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Overview
The Niagara 3225 is a high-density, fully passive modular fiber TAP platform that provides permanent, non-intrusive access to network traffic for monitoring and security tools
Key Features

High-density passive fiber tapping in a compact 1U chassis with up to 35 TAP links. Provides transparent visibility up to 400Gb with flexible LC/MPO modules, multiple split ratios, and fully passive plug-and-play operation.

Use Cases
Provides permanent, non-intrusive access to fiber traffic for monitoring and security tools, delivering full visibility without packet loss or added points of failure.
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3225 Solution abstract

Passive Fiber TAP - Eliminates Blindspots

The Niagara 3225 is a high-density, fully passive modular fiber TAP platform that provides permanent, non-intrusive access to network traffic for monitoring and security tools.

With support for up to 24 single-width or 12 double-width TAP modules, it delivers reliable, zero-loss network visibility at speeds up to 400Gb without introducing a point of failure.

Fully Transparent

The 3225 delivers true, non-intrusive visibility by capturing 100% of network traffic - across all supported rates and protocols, including errors - without impacting performance or introducing any detectable presence in the network.

Plug & Play Deployments

Completely passive and configuration-free, the 3225 installs instantly with snap-in modules and requires no power, making deployment fast, simple & maintenance-free.

Low TCO

A passive, power-free design combined with high-density modular capacity reduces operational costs while providing long-term, reliable visibility for evolving network speeds.

Passive Fiber TAP in A COMPACT 1RU FORM FACTOR

Eliminate Blind Spots - Intercept Any Traffic 

 

High-Density Passive Fiber TAP

  • Supports up to 24 single-width or 12 double-width modules

  • Provides up to 35 passive TAP links in a compact 1U chassis

  • Ideal for monitoring multiple high-speed fiber links simultaneously

Fully Transparent Visibility

  • Captures 100% of network traffic, including error packets
  • Rate-transparent across 1G–400Gb fiber networks
  • Protocol-agnostic photonic design ensures zero packet manipulation

Passive, Non-Intrusive Operation

  • Completely passive - requires no power or configuration

  • Zero impact on network performance or latency

  • Preserves link integrity without introducing a point of failure

Flexible LC & MPO Module Options

  • Supports LC (single-width) & MPO (double-width) TAP modules
  • Works with dual-fiber, BiDi & PSM optical links
  • Multiple split ratios available (50/50, 60/40, 70/30, 80/20, 90/10)

Plug & Play Deployment

  • Snap-in module design for fast installation
  • No software, configuration, or IP addressing required
  • Simple integration into existing monitoring architectures

 

Low TCO, High Reliability

  • Zero power consumption reduces operational costs
  • GR-1209 and GR-1221 optical reliability standards
  • Wide operating temperature range: –40°C to +85°C


3225 - Passive Fiber TAP

Use Cases

Network TAP functionality
Network TAPs provide a non-disruptive out-of-band way to gain complete visibility into critical network links. By creating an exact copy of live traffic -  without introducing latency, disruption, or risk -  they allow security, monitoring, and analytics tools to observe data flows in real time. Whether for performance insight, forensic analysis, or intrusion detection, passive fiber TAPs deliver full-fidelity visibility while ensuring the production network remains unaffected, secure, and always available.
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TAP vs SPAN use case explained
Network TAPs provide a non-disruptive, out-of-band path to full network visibility, unlike SPAN ports which can drop traffic or be limited by switch resources. By deploying passive TAPs, you ensure every packet gets mirrored -enabling real-time monitoring, analytics, and forensics - while keeping your production network unaffected, secure, and fully available.
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TAP use cases
In today’s high-velocity networks, placing a TAP deploys an out-of-band mirror of live traffic at key junctures without ever disrupting the production link. Whether you're capturing packets for forensic analysis, monitoring performance, or inspecting for security threats, a fully passive TAP ensures you get 100 % of the data - at any rate or protocol - while your network remains unaffected, always secure, and always available.
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Critical Capture Points for Complete Network Visibility

Modern threat detection depends on capturing traffic at precisely the right points in your network: outbound traffic, internal user-service connections, and service-to-service East-West flows. A dedicated TAP deployed at these critical junction points ensures you don’t “miss the threats” - providing full-visibility into every packet so your SOC can spot anomalies, pivots, and hidden attacks before it’s too late..

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3225 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Can the chassis mix different module types?

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