Net Optics 4xN 10 User's Manual
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1. 1 m c Jc ud s ow C2 I Z A fiin a i o UTBoptics 9 TL RJ a RTI o ASS ee SS 4611001000 Span Port Switch s e 7 8 n um is w oj i iMatrix Switch Client 2 snes Client 2 DIP Switch Settings J J J 12345678 t f f f E NENNEN L E E OFF So 1203 4 anm Eit E EE Moptics 1 I o 2 m m t m t nieken e l cC E E Maie Switen SN T Client 1 DIP Switch Settings F 1234567 8 J Pd Pd E NEEEERE 4 2 e ch e OFF 1023 3 4 s wo n C3 us iin E d Gi E E CC co 4x16 10 00 1000 Span Port Switch s e 7 a om oas we cC Controller iMatrix Switch f 7 Master DIP Switch Set2. ooc Figure 4 Connecting Span Ports Connecting to the Monitoring Device You need to connect the iMatrix Switch to the input ports NICs of the moni tor device and connect Control Port 2 to a COM port on the monitoring device or computer where you access the CLI 1 Verify that the DIP switch located on the rear of the unit is set as shown in Figure 5 below 2012834567 8 Figure 5 DIP Switch Settings for Single iMatrix Switch Controller Note DIP switches 3 through 8 must remain in the ON position Net Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch 2 Connect a CATSe cable to the iMatrix Switch Monitor Port 1 and the input port of the monitoring device 3 Repeat Step 3 above to connect Monitor Ports 2 through 4 of the iMatrix Switch to a
3. D a aiOptics User Guide for 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch Model ISW CUS3 S4x16 Doc PUB ISWCUSSAU Rev 1 07 06 PLEASE READ THESE LEGAL NOTICES CAREFUL LY By using a Net Optics Switch 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 Copyrights 2006 by Net Optics Inc Net Optics is a registered trademark of Net Optics Inc SpyderSwitch is a trademark of Net Optics Inc Additional company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the individual companies and are respectfully acknowledged Additional Information Net Optics Inc reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurate Lam d MN HOptics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Contents Chapter 1 Introduction OVGetVIEW Lbs cavers ebvadra dae dane s PG Rene cR ERG RES ds das dy 1 Key Feattes x sascascaviavsdou der E iie nie tar eB taye ei tae dated 2 Unpacking and Inspection 4 22 ert Re Re RIP RR RR RR CER
4. Delete Delete iMatrix Switch from System Manager Modify Change the iMatrix Switch name IP address model and add notes Refresh Refresh the data displayed in the Information Frame Exit Close Net Optics System Manager About View information about System Manager Creating a Group You can organize iMatrix Switch devices into groups for quick access You must create a Group before you can add iMatrix Switches to your system To create an iMatrix Switch group 1 Click New Group in the toolbar as shown in Figure 20 A new group bar appears in the System Frame as shown in Figure 21 C Net Optics System Manager O e New Em Exit About New Group Figure 20 New Group 24 amd MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch r3 Net Optics System Manager o oe NewNode New Group Exit About New Group Figure 21 Group Bar 2 Type the name of the new group and press Enter Deleting a Group You can delete a group however all iMatrix Switches in that group will also be deleted from System Manager Note Deleting an iMatrix Switch from System Manager does not affect the current operating status of the iMatrix Switch It will continue to pass traffic from the Span Ports connected at the time you delete the iMatrix Switch from System Manager to the Monitor Ports To delete a Group 1 Right click on the group bar of the group you want to delete 2 Select Delete from the pop up menu The
5. Group and all associated iMatrix Switches are deleted from System Manager Adding iMatrix Switches To configure and control iMatrix Switches with System Manager you must add iMatrix Switches to System Manager Once you have added an iMatrix Switch you can configure modify group and delete it from System Manager Note The iMatrix Switch must be connected to the network as described in Chapter 2 before it can be added to System Manager 25 Lom A optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch To add an iMatrix Switch to the system 1 Select the Group to which you want to add an iMatrix Switch by clicking the group bar 2 Click New Node in the toolbar as shown in Figure 22 The New Node dialog box appears as shown in Figure 23 Figure 23 New iMatrix Switch 2 Enter a name for the iMatrix Switch you are adding in the Node Name text box Each Node Name in the system must be unique 3 Enter the IP address of the iMatrix Switch in the IP Address text box Make sure the IP address is unique on the network 4 Select your model of the iMatrix Switch from the Product drop down list 5 Enter any relevant information about the iMatrix Switch in the Notes text box 6 Check your settings and click Create The System Manger now shows the iMatrix Switch in the system similar to Figure 24 26 Lom d MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch LI Net Optics System Manager 60066 NewNode
