Fluke AXTAP1204BT-BT User manual

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Configurable In-Line Taps
LINK AGGREGATION TAPS: AXTAP1200 SERIES
DUAL-LINK AGGREGATION TAPS: AXTAP2200 SERIES
USER GUIDE
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November 2011
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COMPLIANCE TESTING
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Table of Contents
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COMPLIANCE TESTING iii
CERTIFICATIONS iii
LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS v
PREFACE 1
OVERVIEW - AXTAP1200 SERIES AND AXTAP2200 SERIES 3
FEATURES AND BENEFITS - AXTAP1200 AND AXTAP2200 SERIES 4
AXTAP1200 SERIES LINK TAPS
Introduction 5
Panel Display and Functionality 5
Panel Description 8
Table: General Specifications 9
AXTAP1200 Series Hardware Installation 10
AXTAP1200 Series with BT Tap Hardware Installation 11
AXTAP1200 Series with LX/SX Tap Hardware Installation 13
AXTAP2200 SERIES DUAL-LINK AGGREGATOR TAPS
Introduction 16
Panel Display and Functionality 16
Panel Description 18
Table: General Specifications 19
AXTAP2200 Series with BT Tap Hardware Installation 20
AXTAP2200 Series with LX/SX Tap Hardware Installation 23
OVERVIEW - MANAGEMENT/SERIAL PORTS 26
MANAGEMENT/SERIAL PORTS
Panel Display and Description 27
COMMAND LINE INTERFACE (CLI)
Introduction 28
Application 29
Example - CLI Setting Tap and Monitor Ports 39
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE 41
Avoiding rough handling 41
Cleaning carefully 41
Providing adequate ventilation 41
Safety information 41
Service and adjustment 41
CONTACTING FLUKE NETWORKS 42
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AUDIENCE
This hardware guide is written for the person who must install and connect a Fluke Networks Link or Dual-Link
Aggregation Tap. The installer is assumed to be familiar with Windows9x/NT/2000/XP, knows how networks
operate, and has operating knowledge of network appliances used in network analyzing configurations.
This hardware guide was written to help you get to know your new product quickly and easily. We welcome any
comments or suggestions you may have regarding this hardware guide.
Preface
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Fluke Networks AXTAP1200 Series Link Aggregating Taps and AXTAP2200 Series Dual-Link Aggregating Taps
provide a superior solution for 24x7 monitoring of Ethernet links.
While traditional network taps might enable full-duplex monitoring of all traffic on a network link, they transmit
the data to the monitoring device (e.g. analyzer, IDS, probe) in two separate half-duplex streams. Not only does
this require the monitoring device to have two network interface cards (NIC), it also requires that the device be
capable of combining and processing both streams of data in order to monitor both sides of the conversation.
Not all monitoring devices have that capability.
The AXTAP1200 Series 10/100/1000 Link Aggregating Taps and AXTAP2200 Series 10/100/1000 Dual-Link
Aggregating Taps faultlessly combine the two network data streams, allowing any connected monitoring device
to receive a full-duplex network stream of data with one NIC.
The AXTAP1200 Series Link Aggregating Taps and AXTAP2200 Series Dual-Link Aggregating Taps provide
maximum flexibility allowing a choice of aggregation or non-aggregation of the bi-directional data on a single
10/100 or 1000 Mbs link
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Overview - AXTAP1200 Series and AXTAP2200 Series
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• Connect. Protocol analyzers, probes, or intrusion detection systems can be installed for permanent in-line
monitoring of full-duplex links — eliminates the need for network connectors to be disconnected and connect-
ed each time a segment needs to be monitored.
• Proven performance. Industry leading, non-intrusive, and fault-tolerant.
• Operate at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1,000 Mbps and support full-duplex and half-duplex auto-negotiation.
• Multiple Monitor (Any-to-Any) ports. Allow more devices to simultaneously monitor the same link, providing
extended security and analysis options, while eliminating contention for network access.
• Redundant power. Ensures uninterrupted monitoring by eliminating power as a single point of failure — you
get seamless monitoring even if one of the redundant power source is unavailable.
