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G-TAP A Series 1

Hardware
Installation Guide
GigaVUE A Series
Product Version: 2.3.01 and above
Document Version: 1.0
Last Updated: Tuesday, Jun 02, 2023
(See Change Notes for document updates.)

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  • Page 1: G-Tap A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide

    G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide GigaVUE A Series Product Version: 2.3.01 and above Document Version: 1.0 Last Updated: Tuesday, Jun 02, 2023 (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

    G-TAP A Series 1 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...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide Contents G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide Change Notes Contents G-TAP A Series 1 Update G-TAP A Series 1 Update G-TAP A Series 1 Application Update G-TAP A Series 1 Bootloader Connect and Configure G-TAP A Series 1 Nodes Install G-TAP A Series 1 Battery G-TAP A Series 1 with the Rack Mount Tray Connect Power to G-TAP A Series 1...
  • Page 5 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide G-TAP A Series 1 This section introduces the G-TAP A Series 1 devices, describes their features and functions, and provides an orientation to the physical layout of the G-TAP A-TX and G-TAP A-SF models. It includes the following major sections: New Features in v2.3.01 GigaVUE A Series Overview...
  • Page 6 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide GigaVUE A Series Overview The G-TAP A Series 1 implements Gigamon’s unique Always-On architecture, eliminating network link downtime through the use of up to four power sources, including primary AC, DC, or Power over Ethernet (PoE) sources, and a secondary on-board battery backup.
  • Page 7 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide G-TAP A Series 1 Equipment G-TAP A Series 1 taps are available with AC or DC power and integrate with optional rack mount trays and power supply trays, as follows: G-TAP A Power Description SeriesEquipment Type...
  • Page 8 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide G-TAP A Series 1 Specifications This section provides specifications for the G-TAP A-TX, including physical dimensions and weight, power requirements, and environmental specifications. Physical Dimensions and Weight Specification Value Width 5.5” Height 1.75” Depth 9.75”...
  • Page 9 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide Environmental Specifications Specification Value Operating Temperature 32° F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Operating Relative Humidity 20% to 80%, non-condensing Recommended Storage Temperature -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) Recommended Storage Relative Humidity 15% to 85%, non-condensing Altitude Up to 15,000ft.

  • Page 10: Update G-Tap A Series 1

    G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide Update G-TAP A Series 1 This section describes how to update G-TAP A Series 1 devices. It includes the following sections: Update G-TAP A Series 1 Application Update G-TAP A Series 1 Bootloader Update G-TAP A Series 1 Application Update the G-TAP A Series 1 with the install command.

  • Page 11: Update G-Tap A Series 1 Bootloader

    G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide Update G-TAP A Series 1 Bootloader You use the install command with the -al argument to install updated bootloader software for the A Series 1. Use the following procedure if your upgrade requires updated bootloader software: 1.

  • Page 12: Connect And Configure G-Tap A Series 1 Nodes

    G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide Connect and Configure G-TAP A Series 1 Nodes This section describes how to assemble, connect, and configure the G-TAP A Series 1 devices. It includes the following major sections: Install G-TAP A Series 1 Battery G-TAP A Series 1 with the Rack Mount Tray Connect Power to G-TAP A Series 1 How to Use Power Supply Tray...

  • Page 13: G-Tap A Series 1 With The Rack Mount Tray

    “Connecting Power to the G-TAP A Series” on page 4. CAUTION: ALWAYS USE BATTERIES PROVIDED BY GIGAMON. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. When a battery is installed to a G-TAP A Series 1 module for the first time, it is recommended that you do a manual battery exercise cycle to ensure that battery management is set to the normal condition.

  • Page 14: Connect Power To G-Tap A Series 1

    G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide 3. Tighten the thumbscrews on the module faceplate. 4. The rack mount tray installs in a standard 1U rack space using the provided hardware. You can install in two-post or four-post racks with a minimum width of 17.75”. Connect Power to G-TAP A Series 1 Supply power to the G-TAP A Series 1 using at least one of the primary power sources listed Connect and Configure G-TAP A Series 1...

  • Page 15: How To Use Power Supply Tray

    G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide d. Connect grounding wire with spade lugs to the ground screw on the tap and earth ground. Ground Screw – #8 Panhead, Phillips-drive, Exterior SEM screw with 32x1/2”L dimensions. Ground Wire/Lugs – Standard Wire 14-16 (AWG); Stud Size #6 (0.138”); Spade Width 0.32”...

