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. Net Optics retains all intellectual property rights associated with the technology described in this
manual. This manual is intended to assist with installing Net Optics products into your network.
Trademarks and Copyrights
© 2006 by Net Optics, Inc. Net Optics® is a registered trademark of Net Optics, Inc. SpyderSwitch is a
trademark of Net Optics, Inc. Additional company and product names may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of the individual companies and are respectfully acknowledged.
Additional Information
Net Optics, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specications and other information contained
in this document without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this
document is accurate.
Page 3
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2
Installing the iMatrix Switch
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Conguring the iMatrix Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting to Switch Span Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to the Monitoring Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting the Management Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Daisy Chaining iMatrix Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Page 4
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
Chapter 3
Using iMatrix Switch Web Manager
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Accessing Web Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Viewing Switch Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Switch Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Conguring the iMatrix Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Message Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 4
Using System Manager
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installing System Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Exploring System Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Creating a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Deleting a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adding iMatrix Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Deleting an iMatrix Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Conguring an iMatrix Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Viewing iMatrix Switch Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Modifying an iMatrix Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Controlling Switch Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Entering Port Names and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Page 5
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
Appendix A
Specications and Models
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Appendix B
Command Line Interface
Page 6
Overview
Net Optics 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switches enhance LAN visibility 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 recongure analyzers for each new
monitoring task. This exibility instantly improves ease of use and return on
investment.
The 2xN 10/100/1000 Span iMatrix Switch supports simultaneous passive
monitoring of any two Span ports connected to the iMatrix Switch, each with
a separate distributed analyzer.
Scalable Deployment
Double or triple Span port coverage by daisy chaining iMatrix Switches. The
Daisy Chain option allows a single distributed device to manage up to three
iMatrix Switches and 96 Span ports. Models with 2x8, 2x16, and 2x32 Span
port densities are available.
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
Chapter 1
Introduction
Remote Control
The iMatrix Switch Web Manager and iMatrix Switch System Manager allow
you to remotely set IP parameters and change which link is monitored with a
click of your mouse. The Web Manager is browser-based interface accessible
from any PC with a browser and access to the iMatrix Switch’s IP address.
The iMatrix Switch System Manager is SNMP-based.
Reliability
For extra uptime protection, Net Optics iMatrix Switches offer redundant
power connections. Should the primary power source fail, the iMatrix Switch
automatically switches to the backup power source. Power LEDs on the front
of the iMatrix Switch indicate the current power source.
1
Page 7
Key Features
Passive, Secure Technology
Provides complete cross-link visibility at 10/100/1000 Mbps without data
•
stream interference or introducing a point of failure
Daisy chain iMatrix Switches for doubled or tripled coverage
•
Redundant power ensures monitoring uptime
•
Ease of Use
Remote management software provides control over which Span ports are
•
being monitored
LED indicators on the iMatrix Switch allow for quick status checks
•
Front-mounted network connectors for easy installation and operation
•
Flexible design with removable feet allows for either rack-mount or stand-
•
alone use
Tested and compatible with all major manufacturers’ monitoring devices,
•
including protocol analyzers, probes, and intrusion detection/prevention
systems
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 Pacic
Time, Monday through Friday at +1 (408) 737-7777 and via email at
ts-support@netoptics.com. FAQs are also available on Net Optics website
at www.netoptics.com.
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
Unpacking and Inspection
Carefully unpack the 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch and check for
damaged or missing parts. The iMatrix Switch ships with the following:
2XN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
•
Two power cords
•
One RS232 cable
•
Five straight-through CAT5e cables
•
Two Mini-DIN cables
•
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch User Guide
•
One software CD
•
Pads for surface mounting
•
Brackets and fasteners for rack mounting
•
2
Page 8
You may have also ordered an extended warranty. Carefully check the packing 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 congure and operate
the 2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch. Please read the entire Guide
before attempting to install or operate the iMatrix Switch.
The following models are covered in this Guide.