• Easy to install. Optional rack mount available in a 2 unit rack mount chassis 1U high.
• Complete configuration. Installed Management RJ45 port and Serial DB9 port allow for configuration
through a simple, easy to use Command Line Interface (CLI).
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Features and Benefits - AXTAP1200 and AXTAP2200 Series
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INTRODUCTION
By using a AXTAP1200 Series Link Aggregating Tap, multiple network devices/tools can receive combined traffic
from both sides of the dedicated in-line tapped network conversation. Only one NIC is required by each net-
work device or tool to detect all combined traffic. Figure 1 depicts a typical AXTAP1204 Link Aggregating Tap
scenario.
AXTAP1200 Series Link Aggregation Taps
Figure 1. Typical AXTAP1200 Series Link Aggregating Tap application (AXTAP1204SX-SFP unit shown here).
Figure 3. AXTAP1204BT-BT Link Aggregation Tap connectivity diagram
Figure 2. AXTAP1204BT-BT Link Aggregation Tap front panel display
PANEL DISPLAY and FUNCTIONALITY
AXTAP1204BT-SFP
(Stratos fiber SFPs and Methode copper SFPs are supported.)
Figure 5. AXTAP1204BT-SFP Link Aggregation Tap connectivity diagram
Figure 4. AXTAP1204BT-SFP Link Aggregation Tap front panel display
AXTAP1204BT-BT
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AXTAP1200 Series Link Aggregation Taps
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PANEL DISPLAY and FUNCTIONALITY CONTINUED
Figure 7. AXTAP1204LX-SFP Link Aggregation Tap connectivity diagram
Figure 6. AXTAP1204LX-SFP Link Aggregation Tap front panel display
AXTAP1204SX-SFP
(Stratos fiber SFPs and Methode copper SFPs are supported.)
Figure 9. AXTAP1204SX-SFP Link Aggregation Tap connectivity diagram
Figure 8. AXTAP1204SX-SFP Link Aggregation Tap front panel display
AXTAP1204LX-SFP (Stratos fiber SFPs and Methode copper SFPs are supported.)
Figure 11. AXTAP1210BT-BT/SFP Link Aggregation Tap connectivity diagram
Figure 10. AXTAP1210BT-BT/SFP Link Aggregation Tap front panel display
AXTAP1210BT-BT/SFP
(Stratos fiber SFPs and Methode copper SFPs are supported.)
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AXTAP SERIES
Figure 16. AXTAP SERIES Link Aggregaion Taps’ rear panel
AXTAP1210LX-BT
Figure 13. AXTAP1210LX-BT Link Aggregation Tap connectivity diagram
Figure 12. AXTAP1210LX-BT Link Aggregation Tap front panel display
AXTAP1200 Series Link Aggregation Taps
PANEL DISPLAY and FUNCTIONALITY CONTINUED
AXTAP1210SX-BT
Figure 15. AXTAP1210SX-BT Link Aggregation Tap connectivity diagram
Figure 14. AXTAP1210SX-BT Link Aggregation Tap front panel display
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AXTAP1200 Series Link Aggregation Taps
PANEL DESCRIPTION
POWER 1 AND POWER 2
Two power supplies are provided for each module. The power barrel connectors are on the rear of the
Link Aggregation Tap. Use of the second power supply is strongly recommended to assure uninterrupted moni-
toring. Furthermore, connecting the second power supply to a different external power source circuit than the
first power supply eliminates power as a single point of failure. The POWER 1 and 2 LEDs on the front panel
illuminate indicating power 1 and 2, respectively, are on. Either LED not illuminated indicates a defective power
source and immediate replacement is required to insure redundant power integrity.
TAP ports: 1-2 (1204 Series, 1210BT-BT/SFP) or 9-10 (1210LX-BT, 1210SX-BT)
These ports are either:
• RJ45 connectors used for connection to network segments. These jacks have integrated LEDs that
display line status and line speed of each port. See LED display codes below.