  • Page 16: Connect Console And Mgmt Ports

    G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide 3. Make sure the power supply modules are installed in the chassis and supply separate power sources to Power Sources A and B in the Power Supply Tray. Each Power Source has two inputs for a total of four in the tray. DC UNITS:For each DC power supply: a.
  • Page 17 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide 1. Connect the RJ45 end of the provided DB9-to-RJ45 serial cable to the Console port of the G-TAP. 2. Connect the DB9 end of the cable to a COM port on a PC or terminal server. 3.
  • Page 18 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide Use the following procedure to establish a configuration session with the G-TAP A Series 1 over the Console port. To access the command-line interface over the Console port: 1. Make the basic power and Console cable connections described in previous sections. 2.
  • Page 19 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide Telnet Connections to the Mgmt Port Use the following procedures to establish a Telnet session with the G-TAP A Series 1 node over the Mgmt port. As shown in Connect and Configure G-TAP A Series 1 Nodes, the Mgmt port is a standard RJ45 10/100 Ethernet port located in the upper left corner of the G-TAP A Series 1 node.

  • Page 20: Command Line Basics

    G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide Command Line Basics The G-TAP A Series command-line interface (CLI) provides a simple environment for configuring tap settings. Once you have logged in to the system, the CLI appears with the G- Tap > prompt. The basic G-TAP A Series commands are summarized in the following table: Command Description ? / help...
  • Page 21 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide auto – All future BETs run within a 90 day period. random – BET runs within the number of days specified by RUN plus r random number of days (where r is a value from 0 to 6), then run the BET within a 90 day period.
  • Page 22 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide enabled – Use the config port-params arguments to configure physical settings for Network/Monitor ports. disabled – Use the DIP switches to configure physical settings for Network/Monitor ports. Refer to Connect and Configure G-TAP A Series 1 Nodes [ipaddr <addr>...
  • Page 23 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide admin – Administratively disable/enable ports. You can enable/disable the network ports as a group or the tool ports individually (toolA/toolB). For example, the following command disables Tool Port A:config port- params toolA admin 0 Arguments shown in blue...
  • Page 24 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide destination is configured with config snmp_trap host. Refer to Connect and Configure G- TAP A Series 1 Nodes for details on working with SNMP features. [taptx <active|passive>] G-TAP A-TX Only Opens and closes the relays in the G-TAP A-TX: active –...

  • Page 25: Configure Network/Monitor Ports On The G-Tap A-Tx

    G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide passwd Changes the password on the G-TAP A Series node. reboot Reboots the G-TAP A Series node. The CLI gives you the option of performing a Warm or Cold reboot: Warm Reboot – Network/Monitor ports are not affected. Cold Reboot –...
  • Page 26 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide You can also set explicit speed/duplex parameters for the Network/Monitor ports using either the DIP switches at the rear of the unit (the default) or the CLI. You specify which method to use with the config dip_sw override <0|1> command, as summarized below: Use the DIP switches at the rear of the G-TAP A-TX to configure physical config dip_ settings for Network/Monitor ports.
  • Page 27 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide Configuring Network/Monitor Ports with DIP Switches Bit/Switch Description 1 - AUTONEG Autonegotiation – When set to On, Bits 3-6 are ignored and the Network Ports autonegotiate speed and duplex settings with the connected link. The Monitor/Tool ports use the speed negotiated by the Network Ports.
  • Page 28 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide On), the tap uses the highest 4 - 10 10BASE-T – When selected speed. set to On, link speed is forced to 10BASE- T (10Mbps). 5 - 100 100BASE-TX – When set to On, link speed is forced to 100BASE-TX (100Mbps).

  • Page 29: Configuring Snmp Trap Destinations

    G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide autoneg Autonegotiation – When enabled, the Network ports autonegotiate speed and duplex settings with the connected link. The Monitor/Tool ports use the speed negotiated by the Network Ports. duplex Duplex Mode – Specifies either half-duplex or full-duplex for the specified network/monitor ports.
  • Page 30 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide The MIB for the G-TAP A Series is available for download from the company’s standard FTP site. Contact Customer Support for details. Once you have received a copy of the MIB, you can compile and load it into your SNMP Management software to view descriptions of the OIDs included in the traps.
  • Page 31 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide predefined threshold. Battery The Battery Temperature trap is generated in two cases: Temperature Extreme temperature conditions are detected for the battery. That is, the ambient temperature of the board is out of limit. Recovery from extreme temperature conditions.

  • Page 32: How To Use G-Tap A Series 1

    This section describes how to tap a link with the G-TAP A-TX and G-TAP A-SF models. It also describes how to integrate an A Series 1 node with the G and H Series traffic visibility nodes that form your Gigamon visibility fabric. Refer to the following sections for details:...
  • Page 33 At this point, the system closes the tap relays and falls back to passive mode with traffic flowing only across the Network ports. Because of this, Gigamon recommends testing the tap in passive mode before deploying it on a production link.