Part Number Description
ISW-CU3-S2X8 2X8 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
ISW-CU3-S2X16 2X16 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
ISW-CU3-S2X32 2X32 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
3
Page 9
Product Diagrams
11 12
13 15 1614
9
10
3 4
5 7 86
1
2
Span Port
2x16 GigaBit Span Port Switch
1
Daisy ChainDaisy Chain
2
Monitor 2Monitor 1
Control Ports
DIP Switch
Remote Interface
Port
Power Plug
Rubber Feet
(removable)
Rubber Feet
(removable)
Daisy Chain
Control Ports
Power Plug
CONTROL PORT 2CONTROL PORT 1
OFF
1 3 4 5 6 7 82
2x16 10/100/1000 Span Port Switch
1
Daisy ChainDaisy Chain
2
Monitor 2Monitor 1
®
13 15 1614 21 23 2422 29 31 32305 7 86
Span Port
11 12
9
10
19 20
17
18
27 28
25
26
3 4
1
2
3 4
5 7 86
1
2
2x8 10/100/1000 Span Port Switch
1
Daisy ChainDaisy Chain
2
Monitor 2Monitor 1
Figure 1: Front Panel ISW-CU3-S2X8
Figure 2: Front Panel ISW-CU3-S2X16
Figure 3: Front Panel ISW-CU3-S2X32
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
Figure 4: Rear Panel
LED Indicators
Link/Activity Indicator: If a good link is established, the LED illuminates a
steady green. If there is current activity on this link, the LED ashes.
10/100/1000 Indicator: If the Port is set to 10 Mbps, the LED will illuminate
orange. If the Port is set to 100 Mbps, the LED will illuminate yellow. If the
Port is set to 1000 Mbps, the LED will illuminate green.
Main and Redundant Power: If the Tap is deployed with both power supplies, both LEDs illuminate when the Tap is connected to power. An off power
LED indicates that the corresponding power supply is not functioning or not
connected.
4
Page 10
Installing the iMatrix Switch
Overview
The procedure for installing the iMatrix Switch follows these basic steps:
Plan the installation
•
Congure IP parameters
•
Mount the iMatrix Switch
•
Connect the Management Port
•
Connect to the Span ports
•
Connect to the monitoring devices
•
Apply power to the iMatrix Switch
•
Check the installation
•
Installation Planning
There are two methods for connecting your iMatrix Switch to monitoring
devices. To determine which method best suits your application, please take a
moment to review the features listed below.
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
Chapter 2
Single iMatrix Switch Mode
• A single iMatrix Switch controlled from the CLI or remote interfaces.
Daisy Chaining Mode
Allows up to three iMatrix Switches to be controlled through a iMatrix
•
Switch designated as the Controller.
Remote Access
The remote access feature requires that you assign an IP address to the
iMatrix Switch. If you are daisy chaining iMatrix Switches, you only need an
IP address for the Controller iMatrix Switch. You may also wish to assign a
netmask.
If you plan to remotely access and control the iMatrix Switch over WAN, you
can also set a gateway and IP address where you plan to use System Manager
or other SNMP management tool.
5
Page 11
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
Conguring the iMatrix Switch
The iMatrix Switch is congured 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
Monitor Port 2: Gigabit
CLI username: netoptics
CLI password: netoptics
You can set all parameters, check status, and view statistics from the Command Line Interface. You can change most settings later from one of the
remote interfaces.
Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
All conguration and control options are accessible from the iMatrix Switch's
Command Line Interface. You must set a new username and password, IP
address for the iMatrix Switch, and the port speeds. Other parameters are
optional and dependent on your installation.
For security reasons, some parameters can only be set with the CLI.
Use these commands to:
Set CLI username and password
•
Enable or disable the remote interfaces
•
Turn character echo to the terminal emulation software on or off
•
If you wish to disable the Management Port and remote interfaces, you can do
so from the CLI using the Display command.
To access the iMatrix Switch CLI:
1. Make sure power to the iMatrix Switch is off.
2. Connect a PC with terminal emulation software, such as HyperTerminal, to
the iMatrix Switch Control Port 2 using the RS232 cable supplied with the
iMatrix Switch.
6
Page 12
Figure 5: Connecting to the CLI
DB9 Control Port 2
To COM port on monitoring device or computer
CONTROL PORT 2CONTROL PORT 1
OFF
1 3 4 5 6 7 82
3. Launch terminal emulation software and set the communication parameters
to:
19200 baud
8 data bits
No parity
1 stop bit
No ow control
4. Connect power to the iMatrix Switch. The CLI banner and login prompt
appears.