6. Hardware Version REV 1 00 Software Version REV 1 00 Monitor 1 Data Port 0 Monitor 2 Data Port 0 Monitor 3 Data Port 0 Monitor 4 Data Port 0 Total Data Ports 32 TIP Total Switches 1 Figure 27 iMatrix Switch Status Tab The Status tab is a read only list of information from the iMatrix Switch Use the scroll bar and arrows to view the entire list if necessary Fields that have been updated since the last refresh appear with a circle and arrow just to the left of the value field The following table explains the status fields Switch 1 Model Model of the Controller iMatrix Switch Switch 2 Model Model of the first Client iMatrix Switch if present Switch 3 Model Model of the second Client iMatrix Switch if present Hardware Version Hardware version of the Controller iMatrix Switch The hard ware version is not displayed for Client iMatrix Switches Software Version Software version of the Controller iMatrix Switch The soft ware version is not displayed for Client iMatrix Switches Monitor Port 1 The Span Port currently connected to Monitor Port 1 To Data Port change the Monitor Port connection use the Control Tab Monitor Port 2 The Span Port currently connected to Monitor Port 2 To Data Port change the Monitor Port connection use the Control Tab Monitor Port 3 The Span Port currently connected to Monitor Port 3 To Data Port change the Monitor Port connec
7. NewGroup Delete Modify Refresh Exit About Xo New Group Status Configure Control a eine e Name Value Switch 1 Model Gigabit 2x32 Span Switch Switch 2 Model unknown Switch 3 Model unknown Switch 4 Model unknown Hardware Version REV 1 00 Software Version REV 1 00 Monitor 1 Data Port 0 Monitor 2 Data Port 0 Monitor 3 Data Port 0 Monitor 4 Data Port 0 Total Data Ports 32 Total Switches 1 Figure 24 Net Optics System Manager with an iMatrix Switch The indicator to the right of the iMatrix Switch picture blinks green when the iMatrix Switch is functioning normally If there is an alarm condition on the iMatrix Switch the indicator blinks red If System Manager cannot communi cate with the iMatrix Switch the graphic of the switch appears grayed Check that the iMatrix Switch is connected to the network and verify the configuration information 7 Repeat Steps 1 6 for each iMatrix Switch you are adding to System Manager To change the order in which iMatrix Switches appear in the System Frame click and drag iMatrix Switches into the desired order 27 o MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch Deleting an iMatrix Switch You can delete an iMatrix Switch from System Manager when you remove an iMatrix Switch from your network If you have removed an iMatrix Switch from the network System Manager continues to poll the iMatrix Switch s IP address for data until you delete the iMatrix Switch from Syste
8. monitoring device LI m ni fr mr n ran rn D Lioptics i T UUD CET E RID tt g F I B V EE I To monitoring device NIC 4 EEE To monitoring device NIC 3 co 1 2 3 4 3 1 n 7 x16 10 100 1000 Span Port Switch s 6 7 a3 om oas 16 LEE I To monitoring device NIC 2 LEE I To monitoring device NIC 1 Figure 7 Connecting Monitor Ports 4 Supply power to the iMatrix Switch using the power cords included with the unit Verify that the Power LEDs illuminate Connecting the Remote Interface Port In order to access the remote interfaces you must connect the Remote Inter face Port to a network switch or hub as shown in Figure 8 ce 3 S 1 rmm Co C To network switch or hub lt i 811 Figure 8 Connecting the Remote Interface Port Note Access to the remote interface is controller by the Display command in the CLI To have access to the remote interfaces make sure the Display o
9. one COM Port Daisy Chaining Mode Allows up to three iMatrix Switches to be controlled from one monitoring device or host PC Remote Access The remote access features require that you assign an IP address to the iMatrix Switch If you are daisy chaining iMatrix Switches you only need an IP address for the Controller iMatrix Switch You may also wish to assign a netmask If you plan to remotely control the iMatrix Switch over WAN you can also set a gateway and IP address where you plan to use the SNMP management tool Net Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch Configuring the iMatrix Switch The iMatrix Switch is configured with default values that allow you to install the iMatrix Switch and then modify parameters from Web Manager or SNMP Manager The defaults values are IP Address 10 60 0 123 Netmask 255 255 0 0 Monitor Ports 1 4 Gigabit CLI username netoptics CLI password netoptics You can set all parameters check status and control Monitor Port connections from the Command Line Interface You can change most settings later from one of the remote interfaces Using the Command Line Interface CLI All configuration and control options are accessible from the iMatrix Switch s Command Line Interface You must set a new username and password IP address for the iMatrix Switch and the port speeds Other parameters are optional and dependent on your installation For security reasons some paramete
10. password 1 Change the username by typing the following command set username lt username gt where lt username gt is your new username Lam d Net Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch 3 Change the password by typing the following command set password password where password is your new password Record the username and password in a secure location To set the iMatrix Switch IP address 1 Type set ip lt ip address gt where lt ip address gt is the IP address you are assigning to the iMatrix Switch and press Enter For example typing set ip 10 60 0 100 sets the iMatrix Switch IP address to 10 60 0 100 To display current settings 1 Type show set and press Enter The CLI displays the current settings similar to the example in Figure 10 show set IP Address 10 60 0 123 Netmask 255 255 0 0 Manager 10 10 1 40 Gateway 10 60 0 118 HW Version REV 1 00 SW Version REV 1 00 Port 1 Parameters Gigabit Port 2 Parameters Gigabit Port 3 Parameters Gigabit Port 4 Parameters Gigabit Figure 10 Show Set Command Example To disable the remote interfaces 1 Type show display and press Enter to view the current setting The default value is Display ON Type display and press Enter Access to the iMatrix Switch from remote interfaces will be blocked To restore the display and remote interfaces type display and press Enter A Net Optics 4xN 10 100 1000
