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GigaVUE H Series
Product Version: 5.13
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  • Page 1: Gigavue-Hc2 Hardware Installation Guide

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide GigaVUE H Series Product Version: 5.13 Document Version: 2.0 (See Change Notes for document updates.)
  • Page 2 Gigamon Inc.. Trademark Attributions Gigamon and the Gigamon logo are trademarks of Gigamon in the United States and/or other countries. Gigamon trademarks can be found at www.gigamon.com/legal- trademarks.

  • Page 3: Change Notes

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Change Notes When a document is updated, the document version number on the cover page will indicate a new version and will provide a link to this Change Notes table, which will describe the updates. Product Document Date Change Notes...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Contents GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Change Notes Contents About the GigaVUE H Series and TA Series Introducing the GigaVUE-HC2 GigaVUE-HC2 Overview Introducing the GigaVUE-HC2 Chassis Air Flow Direction AC- and DC-Powered GigaVUE-HC2 GigaVUE-HC2 Control Cards GigaVUE-HC2 Control Card Version 2 (HC2 CCv2) GigaVUE-HC2 Modules Module Numbering PRT-HC0-X24 Module...
  • Page 5 Command-Line Basics Command-Line Modes Entering Commands in the CLI Command-Line Syntax – Entering Commands The Basic Commands Completing the Initial GigaVUE H Series H Series Setup Enter the Configure Command-Line Mode SSH2 Enabling the GigaVUE H SeriesWeb Server Initial User Account Configuration Configuring the GigaVUE H Series H Series Host Name...
  • Page 6 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Using a Custom Banner Saving Changes Connecting GigaVUE-HC2 Ports Transceiver—Rules and Notes BiDi Optics Considerations Transceiver Installation Instructions Installing Transceivers Removing Transceivers Fiber TAP Specifications Bypass Combo Module Specifications Module Transceiver Support Cabling MPO/MTP 12 Position Fiber Cable for Use with SR4 Transceivers Connecting GigaVUE-HC2 Module Ports Enabling Modules and Ports Setting Port Parameters Manually...
  • Page 7 Bonding of Battery Return (BR) Input Terminals Connections Input AC/DC Voltage Commercial Power Ports Maintenance Additional Sources of Information Documentation How to Download Software and Release Notes from My Gigamon Documentation Feedback Contact Technical Support Contact Sales Premium Support The Gigamon Community Contents...

  • Page 8: About The Gigavue H Series And Ta Series

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide About the GigaVUE H Series and TA Series The Gigamon Visibility and Analytics Fabric delivers 1Gb/10Gb/40Gb/100Gb support. The GigaVUE H Series and TA Series include the following models that run GigaVUE-OS: GigaVUE-HC1 ■ GigaVUE-HC2 ■ GigaVUE-HC3 ■ GigaVUE H Series-TA10 ■...

  • Page 9: Introducing The Gigavue-Hc2

    GigaVUE-HC2 Overview The GigaVUE-HC2 delivers unprecedented switching capacity, port density, and modularity in a mid-sized 2RU footprint. This node broadens the GigaVUE H Series H Series portfolio offering multi-functional capabilities such as internal TAPs, port modules, and a variety of GigaSMART options. The node is appropriate for concentration points requiring up to 96 ports in a single location.

  • Page 10: Introducing The Gigavue-Hc2 Chassis

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide GigaVUE-HC2 GigaVUE-HC2 2RU Footprint ■ Four Module Slots (Bays) ■ Internal Control Card ■ Dedicated Cluster Management ■ Port Supports all GigaVUE-HC2 ■ Modules All ports, excluding BPS ports, ■ of same type and speed can be used to create GigaStream.
  • Page 11 Cable Management Tray The GigaVUE-HC2 provides two optional cable management trays at the left and right side of the node for secure routing of cables to GigaVUE H Series ports. Installation of the cable management tray requires a special mounting bracket.

  • Page 12: Air Flow Direction

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Air Flow Direction The air flow direction is from the front of the GigaVUE H Series chassis to the rear. The rear- mounted fans pull air from the front to the back of the chassis. For environments with hot/cold aisles, install the chassis so the intake air at the front of the chassis is cold.

  • Page 13: Gigavue-Hc2 Control Card Version 2 (Hc2 Ccv2)

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 3 GigaVUE-HC2 Management Ports GigaVUE-HC2 Control Card Version 2 (HC2 CCv2) GigaVUE-HC2 Control Card version 2 (HC2 CCv2) provides the following benefits: Enables 100Gb on the PRT-HC0-C02 module. Refer to PRT-HC0-C02 Module. ■ Supports 16k map rules. ■ Supports all GigaVUE-HC2 modules, front and rear. ■...

  • Page 14: Gigavue-Hc2 Modules

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide HC2 CCv2 is field-replaceable. To upgrade an existing control card to an HC2 CCv2, use the procedure in Standalone Node. The HC2 CCv2 is identified by the following part number label printed on the control card: 132-00C2-400. : The software version on the HC2 CCv2 must be 4.6 or higher. GigaVUE-HC2 Modules With a wide variety of interchangeable modules and more than a terabit of switching capacity, GigaVUE-HC2 nodes are ready to grow with your needs.

  • Page 15: Module Numbering

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Bypass Combo Module, GigaVUE-HC2, with 40Gb Bypass Combo ■ BPS-HC0- Two SR4 (50/125μm) BPS Port Pairs and Eight Module Q25A28 SFP and SFP+ Port Cages GigaSMART Rear Module GigaSMART Rear ■ SMT-HC0-R Module GigaSMART Front Module with Sixteen 10Gb GigaSMART Front ■...