*************************************
* Net Optics Command Line Interface *
*************************************
Login:
Password:
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
Figure 6: Login and Password Prompts
5. At the login prompt, type netoptics and press Enter.
6. At the password prompt, type netoptics and press Enter. The NetOp-
tics: prompt appears.
To change the username and password:
1. Change the username by typing the following command:
set username <username>
where <username> is your new username.
7
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. Type set ip <ip address> where <ip address> is the IP address you are
assigning to the iMatrix Switch and press Enter.
For example, typing set ip 10.60.0.100 sets the iMatrix Switch IP address
to 10.60.0.100.
To display current settings:
1. Type show set and press Enter. The CLI displays the current setting simi-
lar to the example in Figure 7.
show set
IP Address: 10.50.0.100
Netmask: 255.0.0.0
Manager: 10.10.1.40
Gateway: 10.60.0.118
HW Version: REV 1.00
SW Version: REV 1.00
Port 1 Parameters: Gigabit
Port 2 Parameters: Gigabit
Figure 7: Show Set Command Example
To disable the remote interfaces:
1. Type show display to view the current setting. The default value is
Display: ON.
2. Type display and press Enter. Access to the iMatrix Switch from remote
interfaces will be blocked.
3. To restore the display and remote intefaces, type display and press Enter.
8
Page 14
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
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>:
set - Configure various options.
reset - Reset options.
switch - Switch control commands.
show - show current configuration and
status.
echo - Turn on or off echoing of
characters.
display- Toggle to enable/disable network
- accessibility.
help - This help screen.
Figure 8: iMatrix Switch CLI Help Menu
2. To view the syntax for changing the iMatrix Switch’s conguration param-
eters, type help set and press Enter.
3. To view the syntax for other commands, type help followed by the com-
mand. For more information on CLI commands, see Appendix B.
9
Page 15
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
AUTO
NEGOTIATE
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
10
100
HD
FD
10
100
HD
FD
10
100
HD
FD
RESERVED
A CB
1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2
/.
Span Port
11 12
13 15 1614
9
10
19 20
21 23 2422
17
18
27 28
29 31 3230
25
26
3 4
5 7 86
1
2
2x32 GigaBit Span Port Switch
1
Daisy ChainDaisy Chain
2
Monitor 2Monitor 1
To switch Span Port
To switch Span Port
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.
Figure 9: Connecting Span Ports
Connecting to the Monitoring Device
You need to connect the iMatrix Switch to input ports (NICs) of the monitor
device and connect the Control Port to a COM port on the monitoring device
or the computer from which you are accessing the CLI.
1. Verify that the DIP switch positions (located on the rear of the unit) are set
as shown in Figure 10 below.
Figure 10: DIP Switch Settings for Single iMatrix Switch (Controller)
Note: ________________________________________________________________
DIP switches 3 through 8 must remain in the ON position.
______________________________________________________________________
10
Page 16
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
To network switch or hub
CONTROL PORT 2CONTROL PORT 1
OFF
1 3 4 5 6 7 82
Span Port
11 12
13 15 1614
9
10
19 20
21 23 2422
17
18
27 28
29 31 3230
25
26
3 4
5 7 86
1
2
2x32 GigaBit Span Port Switch
1
Daisy ChainDaisy Chain
2
Monitor 2Monitor 1
To monitoring device NIC 1
To monitoring device NIC 2
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.
Figure 11: Connecting Monitor Ports
4. Supply power to the iMatrix Switch using the power cords included with
the unit. Verify that the Power LEDs illuminate.
Connecting the Management Port
In order to access the remote interfaces, you must connect the Management
Port to a network switch or hub as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12: Connecting the Management Port
11
Page 17
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 conguration, one iMatrix Switch serves as the Controller
to one or two Client iMatrix Switches. The Controller/Client relationship is
set with the DIP switches on the rear of the iMatrix Switch. iMatrix Switches
are set to function as a Controller by default. Network trafc is passed from
the Clients to the Controller and control is sent through the Controller to the
Clients.
The basic steps to daisy chaining iMatrix Switches are:
1. Connect the Controller iMatrix Switch as described in the previous sec-
tions.
2. Connect the Controller and Client Control Ports.
3. Connect the Controller and Client Monitor Ports.
4. Connect the additional Span Ports.
To daisy chain iMatrix Switches:
1. Congure and install the Controller iMatrix Switch as described in the
preceeding sections.
