Chapter 18: Installation; Unpacking And Inspecting The Parts; Installing The Gigastor Upgradeable 5U - Network Instruments GigaStor User Manual

Unpacking and inspecting the parts

Your probe includes a number of components. Take a moment after unpacking the kit to locate all of the parts.
One rack-mountable probe system with a Gen2 card to capture traffic and an Ethernet network interface
for management.
One TAP kit for each link (two ports equal one link). Each TAP kit includes one nTAP, appropriate SFP
media for your topology links, and the cables to connect the TAP to your probe. The SFP media is
available as copper (TX) or optical (LX or SX).
RJ-45 Ethernet cable for the management interface in your probe to connect to your switch.
64-bit Windows 7 restore DVD specific for your probe.
Documentation and warranty information. Keep this information in a safe, accessible location.

Installing the GigaStor Upgradeable 5U

Getting your probe installed is the first step to greater visibility of your network. This topic covers installing your
probe in the cabinet and connecting the probe to your network.
Do not attempt in-cabinet repairs of the your probe. The probe is very heavy!
1. Take the probe and all other components out of their packing materials.
2. Install the rail kits. See
3. Attach the rail to the rack in your cabinet. Instructions for installing the rail kits are provided in the rail kit
box. The rails are for installation purposes only and are not designed for in-cabinet repairs.
4. Insert the supplied SFP connectors from the TAP kit into the open slots on the back of the Gen2 card(s) in
your probe.
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Chapter 18: Installation

How to install the Network Instruments rail kits.