Net Optics iLink Agg Quick Install Manual

Unpacking and Inspection

Carefully unpack iLink Agg
later use.
iLink Agg ships with the following:
• (1) the iLink Agg device
• (2) Power cords (AC model only)
• (2) Cable, 3 Meter, RJ45, CAT 5e 4-Pair
• (1) DB9-to-RJ45 RS232 adapter for use with the CLI
• Screws and washers for rack mounting
• (1) iLink Agg Quick Install Guide (this sheet)
• (1) CD containing the iLink Agg User Guide and the
iLink Agg CLI Command Reference
• Service Plan Reference Guide
• Registration instruction card
• Extended Warranty if purchased
Carefully check the packing slip against parts received.
If any part is missing or damaged, contact Net Optics
Customer Service. (Note: SFP modules are ordered
and shipped separately.)
(8) 1Gig Monitor Ports (SFP)
Copper In-line Models
(8) 1Gig Monitor Ports (SFP)
Fiber In-line Models
(8) 1Gig Monitor Ports (SFP)
Span Models

Configuring iLink Agg

All configuration options, status, and statistics are
accessible from the Command Line Interface (CLI). To
use the CLI over a remote SSH connection, first set the
system's IP address using the local RS232 interface.
To access the Command Line Interface:
1. Connect a PC with terminal emulation software to
iLink Agg using the supplied RS232 RJ45 cable and
the RJ45 to DB9 adapter.
Management Port
Console Port
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(16) 10/100/1000mbps Network Ports (RJ45)
(16) 1 Gig SX or LX Fiber Network Ports (LC-type)
(16) 1 Gig Network Ports (SFP)
Computer with terminal
RJ45 to DB9
emulation software
adapter
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2. Launch terminal emulation software such as
HyperTerminal or minicom with the following settings:
115200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no
flow control
3. Connect power to iLink Agg.
Make sure that you connect the power supplies to
two separate, independent power sources.
Management Port
Console Port
AC Models
Independent Power Sources
4. At the login prompt, type admin; at the password
prompt, type netoptics.
Management Port
5. Change the password for the admin account. Type:
Console Port
DC Models
user mod name=admin priv=1 pw=<new-pw>
Earth
Ground
where <new-pw> is the new password
-48VDC
Power Source 1
Return
6. Set the iLink Agg IP address. Type:
-48VDC
Power Source 2
Return
sysip set ipaddr=<ipaddress> mask=<netmask>
gw=<gateway>
sysip commit
where <ip address> is the IP address for iLink Agg,
<netmask> is the netmask, and <gateway> is the IP
address of the gateway
7. For more information on the CLI, type Help to display
command information, or see the User Guide. The
tab key or space bar can be used to autocomplete
partially typed commands. Entering ? following a
command (and a space) displays the arguments for
that command. The up- and down-arrow keys access
the CLI command history buffer.
The CLI can now be accessed remotely by SSH over the
iLink Agg Management port. Connect the Management
port (the top RJ45 on the rear panel) with a CAT5 cable
to a switch or hub to access the CLI over the network.
The default SSH username is linkagg, the password
is netoptics and the port is 22. Use the passwd
command to change the SSH password.

Mounting iLink Agg

iLink Agg is designed to mount in a 19-inch rack,
occupying 1U of height.
and fasten it in place at the front panel ears using
the supplied screws and washers.
rack is properly grounded.
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Slide the chassis into the rack
Make sure that the
iLink Agg
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