Selecting a location – Agilent Technologies HSSI WanProbe J3916A User Manual

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Installation

Selecting a Location

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Selecting a Location

Select a location for your probe where it will be the most useful. The probe must
be connected to a LAN to retrieve data. The data that can be retrieved was
previously monitored from traffic present on the WAN where it is attached.

Consider the following installation requirements when selecting a location for
your probe:

z

A flat surface that is large enough to support the probe (requires clearance at
rear and sides for cooling and rear panel access), adequate wall space, or
double high space in a 19 inch rack or cabinet.

z

A grounded power outlet (either 100-120/VAC or 220-240/VAC).

z

Access to a Fast Ethernet connection tap or to a Token-Ring network MsAU
connection (if the Token-Ring Telemetry option is installed).

z

Access to the WAN connection to monitor.

z

Access to an RS-232C connection (required only for Out-of-Band
communication).

z

Access to a phone line and a modem within 50 feet (required only for Out-
of-Band communication using a modem connection).

NOTE

The MAC addresses for the probe can be found on the rear panel. It is a good idea
to make a note of the interface and its address prior to installing your probe
because some installation methods make it difficult to see the rear panel without
removing the probe.

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