OR
• D
uplex-LC connectors used for connection to network segments. The TAP Rx (left) LED located below each
duplex-LC connector
are solid green indicating a light level has been detected on the respective TAP Rx
port.
The TAP Tx (right) LEDs located below each duplex-LC connectors are solid green indicating 1,000 Mbs
link speed on the respective TAP Rx port.
MONITOR (ANY-TO-ANY) ports: 3 - 4 (1204 Series) or 3-10 (1210BT-BT/SFP) or 1-8 (1210LX-BT, 1210SX-BT)
Designated as INPUT or OUTPUT by user to use as MONITOR or TAP ports
(See Management and Control Port -
Command Line Interface - Superuser Mode - SET PORT MONITOR section for more information)
These ports are either:
• RJ45 connectors used for connection to network devices/tools or network segments. These jacks have
integrated LEDs that display line status and line speed of each port. See LED display codes below.
OR
• SFP
connectors used for connection to network devices/tools or network segments. (Stratos fiber SFPs and
Methode copper SFPs are supported.) They can be connected through fiber or copper, or one of each. The LEDs
located below the SFP connectors
are solid green indicating a link has been established between the
respective MONITOR (ANY-TO-ANY) Rx port and network device/tool/segment Tx port. The LEDs are
flashing green when data is passed.
LED DISPLAY CODES as displayed on TAP and MONITOR (ANY-TO-ANY) RJ45 connectors
CODE LEFT LED with link or data
RIGHT LED TRANSFER RATE
LINK solid green green 1,000Mbps
DATA flashing green orange 100Mbps
N/A n/a [off] 10Mbps
MANAGEMENT and SERIAL ports: MANAGEMENT
RJ45 (front panel) or SERIAL DB9 (rear panel) connectors are
used for connection to the Management PC. The
MANAGEMENT
RJ45 jack has an integrated right LED that is
solid green indicating a link has been detected between the Management PC and the Management port. There
is no LED for the SERIAL DB9 connector on the rear of the Link Aggregation Tap.
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AXTAP1200 Series Link Aggregation Taps
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURE
CHANNEL
AXTAP1204BT-BT
AXTAP1204BT-SFP
ATAP1204LX-SFP
AXTAP1204SX-SFP
AXTAP1210BT-BT/SFP
AXTAP1210LX-BT
AXTAP1210SX-BT
CABLE TYPE
COPPER
FIBER
PORT CONNECTIVITY
TAP 1
MONITOR (ANY-TO-ANY)
MANAGEMENT / SERIAL
DISTANCE LIMIT
COPPER
FIBER
NOMINAL POWER REQUIREMENTS
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
HUMIDITY
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
SPECIFICATION
single 10/100/1000BASE-T in-line
single 10/100/1000BASE-T in-line
single 1000LX fiber in-line
single 1000SX fiber in-line
single 10/100/1000BASE-T in-line
single 1000LX fiber in-line
single 1000SX fiber in-line
CAT5 or higher
LX: 9 micron / SX: 50 micron or 62 micron
PORT CONNECTIVITY
RJ45 (copper) / Duplex-LC (fiber)
RJ45 (copper) / SFP (copper/fiber)
RJ45 (front) / DB9F (rear)
100m max. length between networks; 100m between network tools
[varies by cable type]
Two external power adapters -
Input: 100-200VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.4A-0.2A
Output: 5VDC, 2A
Certified by UL, CUL, and TUV; CE approved
0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
-30° to 65°C (-22° to 149°F)
Less than 95% non-condensing
(H) 2.79 cm x (W) 20.32 cm x (D)17.78 cm
(H) 1.1" x (W)8.00" x (D) 7.00"
(includes RMC-2 panel bracket)
unit: 1.6 lbs; shipping: 6.6 lbs
NOTE: Stratos fiber SFPs and Methode copper SFPs are supported.
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AXTAP1200 Series Link Aggregation Taps
AXTAP1200 SERIES HARDWARE INSTALLATION
The following instructions illustrate a typical hardware installation for the AXTAP1204BT-BT and for the
AXTAP1210SX-BT as shown by the examples below in Figure 17 and Figure 19.
