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User Guide
iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator
Models 96542iTP and 96547iTP
Doc. PUB542iTPU Rev. 1, 3/06
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PLEASE READ THESE LEGAL NOTICES CAREFULLY. By using a Net Optics iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator you agree to the terms and conditions of usage set forth by Net Optics, Inc. No licenses, express or implied, are granted with respect to any of the technology described in this manual. Net Optics retains all intellectual property rights associated with the technology described in this manual. This manual is intended to assist with installing Net Optics products into your network. Trademarks and
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator Chapter 4 Using Web Manager Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Accessing Web Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Viewing System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Viewing Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing the latest innovation in Tap technology – the iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator. Net Optics' GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator Taps provide ultra-effi cient access to critical GigaBit links using only one NIC on the monitoring device. Net Optics’ iTap is a port aggregator Tap that gives you a quick visual reference of link performance. The iTap GigaBit Port Aggregator monitors and displays link bandwidth ut
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator cally when the traffi c volume falls below the receiving capacity of the NIC. These buffers allow the iTap Port Aggregator to absorb traffi c bursts without dropping packets. Traffi c Monitoring The iTap Port Aggregator monitors the utilization levels of both sides of the full- duplex link. This information is displayed on the front panel and is available from the remote interfaces. The iTap Port Aggregator allows you to set a threshold for each side of the ful
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator System Manager iTap Port Aggregators can be used as a system managed via Simple Network Man- agement Protocol (SNMP) from a single interface. Net Optics' System Manager is an SNMP management tool that offers central management of all Net Optics iTap devices in the network. You can organize iTaps into groups according to workgroup, location, or any other criteria. As with Web Manager, you can view all status, confi guration, and traffi c information and make ch
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator Memory All traffi c that passes through the iTap is sent to the monitoring device NIC on a fi rst-in-fi rst-out basis, including traffi c that is temporarily stored in memory. If two packets enter at the same time then one packet is processed while the other is stored briefl y in memory, preventing collisions. When there is a burst of data, traffi c in excess of the NIC’s capacity is sent to the iTap’s memory. Memory continues to fi ll until its capacity is reache
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator The NIC receives 800 Mbps (80% utilization), so no memory is required for the monitoring device's NIC to process all full-duplex traffi c. If there is burst of traffi c on Side A of 900 Mbps and Side B remains at 500 Mbps, the aggregated traffi c equals 1400 Mbps, 400 Mbps over the capacity of the NIC. The excess traffi c is put in memory on a fi rst-in-fi rst-out basis until either the buf- fer is full or the burst passes. Side A iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregat
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator Unpacking and Inspection Carefully unpack the iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator and check for damaged or missing parts. The iTap ships with the following: • iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator (96542iTP or 96547iTP) • Two power supplies with cords • iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator User Guide • iTap Software CD • Pads for surface mounting • Network and monitor cables • RS232 DB-9 cable for use with the Command Line Interface You may have also ordered a one rack
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator Chapter 2 Installing the iTap Overview This chapter describes how to install and connect the iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator. The procedure for installing the iTap follows these basic steps: • Plan the installation • Confi gure iTap parameters • Mount the iTap • Connect the Management Port • Connect iTap to the network • Connect iTap to the monitoring device(s) • Apply power to the iTap • Check the installation After the iTap is installed, you can remotely mon
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator Monitor Power Reset Network Status Button Ports Ports TM Dual Port Aggregator Network ® GigaBit Copper A B 12 2 A B 1 RESET ACT LINK ACT LINK ACT LINK ACT LINK Monitor www.netoptics.com 2x16 Character Display Utilization Activity Link LED LED Alarms Figure 4: 96547iTP Front Panel Features Management RS232 Port Management Port Redundant RS232 Port for Power Supplies for Remote Interfaces Command Line Interface Figure 5: Rear panel features iTap Port Aggregator LE
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator Planning the Installation Before you begin the installation of your iTap, you should determine the following information: • IP address of the iTap or, if you are deploying multiple iTaps, a range of IP addresses. • Net Mask for the iTaps. • IP address of the remote management console, if deployed over a WAN. • Gateway to the remote management console, if deployed over a WAN. Also make sure you have a suitable location to install the iTap(s). For maximum power
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator For security reasons, some parameters can only be set with the CLI. Use these commands to: • Set CLI username and password • Enable or disable the remote interfaces and display • Turn character echo to the terminal emulation software on or off You will fi nd a complete list of CLI commands in Appendix B. If you wish to disable the Management Port and remote interfaces, you can do so from the CLI using the Display command. To access the iTap CLI: 1. Make sure
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator To change the username and password: 1. Change the username by typing the following command: set username where is your new username. 2. Change the password by typing the following command: set password where is your new password. 3. Record the username and password in a secure location. To set the iTap IP address: 1. Type set ip where is the IP address you are assign- ing to the iTap and pr
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator To set the current date and time: 1. Type set time where mm is the month, dd is the day of the month, yyyy is the year, hh is the hour, mm is minutes of the hour, and ss is seconds. Press Enter. Time is based on the 24-hour clock. To display current settings: 1. Type show set and press Enter. The CLI displays the current setting similar to the example in Figure 7. Figure 7: Show Set Command Example To disable the display and remote int
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator To use the Help command: 1. Type Help at the NetOptics prompt. The list of help topics is displayed. Figure 8: iTap CLI Help Menu 5. To view the syntax for changing the iTap’s confi guration parameters, type help set and press Enter. 6. Repeat with the variable of interest to view the syntax for all commands avail- able from the CLI. For more information on CLI commands, see Appendix B. Mounting the iTap The iTap is designed for rack mounting in a two-slot, 19
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator Connecting the Management Port To use the remote interfaces you must connect the Management Port to the network. To connect the iTap Management Port: 1. Connect a CAT5 cable to the Manangement Port as shown in Figure 9. 2. Connect the other end to a network switch or hub. Management RS232 Port To network switch or hub Figure 9: Connecting the Management Port Connecting to the Network The iTap comes with two network cables ready for iTap installation. To co
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator TM Dual Port Aggregator ® Network GigaBit Fiber LINK A A B 12 B A 2 1 B 1 2 RESET OUT IN OUT IN OUT OUT Monitor www.netoptics.com Tx Rx A B To Switch, Server, or Router (DCE) To Switch, Server, or Router (DTE) Figure 10: 96542iTP Network Connections TM Dual Port Aggregator Network ® A B GigaBit Copper 12 2 A 1 B RESET ACT LINK ACT LINK ACT LINK ACT LINK Monitor www.netoptics.com To DCE network switch or router To DTE network switch or router Figure 11: 96547iTP
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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator Connecting to the Monitoring Devices The iTap comes with two monitor cables ready for iTap installation. To connect the iTap to your monitoring device: 1. Connect Monitor Port 1 to the appropriate monitor using the cables supplied with your iTap. 2. Connect Monitor Port 2 to the appropriate monitor using the cables supplied with your iTap. TM Dual Port Aggregator ® Network GigaBit Fiber LINK A A B 12 B A 2 1 B 1 2 RESET OUT IN OUT IN OUT OUT Monitor www.ne