2. Choose the iMatrix Switch you will use as Client 1 and set the DIP switch
positions (located on rear of unit) as shown in Figure 13. If you are installing a third switch, set the DIP switch as shown in Figure 13 for Client 2.
3. Connect a CAT5e cable between the Daisy Chain Ports of iMatrix Switch
1 and the Monitor Ports of iMatrix Switch 2. If connecting a third iMatrix
Switch, connect a CAT5e cable between the Daisy Chain Ports of iMatrix
Switch 2 and the Monitor Ports of iMatrix Switch 3 (see Figure 13).
12
Page 18
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
Span Port
11 12
13 15 1614
9
10
19 20
21 23 2422
17
18
27 28
29 31 3230
25
26
3 4
5 7 86
1
2
2x32 GigaBit Span Port Switch
1
Daisy ChainDaisy Chain
2
Monitor 2Monitor 1
To monitoring device NIC 1
To monitoring device NIC 2
Span Port
11 12
13 15 1614
9
10
19 20
21 23 2422
17
18
27 28
29 31 3230
25
26
3 4
5 7 86
1
2
2x32 GigaBit Span Port Switch
1
Daisy ChainDaisy Chain
2
Monitor 2Monitor 1
Span Port
11 12
13 15 1614
9
10
19 20
21 23 2422
17
18
27 28
29 31 3230
25
26
3 4
5 7 86
1
2
2x32 GigaBit Span Port Switch
1
Daisy ChainDaisy Chain
2
Monitor 2Monitor 1
iMatrix Switch Client 2
iMatrix Switch Client 1
Controller iMatrix Switch
O FF
1 3 4 5 6 7 82
Controller DIP Switch Settings
O FF
1 3 4 5 6 7 82
Client 1 DIP Switch Settings
O FF
1 3 4 5 6 7 82
Client 2 DIP Switch Settings
Figure 13: Connecting Daisy Chained Monitor Ports
4. Connect the supplied Mini-DIN cable between daisy chaining Port OUT
of the Controller iMatrix Switch and daisy chaining Port IN of iMatrix
Switch Client 1.
If you are installing a third iMatrix Switch, connect the supplied Mini-DIN
cable between daisy chaining Port OUT of iMatrix Switch 2 and daisy
chaining Port IN of iMatrix Switch 3 (see Figure 14).
13
Page 19
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
CONTROL PORT 2CONTROL PORT 1
OFF
1 3 4 5 6 7 82
CONTROL PORT 2CONTROL PORT 1
OFF
1 3 4 5 6 7 82
CONTROL PORT 2CONTROL PORT 1
OFF
1 3 4 5 6 7 82
Figure 14: Connecting the Daisy Chain Control Ports
5. Supply power to the iMatrix Switch using the power cords included with
the unit. Verify that the Power LEDs illuminate.
14
Page 20
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
•
Conguration
•
The iMatrix Switch has built-in support for remote control from any computer with
an Internet browser and access to the iMatrix Switch’s IP address. Web Manager
is the browser-based interface that allows you to change settings, view status, and
retrieve data remotely.
Note: ____________________________________________________________________
To access Web Manager, the Display option in the CLI must be set to ON. For
more information, see Using the Command Line Interface on page 8.
__________________________________________________________________________
Accessing Web Manager
Web Manager is a browser-based interface that provides access to an iMatrix
Switch that has an IP address accessible from the computer running Web Manager.
Web Manager supports all common browsers.
To access Web Manager:
1. Open an Internet browser on your computer.
2. Enter the iMatrix Switch’s IP address in the URL box and press Enter. The
default IP address is 10.60.0.123. The Web Manager page appears as shown in
Figure 15.
15
Page 21
Figure 15: Web Manager Page
The following table explains the elds in Web Manager. To save any changes to
the iMatrix Switch, you must click Submit Changes.
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
16
Page 22
Viewing Switch Status
You can view iMatrix Switch information from the Switch Status section of Web
Manager. The following table explains the status elds.
Field Name Value Description
Total Switches 1 - 3 Indicates the number of switches congured.
Total Data Port 1 - 96 Displays the total number of ports available for
Switch 1 Model - Displays the model of the switch (Controller).
