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Smart Network Access Modular System X

SmartNA-X

™

1G/10G Network Tapping Device

User Guide v1.4

Table of Contents

Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
About this Guide9
- Audience9
- Conventions9
- Safety Information9
Chapter 1: Introduction10
- About Smartna-X10
- System Features10
- Smartna-X Chassis11
- Default Settings11
- System Management13
- Configuration Options13
- About Network Taps13
- Suitable Locations for Tapping a Network13
- TAP on Individual Servers14
- TAP before a Load Balancer14
- TAP after a Load Balancer15
- TAP between Internet Router and Firewall16
- How to Set up a TAP16
Chapter 2: Getting Started19
- List of Supplied Components19
- Installing the Chassis19
- Installing the TAP Modules20
- Cabling for Administrative Connections20
- Management Port Cabling for Serial Access21
- Management Port Cabling for Network Access22
- Accessing the Management Interfaces22
- Connecting Locally Using the Supplied Serial Cable22
- Connecting to the System23
- Connecting from a Web Browser23
- Connecting from a Terminal Client25
- Configuring Network Settings25
- Manual Network Configuration26
- Dynamic Network Configuration26
Chapter 3: Smartna-X Administration28
- Managing Local Users28
  - Adding Local Users28
  - Managing User Accounts29
- Managing the System Time30
  - Adding an NTP Server30
- Saving the Current Configuration30
- Loading a Configuration31
  - Using the CLI to Restore a Configuration31
- Downloading the System Configuration31
- Uploading a System Configuration32
- Upgrade System Firmware32
  - To Upgrade the System Firmware32
- Installing Feature Packs33
  - Installing a Feature Pack33
- Configuring System Security34
- Rebooting the System41
  - Reboot the System41
Chapter 4: Configuring Ports42
- Configuring Ports42
Chapter 5: Moving Traffic with Maps48
- Creating Maps in the Web UI48
Chapter 6: Restricting Traffic with Filters50
- Using Filters50
- Defining Filters50
- Packet Header Filtering Criteria51
- Defining Custom Fields55
- Applying Filtering56
Chapter 7: Load Balancing57
- Load Balancing57
  - Load Balancing on Smartna-X57
  - Load Balancing - Best Practices and Limitations58
- Setting up Load Balancing58
Chapter 8: Working with the V-Line Module61
- About V-Line Modules61
- V-Line Module Functionality61
- Configuring the V-Line Operational Mode64
Chapter 9: Working with the Intelligent Packet Processor (IPP) Module69
- Physical69
- Overview of the IPP Operation69
- Detailed Operation of the IPP Module69
- Configuring the IPP Module72
- Example Transforms74
Chapter 10: SNMP76
- Enabling SNMP76
- SNMP Versions and Workflow76
- SNMP Engine ID77
- Defining Notification (Trap) Settings78
  - Specifying Send Notifications78
  - Configuring Notification Hosts79
- Defining Snmpv1/V2 Communities79
  - Define Snmpv1/V2 Communities80
- Configuring SNMP V380
Chapter 11: Command Line Reference87
- CLI Notation87
- CLI Editing and Command Completion87
- General CLI Commands88
- System Name, Contact and Location93
- Network Configuration Commands97
- Local Users Commands102
- Authentication and Accounting Services Commands105
- Module Commands110
- Port Settings Commands114
- Port Mapping Commands123
- Filtering and Load Balancing Commands127
- SNMP Commands143
- V-Line Module Commands160
- Intelligent Packet Processor (IPP) Card Module Commands167
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting178
- Troubleshooting Network Issues178
  - Connecting to the Ipv6 Link Local Address178
- Troubleshooting Slow Transmission Rates (Copper Ports)179
- Troubleshooting Java Plugins179
- Troubleshooting the CLI180
- Troubleshooting SNMP181
- Troubleshooting the Web UI182
Appendix A: Physical and Electrical Specifications183
Appendix B: V-Line Module Specifications185
- V-Line Module Operating Specifications185
- V-Line Module Data Interfaces185
  - Live Ports (a & B)186
  - TAP Ports (C & D)186
- V-Line Module LED Indicators187
  - Port LED Status Indicators187
  - Bypass LED Status Indicators187
Appendix C: Intelligent Packet Processor (IPP) Module Specifications189
- IPP Module Operating Specifications189
- IPP Module Data Interfaces189
- IPP Module Front Panel190
Appendix D: IPP Module Preset Matches and Transforms191
- Preset Ethertype Matches191
- IP Header Matches192
- Transport Header Matches193
- GRE Header Matches194
- Layer above TCP/UDP195
- IPP Module Preset Transforms196
Appendix E: Supported Mibs198
Hardware Warranty199
Contacting Network Critical200

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