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    3225 Product - Datasheet
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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 36 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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    Read the FAQ to discover common questions and learn more about the solution
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    3225 Passive TAP Solution

    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 36 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 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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    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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    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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    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)

    The 3225 is a high-density, fully passive modular fiber TAP that provides permanent, non-intrusive access to network traffic for monitoring, security analytics, and performance tools - without introducing any point of failure.

    The chassis supports up to 24 single-width or 12 double-width modules, allowing for a maximum of 35 passive TAP links depending on module configuration.

    No. The 3225 is 100% passive and operates at the photonic level, requiring no power source, configuration or software.

    It is rate-transparent and supports fiber network speeds from 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, 100G, up to 400Gb, as long as optical specifications and connector compatibility are maintained.

    No. The 3225 captures 100% of network traffic, including error packets that SPAN ports may miss, ensuring complete, full-fidelity visibility.

    The 3225 supports:

    • LC modules: single-width, dual-fiber & BiDi

    • MPO modules: double-width, supporting SR4, SR10 & PSM links

    • Both multimode & single-mode optics are available

    No. The 3225 is completely invisible and secure - it has no MAC address, no IP address, and cannot be probed, scanned or hacked.

    Depending on the module, split ratios include 50/50, 60/40, 70/30, 80/20 and 90/10. Options vary by module type and fiber interface.

    Yes. The chassis allows mixing LC and MPO modules, as well as different split ratios, to support a wide variety of deployment needs.

    No. Being fully passive and optical, it introduces no latency, no jitter & no packet modification.

    The 3225 supports extreme temperatures from 40°C to +85°C and complies with GR-1209 and GR-1221 optical reliability standards, making it well-suited for demanding environments.

    Because the architecture is passive, network traffic continues to flow normally even if a TAP module is damaged or removed.

    Yes. It provides reliable, permanent access to network traffic and ensures full-fidelity data capture - ideal for SOC, NOC, forensics & regulatory visibility requirements.

    Yes. Modules are snap-in and can be installed quickly with minimal disruption, depending on fiber handling procedures.

    Extremely secure. With no electronics, no addresses, and no management interfaces, it is immune to cyberattacks and cannot be remotely accessed.

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