11. table below describes the configuration options on the Configure Tab Host Name The name of the iMatrix Switch IP Address The IP address of the iMatrix Switch Netmask The IP address netmask Gateway IP Address The IP address of the gateway System Manager IP The IP address of the host PC running System Manager Address or third party SNMP management tool Monitor Port 1 The speed setting for Monitor Port 1 GigaBit 10 Mbps or Parameter 100 Mbps Monitor Port 2 The speed setting for Monitor Port 2 GigaBit 10 Mbps or Parameter 100 Mbps Monitor Port 3 The speed setting for Monitor Port 3 GigaBit 10 Mbps or Parameter 100 Mbps Monitor Port 4 The speed setting for Monitor Port 4 GigaBit 10 Mbps or Parameter 100 Mbps Viewing iMatrix Switch Information System Manager allows you to view the current iMatrix Switch configuration information including the Monitor Port connections To view iMatrix Switch information 1 Click the image of the iMatrix Switch you want to view in the System Frame A window similar to Figure 27 appears 29 Lam d MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch Het Optics System Manager 0606606 NewNode New Group Delete Modify Refresh Exit About To New Group 1 Status Configure Control Sumo e Switch 1 Model Gigabit 2x32 Span Switch Gra m Switch 2 Model unknown Switch 3 Model unknown Switch 4 Model unknown
12. the Control tab Figure 29 shows the Control Tab for a 2xN iMatrix Switch The 4xN GigaBit Copper Span Switch will show four Monitor Port columns Het Optics System Manager 60060606 NewNode New Group Delete Modify Refresh Exit About Ti New Group 1 Status Configure Control Ga reece ese 9 Port Name Mon 1 Mon 2 Notes A 6 6 5 c 2 0 7 e wN g a ia 10 CD 11 Gam Ga 12 dE Ga 13 SD X 14 K f 15 16 C ED Message Board Welcome to Net Optics iMatrix Switch Reset All Figure 29 Control Tab 2 Click a port in the Mon 1 column to connect the device on Monitor Port 1 to a Span Port The example in Figure 30 shows Monitor Port 1 connected to Span Port 2 32 o MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch 5 Het Optics System Manager oee NewNode New Group Delete Modify Refresh Exit About Ta New Group 1 f Status Configure Control ra ma AEA 9o Port Name Mon 1 Mon 2 Notes E cr cr e lt gt eR cr 16 E gt 6 3 v Message Board Welcome to Net Optics iMatrix Switch Reset All Figure 30 Connecting Monitor Port 1 2 Click a port in the Mon 2 column to connect the device on Monitor Port 2 to a Span Port The example in Figure 31 shows Monitor Port 2 connected to Span Port 4 C Net Optics System Manager e e NewNode NewGroup Delete Modify Refresh Exit About p New Group 1 Status Configure Control EEEUucuemm
13. ER ES 3 Aboutthis Guide 52 2 equ 406 dae RIEN RAS PAR ERRRERE eas dud ee 3 Product Diagrams esset ede dale dards otto dew tds Range aes RES 4 LED Indicators nsn pee 48G FRSA ae RE AERO EME ERS PS ES 4 Chapter 2 Installing the iMatrix Switch OVEIVICW its d uet ohewd e DEC hea new REREEPECHPPH PI E POPE 5 Installation Planning iaon ooieuhkem Rv naea nn EP SEER eed ae 5 Configuring the iMatrix Switch 0 0c esee 6 Using the Command Line Interface CLI 0 0 c eee eee ee 6 Connecting to Switch Span Ports 00 0 eee eee 10 Connecting to the Monitoring Device 0 0 eee 10 Connecting the Remote Interface Port 0 0 00 e eee eee eee 11 Daisy Chaining iMatrix Switches 2 0 0 0 eee 12 Chapter 3 Using iMatrix Switch Web Manager OVERVIEW o a ie Sens is RN de Re RR AM ae Ws REESE E 15 Accessing Web Managet cis tov ie Pad ea wart els bare eR RES 15 Viewing Switch Status esiste e de SEG was Who EE ncaa ew KE 16 Switch Control so hates othe dere e cag ces Whe weil ate ache es e 17 Lam d MN HOptics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Configuring the iMatrix Switch 0 0 eee eee eee 17 Message Board is 060 cras tonr yu er RE eee ES em aoe aS ead oes 18 Chapter 4 Using System Manager OVERVIEW o hs deeds tine dowd de Mee ede RR HEP ddr da ix d E ERE E 19 Installing System Manager i ids cence ek e re he b as ane eee 19 Exploring System Manager ei 5 3 ha
14. Span iMatrix Switch To use the Help command 1 Type Help and press Enter at the NetOptics prompt The list of help topics is displayed NetOptics help kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxkk Net Optics Command Line Interface kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxkk Usage help variable set Configure various options reset Reset options switch Switch control commands show show current configuration and status echo Turn on or off echoing of characters display Toggle to enable disable network accessibility help This help screen Figure 11 iMatrix Switch CLI Help Menu 5 To view the syntax for changing the iMatrix Switch s configuration param eters type help set and press Enter 6 To view the syntax for other commands type help followed by the com mand For more information on CLI commands see Appendix B Net Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch Connecting to Switch Span Ports 1 Connect Span Port 1 of the iMatrix Switch to the appropriate Span port on your switch using CATSe straight through cables 2 Repeat Step 1 for each additional network switch Span port you wish to monitor zi LI Em i Z zl i fini Eri rcd ic VL optics T UTE ID DT 7 x an Port Switc c Co x oo WE uc SoS D 4x16 10 100 1000 Span Port Switch s 7 8 a om oas 6 e g To switch Span Port lt i m8 _J To switch Span Port IEEE
