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2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
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Model ISWCU3S2x8, ISWCU3S2x16, ISWCU3S2x32
Doc. PUB ISWCU3S2U Rev. 2, 07/06

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  • Page 1 User Guide for 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch ™ Model ISWCU3S2x8, ISWCU3S2x16, ISWCU3S2x32 Doc. PUB ISWCU3S2U Rev. 2, 07/06...
  • Page 2 PLEASE READ THESE LEGAL NOTICES CAREFULLY. By using a Net Optics Switch you agree to the terms and conditions of usage set forth by Net Optics, Inc. No licenses, express or implied, are granted with respect to any of the technology described in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ............1 Key Features .
  • Page 4 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Chapter 3 Using iMatrix Switch Web Manager Overview ............15 Accessing Web Manager .
  • Page 5 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Appendix A Specifications and Models Specifications ..........35 Appendix B Command Line Interface...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Net Optics 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switches enhance LAN vis- ibility by providing access across multiple 10/100/1000 Span ports for one or two distributed analyzers. The physical layer connections through the iMatrix Switch eliminate the need to reconnect and reconfigure analyzers for each new monitoring task.

  • Page 7: Key Features

    Support • Net Optics offers free technical support throughout the lifetime of your purchase. Our technical support team is available from 8 am to 5 pm Pacific Time, Monday through Friday at +1 (408) 737-7777 and via email at ts-support@netoptics.com.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch You may have also ordered an extended warranty. Carefully check the pack- ing slip against parts received. If any part is missing or damaged, contact Net Optics Customer Service immediately. About this Guide This Guide provides you all the information you need to configure and operate the 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch.

  • Page 9: Product Diagrams

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Product Diagrams 2x8 10/100/1000 Span Port Switch Daisy Chain Monitor 1 Daisy Chain Monitor 2 Figure 1: Front Panel ISW-CU3-S2X8 Span Port 2x16 GigaBit Span Port Switch Daisy Chain Daisy Chain Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Figure 2: Front Panel ISW-CU3-S2X16 Span Port ®...

  • Page 10: Installing The Imatrix Switch

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Chapter 2 Installing the iMatrix Switch Overview The procedure for installing the iMatrix Switch follows these basic steps: • Plan the installation • Configure IP parameters • Mount the iMatrix Switch • Connect the Management Port •...

  • Page 11: Configuring The Imatrix Switch

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Configuring the iMatrix Switch The iMatrix Switch is configured with default values that allow you to install the iMatrix Switch and then modify parameters from Web Manager or SNMP Manager. The defaults values are: IP Address: 10.60.0.123 Netmask: 255.255.0.0 Monitor Port 1: Gigabit...
  • Page 12 1 stop bit No flow control 4. Connect power to the iMatrix Switch. The CLI banner and login prompt appears. ************************************* * Net Optics Command Line Interface * ************************************* Login: Password: Figure 6: Login and Password Prompts 5. At the login prompt, type netoptics and press Enter.
  • Page 13 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch 2. Change the password by typing the following command: set password <password> where <password> is your new password. 3. Record the username and password in a secure location. To set the iMatrix Switch IP address: 1.
  • Page 14 To use the Help command: 1. Type Help at the NetOptics: prompt. The list of help topics is dis- played. NetOptics: help ************************************* * Net Optics Command Line Interface * ************************************* Usage: “help” <variable>: - Configure various options. reset - Reset options.

  • Page 15: Connecting To Switch Span Ports

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Connecting to Switch Span Ports 1. Connect Span Port 1 of the iMatrix Switch to the appropriate Span port on your switch using a CAT5e straight-through cable. 2. Repeat Step 1 for each additional network switch Span port you wish to monitor.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Management Port

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch 2. Connect a CAT5e cable to the iMatrix Switch Monitor Port 1 and the input port of the monitoring device. 3. Repeat Step 3 to connect a second CAT5e cable to Monitor Port 2 of the iMatrix Switch.

