Gigamon GigaVUE H Series Manual

GigaVUE-HC2
Hardware
Installation Guide
GigaVUE H Series
Product Version: 5.13
Document Version: 2.0
(See Change Notes for document updates.)

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Change Notes 3
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Change Notes
When a document is updated, the document version number on the cover page will
indicate a new version and will provide a link to this Change Notes table, which will
describe the updates.
Product
Version
Document
Version
Date
Updated
Change Notes
5.13.00 2.0 09/7/2021 Post-release update to address priority bugs and
other improvements.
5.13.00 1.0 08/13//2021 Original release of this document with 5.13.00 GA.

Contents
GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide 1
Change Notes 3
Contents 4
About the GigaVUE HSeries and TASeries 8
Introducing the GigaVUE-HC2 9
GigaVUE-HC2 Overview 9
Introducing the GigaVUE-HC2 Chassis 10
Air Flow Direction 12
AC- and DC-Powered GigaVUE-HC2 12
GigaVUE-HC2 Control Cards 12
GigaVUE-HC2 Control Card Version2 (HC2CCv2) 13
GigaVUE-HC2 Modules 14
Module Numbering 15
PRT-HC0-X24 Module 16
PRT-HC0-Q06 Module 16
PRT-HC0-C02 Module 17
GigaTAP Modules 21
TAP-HC0-D25AC0 Module 21
TAP-HC0-D25BC0 Module 22
TAP-HC0-D35CC0 Module 22
TAP-HC0-G100C0 Module 23
Bypass Combo Modules 24
GigaSMART Rear Module 31
GigaSMART Front Module 32
GigaVUE-HC2 Installation Roadmap 35
First Steps – Getting Unpacked, Racked, Installed and Connected 35
Next Steps 36
Assembling the GigaVUE-HC2 Node 38
Unpacking the GigaVUE-HC2 Shipment 38
Rack-Mounting the GigaVUE-HC2 Chassis 39
Safety Precautions 39
Rack-Mounting Procedure 39
Four-Post Rack Mounting 41
Installing Power Modules in the GigaVUE-HC2 Chassis 41
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Installing the Cable Management Trays in the GigaVUE-HC2 Chassis 42
Installing Control Card in the GigaVUE-HC2 Chassis 44
Avoid Electrostatic Damage! 45
Control Card Installation Procedure 45
Installing the Rear GigaSMART Module 46
Removing the Rear GigaSMART Module 47
Backing Up Running Configuration 48
Removing the Front GigaSMART Module 48
Installing and Removing Modules Procedure 50
Hot Swapping Modules 50
Module Installation Procedure 50
Module Removal and Replacement Procedure (Hot Removal) 51
Replacing a Module with the Same Type of Module 52
Replacing a Module with a Different Type of Module 52
Next Steps 52
Basic GigaVUE HSeries Connections and Configuration 53
Grounding the GigaVUE-HC2 Chassis 53
Connecting Power to the GigaVUE-HC2 54
Removing a Power Module 55
Connecting -48V DC Power Supplies 56
Fan Trays 57
Checking Fan Status 57
Configuring SNMP Notification 57
Replacing a Fan Tray 57
Connecting Serial Console and Mgmt Ports 58
Configuring Basic GigaVUE H Series HSeries Settings 59
Access the Command-Line Interface over the Console Port 59
Run the Jump-Start Script 61
Configure Modules and Enable Ports 63
Command-Line Basics 65
Command-Line Modes 65
Entering Commands in the CLI 67
Command-Line Syntax – Entering Commands 68
The Basic Commands 70
Completing the Initial GigaVUE H Series HSeries Setup 74
Enter the Configure Command-Line Mode 75
SSH2 75
Enabling the GigaVUE H SeriesWeb Server 77
Initial User Account Configuration 79
Configuring the GigaVUE H Series HSeries Host Name 80
Configuring GigaVUE H Series HSeries Time Options 80
Configuring Automatic Email Notifications 82
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Using a Custom Banner 84
Saving Changes 85
Connecting GigaVUE-HC2 Ports 86
Transceiver—Rules and Notes 86
BiDi Optics Considerations 86
Transceiver Installation Instructions 87
Installing Transceivers 87
Removing Transceivers 87
Fiber TAP Specifications 88
Bypass Combo Module Specifications 88
Module Transceiver Support 89
Cabling 90
MPO/MTP 12 Position Fiber Cable for Use with SR4 Transceivers 90
Connecting GigaVUE-HC2 Module Ports 90
Enabling Modules and Ports 90