  • Page 16: Prt-Hc0-X24 Module

    In particular, 40Gb ports are useful as stack-links to carry traffic between GigaVUE H Series H Series nodes operating in a cluster or to receive aggregated input from a matching 40Gb port on a GigaVUE H Series TA Series aggregation...

  • Page 17: Prt-Hc0-C02 Module

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide node. The PRT-HC0-Q06 module can connect to all GigaVUE H Series nodes that support 40Gb through a 40Gb stack-link, using SR4, ESR4, and LR4 optics. However, you cannot connect this module with PRT-HC0-C02 on GigaVUE-HC2. For details about the supported transceiver, cable type, fanout, inline ports, and clusters, refer to “GigaVUE-OS Compatibility and Interoperability Matrix”.
  • Page 18 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 6 PRT-HC0-C02 Front Module Module Status LEDs The module status LEDs are as follows: Rdy is the Ready LED. It has the following states: ■ • RED indicates the system is booting up • GREEN indicates the system is ready Pwr is the Power LED.
  • Page 19 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide PRT-HC0-C02 Notes and Rules Keep in mind the following notes and rules when using the PRT-HC0-C02 module: PRT-HC0-C02 Notes Control Card Version 2 The PRT-HC0-C02 can only be used on a GigaVUE-HC2 node equipped with GigaVUE-HC2 Control Card version 2 (HC2 CCv2). Required Transceivers For details about the supported transceiver, cable type, and connectivity...
  • Page 20 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 1Front View of the GigaVUE-HC2 Chassis for a view of the front of the chassis. Also, refer to Module Placement of PRT-HC0-C02 for best practices when 100G mode is configured. Starting in software version 4.7.01, you can optionally specify the 100G mode on either the left column or the right column of the node.

  • Page 21: Gigatap Modules

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 7 Module Placement of PRT-HC0-CO2, 100G Mode Refer to Figure 8Module Placement of PRT-HC0-CO2, 100G Left Mode for an example of module placement when 100G left mode is configured. Figure 8 Module Placement of PRT-HC0-CO2, 100G Left Mode GigaTAP Modules GigaTAP modules provide internal TAP (Tapping Access Point) capabilities to passively copy optical traffic flowing between two external sources (typically, switches, routers, and servers)

  • Page 22: Tap-Hc0-D25Bc0 Module

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 9 TAP-HC0-D25AC0 Module TAP-HC0-D25BC0 Module The GigaTAP TAP-HC0-D25BC0 module provides 12 SX/SR TAP connections to be used as network ports running over 62.5/125 micron fiber. This module has 24 ports, enabling 12 TAPs. Each port pair is arranged one above the other providing bidirectional traffic to flow between two nodes.

  • Page 23: Tap-Hc0-G100C0 Module

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 11 TAP-HC0-D35CC0 Module TAP-HC0-G100C0 Module The GigaTAP TAP-HC0-G100C0 module provides 12 1Gb Copper TAP connections to be used as network ports. On GigaVUE-HC2 (control card version 1), the only supported speed is 1Gb. On GigaVUE-HC2 (control card version 2), 10/100Mb speed is also supported. This module has 24 ports, enabling 12 TAPs.

  • Page 24: Bypass Combo Modules

    GigaVUE-OS CLI Reference Guide Using TAP-HC0-G100C0 Module for Gigamon Resiliency for Inline Protection Gigamon Resiliency for Inline Protection (GRIP)™ is an inline bypass solution that connects two GigaVUE-HC2 nodes together so that one node provides high availability to the other node when there is a loss of power.
  • Page 25 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide The GigaVUE-HC2 supports the following 10Gb and 40Gb bypass combo modules: 10Gb Bypass Combo Modules ■ 40Gb Bypass Combo Module ■ 10Gb Bypass Combo Modules There are three 10Gb bypass combo modules as follows: Bypass Combo Module with four SX/SR (50/125μm multimode) inline network port pairs ■...
  • Page 26 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 13 Bypass Combo Module BPS-HC0-D25A4G Figure 14 Bypass Combo Module BPS-HC0-D25B4G Introducing the GigaVUE-HC2 GigaVUE-HC2 Modules...
  • Page 27 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 15 Bypass Combo Module BPS-HC0-D35C4G Module Status LEDs The following module status LEDs are located on the front of the bypass combo modules: Rdy is the Ready LED. It has the following states: ■ RED indicates system booting or module down GREEN indicates normal condition Pwr is the Power LED.
  • Page 28 ■ Using Bypass Combo Modules for Gigamon Resiliency for Inline Protection Gigamon Resiliency for Inline Protection (GRIP)™ is an inline bypass solution that connects two GigaVUE-HC2 nodes together so that one node provides high availability to the other node when there is a loss of power. This redundant arrangement of two GigaVUE-HC2 nodes maintains traffic monitoring by inline tools when one of the nodes is down.
  • Page 29 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Bypass Combo Module with two SR4 (50/125μm multimode) inline network port pairs ■ and eight regular SFP+ port cages (BPS-HC0-Q25A28). The module also supports 4x10Gb breakout mode which when configured will support eight inline network port pairs.
  • Page 30 : In the CLI, the inline network ports are referred to as q1 to q4. Using Bypass Combo Modules for Gigamon Resiliency for Inline Protection Gigamon Resiliency for Inline Protection (GRIP)™ is an inline bypass solution that connects two GigaVUE-HC2 nodes together so that one node provides high availability to the other node when there is a loss of power.