Switch 2 Model - Displays the model of the switch (Client 1).
Switch 3 Model - Displays the model of the switch (Client 2).
Switch Hardware
Version
Switch Software
Version
Switch Control
Web Manager lets you set which data port is connected to the Monitor Port. To
change the network link you are monitoring, enter the number of the data port for
the link and click Submit Changes.
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
this switch model. Includes all ports available in
a Daisy-chain conguration.
Displays the hardware version of the Controller
switch.
Displays the software version of the Controller
switch.
To disconnect the Monitor Port from all data ports, select Yes from the Reset All
Switches drop-down menu and click Submit Changes.
17
Page 23
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
Conguring the iMatrix Switch
Web Manager allows you to set the IP parameters for the switch. To change the setting, enter the IP address in the text box and click Submit Changes. The following
table explains each available option.
Field Name Function/Value Description
IP Address 0.0.0.0 IP address of the iMatrix Switch. The de-
Net Mask 0.0.0.0 Displays current Net Mask of the
Manager IP
Address
Gateway IP
Address
0.0.0.0 IP address of the computer running
0.0.0.0 Displays current IP address of the cur-
fault IP address is 10.60.0.123. You can
change the IP address by typing a new IP
address in the text box.
iMatrix Switch. The default Net Mask
is 255.255.0.0. You can change the IP
address by typing a new Net Mask in the
text box.
iMatrix System Manager over a WAN.
You can change the IP address by typing
a new IP address in the text box.
rent WAN Gateway. You can change the
Gateway by typing a new IP address in
the text box.
Message Board
You can post a message about the iMatrix Switch in the Message Board text box.
Anyone who opens Web Manager for this iMatrix Switch will see your message.
To enter a message, simple click in the text box and type your message. You can
enter a message up to 128 characters long.
18
Page 24
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:
•
Installing System Manager
Exploring System Manager
•
Creating a Group
•
Adding and Deleting iMatrix Switches
•
Using the Status Tab
•
Using the Conguration Tab
•
Installing System Manager
The installation executable le for System Manager can be found on the CD
included with the iMatrix Switch.
To install System Manger:
1. Locate Setup.exe on the CD and double click it. The License Agreement dialog
box appears as shown in Figure 16.
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
Chapter 4
Figure 16: Net Optics System Manager License Agreement
19
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.
Figure 18: Select Installation Folder
20
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 nd another location.
To check the space available for System Manager on the selected drive, click
Disk Cost.
5. To limit access to System Manager to the current user of the PC, select Just
Me. To allow access to any user logged into the PC, select Everyone.
6. Click Next. The Conrm Installation dialog box shown in Figure 19 appears.
To continue the installation, click Next. The Progress dialog box appears as
shown in Figure 20.
Figure 19: Conrm Installation
21
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 complete, the Installation Complete dialog box appears as shown in Figure 21.
Figure 21: Installation Complete
8. Click Close. System Manager is now installed on your computer and a Net
Optics shortcut icon appears on your desktop.
22
Page 28
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
System Frame Information Frame
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 congure iMatrix Switches
•
View iMatrix Switch status information
•
Connect Monitor Ports to Span Ports
•
Add text information about the iMatrix Switch and Span ports
•
NOTE ___________________________________________________________________
To access the iMatrix Switch with System Manager, the Display option in the CLI
must be set to ON. For more information, see Using the Command Line Interface
on page 8.
__________________________________________________________________________
To access System Manager:
1. Double click the System Manager icon on your PC desktop. The initial window,
shown in Figure 22, will not show any iMatrix Switches.
Figure 22: Initial window
The System Frame displays iMatrix Switches and iMatrix Switch Groups as you
add them to the system. The Information Frame displays status, conguration
and control information for individual iMatrix Switches.
23
Page 29
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
Tip! _____________________________________________________________________
To use pop-up menu shortcuts, click your right mouse button in the System Frame.
__________________________________________________________________________
Using the Toolbar
Figure 23 shows the System Manager toolbar.
Figure 23: Toolbar
The table below describes the headings found on the toolbar.
