multimode 850nm SR
SFP-533 10 Gig SFP+, Singlemode 1310nm LR
SFP-534 10 Gig SFP+, Singlemode 1550nm ER (Special Order)

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Table 11: Ordering Information continued

Part Number Description

SFP-535 10 Gig SFP+, Multimode 1310nm LRM (Special Order)
CBL-205 SFP+ to SFP+ Direct Attach Copper cable, 5 meters
CBL-310 SFP+ Active Fiber Cable, 10 meters
SVC-000 12 months Standard support and software maintenance
SVC-001 1st Year Premium 24x7 upgrade

SVC-002 12 months Premium 24x7 support and software maintenance

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