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SG4412 DEPLOYMENTGUIDE
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  • Page 1 SG4412 DEPLOYMENTGUIDE Streamcore.com Page 1 on 26 2021 Streamcore SAS - All rights reserved...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table des matières 1 Introduction ............................4 2 Preparing the deployment of the SG4412 ...................4 Task 1 - Unpack the SG4412 ........................4 Task 2 – Gather information and resources ....................4 Task 3 – Configure the appliance ....................... 4 Task 3 – Check the connectivity ........................ 5 3 Description of the SG4412 ........................5...
  • Page 3 Check connectivity with StreamView ...................... 24 Check connectivity with ping ........................25 Troubleshooting ............................. 25 7 Technical Specifications ........................25 Streamcore.com Page 3 on 26 2021 Streamcore SAS - All rights reserved...
  • Page 4: Introduction

      IP address, mask of the SG4412 also called Administrative IP address. If two SG4412 are deployed in Dual or Tandem mode, an IP address and mask must be assigned to each SG. DNS server IP address (used for manual requests from the boot menu such as ping…) ...
  • Page 5: Task 3 - Check The Connectivity

    2 red crossover cables Rackmount ears • FRONT PANEL FEATURES Figure 1 Front side The front panel contains all the interfaces of the SG4412 described here from left to right: Figure 2 - Rear side Reset Status 2 WAN links...
  • Page 6 If the LED blinks, it indicates data access activities; otherwise, it remains off. • A LCD screen indicating that the model is StreamGroomer SG4412. The push buttons are not operational. • A Reset button can be used to reboot the StreamGroomer without turning off the power. (software reboot) •...
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    On/Flashing The port is linking and active in data transmission. LINK/ACT The port is not linking. REAR PANEL The figure below represents the rear panel of the SG4412. HDD/SSD tray Power On/Off AC power socket From left to right, the rear side is composed of: •...
  • Page 8: Configuring Boot Parameters

    You have to connect a computer to on the console port of the StreamGroomer with the DB9 asynchronous cable (and the additional DB9 to USB adapter cable). The asynchronous cable is provided with the SG4412. The asynchronous cable has a RJ45 connector and a DB9 connector.
  • Page 9: Maintenance Menu

    It is also possible to connect as user boot to the StreamGroomer with the boot menu by Telnet, RSH or SSH from the SGM. Only one user can be connected on the boot menu at a time. 4.3.3 Maintenance Menu Streamcore.com Page 9 on 26 2021 Streamcore SAS - All rights reserved...
  • Page 10: Examples

    Example2: Display the status of the ADMIN interface: The command displays DOWN when the SG is not connected to the network with the ADMIN interface. It cannot be managed by the SGM. Streamcore.com Page 10 on 26 2021 Streamcore SAS - All rights reserved...
  • Page 11: Configuration Menu

    This figure details the possible actions to create a configuration and apply the changes. It is also possible to try a configuration with the possibility to commit or cancel the changes. Streamcore.com Page 11 on 26 2021 Streamcore SAS - All rights reserved...
  • Page 12 Configuration file; pending configurations are still available. Enter the Configuration menu. Type the help command to get the list of available commands to configure the SG4412 as shown here: [SG4412 > maintenance] configure [SG4412 > configuration] help Documented commands (type help <topic>):...
  • Page 13 Second DNS server used by the SG in case the first one does not answer. dns_suffix1 DNS suffix for local DNS query [domain_name] dns_suffix2 Second DNS suffix for local DNS query [domain_name] name [xxx] Name presented as prompt Streamcore.com Page 13 on 26 2021 Streamcore SAS - All rights reserved...
  • Page 14 : SG4412 admin_address : 192.168.8.181 admin_mask : 255.255.255.0 admin_gateway : 192.168.8.1 admin_port_speed : auto sgm_address : 192.168.8.180 sgm_address2 sgm_address3 sgm_address4 secure_com : no dns_server1 dns_server2 dns_suffix1 dns_suffix2 Streamcore.com Page 14 on 26 2021 Streamcore SAS - All rights reserved...
  • Page 15: Configure Streamgroomer Boot Ip Parameters With A Usb Key

    In the StreamGroomers Tree, add the StreamGroomer and fill all configuration information. 4.4.3 Download the boot file on the local host In order to download a StreamGroomer boot file: Streamcore.com Page 15 on 26 2021 Streamcore SAS - All rights reserved...
  • Page 16: Load The Sg Configuration From The Usb Key

    Finally, the SG generates a status of the procedure in the file named sgstatus_<sgname>.txt on the USB key. STATUS OF THE PROCEDURE A StreamGroomer will produce different kinds of beeps at the end of these operations: Streamcore.com Page 16 on 26 2021 Streamcore SAS - All rights reserved...
  • Page 17: Case Of Strong Ssh Authentication

    (and the other way around) without being processed by the SG. No statistics are produced by the SG in Boot mode. CONNECTING THE SG4412 The SG4412 manages 1 or 2 WAN access links. 5.1.1 Simple configuration – 2 WAN links The figure below shows how the SG is connected to the switches and the routers of a company.
  • Page 18: Dual Configuration

    Note that only LAN1 and WAN1 interfaces are used in Dual mode. LAN2 and WAN2 ports are ignored by the Streamcore software in this configuration. It is not necessary to connect them to the network. Refer to StreamView User Guide for further details.
  • Page 19: Tandem Configuration

    The figure below explains the wiring to create a tandem configuration. Refer to the StreamView documentation for further details to declare a site supported by a pair of StreamGroomers configured and connected in Tandem mode. Streamcore.com Page 19 on 26 2021 Streamcore SAS - All rights reserved...
  • Page 20: Deploying The Sg4412

    2 StreamGroomers. DEPLOYING THE SG4412 This section describes where and how to connect the SG4412 to network equipments to comply with the network requirements. It also describes the 4 configurations supported by Streamcore Software Suite, whatever the SG model.
  • Page 21 BETWEEN THE LAN AND THE SWITCH A SG can be transparently inserted in the LAN, in front of the switch: Figure 11 - SG in front of a switch, in the LAN Streamcore.com Page 21 on 26 2021 Streamcore SAS - All rights reserved...
  • Page 22: Manage A Single Wan Access Link

    Refer to the paragraph 5.1.1 Simple configuration – 2 WAN links to know how to connect the SG to the switch and router. 5.2.3 Manage 2 WAN access links Streamcore.com Page 22 on 26 2021 Streamcore SAS - All rights reserved...
  • Page 23: Implement High Availability (Tandem)

    If the main SG fails, the secondary becomes active and continues operating on the network. To implement high availability with the SG4412, two appliances SG4412 must be installed on the network. The figure below shows that the appliances are connected with the EXT interface. Use crossover cables between the 2 SG.
  • Page 24: Using The Ext Interface

    2 WAN access links that are not close to each other. When the SG executes the Streamcore software version 6.2 and earlier versions, the management link between the SG on the EXT interface uses a layer 3 protocol. Although not recommended, the StreamGroomers can be connected through a router.
  • Page 25: Check Connectivity With Ping

    Wait for the operational software reboot and the opening of the bypass Turn off the StreamGroomer Turn on the StreamGroomer The equipment will then automatically restart in boot software. 7 Technical Specifications The characteristics of the SG4412 are listed in the following table: Model SG4412 Height 4.4 cm (1U)
  • Page 26 RoHS LITHIUM METAL BATTERY Miscellaneous The SG4412 uses a lithium metal battery. Streamcore.com Page 26 on 26 2021 Streamcore SAS - All rights reserved...

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