Installing and Removing G-TAP M Series Modules

A G-TAP M Series module consists of one, two, three, four, or six TAPs and installs into either a 1 RU G-TAP M Series chassis (TAP-M200 or TAP-M202ULT), or a 1/2 RU G-TAP M Series chassis (TAP-M100T). A G-TAP M Series chassis can contain up to six M Series modules. G-TAP M Series TAPs using MPO/MTP connectors have up to three TAPs per module. TAPs using LC connectors have up to six TAPs per module as shown in 1 G-TAP M Series Module with Six TAPs and LC Connectors.

1 G-TAP M Series Module with Six TAPs and LC Connectors

The following chapter discusses the process for installing and removing the G-TAP M Series modules.

To install G-TAP M Series modules in a G-TAP M Series chassis, do the following:

1. Install the G-TAP M Series chassis in a rack. Following figures show examples of 1RU G-TAP M Series TAP-M200 chassis, TAP-M202ULT chassis, and 1/2RU G-TAP M Series TAP-M100T chassis that are empty.

Note:  You can either flush mount the rack or install it with a 3in setback.

2 Empty 1RU G-TAP M Series TAP-M200 chassis

3 Empty 1RU G-TAP M Series TAP-M202ULT chassis

4 Empty 1/2RU G-TAP M Series TAP-M100T chassis
2. Hold the module by the handle and gently slide it into one of the slots in the chassis.
3. Push the module into the slot until it is seated. Magnets inside the chassis hold the module in place.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each module to be inserted into the chassis. Following figures show the G-TAP M Series chassis with modules installed in each slot.

5 G-TAP M Series TAP-M200 Chassis with Modules Installed

6 G-TAP M Series TAP-M202ULT Chassis with Modules Installed

7 G-TAP M Series TAP-M100T Chassis with Modules Installed

To remove a G-TAP M Series module, do the following:

1.   Hold the module by the handle and pull it forward to release it from the magnets inside the chassis.
2. Gently slide the module out of its slot.