Figure 17. AXTAP1204BT-BT Front Panel Connections
Figure 20. AXTAP1210SX-BT Link Aggregation Tap connectivity diagram
Figure 18. AXTAP1204BT-BT Link Aggregation Tap connectivity diagram
Figure 19. AXTAP1210SX-BT Front Panel Connections
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AXTAP1200 Series Link Aggregation Taps
AXTAP1200 SERIES WITH BT TAP HARDWARE INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: To ensure copper tap failsafe functionality, hardware installation is not complete at the final loca-
tion until the network end-device link has been verified prior to powering the tap and the network
end-device link has been verified for the powered tap condition.
1. (AXTAP1200 SERIES WITH BT TAP) Prior to powering the tap, connect both straight through copper net-
work cables to the TAP RJ45 ports. Do not exceed 100 meters cable length between end-devices. Ensure
that link is established between both end-devices.
2. Two power supplies are provided. Use of the second power supply is strongly recommended to assure
uninterrupted monitoring. Connect both power supply barrel connectors into the power ports. Plug the
power supplies into the external power source. Connect the second power supply to a different external
power source circuit than the first power supply to eliminate power as a single point of failure. The POWER
1and 2LEDs illuminate indicating power 1 and 2, respectively, are on. Either LED not illuminated indicates
a defective power source and immediate replacement is required to insure redundant power integrity.
NOTE: (AXTAP1200 SERIES WITH BT TAP) Each TAP RJ45’s integrated left LED is solid green indicating link
has been established with the end-device and is flashing green when data is passed from the respec-
tive end-device to the TAP port.
Figure 22. Link Aggregation Tap - Powered relay is open
Figure 21. Link Aggregation Tap - On loss of power, relay is closed
3. Connect cables to the MONITOR (ANY-TO-ANY) RJ45 or SFP ports. (Stratos fiber SFPs and Methode copper
SFPs are supported.) The MONITOR (ANY-TO-ANY) RJ45’s left LED is solid green indicating a link has
been established between the respective MONITOR (ANY-TO-ANY) port and network device/tool/segment.
The LED is flashing green when data is passed between the respective network device/tool/segment and
the MONITOR (ANY-TO-ANY) port.
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NOTE: HyperTerminal is the preferred terminal emulation program and Microsoft©DOS-Windows Telnet is the
preferred Telnet client.
4. Connect serial cable to the SERIAL DB9 port on the rear of the Link Aggregating Tap. Connect opposite
end to Management PC. This connection is made to SET IP, SUBNET and GATEWAY to match your net-
work. (The factory default IP address is 192.168.1.1) For your Link Aggregating Tap to work properly with
your network, the IP address must be set to match your network. The IP address is configured through the
HyperTerminal application on the Management PC.
4a. Open the HyperTerminal application on the Management PC and create a HyperTerminal connec-
tion with these properties: 9600 bits per second; 8 data bits; Parity none; 1 stop bit; Flow control
none.
4b. Once a connection is made, press <Enter> key, <Enter> key, then enter the user name (default:
Administrator) and password (default: admin) to access the Link Aggregating Tap.
4c. Then enter Superuser Mode, at the prompt>, enter SU, <Enter> key, and enter password (default:
password)
4d. To set the combined IP address, IP Subnet, and IP Default Gateway, enter SET IP i.i.i.i s.s.s.s
g.g.g.g, (where i.i.i.i corresponds to the IP address, s.s.s.s corresponds to the IP Subnet, and
g.g.g.g corresponds to IP Default Gateway for your network) and then press the <Enter> key.
4e. The IP address is now set. Type EXIT, press the <Enter> key and close the HyperTerminal
Application. If you would like to use the MANAGEMENT RJ45 port (front panel) with either the
HyperTerminal or TelNet application for further configuration, disconnect serial cable from the SERI-
AL DB9 port (rear panel) and continue to the next step. Otherwise, leave the serial cable connect-
ed and the Command Line Interface (CLI) on the Management PC will configure the Link
Aggregating Tap through this port with the HyperTerminal application.