Setting Port Parameters Manually 92
GigaVUE-HC2 Specifications 95
Physical Dimensions and Weight 95
Power Requirements 96
Environmental Specifications 96
Standards and Protocols 97
Compliance 97
97
Emissions 97
Class A Information Technology Equipment (ITE) 97
Emissions 102
Warranty 103
Replacing a Control Card 104
Upgrading to HC2CCv2 113
Standalone Node 113
Node in Out-of-Band Cluster 116
Node in Inband Cluster 118
Console Port Signaling and Cabling 121
NEBS Level 3 Compliance 123
Installation Instructions GigaVUE-HC2 123
Intrabuilding or Intra-connection 123
Intrabuilding Ports (RJ45) 124
Class A2 Voltage Accessibility 124
Class B Voltage Accessibility 124
Equipment Grounding Systems 124
Communication Equipment Grounding 124
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Bonding of Battery Return (BR) Input Terminals 124
Connections 124
Input AC/DC Voltage 125
Commercial Power Ports 125
Maintenance 126
Additional Sources of Information 127
Documentation 127
How to Download Software and Release Notes from My Gigamon 129
Documentation Feedback 130
Contact Technical Support 131
Contact Sales 131
Premium Support 131
The Gigamon Community 131
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About the GigaVUE HSeries and
TASeries
The Gigamon Visibility and Analytics Fabric delivers 1Gb/10Gb/40Gb/100Gb support. The
GigaVUE HSeries and TASeries include the following models that run GigaVUE-OS:
■GigaVUE-HC1
■GigaVUE-HC2
■GigaVUE-HC3
■GigaVUE H Series-TA10
■GigaVUE H Series-TA40
■GigaVUE H Series-TA100
■GigaVUE H Series-TA100-CXP
■GigaVUE H Series-TA200
■Certified Traffic Aggregation White Boxes
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Introducing the GigaVUE-HC2
This chapter introduces the GigaVUE-HC2 of Gigamon Traffic Platform nodes, describes their
features and functions, and provides an orientation to the physical layout of the
GigaVUE-HC2.
Refer to the following sections for details:
■About the GigaVUE HSeries and TASeries
■GigaVUE-HC2 Overview
■Introducing the GigaVUE-HC2 Chassis
■GigaVUE-HC2 Control Cards
■AC- and DC-Powered GigaVUE-HC2
■GigaVUE-HC2 Modules
oModule Numbering
oPRT-HC0-X24 Module
oPRT-HC0-Q06 Module
oPRT-HC0-C02 Module
oGigaTAP Modules
TAP-HC0-D25AC0 Module
TAP-HC0-D25BC0 Module
TAP-HC0-D35CC0 Module
TAP-HC0-G100C0 Module
oBypass Combo Modules
10Gb Bypass Combo Modules
40Gb Bypass Combo Module
oGigaSMART Rear Module
oGigaSMART Front Module
GigaVUE-HC2 Overview
The GigaVUE-HC2 delivers unprecedented switching capacity, port density, and modularity
in a mid-sized 2RU footprint. This node broadens the GigaVUE H Series HSeries portfolio
offering multi-functional capabilities such as internal TAPs, port modules, and a variety of
GigaSMART options. The node is appropriate for concentration points requiring up to 96
ports in a single location.
Introducing the GigaVUE-HC2
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GigaVUE-HC2 ■2RU Footprint
■Four Module Slots (Bays)
■Internal Control Card
■Dedicated Cluster Management
Port
■Supports all GigaVUE-HC2
Modules
■All ports, excluding BPS ports,
of same type and speed can be
used to create GigaStream.
GigaVUE-HC2
Introducing the GigaVUE-HC2 Chassis
The fully-assembled GigaVUE-HC2 chassis consists of a 2RU, rack-mountable, 19in-wide
chassis with management, network, and tool ports at the front and power connections, fans,
and access to the control card at the rear. GigaSMART is available on both the front and rear.
Introducing the GigaVUE-HC2 Chassis summarizes the bays and components at the front
and Figure 2Rear View of the GigaVUE-HC2 Chassis summarizes the rear of the
GigaVUE-HC2 chassis.
NOTE:The GigaVUE-HC2 chassis arrives from the factory with power supplies, control
card, and all modules separately. Refer to Unpacking the GigaVUE-HC2 Shipment for
assembly instructions.
Figure 1 Front View of the GigaVUE-HC2 Chassis
Introducing the GigaVUE-HC2
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