  • Page 34: Tap A Link With The G-Tap A-Sf

    Packets received on Network Port B are sent out Monitor/Tool Port B. Power Loss and the G-TAP A-SF The A Series implements Gigamon’s unique Always-On architecture, eliminating network link downtime through the use of primary power sources and a secondary on-board battery backup.
  • Page 35 Keep in mind the following notes and rules for transceivers used with the G-TAP A-SF: Always use transceivers purchased from Gigamon to ensure interoperability and performance. Tap speed is determined by the external devices connected to the Network ports. The external devices must be running at the same speed for data to be passed to the Monitor/Tool ports.

  • Page 36: Connect G-Tap A Series 1 To Gigavue Visibility Node

    In this example, the Network A and Network B ports on the G-TAP A-SF are connected to ports on a module in a GigaVUE-HC2. Data passing through the G-TAP A Series is available for intelligent distribution throughout the Gigamon visibility fabric using standard GigaVUE How to Use G-TAP A Series 1...
  • Page 37 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide packet distribution techniques (maps/xbmaps, connects/xbconnects, and pass-alls). In addition, traffic received on one Network port is actively regenerated out the other Network port. Using the G-TAP with the Gigamon Visibility Fabric How to Use G-TAP A Series 1...

  • Page 38: G-Tap A-Sf Transceiver Details

    How to Identify SFP/SFP+ Transceivers SFP/SFP+ Transceiver Operating Specifications G-TAP A-SF Transceiver Details The following table lists the Gigamon transceivers supported for use with the G-TAP A-SF. Important: Always use transceivers purchased from Gigamon to ensure interoperability and performance. Supported Transceivers...
  • Page 39 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide 10G LR SFP+ Blue Metal Bail 10G ER SFP+ Dark Red (Burgundy) Metal Bail 10G LRM SFP+ Orange Metal Bail G-TAP A-SF Transceiver Details...
  • Page 40 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide 1G SX SFP Black Plastic Bail 1G LX SFP Blue Plastic Sheath over Metal Bail G-TAP A-SF Transceiver Details...

  • Page 41: Sfp/Sfp+ Transceiver Operating Specifications

    G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide 1G Copper SFP Yellow Plastic Sheath over Metal Bail SFP/SFP+ Transceiver Operating Specifications G-TAP A-SF Transceiver Details summarizes the operating characteristics of the SFP/SFP+ transceivers supported for use with the G-TAP A-SF. Keep in mind the following important notes regarding the information in the table: Note 1 Launch power and sensitivity values provided here are...
  • Page 42 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide Transceiver Specifications Operating Link Cable Connecto Averag Receiver Comment Wavelengt Distance Type r Type Sensitivit h (nm) Launch y (dBm) (See (See Type Power TAP A-SF TAP A-SF (dBm) Transceiv Transceiv Details) Details) 850 (SX) 200-550m Multi-...

  • Page 43: Additional Sources Of Information

    Documentation Downloads download all PDFs. Table 1: Documentation Set for Gigamon Products GigaVUE A Series 2.3.01 and above Hardware and Software Guides ? If you keep all PDFs for a release in common folder, you can easily search across the doc set ID YOU KNOW by opening one of the files in Acrobat and choosing Edit >...
  • Page 44 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide GigaVUE A Series 2.3.01 and above Hardware and Software Guides GigaVUE-TA10 Hardware Installation Guide GigaVUE-TA40 Hardware Installation Guide GigaVUE-TA100 Hardware Installation Guide GigaVUE-OS Installation Guide for DELL S4112F-ON G-TAP A Series 2 Installation Guide GigaVUE M Series Hardware Installation Guide GigaVUE-FM Hardware Appliance Guide for GFM-HW1-FM010 and and GFM-HW1-FM001-HW Software Installation and Upgrade Guides...
  • Page 45 GigaVUE Firewall and Security Guide GigaVUE Licensing Guide GigaVUE-OS Cabling Quick Reference Guide guidelines for the different types of cables used to connect Gigamon devices GigaVUE-OS Compatibility and Interoperability Matrix compatibility information and interoperability requirements for Gigamon devices GigaVUE-FM REST API Reference in GigaVUE-FM User's Guide...

  • Page 46: Documentation Feedback

    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 47: Contact Technical Support

    G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide Documentation Feedback Form Your Name About You Your Role Your Company (URL for where the issue is) Online doc link For Online Topics (if it's a long topic, please provide the heading of the Topic Heading section where the issue is) (shown on the cover page or in page header )

  • Page 48: Contact Sales

    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 VÜE site to: Find knowledge base articles and documentation ■...
  • Page 49 G-TAP A Series 1 Hardware Installation Guide Register today at community.gigamon.com Questions? Contact our Community team at community@gigamon.com. Additional Sources of Information...

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