  • Page 31: Gigasmart Rear Module

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide To configure the GRIP solution, the GigaVUE-HC2 must be running GigaVUE-OS version 5.1 or higher. For solution and configuration information, refer to the chapter "Configuring Inline Bypass Solutions" in the GigaVUE-OS CLI User’s Guide. GigaSMART Rear Module GigaVUE-HC2 nodes with a GigaSMART Rear module installed can take advantage of GigaSMART’s advance processing features, including masking, slicing, tunnel decapsulation, VLAN tag insertion, de-duplication, header stripping, Adaptive Packet Filtering (APF),...

  • Page 32: Gigasmart Front Module

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide When the H/S button is pressed on an inserted module, the LED turns solid BLUE. For the hot swap procedure, refer to Removing the Rear GigaSMART Module. GigaSMART Front Module The GigaSMART Front module is a front-facing GigaVUE-HC2 module blending GigaSMART intelligence and port capabilities into a single module.
  • Page 33 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 18 GigaSMART Front Module Module Status LEDs The following module status LEDs are located on the front of the GigaSMART Front module: Rdy is the Ready LED. It has the following states: ■ • RED indicates system booting or alarm condition •...
  • Page 34 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Port Status LEDs The port status LEDs have the following states: Off indicates that the port is disabled or the link is down ■ GREEN indicates that the link is established ■ Hot Swap Button Use the hot swap (H/S) button to put the GigaSMART Front module in a shutdown state. The H/S button has a BLUE LED with the following states: Off indicates that the module is ready to configure.

  • Page 35: Gigavue-Hc2 Installation Roadmap

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide GigaVUE-HC2 Installation Roadmap This chapter provides a flow chart of the major steps you need to perform to get a GigaVUE-HC2 node unpacked, rack-mounted, installed, and connected. It also describes what you should do once you have completed the initial setup of the node. Refer to the following sections for details: First Steps –...

  • Page 36: Next Steps

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 1 Getting Started Roadmap Next Steps Once you have performed the initial configuration of the GigaVUE-HC2 node, installing, connecting, and configuring the node, you are ready to get started mapping traffic between network and tool ports. GigaVUE-HC2 Installation Roadmap Next Steps...
  • Page 37 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Refer to the GigaVUE-OS CLI Reference Guide, GigaVUE-OS H-VUE Administration Guide, and online help for information. GigaVUE-HC2 Installation Roadmap Next Steps...

  • Page 38: Assembling The Gigavue-Hc2 Node

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Assembling the GigaVUE-HC2 Node This chapter explains how to unpack, rack-mount, and assemble the GigaVUE-HC2 node using the components that came with your shipment. Separate sections are provided for unpacking and rack-mounting the GigaVUE-HC2 nodes. However, the instructions for installing control cards and modules are mostly identical and are covered in single sections.

  • Page 39: Rack-Mounting The Gigavue-Hc2 Chassis

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide 4. Leave all protective filler panels in place in the chassis. DO NOT install the control card or modules yet. Gigamon recommends rack-mounting the GigaVUE-HC2 chassis empty because of its weight (~37lb). Figure 1 GigaVUE-HC2 Rack-Mounting the GigaVUE-HC2 Chassis This section describes how to rack-mount the GigaVUE-HC2 chassis in a standard 2RU rack space using the hardware provided with the chassis.
  • Page 40 Figure 2 Rack Ears for Front Mount (Reverse Rack Ears for Center Mount) 2. Make sure you have not installed any modules in the chassis yet. Gigamon recommends rack-mounting the GigaVUE-HC2 chassis before installing these items to make it easier to handle during the installation.

  • Page 41: Four-Post Rack Mounting

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Four-Post Rack Mounting To mount the GigaVUE-HC2 in a four-post rack, use rack ears and full-length brackets. The rack ears attach at the front of the unit and the brackets attach at the rear, as follows: Attach the rack ears so they face towards the front of the system for mounting in four- ■...

  • Page 42: Installing The Cable Management Trays In The Gigavue-Hc2 Chassis

    The GigaVUE-HC2 chassis includes two cable management trays for installation at the side of the node. Installing the cable management trays is optional. However, because of the high number of ports potentially available on the GigaVUE-HC2 node, Gigamon recommends installing the cable management trays. Use the following procedure:...
  • Page 43 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 5 Cable Management Trays 2. Remove the front panel from each of the cable management trays by loosening the thumb screws. 3. The cable management assembly is included in the parts kit with the chassis shipment.

  • Page 44: Installing Control Card In The Gigavue-Hc2 Chassis

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 7 Standard Rack Ears on GigaVUE-HC2 If you installed the custom rack ear for the cable management assembly in Step , you can now attach the assembly using the four screws provided. The screws attach through the recessed holes on the inside of the rack ear and into the cable management assembly, as shown in Figure 8Cable Management Assembly Attached to...

  • Page 45: Avoid Electrostatic Damage

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Avoid Electrostatic Damage! ■ Control Card Installation Procedure ■ : Refer to Control Card Installation Procedure for control card replacement procedures in a variety of different deployment scenarios. Avoid Electrostatic Damage! : Always take precautions to avoid electrostatic damage during control card and MPORTANT module installation: Always use an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin...

  • Page 46: Installing The Rear Gigasmart Module

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 9 Back of Node Shows Opening for Control Card 3. Locate the control card and remove it from its packaging. 4. Carefully align the tabs at the sides of the control card rack. Slide the control card into the guides until it is firmly connected at the back of the card.

  • Page 47: Removing The Rear Gigasmart Module

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide For installing other GigaVUE-HC2 modules, refer to Module Installation Procedure. The rear GigaSMART module is installed as follows: Unpack all the components of the GigaVUE-HC2, and view the rear of the chassis. 2. Remove the filler panel covering the bay below the fan assembly by removing the two captive screws.