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16. h Web Manager allows you to set the IP parameters for the switch To change a set ting enter the IP address in the text box and click Submit Changes The following table explains each available option Field Name IP Address Function Value 0 0 0 0 Description IP address of the iMatrix Switch The de fault IP address is 10 60 0 123 You can change the IP address by typing a new IP address in the text box Net Mask 0 0 0 0 Displays current Net Mask of the iMatrix Switch The default Net Mask is 255 255 0 0 You can change the Net Mask by typing a new Net Mask in the text box Manager IP Address 0 0 0 0 IP address of the computer running iMatrix System Manager over a WAN You can change the IP address by typing a new IP address in the text box Gateway IP Address 0 0 0 0 Displays the IP address of the current WAN Gateway You can change the Gateway by typing a new IP address in the text box amd MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Message Board You can post a message about the iMatrix Switch in the Message Board text box Anyone who open Web Manager for this iMatrix Switch will see your message To enter a message simple click in the text box and type your message amd MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch Chapter 4 Using System Manager Overview This chapter describes how to install and use Net Optics System Manager which a
17. ible design with removable feet allows for either rack mount or stand alone use Tested and compatible with all major manufacturers monitoring devices including protocol analyzers probes and intrusion detection prevention systems Support Net Optics offers free technical support throughout the lifetime of your purchase Our technical support team is available from 8 am to 5 pm Pacific Time Monday through Friday at 1 408 737 7777 and via email at ts support netoptics com FAQs are also available on Net Optics website at www netoptics com Net Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Unpacking and Inspection Carefully unpack the 10 100 1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch and check for damaged or missing parts The iMatrix Switch ships with the following 10 100 1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Two power cords One RS232 cable Nine straight through CATSe cables Two Mini DIN cables 10 100 1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Quick Install Guide One software CD Pads for surface mounting Brackets and fasteners for rack mounting You may have also ordered an extended warranty Carefully check the pack ing slip against parts received If any part is missing or damaged contact Net Optics Customer Service immediately About this Guide This Guide provides you all the information you need to configure and operate the 10 100 1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Please read the entire Guide before attempt
18. ing to install or operate the iMatrix Switch This guide covers the following models Part Number Description ISW CU3 S4X16 4x16 10 100 1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Net Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Product Diagrams Monitor Port LED Displays Power LEDs Span Port Connectors CO AC u o w n 2 leaoaa amp g oe ISPOptics o Sl a ee el oO 1 07000 Span Port Sitch See Eee C3 c Monitor Ports Monitor Daisy Chain Ports Figure 1 Front Panel ISW CU3 S4X16 Power Plug Power Plug R is inta emote Interface Port DIP Switch EGO Daisy Chain Control Ports Rubber Feet Control Port
19. k edo bas band DAN AI e d be ERR 23 Creating a Group esee re dds e RE SR e x EE ar dx RO eae REY 24 Dele ng a Group ves shin nde GAG RE SR Re bc e xd ea ahs 25 Adding Matrix Switches 42 2 42sdevede uve ub hovel eben aes gx eR 25 Deleung an iMatix SwICh is hd seis ede bdo See br b bx Er ede 28 Configuring an iMatrix Switch 6 ccc eene 28 Viewing iMatrix Switch Information 0 0 0 e eee ee ee eee 29 Modifying an iMatrix Switch i ccedi penh QAM br aes EAE 31 Controlling Switch Connections 00 0 0 cece eee 32 Entering Port Names and Notes ni 05 cde cds erk Re b x e rey 34 Appendix A Specifications and Models SpecIfICaflODS sicud eu sur re e he Sore ws EOD eR CIR ET FORESTS 35 Appendix B Command Line Interface A Net Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Net Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span Port iMatrix Switches enhance LAN vis ibility by providing access across multiple 10 100 1000 Span ports for up to four analyzers or security devices The physical layer connections through the iMatrix Switch eliminate the need to reconnect and reconfigure analyzers for each new monitoring task This flexibility instantly improves ease of use and return on investment The 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch supports simultaneous passive monitoring of any four Span ports connected to the iMatrix Switch each with a separate distributed analyzer Scalable Deployme
