PacketRaven Network TAP

The NEOX PacketRaven Modular Network TAP is a high-density, scalable fiber TAP solution tailored for modern data centers requiring uncompromised visibility at ultra-high speeds. Designed to passively mirror traffic with no packet loss, it supports network speeds from 1-400Gbps per TAP, offering complete visibility including FCS/CRC errored packets typically dropped by SPAN ports. Its modular 1U chassis accommodates up to 30 TAP modules, making it the most high-density and space-efficient solution in the industry. Operating entirely passively—without fans or power—these TAPs are invisible on the network, having no IP or MAC address, and cannot be detected or hacked. In addition our Secure TAPs are offering 100% reverse-path isolation through the NEOX Data Diode function, guaranteeing total traffic separation and ensuring monitoring tools cannot affect live network data.

Using high-precision optical prisms, PacketRaven Modular TAPs split the optical signal, allowing a portion to continue along the network path while simultaneously directing mirrored traffic to a monitoring port. This protocol-independent method ensures compatibility with multi-mode, single-mode, and BiDi fiber networks, across all wavelengths and speeds. Available split ratios—50:50 to 90:10—allow fine-tuning of optical loss to match specific deployment needs, with typical attenuation around 2dB (network) and 6dB (monitoring) for a 70:30 split. In addition, these TAPs include optical filtering to block unwanted signals, and secure variants for CRITIS and IEC 62443-compliant infrastructures.

Whether you’re tapping 1G or 400G links, PacketRaven Modular TAPs provide uninterrupted, lossless, and secure data access. Their tool-port isolation ensures risk-free, passive monitoring and network forensics. For portable deployment needs, PacketRaven Portable TAPs are also available and can be integrated into 1U rackmount frames.