  • Page 48: Backing Up Running Configuration

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Press the H/S button to prepare the module for removal. Wait for the LED to turn solid blue. 2. Slide the module out of chassis and store it in a static-safe location. 3. Insert the new GigaSMART module. 4.
  • Page 49 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide config text generate active running save <name.txt> Refer also to Backing Up Running Configuration. 2. To prepare the module for removal, press and hold the H/S button, then release it. The LED will blink for a few seconds. : Pressing the H/S button is the same as issuing the following CLI command: (config) # card slot <slot ID>...

  • Page 50: Installing And Removing Modules Procedure

    Removal). Install proper software versions prior to inserting any new modules. Gigamon often makes new modules available for GigaVUE-HC2 nodes. New modules are usually introduced starting with a new software release. Make sure you install the supporting software release before physically installing the new module.

  • Page 51: Module Removal And Replacement Procedure (Hot Removal)

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 11 Installing Modules 5. Install any additional modules by repeating the previous two steps. : The first time you install a module in the node, you need to configure the node to recognize it with the card command and save your changes with write memory.

  • Page 52: Replacing A Module With The Same Type Of Module

    5. Issue the following CLI command to make the card available for configuration: (config) # card slot <slot id> Next Steps Refer to Configuring Basic GigaVUE H Series H Series Settings for information on getting connected with the GigaVUE-OS to make your initial configuration settings. Assembling the GigaVUE-HC2 Node...

  • Page 53: Basic Gigavue H Series Connections And Configuration

    Entering Commands in the CLI Command-Line Syntax – Entering Commands The Basic Commands ■ Completing the Initial GigaVUE H Series H Series Setup ■ Grounding the GigaVUE-HC2 Chassis Locate the grounding points near the bottom left corner at the rear of the chassis to the right of the power plug.

  • Page 54: Connecting Power To The Gigavue-Hc2

    4. Tighten the screws to secure both the chassis ground screws and the earth ground screws. Connecting Power to the GigaVUE-HC2 The procedure for connecting power to the GigaVUE-HC2 is similar to the other GigaVUE H Series H Series nodes: GigaVUE H Series Number of Power Modules Power Supplies per Chassis Type Modules GigaVUE-HC2 Basic GigaVUE H ...

  • Page 55: Removing A Power Module

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide In all cases only a single power module is required to operate the node. However, connecting both modules provides redundant power. Plug an approved C13 power cable into each of the power modules at the rear of the GigaVUE-HC2 chassis.

  • Page 56: Connecting -48V Dc Power Supplies

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide : Do not remove a power module while inputs are still connected. Connecting -48V DC Power Supplies The GigaVUE-HC2 is available with DC power supplies. This section provides instructions for connecting a -48V DC power source to the DC power supplies. To connect a -48V DC input to the screw terminal DC power supply: Remove the safety cover from the power terminals.

  • Page 57: Fan Trays

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide : As shown in Figure 4DC Power Module , the leads to the DC power supplies MPORTANT on the GigaVUE-HC2 node should attach from the side of the chassis away from the terminal block. Run the wires to avoid obstructing airflow for the adjacent fans. 6.

  • Page 58: Connecting Serial Console And Mgmt Ports

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide : Work quickly to remove the failed fan tray and insert the working fan tray. The GigaVUE-HC2 should not be without cooling for more than 60 seconds. To remove a fan tray: Locate the two screws on either side of the fan tray as shown in Figure 6Fan Tray Screw Location on GigaVUE-HC2 Rear.

  • Page 59: Configuring Basic Gigavue H Series H Series Settings

    Configuring Basic GigaVUE H Series H Series Settings This section describes how to perform the initial configuration of basic GigaVUE H Series H Series node settings over a serial terminal connection to the console port. The system administrator must initially log in with a default admin account using a default password, and then must immediately change the password through the jump-start script.
  • Page 60 4. When the Boot Menu appears, press the C key to enter command prompt mode. 5. Use the following command to change the baud rate: =>setenv baudrate <baudrate> Basic GigaVUE H  Series Connections and Configuration Configuring Basic GigaVUE H Series H Series Settings...

  • Page 61: Run The Jump-Start Script

    8. Remember to set the baud rate for your terminal server to the same <baudrate> you specified in this procedure. Run the Jump-Start Script Gigamon provides GigaVUE H Series H Series nodes with a jump-start script that walks you through the process of configuring basic settings. Run this script as follows: Switch to Configure mode.
  • Page 62 Mgmt and Cluster Management port, keep in mind that NTP is also used over the eth0 Mgmt port on the GigaVUE H Series H Series node. In a case like this, you can only use one or the other.

  • Page 63: Configure Modules And Enable Ports

    1. Connect to console port as described in the previous section. 2. Wait at least two minutes after the system prompt appears for the modules to be initialized and then switch to Configure mode.The GigaVUE H Series H Series provides three command entry modes, each with increasingly powerful rights – Standard, Enable, and Configure.
  • Page 64 Oper Status shows up (or inserted) for all modules. Figure 8Successful show cards Output illustrates the show cards output for a GigaVUE-HC2 with properly configured modules. Figure 8 Successful show cards Output Basic GigaVUE H  Series Connections and Configuration Configuring Basic GigaVUE H Series H Series Settings...

  • Page 65: Command-Line Basics

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide 7. Issue a show port command to determine the port numbers that need to be enabled. 8. Use the port command with the admin argument to enable ports on modules. For example, the following command enables all ports on a PRT-HC0-X24 module: (config) # port 1/1/x1..x24 params admin enable 9.
  • Page 66 Figure 9 GigaVUE-OS Command-Line Modes : If you are working simultaneously with multiple GigaVUE H Series nodes, you may want to assign each a separate hostname so its easy to identify separate terminal sessions from the system prompt. Admin users can do this in Configure mode with the hostname <name>...