5. Connect management cable to the MANAGEMENT RJ45 port (front panel). Connect the opposite end of
this cable to the Management PC. See Management and Serial Port - Command Line Interface section for
more information.
6. Using the Command Line Interface (CLI), set the MONITOR (ANY-TO-ANY) ports to configure the input or
output ports you require. This process is outlined in the Management Port and Command Line Interface -
Superuser Mode - SET PORT MONITOR section.
AXTAP1200 installation is similar within the series, just connect network cables to TAP ports, cables to MONI-
TOR (ANY-TO-ANY) ports, and management cables to either the front MANAGEMENT port or rear SERIAL
DB9 port.
AXTAP1200 Series Link Aggregation Taps
AXTAP SERIES
Figure 23. AXTAP SERIES Link Aggregaion Taps’ rear panel
AXTAP1200 SERIES WITH BT TAP HARDWARE INSTALLATION CONTINUED
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AXTAP1200 Series Link Aggregation Taps
Figure 24. AXTAP1204LX-SFP Front Panel Connections
Figure 25. AXTAP1204LX-SFP Link Aggregation Tap connectivity diagram
Figure 26. AXTAP1210BT-BT/SFP Front Panel Connections
AXTAP1200 SERIES WITH LX/SX TAP HARDWARE INSTALLATION
The following instructions illustrate a typical hardware installation for the AXTAP1204LX-SFP and for the
AXTAP1210BT-BT/SFP as shown by the examples below in Figure 24 and Figure 26.
Figure 27. AXTAP12010BT-BT/SFP Link Aggregation Tap connectivity diagram
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AXTAP1200 Series Link Aggregation Taps
1. (AXTAP1200 SERIES LX and SX) Connect both fiber cables to the TAP duplex-LC ports. Do not exceed 2
km cable length for SX or 25 km cable length typical for LX between end-devices. Rx and Tx connector end
orientation of fiber cables MUST match this diagram. The Rx side of the fiber pair coming from the end
device must connect to the Tx side of the fiber tap and the Tx side of the fiber pair coming from the end
dvice must connect to the Rx side of the fiber tap. If necessary the installer should remove the retaining clip
from the end of LC fiber cable in order to ensure that installation matches the diagram. Failure to properly
install the fiber connection will result in a working link but no data to the monitoring tools. Ensure that link is
established between both end-devices and the TAP duplex-LC LINK LED remains solid green indicating
light level is detected on the respective TAP Rx ports and traffic is observed on MONITOR (Any-to-Any)
ports.
2. Two power supplies are provided. Use of the second power supply is strongly recommended to assure
uninterrupted monitoring. Connect both power supply barrel connectors into the power ports. Plug the
power supplies into the external power source. Connect the second power supply to a different external
power source circuit than the first power supply to eliminate power as a single point of failure. The POWER
1and 2LEDs illuminate indicating power 1 and 2, respectively, are on. Either LED not illuminated indicates
a defective power source and immediate replacement is required to insure redundant power integrity.
3. Connect cables to the MONITOR (ANY-TO-ANY) RJ45 or SFP ports.
(Stratos fiber SFPs and Methode copper
SFPs are supported.)
The MONITOR (ANY-TO-ANY) RJ45’s left LED is solid green indicating a link has
been established between the respective MONITOR (ANY-TO-ANY) port and network device/tool/segment.
The LED is flashing green when data is passed between the respective network device/tool/segment and
the MONITOR (ANY-TO-ANY) port.
Figure 28. Link Aggregation Tap Fiber Connection
AXTAP1200 SERIES WITH LX/SX TAP HARDWARE INSTALLATION CONTINUED
IMPORTANT: The fiber taps are directional devices and the Tx / Rx connector pair orientation must match the
connection diagrams or no data will be observed out the MONITOR (Any-to-Any) ports. Ensure
powered fiber tap functionality by verifing link is established between both end-devices and the
TAP duplex-LC Rx LED remains solid green indicating light level is detected on the respective
TAP Rx ports and traffic is observed on MONITOR (Any-to-Any) ports.
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