Tool Description
New Node Add iMatrix Switches to a group
New Group Create an iMatrix Switch group
Delete Delete iMatrix Switch from System Manager
Modify Change the iMatrix Switch name, IP address, model, and add
Refresh Refresh the data displayed in the Information Frame
Exit Close Net Optics System Manager
About View information about System Manager
notes
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.
To create an iMatrix Switch group:
1. Click New Group in the toolbar as shown in Figure 24. A new group bar
appears in the System Frame as shown in Figure 25.
Figure 24: New Group
24
Page 30
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. It will continue to pass trafc from the Span
ports connected at the time you delete the iMatrix Switch from System Manager to
the Monitor Ports.
__________________________________________________________________________
To delete a Group:
1. Right click on the group bar of the group you want to delete.
2. Select Delete from the pop-up menu. The Group and all associated iMatrix
Switches are deleted from System Manager.
Adding iMatrix Switches
To congure and control iMatrix Switches with System Manager, you must add
iMatrix Switches to System Manager. Once you have added an iMatrix Switch,
you can congure, modify, group, and delete it from System Manager.
Note: ____________________________________________________________________
The iMatrix Switch must be connected to the network as described in Chapter 2
before it can be added to System Manager.
__________________________________________________________________________
25
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.
Figure 26: Adding a New iMatrix Switch
Figure 27: New iMatrix Switch
3. Enter a name for the iMatrix Switch you are adding in the Node Name text
box. Each Node Name in the system must be unique.
4. Enter the IP address of the iMatrix Switch in the IP Address text box. Make
sure the IP address is unique on the network.
5. Select your model of the iMatrix Switch from the Product drop-down list.
6. Enter any relevant information about the iMatrix Switch in the Notes text box.
7. Check your settings and click Create. The System Manager now shows the
iMatrix Switch in the system similar to Figure 28.
26
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. If System Manager cannot communicate with the iMatrix Switch, the graphic of the switch appears grayed. Check
that the iMatrix Switch is connected to the network and verify the conguration
information.
8. Repeat Steps 1-7 for each iMatrix Switch you are adding to System Manager.
Tip! _____________________________________________________________________
To change the order in which iMatrix Switches appear in the System Frame, click
and drag iMatrix Switches into the desired order.
__________________________________________________________________________
27
Page 33
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.
To delete an iMatrix Switch from System Manager:
1. Select the iMatrix Switch you want to delete by clicking its icon.
2. Click Delete in the toolbar. A conrmation dialog box appears.
Figure 29: Delete Conrmation
3. Click Yes to delete the iMatrix Switch from System Manager.
Conguring an iMatrix Switch
You can set conguration parameters of an iMatrix Switch in the system from the
Congure tab.
To congure the iMatrix Switch:
1. Click on the icon of the iMatrix Switch you want to congure and click the
Congure tab shown in Figure 30.
Figure 30: iMatrix Switch Congure Tab
28
Page 34
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
2. For the parameter you wish to congure, click on the corresponding value eld.
3. Select an option from the drop-down list or enter a new value from your
keyboard.
4. The new conguration parameters take effect next time System Manager polls
the iMatrix Switch.
The table below describes the conguration options on the Congure tab.
Host Name The name of the iMatrix Switch
IP Address The IP address of the iMatrix Switch
Netmask The IP address netmask
Gateway IP Address The IP address of the gateway
System Manager IP
Address
Monitor Port 1
Parameter
Monitor Port 2
Parameter
The IP address of the host PC running System Manager
or third-party SNMP management tool
The speed setting for Monitor Port 1 (GigaBit, 10 Mbps, or
100 Mbps)
The speed setting for Monitor Port 2 (GigaBit, 10 Mbps, or
100 Mbps)
Viewing iMatrix Switch Information
System Manager allows you to view the current iMatrix Switch conguration
information, including the Monitor Port connections.
To view iMatrix Switch information:
1. Click the image of the iMatrix Switch you want to view in the System Frame.
A window similar to Figure 31 appears.
29
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 eld.
__________________________________________________________________________
The following table explains the status elds.
Switch 1 Model Model of the Controller iMatrix Switch
Switch 2 Model Model of the rst Client iMatrix Switch, if present
Switch 3 Model Model of the second Client iMatrix Switch, if present
Hardware Version Hardware version of the Controller iMatrix Switch
Software Version Software version of the Controller iMatrix Switch
Monitor Port 1
Data Port
Monitor Port 2
Data Port
The hardware version is not displayed for Client iMatrix
Switches.