  • Page 67: Entering Commands In The Cli

    – port-list. : Typing ? accesses the help system immediately – you do not need to press <Enter>. For all GigaVUE H Series H Series commands and arguments, Partial Command Entry you only need to enter enough characters to distinguish the command from all other available commands.

  • Page 68: Command-Line Syntax - Entering Commands

    Banner). Configure Mode Syntax Users of GigaVUE H Series nodes may be accustomed to entering the word config before many commands – config map, config port-filter, and so on. When using the GigaVUE-OS, the “config” part of the command is implied whenever you are working in Configure mode.
  • Page 69 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide So, instead of entering config gigastream to set up a GigaStream consisting of multiple ports, you just enter gigastream followed by the necessary arguments. The config part is implied because you are already working in the Configure mode. For example: (config) # gigastream alias mystream port-list 1/1/x1..x4 Paging through CLI Output By default, the CLI returns output exceeding the configured terminal length in pages.

  • Page 70: The Basic Commands

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 10 Viewing Paging Options The Basic Commands The following table lists each of the top level commands for the GigaVUE-OS in Configure mode. As described in Entering Commands in the CLI, the commands available in Configure mode are a superset of those available in Standard and Enable modes.
  • Page 71 Enters Configure mode. coreboot Upgrades the BIOS image on GigaVUE H Series-TA100 and GigaVUE-HC1. crypto Manages X.509 certificates for the GigaVUE H Series H Series node’s Web server. debug Generates a dump file for use in debugging issues with Gigamon Technical Support. disable Exits Enable mode and returns to Standard mode.
  • Page 72 Activates features using license keys. Licensing is used for GigaSMART, Port, or Advanced Features License. logging Configures event logging. Configures maps and map rules to manage GigaVUE H Series traffic distribution. map-group Configures map groups for GTP whitelisting and GTP flow sampling. map-passall Creates a pass-all map to send all traffic on a network port to a tool port irrespective of the other packet distribution in place on the port.
  • Page 73 Creates a group of ports. port-pair Configures a port-pair on a pair of network ports within the same GigaVUE H Series H Series node. A port-pair is a bidirectional connection in which traffic arriving on one port in the pair is transmitted out the other (and vice-versa) as a pass-through TAP.

  • Page 74: Completing The Initial Gigavue H Series H Series Setup

    Manages user accounts. vport Configures a virtual port. Configures the Web server used for H-VUE GUI support on the GigaVUE H Series H Series node. write Saves the running configuration to persistent storage. Completing the Initial GigaVUE H Series H Series...

  • Page 75: Enter The Configure Command-Line Mode

    Click Open to open a connection. If this is your first connection PuTTY warns you that the host key presented by the GigaVUE H Series H Series node is not in your Basic GigaVUE H  Series Connections and Configuration Completing the Initial GigaVUE H Series H Series Setup...
  • Page 76 Host keys uniquely identify a server, helping guarantee that the server you are connecting to is the server you think it is. GigaVUE H Series includes default RSA v1/v2 and DSAv2-encrypted public host keys (SSH2 supports both RSA and DSA encryption algorithms). The first time you connect to GigaVUE H Series with an SSH2 client, the client will warn you that the host keys are not in your local cache and show you the actual host key presented by the GigaVUE-HC2.

  • Page 77: Enabling The Gigavue H Seriesweb Server

    H-VUE is Gigamon’s Web-based management interface for the GigaVUE H Series H Series. Use H-VUE or GigaVUE-FM for many node configuration, management, and operations tasks. To use H-VUE with a GigaVUE H Series H Series node, you must enable its Web server with the web enable command. For example: (config) # web enable Check the status of the Web server using the show web command.
  • Page 78 Connecting to the GigaVUE H Series H Series Node from H-VUE After you enable the Web server on the GigaVUE H Series H Series node, it automatically listens for connections from H-VUE using either HTTP on port 80 or HTTPS on port 443. Use the following procedure to connect to a GigaVUE H Series H Series node using H-VUE.

  • Page 79: Initial User Account Configuration

    Next, you will probably want to set a few user accounts with different access levels. The GigaVUE H Series H Series node has a local account database that can optionally integrate with an LDAP, RADIUS, or TACACS+ server for authentication. Any account you want to authenticate using an external AAA server must have a matching account name in the local database.

  • Page 80: Configuring The Gigavue H Series H Series Host Name

    Configuring the GigaVUE H Series H Series Host Name It is generally a good idea to configure the GigaVUE H Series H Series node’s name, date, and time as part of your initial configuration. The following command shows how to set the node name.
  • Page 81 GigaVUE-OS CLI Reference Guide Synchronization Setting Time Manually The easiest way to set the GigaVUE H Series H Series node’s time is manually with the clock set command. For example: (config) # clock set 05:18:38 2015/01/06 : Even if you are using NTP, configure time manually as well. The GigaVUE H Series H Series node will automatically fall back to the manual time setting if it is...

  • Page 82: Configuring Automatic Email Notifications

    2. Turn on NTP with the following command: (config) # ntp enable 3. The GigaVUE H Series H Series node connects to the specified NTP server and synchronizes to its time. 4. NTP reports times in UTC. Because of this, it is a good idea to specify the GigaVUE H Series H Series node’s timezone so that UTC can be converted to the local timezone.
  • Page 83 We are going to start with the all setting and tune settings as necessary later on. Basic GigaVUE H  Series Connections and Configuration Completing the Initial GigaVUE H Series H Series Setup...

