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ProfiTap IOTA 10G User Manual

ProfiTap IOTA 10G
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IOTA 10G
USER MANUAL
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ProfiTap IOTA 10G Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandProfiTap
ModelIOTA 10G
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Product Overview

Hardware Overview

Describes the IOTA as a multifunctional passive network probe with integrated traffic capture and analysis capabilities.

Specifications

Lists key technical specifications including mode, latency, jitter, performance, storage, power, and management.

Interfaces and LED Behavior

Details the physical interfaces, ports, and the meaning of various LED status indicators on the device.

Getting Started

Deploying the IOTA

Instructions for connecting network cables to SFP modules for monitoring traffic.

Rackmount Model Deployment

Guidance on how to mount the IOTA 10G device in a standard 19-inch rack using a chassis kit.

Powering the Device

Explains power connection methods (DC, PoE) and the device boot process observed via LEDs.

Accessing IOTA Over Network

Steps to connect to the IOTA's HTTPS interface, including default IP address and login credentials.

IOTA Configuration

Covers setting the system time, NTP service, and configuring the device's internal clock.

System Network Configuration

Details how to configure IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS, and hostname for network connectivity.

Access and Internal Firewall

Describes how to manage access control to limit connections from local and remote network clients.

ZeroTier Remote Access

Information on using ZeroTier for secure remote access and managing virtual networks on a cloud application.

System Control and Logs

Procedures for remotely restarting, shutting down the device, and downloading system and application logs.

System Updates

Instructions on how to check for and install software updates for the IOTA device.

Capture Guide

Capture Control

Options for capturing network traffic and setting up data indexing, including file retention policies.

Interface Configuration

Overview of device interfaces and settings, including tabs for Port Control, SFP, Firmware, and Filters.

Port Control

Configuration for operating modes (In-Line, SPAN), loopback, and selecting firmware speed (1Gbps/10Gbps).

SFP Information

Displays status and properties of SFP ports, including temperature, bias, power, and vendor details.

Capture Features Configuration

Settings to enable/disable CRC error transmission, packet slicing, and specific port captures.

Firmware Management

Procedure for selecting and flashing new firmware versions onto the IOTA device.

Packet Filters

Utilizing hardware filters to include or exclude specific packet types during the capture process.

Autonomous Capture

How to initiate traffic capture automatically using the device's START/STOP button without network access.

Data Vault

Managing stored captured data, including downloading PCAP-NG files and deleting unwanted traces.

Import PCAP-NG Files

Steps to upload PCAP-NG or PCAP files to the IOTA for analysis and visualization.

Data Management

Monitoring the device's disk space usage and configuring automatic cleanup schedules for data retention.

Scheduled Disk Cleanup

Setting up rules for automatically deleting capture files and index data older than a specified period.

Manual Disk Cleanup

Options for manually cleaning up capture files and index data based on time or index criteria.

Analysis Guide

Dashboard Overview

An introduction to the main dashboard interface, highlighting key areas like data tables and graphs.

Basic Navigation

Guidance on using the main menu to select different dashboards and navigate through the interface.

Time Range Selection

How to set specific time windows or use quick ranges to view data within desired periods.

Filtering Traffic

Methods for applying filters to display specific traffic types or IP addresses on dashboards.

Graphs and Annotations

Techniques for zooming into graph segments and adding descriptive annotations to captured data.

PCAP File Download

Instructions on how to download captured network traffic data in PCAPNG format with applied filters.

Legal Information

Disclaimer

Manufacturer's statement regarding warranties, representations, and rights to revise the publication.

Copyright

Information on intellectual property rights protecting the manual's content, including text and illustrations.

Trademarks

Statement confirming that trademarks mentioned are the sole property of their respective owners.