  • Page 17: Daisy Chaining Imatrix Switches

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Daisy Chaining iMatrix Switches You have the option of connecting as many as three switches together for control by a single monitoring device or computer. It does not matter if you are connecting both monitoring ports to one device or two separate devices. In a daisy-chain configuration, one iMatrix Switch serves as the Controller to one or two Client iMatrix Switches.
  • Page 18 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Span Port 2x32 GigaBit Span Port Switch Daisy Chain Daisy Chain Monitor 1 Monitor 2 iMatrix Switch Client 2 Client 2 DIP Switch Settings 3 4 5 6 7 8 Span Port 2x32 GigaBit Span Port Switch Daisy Chain Daisy Chain Monitor 1...
  • Page 19 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch CONTROL PORT 1 CONTROL PORT 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CONTROL PORT 1 CONTROL PORT 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CONTROL PORT 1 CONTROL PORT 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 14: Connecting the Daisy Chain Control Ports 5.

  • Page 20: Using Imatrix Switch Web Manager

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Chapter 3 Using iMatrix Switch Web Manager Overview This chapter describes how to monitor and control individual iMatrix Switches using Web Manager. The following topics are covered: • Accessing Web Manager • Status • Control •...
  • Page 21 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Figure 15: Web Manager Page The following table explains the fields in Web Manager. To save any changes to the iMatrix Switch, you must click Submit Changes.

  • Page 22: Viewing Switch Status

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Viewing Switch Status You can view iMatrix Switch information from the Switch Status section of Web Manager. The following table explains the status fields. Field Name Value Description Total Switches  - 3 Indicates the number of switches configured. Total Data Port  - 6 Displays the total number of ports available for...

  • Page 23: Configuring The Imatrix Switch

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Configuring the iMatrix Switch Web Manager allows you to set the IP parameters for the switch. To change the set- ting, enter the IP address in the text box and click Submit Changes. The following table explains each available option.

  • Page 24: Using System Manager

    Using System Manager Overview This chapter describes how to install and use Net Optics' System Manager, which allows you to change settings, view status, and retrieve data remotely from mul- tiple Net Optics iMatrix Switch devices. The following topics are covered: •...
  • Page 25 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch 2. After reading the agreement, select I Agree and click Next to install System Manager. The Welcome dialog box appears as shown in Figure 17. Figure 17: Welcome Dialog Box 3. Click Next. The Select Installation Folder dialog box shown in Figure 18 appears.
  • Page 26 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch 4. To install in the default folder, make no changes to the path in the Folder: text box. To install in a different location, either type the path in the Folder: text box or click Browse to find another location. To check the space available for System Manager on the selected drive, click Disk Cost.
  • Page 27 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Figure 20: Installation Progress 7. If you want to stop the installation, click Cancel. When the installation is com- plete, the Installation Complete dialog box appears as shown in Figure 21. Figure 21: Installation Complete 8.

  • Page 28: Exploring System Manager

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Exploring System Manager This section explains the features and functions of System Manager. With System Manager you can: • Create iMatrix Switch groups • Add and delete iMatrix Switches from the system • Remotely configure iMatrix Switches •...

  • Page 29: Creating A Group

    Change the iMatrix Switch name, IP address, model, and add notes Refresh Refresh the data displayed in the Information Frame Exit Close Net Optics System Manager About View information about System Manager Creating a Group You can organize iMatrix Switch devices into groups for quick access. You must create a Group before you can add iMatrix Switches to your system.

