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10/100 Copper Tap Installation Guide
USR4501 10/100 Copper Tap
Package Contents:
● USR4501 10/100 Copper Tap
● 2 Power Supplies
● Information Card
Introduction — The 10/100 Copper Tap is a non-directional single-port full-duplex device that provides
access to monitor 10/100 BaseT traffic between your network devices.
Specifications:
● Occupies 1U of rackspace
● Port Connectivity: RJ45
● Cable Type: CAT 5E
● Distance Limit: 90 meter maximum length between any network to network or network end-points to
monitor end-points.
● Power Requirement: External power supply 5 VDC, 200 mA
● Dimensions H x W x D: 1.10” x 5.75” x 5.75”; 28 mm x 146 mm x 146 mm
● Weight: Product - 0.75 pounds (0.34 kg); Package - 3.80 pounds (1.72 kg)
● Operating Temperature: 0
O
to 40
O
C (32
O
to 104
O
F)
● Storage Temperature: -30
O
to 65
O
C (-22
O
to 149
O
F)
● Humidity: Less than 95% non-condensing operating or non-operating
Equipment Rack Installation:
● Select a location and align the 10/100 Copper Tap thumb screw
with the corresponding universal flange middle hole.
WARNING: Installing on a wide flange hole will result in the tap
invading an adjoining standard 1U rackspace, unless a rackmout kit
is used. The 19” 1U USR4500-RMK Rackmount Installation Kit is
available for up to three units.
● Tighten the thumb screw until the tap is secure in the rack.
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Network Connection:
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed 90 meter maximum length between any network to network end-points
or network to monitor end-points.
● Connect the Ethernet cable of device A to the NETWORK A RJ45 port.
● Connect the Ethernet cable of device B to the NETWORK B RJ45 port.
NOTE: If a crossover cable was required before for
Rx/Tx link, then connect a crossover cable to the
port indicated in the table.
● Connect Ethernet cables from the Analysis device to the MONITOR A and MONITOR B RJ45 ports.
● Connect both power supplies into the rear POWER ports*. Connect the first power supply to an external
power source circuit. To assure uninterrupted monitoring connect the second power supply to a different
external power source circuit. The POWER LEDs to the left of the RJ45 ports illuminate indicating power is
on.
* Only 1 power supply is required to power the tap but plugging the second power supply into a different
power source is required for uninterrupted monitoring.
Warranty and Support Information:
This product is subject to the U.S. Robotics Corporation Limited Warranty. To view a copy of the Limited
Warranty, please see: www.usr.com/support/4501
For information on how to contact USRobotics Technical Support, please see the USRobotics corporate web
site at: www.usr.com/support