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MARTNA™ 10G NETWORK ACCESS (SMARTNA-X)

INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK TAPS | SUITABLE LOCATIONS FOR PLACING TAPS

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packet information. Other possibilities include instrumenting requester information into a custom field embedded

in the application. Both methods are common when monitoring user traffic.

Figure 2-5 TAP placed after load balancer

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Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
Preface6
- Symbols Used in the Documentation6
- Safety Information6
- Command Line Notation7
Chapter 1 - Overview8
- Smartna-X Features8
- Hardware Overview8
- Managing Smartna-X10
  - Managing Smartna-X through the Web UI10
  - Managing Smartna-X through the CLI13
Chapter 2 - Introduction to Network Taps15
- What Is a Network TAP15
- Suitable Locations for Placing Taps16
Chapter 3 - Setting up Smartna-X19
- Check Items Included19
- Installing the Smartna-X Chassis and TAP Modules19
- Powering up the System20
- Connecting to the Management/Network Port21
- Logging in to Smartna-X21
Chapter 4 - Administering Smartna-X26
- Logging in26
- Configuring Smartna-X for the First Time28
- Configuring Network Settings29
- Enabling NTP30
- Managing User Accounts and Authentication31
  - Authenticating Users31
  - Enabling RADIUS and TACACS+ Authentication Servers32
- Enabling Transaction Logging34
- Saving and Restoring Smartna-X Configurations35
  - Restoring Default Settings and Custom Configurations36
  - Downloading and Uploading a Configuration36
- Rebooting the System37
- Updating System Firmware37
- Uploading a User-Defined SSL Certificate38
- Changing Your Password38
- Monitoring System Health39
Chapter 5 - Using the Web User Interface40
- Accessing the Web UI40
- Selecting Options in the System Diagram41
- Port Speed Indicator41
  - Further Information42
Chapter 6 - Configuring Ports43
- Configuring Port Communication Settings43
  - Avoiding Duplex Mismatching43
- Configuring Port Failsafe and LFP (TAP Mode)45
  - Testing Failsafe46
- Configuring Ports Roles47
- Configuring Port Traffic Thresholds48
- Configuring Port Locking49
- Saving Port Settings50
Chapter 7 - Creating Port Maps52
- About Port Maps52
- Creating Port Maps54
  - Creating Maps in the Web UI55
  - Creating Port Maps in the CLI57
- Typical Map Configurations57
Chapter 8 - Using Packet Filters59
- About Packet Filters59
  - How Packet Filters Work59
- Creating Packet Filters60
- Adding Filters to Maps61
Chapter 9 - Using SNMP63
- About SNMP and Smartna-X63
- About VACM65
- Configuring SNMP66
Appendix A Command Line Interface Reference74
- Basic Commands75
- Commands for Managing Contact and Location Details84
- Commands for Managing Network Configuration88
- Commands for Managing Users99
- Commands for Managing Authentication and Accounting105
- Commands for Managing TAP Modules118
- Commands for Managing TAP Ports119
- Commands for Managing Port Maps and Packet Filters138
- Commands for Managing SNMP157
Appendix B Web User-Interface Reference194
- System Identity Tab195
- Mapping Tab196
- Filters Tab197
- SNMP Tab200
- Security Tab204
- Health Tab205
- Management Tab207
- TAP Module Health Tab208
- Port Tab209
- Port Traffic Tab211
- Port Errors Tab211
- Port Health Tab212
Appendix C Specifications214
- Smartna-X Chassis214
- Gbit/S TAP Module (SFP+ & SFP)215
- Gbit/S TAP Module (RJ45 & RJ45)216
- Gbit/S TAP Module (LC & RJ45)217
- Gbit/S TAP Module (RJ45 & SFP)217
- Gbit/S TAP Module (LC & SFP)218
Appendix D Troubleshooting219
- Troubleshooting Connections to Smartna-X219
  - Problems with Slow Data Throughput on Copper (RJ) Ports219
  - Connecting with Ipv6219
- Troubleshooting the Web UI221
  - Resolving Web UI Issues on Mac OSX221
- Troubleshooting the CLI222
- Troubleshooting SNMP223
- Resetting the System to the Default Configuration223
Appendix E Glossary224
Appendix F Hardware Warranty227
Appendix G Supported Mibs228
- Obtaining Smartna MIB Files229
Appendix H IP Protocols230
Appendix I Contact & Support233

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