Net Optics iTap 2 Port Aggregator User Manual

Quick install guide itap 2 port aggregator, Unpacking and inspection, Rack mounting itap 2 port aggregator

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Quick Install Guide

iTap 2 Port Aggregator

Unpacking and Inspection

Carefully unpack the iTap 2 Port Aggregator device, power

cords, and cables. The following items are shipped:

1

iTap 2 Port Aggregator

2

Power supply with power cord

1

iTap 2 Port Aggregator User Guide on CD ROM

1

RS232 DB9 cable for serial console port connection

5

CAT 5e cables for management port

to network switch connection and for device to

monitoring tools

1

Extended Warranty Service Card

You may have also ordered a rack mount panel and an

extended warranty. Check the packing slip against parts

received. If any component is missing or damaged, contact

Net Optics Customer Service immediately at 408-737-7777

or at

[email protected]

.

2x16 Character Display

Utilization

Alarms

Power

Status

Reset

Button

Network

Ports

Monitor

Ports

Link

LED

Activity

LED

1

2

A

www.netoptics.com

®

RESET

Network

1

2

B

A

TM

Port Aggregator

2

A

B

10

100

1000

LINK

ACT

BANDWIDTH UTILIZATION

REAL-TIME

PEAK

Rack Mounting iTap 2 Port Aggregator

The iTap 2 Port Aggregator is designed to install into the

iTap 2 Rack Mount panel which mounts on a 19-inch

equipment rack and occupies one rack unit in height.

To install the iTap 2 Rack Mount panel:
1. Remove the Rack Mount panel and screws from the

shipping bag carefully.

2. Attach the Rack Mount panel onto the network rack with

the screws.

3. Make sure the rack is properly electrically grounded.

To install iTap 2 Port Aggregator unit into the Panel:
1. Slide the chassis into the rack mount panel.
2. Fasten it in place at the front panel ears using the thumb

screws and washers.

© 2013 by Net Optics, Inc. Net Optics® is a registered trademark of Net Optics, Inc. iTap

TM

is a trademark of Net Optics, Inc.

800-0192-002

Rev

A

4/13

TM

Port Aggregator

2

Connecting Power to the Port Aggregator

1.

Supply AC power to iTap 2 Port Aggregator by connecting

one of the power cords you received to one of the

power connectors in the back of the unit and connect

the other end to a power source. For power fault

protection, connect the second power cord to the other

Port Aggregator connector and the other end to another

power source.

2. Verify at least one power LED is illuminated.

Management

Port

RS232

1

2

+

OUTPUT PIN ASSIGNMENT

5 Amp max.

12V

Connecting to the Port Aggregator

All configuration options, status, and statistics are

accessible from the command-line interface (CLI). First,

connect a terminal to the serial console port on the iTap 2

Port Aggregator. Log in and assign an appropriate IP ad-

dress in your network.

To access the command-line Interface:
1. Connect a PC running terminal emulation software to

the iTap 2 Console port with the supplied RS232 DB9

console cable.

To PC or terminal server

Management

Port

RS232

1

2

+

OUTPUT PIN ASSIGNMENT

5 Amp max.

12V

DB9 console cable

2. Launch the terminal emulation software, such as

HyperTerminal or minicom, and set the communication

parameters to 115,200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity,

1 stop bit, and no flow control.

3. At the login prompt, enter

admin and at the password

prompt, enter

netoptics.

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