The software version is not displayed for Client iMatrix
Switches.
The Span port currently connected to Monitor Port 1
To change the Monitor Port connection, use the Control tab.
The Span port currently connected to Monitor Port 2
To change the Monitor Port connection, use the Control tab.
30
Page 36
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
Total Data Ports Total number of Span ports on the iMatrix Switch including
Total Switches Total number of daisy-chained Client iMatrix Switches plus
any ports on daisy-chained Client iMatrix Switches
the Controller iMatrix Switch (1-3)
Modifying an iMatrix Switch
You can change the IP address and other basic iMatrix Switch conguration
parameters from the Modify iMatrix Switch dialog box.
To modify the iMatrix Switch conguration:
1. In the System Frame, click on the image of the iMatrix Switch you want to
change.
2. Click Modify in the toolbar. The Modify Node dialog box appears as shown in
Figure 32.
Figure 32: Modify iMatrix Switch
3. Make the desired changes and click Save Change.
31
Page 37
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. Click the Control tab. Figure 33 shows the Control tab for a 2xN iMatrix
Switch.
Figure 33: Control Tab
2. Click a port in the Mon. 1 column to connect the device on Monitor Port 1
to a Span Port. The example in Figure 34 shows Monitor Port 1 connected to
Span Port 2.
32
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. You cannot connect more than one Monitor Port to a Span Port.
Figure 35: Connecting Monitor Port 2
4. To clear all port connections, click Reset All.
33
Page 39
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.
To enter Span Port Names and Notes:
1. Click the text box next to the Span port number you wish to name.
2. Enter the name of the Span port and press Enter.
3. Click the text box in the Note column to add a note about this Span port.
4. You can also enter a message about this particular switch in the Message Board
text box at the bottom of the page.
34
Page 40
Specications
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
segments)
Connectors:
(2) RJ45, 8-pin connectors (monitor ports)
(2) RJ45, 8-pin connectors (daisy-chain ports)
(8, 16 or 32) RJ45, 8-pin connectors (Span ports)
(2) Mini-DIN, 4-pin connectors
(2) DB9 serial control interfaces
Indicators
(2) 2-character LED
(up to 72) Link/Activity/Speed LEDs
(2) Power LEDS
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
Appendix A
Specications and Models
35
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
Certications
Fully RoHS compliant
36
Page 42
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
Appendix B
Command Line Interface
Command Sub-Command Syntax Description
Help Set help set Displays the set command
Reset help reset Displays the reset command
Show help show Displays the show command
Echo help echo Displays the echo command
Display help display Displays the display command
Set IP set ip <address> Where <address> is the IP
Netmask set netmask
<address>
Gateway set gateway
<address>
Manager set manager
<address>
Parameter Port set parameter
port <port ID>
<parameter>
Username set username
<username>
Password set password
<password>
Reset Storage reset storage Resets conguation to factory
Switch reset switch Disconnects all Monitor Ports
options.
options.
options.
options.
options.
address of the iTap
Where <address> is the IP
address netmask
Where <address> is the IP
address of the gateway.
Where <address> is the IP
address of the remote man-
ager
Where <port ID> is 1 or 2, and
<parameter> is
0 = GigaBit
1 = 10 Mbps
2 = 100 Mbps
Where <username> is the
authorized user's name, 8
characters or less
Where <password> is the
authorized user's password, 8
characters or less
defaults.
from any data ports.
37
Page 43
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
Command Sub-Command Syntax Description
Switch Monitor
Port
Show Set show set Displays currents settings.
Switch show status Displays current data port con-
Display show display Displays the display setting.
User show user Displays current user logged
Echo n/a echo <on/off> Echo off stops typed character
Display n/a display Toggles the remote interface
switch monitor
<monitor> port
<port ID>
Sets which data port is monitored where <monitor> is 1 or
2 and <port ID> is the data port
number.
nected to the monitor port.
Display OFF disables remote
interfaces.
into the CLI.
from being displayed on the
screen.
on and off.
38
Page 44
Notes:
2xN 10/100/1000 Span Port iMatrix Switch
39
Page 45
Page 46
www.netoptics.com
© 2006 by Net Optics, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Loading...