What is an SFP module?
For flexibility in link access, some nTAPs include SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) technology. SFPs are hot-swappable modules that can access different media types (Optical SX, LX, ZX, and Copper TX) and support varying data rates (10/100/1000). The Copper to Optical Conversion nTAP supports SFP technology, so the modules can be swapped out depending on the analyzer’s interface. For example, if a conversion nTAP currently has an SX SFP for the analyzer connection, and the analyzer has an LX interface, the current SX-based SFP can be swapped out with an LX SFP.