Net Optics xBalancer - Manual (Page 2)

After the initial set up of the IP address through the local
CLI, connect the Management port with a CAT 5e cable to a
switch or hub. You can access the xBalancer CLI remotely
by SSH or access xBalancer’s web interface through a
web browser. The default username is admin, the pass-
word is netoptics (or use your most updated password).
Connecting to the Network and Tools
Note: SFP+ and SFP modules may be shipped separately. An
appropriate cable is shipped with each module.
To connect the xBalancer appliance to your network and
monitoring tools:
1. Remove the temporary plug from any SFP+ slot and insert
the SFP+ or SFP module until it clicks into place.
2. Plug the cable supplied with the module into the port.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into a network port, Tap, or
monitoring tool.
Enabling the Ports
The xBalancer appliance ships with all ports enabled and
each port speed set to auto. When a port speed is set to
auto, the speed is automatically configured to match the
speed of the connected SFP. When you connect an SFP with
1G speed, port auto-negotiation is enabled. You can config-
ure the ports individually by using the port CLI command.
For example, configure ports 5 and 7 to 1G by typing port
5,7 speed 1000, where 5 and 7 are the ports where 1G SFP
modules are installed.
Note: Only 1000 and 10000 Mbps speed SFP transceivers
are supported.
Checking the Installation
After you have connected the xBalancer appliance, verify that
it is functioning correctly by checking the link LEDs for each
of the connected ports. The link LEDs should be illuminated to
indicate that the links are connected and traffic is present.
For more information, see the xStream User Guide and the
xStream CLI Command Reference on the CD that is included
with the product.
If you have questions, the Net Optics technical support
team is available from 7:00 to 17:30 Pacific Time, Monday
through Friday at (408) 737-7777 and through e-mail at
[email protected]. You can also find information at
www.netoptics.com.
© 2013 by Net Optics, Inc. Net Optics® is a registered trademark of Net Optics, Inc. xBalancer TM is a trademark of Net Optics, Inc.
Configuring the xBalancer
The xBalancer is shipped with a default Management port IP
address. If you prepare your network to accept the default
address, you can connect the device to your network and log
into xBalancer using the default address.
IP: 10.60.4.180
Gateway: 10.0.0.1
Netmask: 255.0.0.0
If you want to assign the device a new IP address, you can
connect a terminal to the xBalancer console port, log in, and
assign a different IP address.
To get started, access the Command Line Interface (CLI):
1. Connect a PC with terminal emulation software to the
xBalancer console port with the supplied DB9 to RJ45
console cable.
2 Launch the terminal emulation software such as
HyperTerminal or minicom and set the communication
parameters to 115200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit,
no flow control.
3. At the login prompt, type admin, and at the password prompt,
type netoptics.
4. At the CLI prompt, type config to go into configuration mode.
5. Change the password for the admin account:
netoptics (config) #> passwd set password <new-pw>
reenterPassword <new-pw>
where <new-pw> is the new password (6-64 chars).
netoptics (config) #>
commit
6. Set the IP address by typing in the CLI :
netoptics (config) #> device sysIp ipSet address
<ipaddress> netMask <netmask> gateway <gateway>
where <ip address> is the IP address for the Management port,
<netmask> is the netmask, and <gateway> is the IP address of the
gateway.
7. Confirm with a ‘ yes’. The xBalancer appliance takes on the
new address immediately.
For more information on the CLI, type help to display command
information, or see the CLI Reference. You can use the tab key
to autocomplete partially typed commands. Entering ? following a
command (and a space) displays the arguments for that com-
mand. The up- and down-arrow keys access the CLI command
history buffer.
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