  • Page 30: Deleting A Group

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Figure 25: Group Bar 2. Type the name of the new group and press Enter. Deleting a Group You can delete a group of iMatrix Switches from System Manager. H owever, all iMatrix Switches in that group will also be deleted from System Manager. Note: ____________________________________________________________________ Deleting an iMatrix Switch from System Manager does not affect the current operating status of the iMatrix Switch.
  • Page 31 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch To add an iMatrix Switch to the system: 1. Select the Group to which you want to add an iMatrix Switch by clicking the group bar. 2. Click New Node in the toolbar as shown in Figure 26. The New Node dialog box appears as shown in Figure 27.
  • Page 32 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Figure 28: Net Optics System Manager with an iMatrix Switch The indicator to the right of the iMatrix Switch picture blinks green when the iMatrix Switch is functioning normally. If there is an alarm condition on the iMatrix Switch, the indicator blinks red.

  • Page 33: Deleting An Imatrix Switch

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Deleting an iMatrix Switch You can delete an iMatrix Switch from System Manager when you remove an iMatrix Switch from your network. If you have removed an iMatrix Switch from the network, System Manager continues to poll the iMatrix Switch’s IP address for data until you delete the iMatrix Switch from System Manager.

  • Page 34: Viewing Imatrix Switch Information

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch 2. For the parameter you wish to configure, click on the corresponding value field. 3. Select an option from the drop-down list or enter a new value from your keyboard. 4. The new configuration parameters take effect next time System Manager polls the iMatrix Switch.
  • Page 35 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Figure 31: iMatrix Switch Status Tab The Status tab is a read-only list of information from the iMatrix Switch. Use the scroll bar and arrows to view the entire list if necessary. TIP! _____________________________________________________________________ Fields that have been updated since the last refresh appear with a circle and arrow just to the left of the value field.

  • Page 36: Modifying An Imatrix Switch

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Total Data Ports Total number of Span ports on the iMatrix Switch including any ports on daisy-chained Client iMatrix Switches Total Switches Total number of daisy-chained Client iMatrix Switches plus the Controller iMatrix Switch (-3) Modifying an iMatrix Switch You can change the IP address and other basic iMatrix Switch configuration parameters from the Modify iMatrix Switch dialog box.

  • Page 37: Controlling Switch Connections

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Controlling Switch Connections Use the Control tab to connect the Monitor Ports to a connected Span Port. You can connect four monitoring devices to any four Span Ports on the switch or daisy-chained switches. To connect a Monitor Port to a Span Port: 1.
  • Page 38 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Figure 34: Connecting Monitor Port 1 3. Click a port in the Mon. 2 column to connect the device on Monitor Port 2 to a Span Port. The example in Figure 35 shows Monitor Port 2 connected to Span Port 4.

  • Page 39: Entering Port Names And Notes

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Entering Port Names and Notes You have the option of naming the Span ports and entering a note. Naming the Span ports will make switch management easier. Add notes to the Span port con- nection to communicate important information to other users of System Manager.

  • Page 40: Specifications And Models

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Appendix A Specifications and Models Specifications Electrical Power Input 100-240VAC, 0.5A, 47-63Hz Environmental Operating Temperature 0˚C to 55˚C Storage Temperature -10˚C to 70˚C Relative Humidity 5% min, 95% max, non-condensing Mechanical Dimensions 1.75” high x 15.75” deep x 17” wide Cable Interfaces: Copper Cable Type: 22-24 AWG unshielded twisted pair cable, CAT5e Link Distance Supported: 90 meters (includes network and monitor...
  • Page 41 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Software Command Line Interface Any terminal emulation software iMatrix Web Manager Any browser iMatrix System Manager Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP Certifications Fully RoHS compliant...

  • Page 42: Command Line Interface

    2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Appendix B Command Line Interface Command Sub-Command Syntax Description Help help set Displays the set command options. Reset help reset Displays the reset command options. Show help show Displays the show command options. Echo help echo Displays the echo command options.
  • Page 43 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Command Sub-Command Syntax Description Switch Monitor switch monitor Sets which data port is moni- Port <monitor> port tored where <monitor> is  or <port ID> 2 and <port ID> is the data port number. Show show set Displays currents settings.
  • Page 44 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch Notes:...
  • Page 46 © 2006 by Net Optics, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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