Director™ Data Monitoring Switch
Director Pro™ Network Controller Switch
In this installation guide, unless specified, both Director and Director Pro
are referred to as Director.
Unpack and Inspect
Carefully unpack the Director device, power supplies, and all cables that
are provided:
• Director or Director Pro unit
• (2) Power cords
• (1) Cable, 3 Meter, RJ45, CAT 5e 4-pair
• (1) Cable, RJ45-DB9, for console port connection
• Screws and washers packet for rack mounting
• Director and Director Pro Quick Install Guide
• (1) CD containing the Director and Director Pro User Guide, Director and
Director Pro CLI Command Reference, and Director and Director Pro Web UI
User Guide
• Registration instructions
• Service Plan Reference Guide
• Extended Warranty, if an extended warranty is purchased
XFP and SFP modules are ordered and shipped separately.
If you have questions while your product is under Net Optics Warranty or
you are enrolled in a support plan, please contact the Net Optics Technical
Assurance Center (TAC) via email at support@netoptics.com or by calling
+1.408.737.7777, Monday through Friday, between the following hours in
your region:
• 7:00 - 17:30 Americas (Pacific Time)
• 9:00 - 17:00 EMEA (Frankfurt)
• 9:00 - 17:00 APAC (Hong Kong Time)
Plan the Installation
Determine an IP address best for your installation to assign to the device
Management port. If you access Director through a gateway, determine
the network gateway address and subnet mask before beginning the
installation.
10 SFP
2 XFP
Monitor
Configurable
Ports
10GbE Ports
(6 In-line or 12 Span Ports)
Monitor
1
2
4
5
10G
Span
LASER
Director
™
CAUTION!
1
2
1
1
2
2
6
7
8
9
10
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Power LEDs
Monitor Ports
DIR-7400 Model
Rack Mount the Director Device
Director is designed for rack mounting in a 19-inch equipment rack and
occupies one rack unit.
To mount the Director device:
1. Expand the mounting rails to fit the depth of your rack. See (A).
2. Attach the mounting rails to the front and rear pillars of the rack using
the supplied screws. The rail shelves that the Director chassis will sit on
should be located along the bottom of the rails.
3. Slide the Director chassis into the rack so it rests on the rail shelves.
See (B).
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DNM with 10/100/1000
DNM with SX Fiber
Copper Network Ports
Network Ports
(6 In-line or 12 Span Ports)
1
2
3
4
5
6
A
1
B
A
2
B
A
3
B
10
LINK
In-Line
100
ACT
1000
7
8
9
10
11
12
A
4
B
A
5
B
A
6
B
2 Director Network Module (DNM) Slots
Network Ports
4. Fasten the chassis in place with the supplied screws at the front
panel ears.
5. Make sure the rack is properly grounded.
(A)
Rail shelves along bottom
19.0
Connect to AC Power
1. Install a power supply cord restraint clip over it to keep the AC
power cord from accidently unplugging from the AC power
connector.
2. Connect one of the AC power cords to one of the AC power
connectors on the rear panel.
3. Plug the other end of the cord into an AC power circuit.
4. For redundant power, connect the other AC power cord to the other
AC power connector on the rear panel and plug the other end of the
cord into a different AC power source.
Management
Port
Console
Port
7400, 5400 AC Models
1
2
3
4
5
In-Line
10/100/1000
Director
™
A
B
2
A
1
B
6
7
8
9
10
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Independent Power Sources
Management
Port
Console
Port
Management
7400, 5400 DC Models
Port
Console
Port
Ground
Power Source 1
6400p AC Model
Power Source 2
Independent Power Sources
Management
Port
Console
Port
6400p DC Model
Ground
Power Source 1
Power Source 2
Quick Install Guide
(B)
23.73
1.72
1
0
10G
10
LINK
100
ACT
1000
+
For use with -48V Only
10G
1
0
10G
Earth
-48VDC
Return
-48VDC
Return
+
10G
For use with -48V Only
Earth
-48VDC
Return
-48VDC
Return
Version 7.5
1
0
+
For use with -48V Only
1
0
+
For use with -48V Only
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