Net Optics iTap 10 GigaBit Port Aggregator - Manual (Page 11)

iTap 10 GigaBit Port Aggregator
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Chapter 2
Installing the iTap Port Aggregator
This chapter describes how to install the iTap 10 GigaBit Port Aggregator.
The procedure follows these basic steps:
• Plan the installation
• Unpack and inspect the iTap Port Aggregator
• Install the XFP modules for the monitor ports
• Rack mount the iTap Port Aggregator (optional)
• Connect power to the iTap Port Aggregator
• Connect the command line interface (CLI) RS232 DB9 port
• Configure the iTap Port Aggregator parameters using the CLI
• Connect to network devices
• Connect the Management Port to the network
• Connect to monitoring devices
• Check the installation
After the iTap is installed, you can remotely monitor and control the iTap from
Web Manager or System Manager.
Plan the Installation
Before you begin the installation of your iTap, determine the following:
• IP address of the iTap Port Aggregator or, for multiple iTaps, a range of
IP addresses; Web Manager and System Manager connect at this address
• Net Mask for the iTaps
• IP address of the remote management console, if deployed over a WAN; this
address is used for SNMP traps
• Gateway to the remote management console, if deployed over a WAN
Also make sure you have a suitable location to install the iTap. For fault-tolerant
power redundancy, use two independent power sources.