20. llows you to change settings view status and retrieve data remotely from mul tiple Net Optics iMatrix Switch devices The following topics are covered e Installing System Manager Exploring System Manager e Creating a Group e Adding and Deleting iMatrix Switches Using the Status Tab Using the Configuration Tab Installing System Manager The installation executable file for System Manager can be found on the CD included with the iMatrix Switch To install System Manger 1 Locate Setup exe on the CD and double click it The License Agreement dialog box appears as shown in Figure 12 i Net Optics System Manager License Agreement Please take a moment to read the license agreement now If you accept the terms below click I Agree then Next Otherwise click Cancel END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE BY INSTALLING AND USING THE SOFTWARE YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE PROMPTLY RETURN WITHIN 15 DAYS THE SOFTWARE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTATION AND ACCOMPANYING ITEMS TO THE PLACE OF ACQUISITION FOR A FULL REFUND IDo Not Agree OlAgree Figure 12 Net Optics System Manager License Agreement 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch 3 After reading the agreement select I Agree and click Next to install System Manager The Welc
21. lt address gt address of the remote man ager Parameter Port set parameter Where port ID is 1 2 3 or 4 port port ID and parameter is parameter 0 GigaBit 12 10 Mbps 2 100 Mbps 3 1000 Mbps Username set username Where username is the lt username gt authorized user s name 9 characters or less Password set password Where password is the password authorized user s password 9 characters or less Storage reset storage Resets configuation to factory defaults Switch reset switch Disconnects all Monitor Ports from any data ports 37 o MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch Switch Monitor switch monitor Sets which data port is moni Port lt monitor gt port tored where lt monitor gt is 1 port ID 2 3 or 4 and port ID is the data port number Show Set showset Displays currents settings Switch show status Displays current data port con nected to the monitor port Display show display Displays the display setting Display OFF disables remote interfaces User show user Displays current user logged into the CLI Echo n a echo on off Echo off stops typed character from being displayed on the Screen Display n a display Toggles the remote interface on and off 38 amd 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch i 3dOptics Notes 39 www netoptics com 2006 by Net Optics Inc All Rights Res
22. m Manager To delete an iMatrix Switch from System Manager 1 Select the iMatrix Switch you want to delete by clicking its icon 2 Click Delete in the toolbar A confirmation dialog box appears NetSNMP CY Wes e Are you sure you want to delete lt iTap 1 gt node Yes Figure 25 Delete Confirmation 3 Click Yes to delete the iMatrix Switch from System Manager Configuring an iMatrix Switch You can set configuration parameters of an iMatrix Switch in the system from the Configure tab To configure the iMatrix Switch 1 Click on the icon of the iMatrix Switch you want to configure and click the Configure tab as shown in Figure 26 c Net Optics System Manager 0066 NewNode NewGroup Delete Modify Refresh Exit About alee status Configure Control O Host Name Node Gra IP Address 10 60 0128 Net Mask 255 0 0 0 Gateway IP Address 10 50 0 118 System Manager IP Address 10 10 1 40 Monitor 1 Parameter Gigabit Monitor 2 Parameter Gigabit Monitor 3 Parameter Gigabit Monitor 4 Parameter Gigabit ya Figure 26 iMatrix Switch Configure Tab 28 Lam d 3dOptics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch 2 For the parameter you wish to configure click on the corresponding value field 3 Select an option from the drop down list or enter a new value from your keyboard 4 The new configuration parameters take effect next time System Manager polls the iMatrix Switch The
23. mpDO Port Name Mon 1 Mon 2 Notes al D 1 2 3 J SER 5 C 6 gt 7 8 16 af Message Board Welcome to Net Optics iMatrix Switch Reset All Figure 31 Connecting Monitor Port 2 3 Repeat for Steps 1 and 2 for Mon 3 and Mon 4 columns You cannot connect more than one Monitor Port to a Span Port 33 amd 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch i 3dOptics 4 To clear all port connections click Reset All Entering Port Names and Notes You have the option of naming the Span Ports and entering a note Naming the Span Ports will make switch management easier Add notes to the Span Port con nection to communicate important information to other users of System Manager To enter Span Port Names and Notes 1 Click the text box next to the Span Port number you wish to name 2 Enter the name of the Span Port and press Enter 3 Click the text box in the Note column to add a note about this Span Port 4 You can also enter a message about this particular switch in the Message Board text box at the bottom of the page 34 amd NN Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch Appendix A Specifications and Models Specifications Electrical Power Input 100 240 VAC 0 5A 47 63Hz Environmental Operating Temperature 0 C to 55 C Storage Temperature 10 C to 70 C Relative Humidity 5 min 95 max non condensing Mechanical Dimensions 1 75 high