  • Page 84: Using A Custom Banner

    (config) # banner login "Pacific Call Center" : You only need to use quotation marks for the <string> if it includes spaces. The next time you log in or out of the GigaVUE H Series H Series node, you will see the customizable banner.

  • Page 85: Saving Changes

    In Figure 12Showing the Current Configuration File, you can tell that the GigaVUE H Series H Series node is currently operating with the initial configuration file. Refer to the GigaVUE-OS CLI Reference Guide for details on using configuration files.

  • Page 86: Connecting Gigavue-Hc2 Ports

    Transceiver—Rules and Notes Keep in mind the following rules and notes when you connect and use GigaVUE-HC1 nodes with transceivers: Always use transceivers purchased from Gigamon to ensure interoperability and ■ performance. Gigamon does not support transceivers purchased from other vendors.

  • Page 87: Transceiver Installation Instructions

    Duplex BiDi optics must be used for the tool port. The network port may be either Full Duplex or RX-only BiDi optics. When stacking multiple GigaVUE H Series nodes, 40Gb BiDi optics must not be used ■ on stack links because the 40Gb BiDi technology is not compatible with the Gigamon stack protocol.

  • Page 88: Fiber Tap Specifications

    Table 1: Internal Transceiver Specifications for Fiber TAPs and the “Transceiver and Cable Matrix for GigaVUE H Series-H Series Fiber TAP Modules” section in the GigaVUE-OS Compatibility and Interoperability Matrix for specifications for Fiber TAPs, including internal transceiver specifications and loss summaries.

  • Page 89: Module Transceiver Support

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Module Type Transceiver Speed Auto Duplex Type Negotiation BPS-HC0- SFP+ 1Gb/10Gb 10000Mbps Always OFF Full D35C4GLX/LRBypass Dual Rate (10Gbps)/1000Mbps Combo Module 1310nm SM (1Gbps) BPS-HC0-Q25A28SR4 QSFP+ 40Gb 40000Mbps Always OFF Full 50/125Bypass Combo Single Rate ( 40 Gbps) Module 850nm MM Table 3: Loss Summary per Bypass Combo Modules...

  • Page 90: Cabling

    For details about the supported transceiver, cable type, and connectivity specifications, ■ refer to “GigaVUE-OS Compatibility and Interoperability Matrix”. For details about how to cable GigaVUE H Series nodes, refer to “GigaVUE-OS Cabling ■ Quick Reference Guide”. MPO/MTP 12 Position Fiber Cable for Use with SR4 Transceivers This is a female to female Multi-fiber Push On (MPO) / Ultra Polished Connector (UPC) of cable type B.
  • Page 91 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Connect to console port as described in Access the Command-Line Interface over the Console Port on page 69. 2. Wait at least two minutes after the system prompt appears and then switch to Configure mode. The GigaVUE-HC2 node provides three command entry modes, each with increasingly powerful rights –...

  • Page 92: Setting Port Parameters Manually

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 1Successful show cards Output highlights the show cards output for a node with properly configured modules. Figure 1 Successful show cards Output 7. Use the port command with the admin argument to enable the ports on the module. For example, the following two commands enable all ports on a PRT-HC0-X24 module: (config) # port 1/1/x1..x24 params admin enable 8.
  • Page 93 Specifies the port's duplex configuration. Only full duplex is supported. Starting in software version 5.2, half duplex support is removed from all GigaVUE H Series nodes. If half duplex was configured in a previous software version, it will remain intact following the upgrade to 5.2 or higher release.
  • Page 94 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide forcelinkup = disable forcelinkup = enable No traffic passed if Traffic is passed. admin = enable autonegotiation is not successful. No traffic passed. No traffic passed. admin = disable Connecting GigaVUE-HC2 Ports Connecting GigaVUE-HC2 Module Ports...

  • Page 95: Gigavue-Hc2 Specifications

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide GigaVUE-HC2 Specifications This appendix provides the physical specifications, power requirements, and environmental specifications for GigaVUE-HC2 nodes. Compliance for safety, emissions, and immunity are also provided. Refer to the following sections for details: Physical Dimensions and Weight ■...

  • Page 96: Power Requirements

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Node Height Width Depth Weight Rear Module SMT-HC0-X16GigaSMART 1.6in(4.1cm) 8.0in(20.3cm) 10.2in(26.0cm) 4.40lb(2.00kg) Front Module BPS-HC0-D25A4GBPS- 1.6in(4.1cm) 8.0in(20.3cm) 10.5in(26.7cm) 3.60lb(1.63kg) HC0-D25B4GBPS-HC0- D35C4GBypass Combo Modules BPS-HC0-Q25A28Bypass 1.6in(4.1cm) 8.0in(20.3cm) 10.5in(26.7cm) 3.14lb(1.42kg) Combo Module Power Requirements The following table summarizes the electrical characteristics of GigaVUE-HC2 nodes. : Refer to Figure 4DC Power Module for instructions on how to connect DC...

