Hirschmann SPIDER 3TX-TAP 943899001|Industrial Ethernet TAP|Network Monitoring Port|DIN Rail

 Hirschmann SPIDER 3TX-TAP Industrial Ethernet Test Access Point 

(Article No.: 943899001)

Hirschmann SPIDER 3TX-TAP 943899001 | Industrial Ethernet TAP | Network Monitoring Port | DIN Rail

The Hirschmann SPIDER 3TX-TAP (943899001) is a specialized industrial network monitoring device designed for non-intrusive, permanent access to network traffic in critical infrastructure environments. This Test Access Point (TAP) provides complete visibility into network communications between two devices without affecting network performance or creating a single point of failure.

Key Features and Product Highlights

• Passive Network Monitoring: Provides full-duplex, non-intrusive access to 100% of network traffic between two connected devices, including error packets and normal data transmission

• Fail-Safe Operation: Integrated fail-safe relay ensures continuous network connectivity between Port A and Port B even during power loss or device failure, eliminating network downtime

• Three-Port Architecture:

  • Port A & Port B: In-line network connections for transparent installation between two network devices

  • Monitor Port: Dedicated output for connecting network analysis, security monitoring, or diagnostic equipment

• Zero-Configuration Operation: True plug-and-play functionality requires no IP address, software configuration, or management overhead

• Rugged Industrial Design: IP30-rated metal housing with extended operating temperature range (-40°C to +75°C) suitable for harsh industrial environments

• Complete Traffic Visibility: Captures all network traffic at wire speed, providing more comprehensive monitoring than switch port mirroring (SPAN) capabilities

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Industrial Security Monitoring: Permanent connection for Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and security appliances in critical infrastructure

• Network Performance Analysis: Troubleshooting and optimization without disrupting production network operations

• Regulatory Compliance: Meeting requirements for network traffic monitoring and audit trails in regulated industries

• Quality of Service Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of network performance and application behavior

• Incident Investigation: Capturing network traffic for forensic analysis and troubleshooting

• Network Integrity Assurance: Passive design ensures no impact on network latency, performance, or reliability

• Complete Traffic Capture: Provides access to 100% of network traffic, including packets that might be filtered by switches

• Industrial Reliability: Built to Hirschmann's quality standards for continuous operation in demanding environments

• Easy Deployment: Simple in-line installation with no configuration required

• Future-Proof Monitoring: Permanent access port for current and future network monitoring requirements

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