24. nctions of System Manager With System Manager you can NOTE Create iMatrix Switch groups Add and delete iMatrix Switches from the system Remotely configure iMatrix Switches View iMatrix Switch status information Connect Monitor Ports to Span Ports Add text information about the iMatrix Switch To access the iMatrix Switch with System Manager the Display option in the CLI must be set to ON For more information see Using the Command Line Interface on page 4 To access System Manager 1 Double click the System Manager icon on your PC desktop The initial window shown in Figure 18 will not show any iMatrix Switches Net Optics System Manager System Frame Figure 18 Initial window The System Frame displays iMatrix Switches and iMatrix Switch Groups as you add them to the system The Information Frame displays Status Configuration and Control information for individual iMatrix Switches 23 Lom d MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch Tip To use pop up menu shortcuts click your right mouse button in the System Frame Using the Toolbar Figure 19 shows the System Manager toolbar r y Het Optics System Manager 6 e e NewNode New Group Delete Modify Refresh Exit About Figure 19 Toolbar The table below describes the headings found on the toolbar Tool Description New Node Add iMatrix Switches to a group New Group Create an iMatrix Switch group
25. nitor Ports of iMatrix Switch 2 If you are connecting a third iMatrix Switch connect CATSe cables between the Daisy Chain Ports of iMatrix Switch 2 and the Monitor Ports of iMatrix Switch 3 see Figure 9 Lame d Net Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch
26. nt Double or triple Span port coverage by daisy chaining iMatrix Switches The Daisy Chain option allows a single monitoring device or host PC to manage up to three iMatrix Switches and 48 Span ports Remote Control The iMatrix Switch Web Manager and System Manager allows you to remote ly set IP parameters and change which link is monitored with a click of your mouse The Web Manager is browser based interface accessible from any PC with a browser and access to the iMatrix Switch s IP address System Manager is an SNMP based management interface Reliability For extra uptime protection Net Optics iMatrix Switches offer redundant power connections Should the primary power source fail the iMatrix Switch automatically switches to the backup power source Power LEDs on the front of the iMatrix Switch indicate the current power source Net Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Key Features Passive Secure Technology Provides complete cross link visibility at 1000 Mbps without data stream interference or introducing a point of failure Daisy Chain iMatrix Switches for doubled or tripled coverage Redundant power ensures monitoring uptime Fully RoHS compliant Ease of Use Remote management software provides control over which links are being monitored LED indicators on the iMatrix Switch allow for quick status checks Front mounted network connectors for easy installation and operation Flex
27. oard Welcome to Net Optics iMatrix Switch Figure 11 Web Manager Page To save any changes to the iMatrix Switch you must click Submit Changes To update the display click your browser s refresh button Viewing Switch Status You can view iMatrix Switch information from the Switch Status section of Web Manager The following table explains the status fields Field Name Value Description Total Switches 1 4 Indicates the number of switches configured Total Data Port 1 16 Display the total number of ports available for this switch model or the total number of Span ports available in a daisy chain configuration Switch 1 Model Displays the model of the switch Switch 2 Model Displays the model of the switch Switch 3 Model Displays the model of the switch Lam d MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Field Name Value Description Switch Hardware Version Displays the hardware version of the switch Switch Software Version Displays the software version of the switch Switch Control Web Manager lets you set which data port is connected to the Monitor Port To change the network link you are monitoring enter the number of the data port for the link and click Submit Changes To disconnect the Monitor Port from all data ports select Yes from the Reset All Switches drop down menu and click Submit Changes Configuring the iMatrix Switc
28. ome dialog box appears as shown in Figure 13 ie Net Optics System Manager Welcome to the Net Optics System Manager Setup Wizard The installer will guide you through the steps required to install Net Optics System Manager on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Figure 13 Welcome Dialog Box 2 Click Next The Select Installation Folder dialog box shown in Figure 14 appears iS Net Optics System Manager Select Installation Folder The installer will install Net Optics System Manager to the following folder To install in this folder click Next To install to a different folder enter it below or click Browse Eolder C Program Files Net Optics System Managers Browse Disk Cost Install Net Optics System Manager for yourself or for anyone who uses this computer O Everyone Just me Figure 14 Select Installation Folder 20 Lam d MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch 3 To install in the default folder make no changes to the path in the Folder text box To install in a different location either type the path in the Folder text box or click Browse to find another location To check the space available f