  • Page 97: Standards And Protocols

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Specification GigaVUE-HC2 Node Recommended Storage Temperature -4ºF to 158ºF (-20ºC to 70ºC) Recommended Storage Relative 15% to 85%, non-condensing Humidity Altitude Up to 15,000ft (4.6km) Standards and Protocols IEEE 802.3-2012, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-X, IEEE 802.3ae 10000BASE-X, IEEE 802.3ba, RFC 783 TFTP, RFC 791 IP, RFC 793, TCP, RFC 826 ARP, RFC 768 UDP, RFC 792 ICMP, SNMP v1/v2c, RFC 2131 DHCP client, RFC 1492 TACACS+, and support for IPv4 and IPv6.
  • Page 98 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide EU RoHS 6, EU directive 2011/65/EU ■ NEBS Level 3. Refer to Installation Instructions GigaVUE-HC2. ■ Immunity GigaVUE-HC2 is compliant with the following immunity regulations: ETSI EN300 386 V1.3.2 ■ EN61000-4-2 ■ EN61000-4-3 ■ EN61000-4-4 ■ EN61000-4-5 ■...
  • Page 99 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide GigaVUE-HC2 Specifications Emissions...
  • Page 100 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 1 AC and DC Taiwan RoHS Tables for BSMI Compliance Security GigaVUE-HC2 is compliant with the following security certifications: FIPS 140-2. Refer to “FIPS 140-2 Compliance” in the GigaVUE-OS CLI User's Guide. ■ UC APL (option available). Refer to “UC APL Compliance” in the GigaVUE-OS CLI User's ■...
  • Page 101 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide GigaVUE-HC2 Specifications Emissions...

  • Page 102: Emissions

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Figure 2 AC and DC Taiwan RoHS Tables for BSMI Compliance Emissions GigaVUE-HC2 is compliant with the following emissions regulations: FCC Part 15, Class A ■ VCCI Class A. Refer to Class A Information Technology Equipment (ITE).

  • Page 103: Warranty

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Warranty Gigamon offers a range of premium support and extended services. For details regarding warranty, visit: https://www.gigamon.com/support-and-services/warranty GigaVUE-HC2 Specifications Warranty...

  • Page 104: Replacing A Control Card

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Replacing a Control Card This appendix describes how to replace a control card in a GigaVUE-HC2. Since there is only one control card, and it is internal, the unit must be powered down for any first time installation or remove and replacement.
  • Page 105 Halting system... Node_A [100: standby] (config) # System shutdown initiated -- logging off. Gigamon GigaVUE H Series H Series Chassis INIT:Stopping pm: [   O K ] Shutting down kernel logger: [   O K ] Shutting down system logger: [   O K ] Starting killall: Shutting down TFTP server: [  ...
  • Page 106 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Node_B [100: master] (config) # show chassis Box# Hostname Config Oper Status HW Type Product# Serial# HW Rev SW Rev --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 * Node_B yes up HC2-Chassis 132-0098 80103 A3 2.7.0 1 - yes down HC2-Chassis 132-0098 80018 - - Node_B [100: master] (config) # show cluster global Cluster ID: 100 Cluster name: 100...
  • Page 107 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide 11. Power-up the node. 12. Log on to the node over the console port. 13. Switch to Configure mode. a. Type en <Enter> to switch to Enable mode. b. Type config t <Enter> to switch to Configure mode. 14.
  • Page 108 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Gigamon GigaVUE H Series H Series Chassis gigamon-0d04f1 login: admin Gigamon GigaVUE H Series H Series Chassis GigaVUE-OS configuration wizard Do you want to use the wizard for initial configuration? yes Step 1: Hostname? [gigamon-0d04f1] Node_A Step 2: Management interface? [eth0]...
  • Page 109 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide To change an answer, enter the step number to return to. Otherwise hit <enter> to save changes and exit. Choice: Configuration changes saved. To return to the wizard from the CLI, enter "configuration jump-start" command from configure mode. Launching CLI... *** Warning: This system is a member of a cluster.
  • Page 110 Node_B [100: master] (config) # show version box-id 1 === Box-id : 1 (Role: standby) === Hostname: Node_A === Installed images: Partition 1: (cur, next) GigaVUE H Series-H Series 2.7.0 #103-dev 2013-02-15 05:09:08 ppc gvcc2 build_ master@BuildMaster:svn17810 Partition 2: GigaVUE H Series-H Series 2.7.0 #103-dev 2013-02-15 05:09:08 ppc gvcc2 build_ master@BuildMaster:svn17810 U-Boot version: 2011.06.10...
  • Page 111 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide c. From the VIP/Lead Node IP address, run the show card command to make sure that all cards are up. For example: d. You can also clear the port stats on the cluster stack-links and then run show port stats to verify that the packet counts are incrementing between the cluster nodes.
  • Page 112 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Node_B [100: master] (config) # clear port stats port 2/1/x6,1/3/x1 Counter Name Port: 1/3/x1 ================== ================ ================ IfInOctets: IfInUcastPkts: 0 IfInNUcastPkts: 0 IfInPktDrops: 0 IfInDiscards: 0 IfInErrors: 0 IfInOctetsPerSec: 0 IfInPacketsPerSec: 0 Node_B [100: master] (config) # show port stats port 2/1/x6,1/3/x1 Counter Name Port: 2/1/x6 Port: 1/3/x1 ================== ================ ================ IfInOctets: 2017430592...

  • Page 113: Upgrading To Hc2 Ccv2

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Upgrading to HC2 CCv2 This appendix describes how to upgrade an existing GigaVUE-HC2 control card to GigaVUE-HC2 Control Card version 2 (HC2 CCv2). Refer to the following sections for details: Standalone Node ■ Node in Out-of-Band Cluster ■ Node in Inband Cluster ■...
  • Page 114 Halting system... Node_A [100: standby] (config) # System shutdown initiated -- logging off. Gigamon GigaVUE H Series H Series Chassis INIT:Stopping pm: [   O K ] Shutting down kernel logger: [   O K ] Shutting down system logger: [   O K ] Starting killall: Shutting down TFTP server: [  ...
  • Page 115 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide 5. Turn both latches outward as shown in the following figure to release the control card from the chassis. 6. Remove the existing control card. 7. Insert the new HC2 CCv2 control card. 8. Turn both latches inward. 9.

