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- Page 1 ZeptoMux user manual Version 1.05 Support: zeptonics.com/support © Zeptonics 2011-2012. "Zeptonics" and "ZeptoMux" are trademarks of Zeptonics Pty Ltd.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Setting up the ZeptoMux Installing the hardware Configuring the IP address (optional) Changing the default passwords (optional) Connecting the ZeptoMux to the network Registering the ZeptoMux Updating the firmware Assigning IP and MAC address filters to ports Other common tasks... -
Page 3: Figures
ZeptoMux user manual v1.05 Figures Figure 1: The 24 ports of the ZeptoMux. Host port 1 is shared by up to 23 clients via ports 2 to 24. Each port provides a 10 Gbps two-way connection. Figure 2: An example of the access key printed on the Quickstart Guide. -
Page 4: About The Zeptomux
In other words, the ZeptoMux provides n-to-1-to-n connectivity, rather than the n-to-n connectivity of a traditional switch. Figure 1: The 24 ports of the ZeptoMux. Host port 1 is shared by up to 23 clients via ports 2 to 24. Each port provides a 10 Gbps two-way connection. -
Page 5: About This Manual
ZeptoMux user manual v1.05 are always FIFO ("first in, first out") – the packet that arrives at the ZeptoMux first (to within 6.4ns) will be forwarded first. Scalable The ZeptoMux supports multi-tier switching, so you can connect hundreds of client nodes to a common upstream service. For example, two tiers allows you to connect up to 23x23 clients. -
Page 6: Safety And Installation Warnings
Ensure that the rack-mounted equipment is earthed reliably. Consider using supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips). Check that your ZeptoMux is rated to be used with the mains power in your country. Total ZeptoMux ratings: 100-240V AC •... - Page 7 SFP+ module. Do not open the case of the ZeptoMux. The warranty of the ZeptoMux will be void if the case is opened. Warranty void if opened Tamper-proof seals on the case of the ZeptoMux will be activated if the case is opened.
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Page 8: The Zeptomux System
2 to 24. In other words, ports 2 to 24 can only send and receive data to port 1. To operate the ZeptoMux, there must be an SFP+ module in the host port (port 1) and at least one SFP+ module in any one of client ports 2 to 24. -
Page 9: Figure 3: Front Panel Of The Zeptomux, And A Diagram Showing The Single Host Port (#1) And The 23 Client Ports (#2-24)
ZeptoMux user manual v1.05 Front panel Figure 3: Front panel of the ZeptoMux, and a diagram showing the single host port (#1) and the 23 client ports (#2-24). Figure 3 shows the front panel of the ZeptoMux. Items 1-9 are as follows: 1. -
Page 10: Connecting To The Zeptomux
38400. ZeptoMux as DHCP client By default, the ZeptoMux is configured as a DHCP client which falls back to the static IP address (defaulted to 192.168.0.1) if the DHCP request times out after 60 seconds. -
Page 11: Accessing The Zeptomux
DHCP request. For setups where this name is automatically passed to the DNS server, the ZeptoMux can be resolved by this serial number. If you wish to specify an IP address for the ZeptoMux, which may be static, this is Setting up the ZeptoMux. -
Page 12: Figure 6: Web Interface Login Screen
ZeptoMux user manual v1.05 Web interface 1. Enter the IP address of the ZeptoMux in the browser URL field to display the 6). The IP address is discussed on page 10 under login screen (Figure ZeptoMux as DHCP client. Figure 6: Web interface login screen. -
Page 13: Privileged Mode
Port Manager – Activates ports. Status – Lists current warnings and errors. Network Information – Lists active management sessions. Update – Allows the latest ZeptoMux firmware to be uploaded. There is more Updating the firmware. information about this on page 17 under Advanced –... -
Page 14: Setting Up The Zeptomux
- Page 15 Configuring the IP address (optional) - Page 16 Changing default passwords (optional) - Page 16 Connecting the ZeptoMux to the network - Page 17 Registering the ZeptoMux - Page 17 Updating the firmware - Page 17 Assigning IP and MAC address filters to... -
Page 15: Installing The Hardware
6. Plug your SFP+ modules into the ports of the ZeptoMux (Figure port is port 1. To operate the ZeptoMux, there must be an SFP+ module in port 1 and at least one SFP+ module in any one of ports 2 to 24. The... -
Page 16: Configuring The Ip Address (Optional)
IP address is as follows: 1. Attach the supplied serial console cable to the ZeptoMux and to your PC. You should see the serial-mode command line. 2. Enter the user name ("admin") and default password ("admin"). -
Page 17: Connecting The Zeptomux To The Network
3. If updating via USB flash drive, take the USB containing the update and plug it into the USB port of the ZeptoMux (see Figure 3, item 9). Enter "update". If updating via TFTP, enter "update <X>", where <X> is the address of the TFTP server. -
Page 18: Assigning Ip And Mac Address Filters To Ports
Figure 11) and navigate to the tar file you downloaded. 3. Click Upload. The ZeptoMux will restart during the update process. The whole process should only take about 1 minute. Figure 11: Updating the firmware through the web interface. 7. Assigning IP and MAC address filters to ports... -
Page 19: Figure 12: The Port Manager In The Web Interface When In Unprivileged Mode
