Net Optics 4xN1000, 4xN 10 manual Daisy Chaining iMatrix Switches, To daisy chain iMatrix Switches

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4xN 10/100/1000 Span 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 the monitoring ports to one device or separate devices.

In a daisy chain conﬁguration, 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 trafﬁc 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 sections.

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.Conﬁgure and install the Controller iMatrix Switch as described in the preceding 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 9. If you are install- ing a third switch, set the DIP switch as shown in Figure 9 for Client 2.

3.Connect CAT5e cables between the Daisy Chain Ports of iMatrix Switch 1 and the Monitor Ports of iMatrix Switch 2. If you are connecting a third iMatrix Switch, connect CAT5e cables between the Daisy Chain Ports of iMatrix Switch 2 and the Monitor Ports of iMatrix Switch 3 (see Figure 9).

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Contents User Guide for 4xN 10/100/1000 Span iMatrix Switch Trademarks and Copyrights Contents Appendix B Command Line Interface Chapter Using System ManagerAppendix a Speciﬁcations and Models Scalable Deployment Remote ControlReliability Key Features Passive, Secure TechnologyEase of Use SupportUnpacking and Inspection About this GuideProduct Diagrams LED IndicatorsInstallation Planning Single iMatrix Switch ModeDaisy Chaining Mode Remote AccessUsing the Command Line Interface CLI Conﬁguring the iMatrix SwitchTo access the iMatrix Switch CLI To change the username and password Set username usernameSet password password To set the iMatrix Switch IP addressTo display current settings To disable the remote interfaces To use the Help command IMatrix Switch CLI Help MenuConnecting to the Monitoring Device Connecting to Switch Span Ports3 4 5 6 7 Connecting the Remote Interface Port Connecting Monitor PortsDaisy Chaining iMatrix Switches To daisy chain iMatrix SwitchesConnecting Daisy Chained Monitor Ports Connecting the Daisy Chain Control Ports Accessing Web Manager To access Web ManagerViewing Switch Status Field Name Value DescriptionSwitch Control Field Name Function/Value DescriptionMessage Board Installing System Manager To install System MangerWelcome Dialog Box Conﬁrm Installation Installation Progress To access System Manager Exploring System ManagerUsing the Toolbar To create an iMatrix Switch groupCreating a Group TipDeleting a Group Adding iMatrix SwitchesTo delete a Group To add an iMatrix Switch to the system Adding a New iMatrix SwitchNet Optics System Manager with an iMatrix Switch Deleting an iMatrix Switch Conﬁguring an iMatrix SwitchTo delete an iMatrix Switch from System Manager To conﬁgure the iMatrix SwitchViewing iMatrix Switch Information To view iMatrix Switch informationFollowing table explains the status ﬁelds Modifying an iMatrix Switch To modify the iMatrix Switch conﬁgurationControlling Switch Connections To connect a Monitor Port to a Span PortConnecting Monitor Port Entering Port Names and Notes To enter Span Port Names and NotesEnvironmental ElectricalMechanical Command Line Interface SoftwareIMatrix Web Manager IMatrix System ManagerAppendix B Command Line Interface 4xN 10/100/1000 Span iMatrix Switch 4xN 10/100/1000 Span iMatrix Switch By Net Optics, Inc. All Rights Reserved