  • Page 116: Node In Out-Of-Band Cluster

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide 17. Log into the node and run the show card command. Refer to the following sample output. Verify that the control card in the cc1 slot has the correct type: HC2-Main- Board-v2. Initially, the other cards will be down and only the control card will be operationally up.
  • Page 117 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide (config) # no map all(config) # no gsop all(config) # no vport all(config) # no tunnel all (config) # no gsgroup all(config) # no stack alias <alias> 3. On the GigaVUE-HC2 node, issue the following commands: (config) # no cluster enable(config) # write memory 4.

  • Page 118: Node In Inband Cluster

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Node in Inband Cluster The following procedure is for a GigaVUE-HC2 node in an inband cluster to upgrade the control card to HC2 CCv2. : The HC2 CCv2 requires software version 4.6 or higher. Before starting this procedure, upgrade all the nodes in the cluster to 4.6 or higher. Then use the show chassis command to record the GigaVUE-HC2 chassis box ID and the show cluster config command to record the cluster ID, cluster name, cluster master address vip, cluster master preference, and cluster interface.
  • Page 119 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide (config) # cluster id <cluster ID>(config) # cluster name <cluster name>(config) # cluster master address vip <cluster master vip>(config) # cluster interface <interface> (config) # cluster master preference <preference number for master, standby, or normal> The interface configuration is as follows: (config) # no interface eth1 zeroconf(config) # no interface eth2 zeroconf(config) # interface inband zeroconf The chassis and card configuration is as follows:...
  • Page 120 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Upgrading to HC2  CCv2 Node in Inband Cluster...

  • Page 121: Console Port Signaling And Cabling

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Console Port Signaling and Cabling This appendix provides the pin-outs for the RJ45-to-RJ45 rollover cable and RJ45-to-DB-9 adapter provided with the GigaVUE-HC2 node for connections from the node’s console port to a PC’s COM port. The following figure shows how to connect the RJ45-to-RJ45 rollover cable from the GigaVUE-HC2 node’s console port to a COM port on a PC using the RJ45-to-DB-9 adapter.
  • Page 122 GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Console Port from RJ45-to-RJ45 Rollover RJ45-to-DB-9 Console GigaVUE-HC2 RJ45 Cable Terminal Adapter Device on PC Jack Signal RJ45 Pin RJ45 Pin DB-9 Pin Signal Console Port Signaling and Cabling...

  • Page 123: Nebs Level 3 Compliance

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide NEBS Level 3 Compliance This appendix provides installation instructions for GigaVUE-HC2 Network Equipment- Building System (NEBS) Level 3 compliance. Refer to the following section for details. Installation Instructions GigaVUE-HC2 ■ Installation Instructions GigaVUE-HC2 The following sections detail installation instructions for GigaVUE-HC2. Intrabuilding or Intra-connection WARNING: The intra-building ports: BNC Coaxial PPS...

  • Page 124: Intrabuilding Ports (Rj45)

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide SMT-HC0-X16 ■ 1G/10G SFP/SFP+: X1 – X16 GigaVUE-HC2 equipment or subassembly are suitable for connection to intrabuilding or unexposed wiring or cabling only. The intra-building port(s) of the equipment or subassembly MUST NOT be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the OSP or its wiring.

  • Page 125: Input Ac/Dc Voltage

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide b. All bare grounding connection points to the GigaVUE-HC2 shall be cleaned and coated with an antioxidant solution before connections are made. c. All surfaces on the GigaVUE-HC2 that are unplated shall be brought to a bright finish and treated with an antioxidant solution before connections are made.

  • Page 126: Maintenance

    GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide Maintenance CAUTION: Remove all power sources before servicing. (TO COMPLETELY REMOVE POWER FROM THE UNIT, FIRST TURN OFF THE POWER SWITCH AND REMOVE BOTH POWER CABLES). NEBS Level 3 Compliance Installation Instructions GigaVUE-HC2...

  • Page 127: Additional Sources Of Information

    ■ Documentation This table lists all the guides provided for GigaVUE H Series software and hardware. The first row provides an All-Documents Zip file that contains all the guides in the set for the release. : In the online documentation, view...
  • Page 128 GigaVUE-OS CLI (Command Line Interface) commands used to configure and operate GigaVUE H Series and TA Series devices GigaVUE-OS Cabling Quick Reference Guide guidelines for the different types of cables used to connect Gigamon devices GigaVUE-OS Compatibility and Interoperability Matrix Additional Sources of Information...

  • Page 129: How To Download Software And Release Notes From My Gigamon

    Product: "GigaVUE-FM" and Release: "5.6," enter "pdf" in the search box, and then click GO to view all PDF documentation for GigaVUE-FM 5.6.xx. : My Gigamon is available to registered customers only. Newer documentation PDFs, with the exception of release notes, are all available through the publicly available online documentation.

  • Page 130: Documentation Feedback

    Your feedback helps us to improve. To provide feedback and report issues in our documentation, send an email to: documentationfeedback@gigamon.com Please provide the following information in the email to help us identify and resolve the issue.

  • Page 131: Contact Technical Support

    Gigamon users, partners, security and network professionals and Gigamon employees come together to share knowledge and expertise, ask questions, build their network and learn about best practices for Gigamon products. Visit the Gigamon Community site to:...
  • Page 132 ■ Download the latest product updates and documentation (Customers only) ■ The Gigamon Community is a great way to get answers fast, learn from experts and collaborate directly with other members around your areas of interest. Register today at community.gigamon.com Questions? Contact our Community team at community@gigamon.com.

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