29. or System Manager on the selected drive click Disk Cost 4 To limit access to System Manager to the current user of the PC select Just Me To allow access to any user logged into the PC select Everyone 5 Click Next The Confirm Installation dialog box shown in Figure 15 appears To continue the installation click Next The Progress dialog box appears as shown in Figure 16 iS Net Optics System Manager Confirm Installation The installer is ready to install Net Optics System Manager on your computer Click Next to start the installation Cancel lt Back Figure 15 Confirm Installation 21 o MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch i amp Net Optics System Manager Installing Net Optics System Manager Net Optics System Manager is being installed Please wait Cancel Figure 16 Installation Progress 6 If you want to stop the installation click Cancel When the installation is com plete the Installation Complete dialog box appears as shown in Figure 17 i Net Optics System Manager Installation Complete Net Optics System Manager has been successfully installed Click Close to exit Figure 17 Installation Complete 7 Click Close System Manager is now installed on your computer and there is a Net Optics shortcut icon on your desktop 22 Lom d optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch Exploring System Manager This section explains the features and fu
30. ption is set to ON Net Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch Daisy Chaining iMatrix Switches You have the option of connecting as many as three switches together for control by a single monitoring device or computer It does not matter if you are connecting the monitoring ports to one device or separate devices In a daisy chain configuration one iMatrix Switch serves as the Controller to one or two Client iMatrix Switches The Controller Client relationship is set with the DIP switches on the rear of the iMatrix Switch iMatrix Switches are set to function as a Controller by default Network traffic is passed from the Clients to the Controller and control is sent through the Controller to the Clients The basic steps to daisy chaining iMatrix Switches are 1 Connect the Controller iMatrix Switch as described in the previous sections 2 Connect the Controller and Client Control Ports 3 Connect the Controller and Client Monitor Ports 4 Connect the additional Span Ports To daisy chain iMatrix Switches 1 Configure and install the Controller iMatrix Switch as described in the preceding sections 2 Choose the iMatrix Switch you will use as Client 1 and set the DIP switch positions located on rear of unit as shown in Figure 9 If you are install ing a third switch set the DIP switch as shown in Figure 9 for Client 2 3 Connect CAT5e cables between the Daisy Chain Ports of iMatrix Switch 1 and the Mo
31. rs can only be set with the CLI Use these commands to Set CLI username and password Enable or disable the remote interfaces Turn character echo to the terminal emulation software on or off 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 iMatrix Switch CLI 1 Make sure power to the iMatrix Switch is off 2 Connect a PC with terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal to the iMatrix Switch Control Port 2 using the RS232 DB 9 cable supplied with the iMatrix Switch A Net Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch DB9 Control Port 2 RR TUI ii CC EEE E To COM port on monitoring device or computer Figure 9 Connecting to the CLI 3 Launch your terminal emulation software and set the communication parameters to 19200 baud 8 data bits No parity 1 stop bit No flow control 3 Connect power to the iMatrix Switch The CLI banner and login prompt appears KKK KK ck ck ce KK KKK KKK KKK RK KKK ck ckckckckckckck ckckckckok Net Optics Command Line Interface kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk Login Password Figure 9 Login and Password Prompts 4 Type netoptics and press Enter 5 At the password prompt type netoptics and press Enter The NetOp tics prompt appear To change the username and
32. s Rubber Feet removable removable Figure 2 Rear Panel LED Indicators Monitor Port LEDs Each Monitor Port has a 2 character LED that shows the number of the Span port currently connected to the monitor port Link Activity Indicator If a good link is established the LED illuminates a steady green If there is current activity on this link the LED flashes 10 100 1000 Indicator If the Port is set to 10 Mbps the LED will illuminate orange If the Port is set to 100 Mbps the LED will illuminate yellow If the Port is set to 1000 Mbps the LED will illuminate green PWR 1 PWR 2 Main and Redundant Power If the Tap is deployed with both power supplies both LEDs illuminate when the Tap is connected to power An off power LED indicates that the corresponding power supply is not functioning or not connected Net Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch Chapter 2 Installing the iMatrix Switch Overview The procedure for installing the iMatrix Switch follows these basic steps Plan the installation Configure IP parameters Mount the iMatrix Switch Connect the Management Port Connect to the network Connect to the monitoring devices Apply power to the iMatrix Switch Check the installation Installation Planning There are two methods for connecting your iMatrix Switch Single iMatrix Switch Mode Asingle monitoring device to controls the Monitor Ports of a single iMatrix Switch from