ZeptoMux user manual v1.05 Example: "set port filter 12 block 192.168.1.3 255.255.255.0". This allows port 12 to receive packets addressed to any address outside the 192.168.1.0/24 subnet. Example: " set port filter 22 allow 00:11:22:33:44:55 FF:DF". This allows port 22 to receive packets with a MAC address of 00:11:22:33:44:55:66 or 00:31:22:33:44:55:66. -
Page 20: Figure 13: Assigning A Filter To Port 3 Using The Web Interface (Privileged Mode)
ZeptoMux user manual v1.05 Figure 13: Assigning a filter to port 3 using the web interface (privileged mode). zeptonics.com/support © 2012 Zeptonics Pty Ltd 20 of 35... -
Page 21: Other Common Tasks
ZeptoMux user manual v1.05 Other common tasks The following are instructions for doing a number of common tasks on the ZeptoMux. For a listing of all commands available on the command-line Appendix A: Commands. interface, see Changing the login password The default login password is "admin". -
Page 22: Checking The Firmware Version
2. Log into your account at zeptonics.com/support to check whether a newer version of the firmware is available. Finding the ZeptoMux IP address You can look up the IP address of your ZeptoMux. Either: Command-line interface Enter "show management address". Web interface... -
Page 23: Saving Startup-Config
The "startup-config" file defines the configuration of the ZeptoMux at initialization (startup). It contains a set of commands that are automatically run each time the ZeptoMux starts up. If the ZeptoMux loses power, it will be restored to this state. -
Page 24: Viewing Statistics
Viewing statistics You can view and set the parameters for a number of statistics about the ZeptoMux. This can be done with either the command line or web interface. Command-line interface Set the time interval (in seconds) over which the statistics will be collected. At the command prompt, enter "enable", then "set stat <seconds>". -
Page 25: Figure 15: The Statistics Screen In The Web Interface
The Statistics page 15) is the page shown directly after logging in. It gives (Figure you a graphical overview of the ZeptoMux components. If your browser is Internet Explorer, the graph will only be displayed in Internet Explorer 9 and above. -
Page 26: Swapping A Power Supply Module
ZeptoMux user manual v1.05 Swapping a power supply module The ZeptoMux has two hot-swappable power supply modules (Emerson SD460S-3). One of the power supply modules can be swapped while the other is operating, without cutting power to the ZeptoMux. Removing a power supply module 1. -
Page 27: Swapping A Fan Module
(b). Figure 17: Removing one of the fan modules. Installing a fan module 1. Simply push the power supply module into position. The ZeptoMux can be powered and operating while doing this. 2. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver. zeptonics.com/support ©... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
ZeptoMux user manual v1.05 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Cannot connect to the management Download the latest version of the interface of the ZeptoMux (web or firmware from zeptonics.com/support command line) and extract the files onto a USB flash drive. Plug the USB drive into the USB port of the ZeptoMux. -
Page 29: Appendix A: Commands
ZeptoMux user manual v1.05 Appendix A: Commands Commands can be sent to the ZeptoMux using either the web interface or the command line interface. Both are described below. Web interface 1. On the ZeptoMux main menu, click Advanced. Figure 18 shows the window that will appear. -
Page 30: Command Description
Description Clears the terminal window. clear Clears the startup-config (see the "copy" command clear startup-config below). The ZeptoMux resets to the factory default configuration. Clears all statistics. clear stat Copies the contents of the running-config file to the copy running-config startup-config startup-config file. - Page 31 Example: "enable" then follow prompts Closes an active console port or telnet session. exit Deletes user files saved on the ZeptoMux. Specify a list of files delete <files> files to be deleted, separated by spaces. Example: "files delete in.png binary.bin"...
- Page 32 Disables remote telnet communications to the ZeptoMux. set telnet disable set telnet enable Enables remote telnet communications to the ZeptoMux. Shows a snapshot of the operating state of the ZeptoMux. show hardware snapshot Displays the current hostname. show hostname zeptonics.com/support ©...
- Page 33 ZeptoMux user manual v1.05 Displays the current IP address of the ZeptoMux. show management address show log Displays the system error log. Shows the MAC address of the ZeptoMux. show mac Shows network statistics. show netstat Shows whether ports are enabled or disabled. Specify the show port <ports>...
- Page 34 ZeptoMux user manual v1.05 Shows statistics for fans over time. Either specify the fan stat fans <fan number or *> <number of number (numbered 1, 2, 3, 4), or * for all four fans. Specify readings> the number of readings.
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ZeptoMux user manual v1.05 Updates ZeptoMux firmware from a file on a USB flash drive, update [tftp server IP] or optionally (if an IP address of a TFTP server is specified) from a file located on a TFTP server. The update file can be downloaded from zeptonics.com/support.