33. ser based interface that allows you to change configu ration settings view status and control which Span ports are connected to the monitoring devices Note To access Web Manager the Display option in the CLI must be set to ON For more information see Using the Command Line Interface on page 4 Accessing Web Manager Web Manager is a browser based interface that provides access to any iMatrix Switch with an IP address accessible from the computer running Web Manager Web Manager supports all common browsers To access Web Manager 1 Open an Internet browser on your computer 2 Enter the iMatrix Switch s IP address in the URL box and press Enter The default IP address is 10 60 0 123 The Web Manager page appears as shown in Figure 11 Lam 1 MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Matrix Switch Web Manager F9 Switch Status Total Switches I Total Data Ports 16 Switch 1 Model Gigabit 4x16 Span Switch Switch 2 Model unknown Switch 3 Model unknown Switch Hardware Version REV 1 00 Switch Software Version REV 1 00 Switch Control Monitor 1 Control e Monitor 2 Control o Monitor 3 Control Q Monitor 4 Control o Reset All Switches No Configuration IP Address 10 600 123 Manager IP Address 10 10 1 40 Net Mask 355000 Gateway IP Address 10 60 0 118 Monitor 1 Parameters Gigabit Monitor 2 Parameters Gigabit Monitor 3 Parameters Gigabit Monitor 4 Parameters Gigabit Message B
34. tings 1234567 8 ki EENEN aE EE E gt To monitoring device OFF EE I To monitoring device EEE I To monitoring device IHL I To monitoring device Figure 9 Connecting Daisy Chained Monitor Ports 4 Connect the supplied Mini DIN cable between Daisy Chain Port OUT of the Controller iMatrix Switch and Daisy Chain Port IN of iMatrix Switch Client 1 If you are installing a third iMatrix connect the supplied Mini DIN cable between Daisy Chain Port OUT of iMatrix Switch 2 and Daisy Chain Port IN of iMatrix Switch 3 see Figure 10 13 A Net Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch Kaul LILA big Figure 10 Connecting the Daisy Chain Control Ports 5 Supply power to the iMatrix Switch using the power cords included with the unit Verify that the Power LEDs illuminate 14 amd MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Chapter 3 Using iMatrix Switch Web Manager Overview This chapter describes how to monitor and control individual iMatrix Switches using Web Manager The following topics are covered e Accessing Web Manager e Viewing iMatrix Switch Status Controlling iMatrix Switch Connections Configuring the iMatrix Switch Web Manager is the brow
35. tion use the Control Tab 30 amd MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch Monitor Port 4 The Span Port currently connected to Monitor Port 4 To Data Port change the Monitor Port connection use the Control Tab Total Data Ports Total number of Data Ports on the iMatrix Switch including any ports on daisy chained Client iMatrix Switches Total Switches Total number of daisy chained Client iMatrix Switches plus the Controller iMatrix Switch 1 3 Modifying an iMatrix Switch You can change the IP address and other basic iMatrix Switch configuration parameters from the Modify iMatrix Switch dialog box To modify the iMatrix Switch configuration 1 In the System Frame click on the image of the iMatrix Switch you want to change 2 Click Modify in the toolbar The Modify Node dialog box appears as shown in Figure 28 C Modify Hode Ye Mode Name Save Change IP Address 10 60 O0 123 Product Gigabit 2x32 Span Switch Fv f Notes ae Gigabit 2x32 Span Switch Figure 28 Modify iMatrix Switch 3 Make the desired changes and click Save Change 31 Lom d MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch Controlling Switch Connections Use the Control Tab to connect the Monitor Ports to a connected Span Port You can connect four monitoring devices to any four Span Ports on the switch or daisy chained switches To connect a Monitor Port to a Span Port 1 Click
36. x 15 75 deep x 17 wide Cable Interfaces Copper Cable Type 22 24 AWG unshielded twisted pair cable CAT5e Link Distance Supported 90 meters includes network and monitor segments Connectors 4 RJ45 8 pin connectors monitor ports 4 RJ45 8 pin connectors monitor daisy chain ports 16 RJ45 8 pin connectors Span ports 2 Mini DIN 4 pin connectors daisy chain control 2 DB9 serial control interfaces Indicators 4 2 character LED 20 Link Activity LEDs 2 Power LEDS 35 o MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch Software Command Line Interface Any terminal emulation software iMatrix Web Manager Any browser iMatrix System Manager Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows XP Certifications Fully RoHS compliant 36 amd MA Optics 4xN 10 100 1000 Span iMatrix Switch Appendix B Command Line Interface Syntax Se t help set Displays the set command options help reset Displays the reset command options help show Displays the show command options Echo help echo Displays the echo command options Display help display Displays the display command options set ip lt address gt Where lt address gt is the IP address of the iMatrix Switch Netmask set netmask Where lt address gt is the IP lt address gt address of the netmask Gateway set gateway Where lt address gt is the IP lt address gt address of the gateway Manager set manager Where lt address gt is the IP
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