boldface font	Commands and keywords are in boldface.
italic font	Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.
[ ]	Elements in square brackets are optional.

Screen examples use the following conventions:

`screen` font	Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in `screen` font.
boldface screen font	Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.
[ ]	Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets.

Notes use the following conventions:

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication.

Cautions use the following conventions:

Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Warnings use the following conventions:

Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, you must be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translated versions of the warnings, refer to the appendix "Translated Safety Warnings" in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide.

Site Requirements

The SwitchProbe device is designed to operate in a normal office environment and can be placed on a table, or mounted in an equipment rack near the network segment it serves. The site must be equipped with the following:

A power source within seven feet (2.133 m) of the unit

Warning This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors).

The appropriate physical connection to the network link to be monitored

The appropriate physical connection to the network segment used to communicate with the management software such as an Ethernet or EIA/TIA-232 connection

Note EIA/TIA-232 and EIA/TIA-449 were known as recommended standards

RS-232 and RS-449 before their acceptance as standards by the

Electronics Industries Association (

EIA) and

Telecommunications Industry Association (

TIA).

Before beginning the installation process, read the following installation cautions and warnings:

Note To see the warnings in multiple languages, refer to the appendix "Translated Safety Warnings" in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide.

Caution To prevent possible damage to the device, read the "Site Requirements" section.

Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.

Warning The device is designed to work with TN power systems.

Warning Before working on a system that has an on/off switch, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord.

Warning To prevent the device from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 104° F (40° C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings.

Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.

Unpacking the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe Device

Before unpacking the shipping carton, ensure that there is no visible damage to the carton. If there is damage, notify the carrier representative, and arrange for a representative to be present while you unpack the carton.

After opening the shipping carton and removing the unit, inspect it for any obvious damage that might have occurred during shipment. If any damage is present, file a claim with the carrier.

Inspect the shipping carton contents and verify that you have received the following:

FDDI SAS SwitchProbe device
Power cord (optional outside of the United States)
Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide
This document

Physical Features of the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe Device

This section describes the physical features of the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe device.

Note Before connecting this device to the network, you must configure it with an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address. For more information, see the initialization chapter in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide. To connect this device to the network, see the section "Connecting the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe Device to the Network" in this document.

The FDDI SAS SwitchProbe device is housed in a chassis that measures 17 inches wide, by 16.5 inches deep, by 5.25 inches high (13.3 by 43.18 by 41.91 cm). You can mount this device in a 19-inch equipment rack.

Front Panel

Figure 1 shows the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe device front panel.

Figure 1: FDDI SAS SwitchProbe Device—Front Panel

LEDs

Table 1 describes the four LEDs on the top left of the chassis front panel.

Table 1: Front Panel LEDs

LED Label	Color	Status	Meaning
POWER	Green	On	Proper power is being supplied to the device. This LED is normally on.
POWER	Green	Off	Proper power is not being supplied to the device.
FAULT	Red	On or Blinking	Hardware or software error in the device.
FAULT	Red	Off	Device is working correctly.
DIAG			Reserved for future diagnostic use.
ACTIVITY	Amber	On	Heavy network traffic.
		Blinking	Moderate network traffic.
		Off	No network traffic.

Manual Reset Button

There is a small pin hole (Figure 1) to the left of the LEDs that provides access to the manual reset button. To manually reboot the device, insert a small object such as the tip of a pen, and push inward. A slight press of the manual reset button reboots the device.

Interfaces

The FDDI SAS SwitchProbe device contains one Peripheral Controller Card (PCC) and two Network Interface Cards (NIC). These interfaces are located on the front panel of the device (Figure 1).

PCC—Interface 2

The PCC (which is always designated as interface 2) has three external components—A remote port, a console port, and DIP switches.

Remote Port—Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) port. This 9-pin male D-type connector supports RS-232 signals. The specifications are listed in Table 2.

: Use the remote port to exchange management data to and from an attached device such as a management station or a modem. You should always configure the remote port to manage mode. The remote port can serve as the primary or secondary management port.

Note

Table 2 shows the remote port specifications.

Table 2: Remote Port Specifications

Serial Port Setting	Specification
Line rate	9600 bps (default)
Line code	ASYNC
Line interface	EIA/TIA-232
No. of bits	8
No. of stop bits	1
Parity	None

Note

Console Port—Configuration port. This 9-pin male D-type connector supports RS-232 signals.

: To configure a SwitchProbe device (set IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address) using an ASCII terminal, you must connect that terminal to the console port. For more information about configuring the SwitchProbe device through an ASCII terminal, see the initialization chapter in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide.

Note

: Use a null-modem cable to connect the console port to an ASCII terminal. A sample wiring diagram of a null-modem crossover cable is provided in the appendix "Cable Pinouts" in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide.

DIP Switches (SW1)—Configurable DIP switches—labeled SW1—between the console and remote ports:

Switch 1—Specifies whether the device boots from FLASH memory or erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM).
Switch 2—Not used.
Switches 3 and 4—Specify the console port baud rate.

Table 3 shows the DIP switch settings.

Table 3: DIP Switch Settings

Switch	Setting	Result
1	Off (default) On	Boot from FLASH memory Boot from EPROM
2		Reserved
3, 4	3 = off 4 = off	Console port = 1200 bps
	3 = off 4 = on	Console port = 2400 bps
	3 = on (default) 4 = off (default)	Console port = 9600 bps (default)
	3 = on 4 = on	Console port = 19200 bps

NICs—Interface 1 and 3

The FDDI SAS SwitchProbe device contains two NICs:

Interface 1—Ethernet card
Interface 3—FDDI card

Figure 2 shows the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe device interfaces.

Figure 2:

FDDI SAS SwitchProbe Device Interfaces—Front Panel

Interface 1, the Ethernet interface, configured in manage mode by default, directs the interface to exchange (send and receive) commands with a management station. You can use the Agent Configuration Utility to change the configuration of the Ethernet interface only. However, Cisco Systems recommends you configure this interface to manage mode only. For information about the Agent Configuration Utility, see the initialization chapter in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide.

Interface 3, the FDDI interface, is always configured in monitor mode.

Table 4 describes the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe device interfaces.

Table 4: FDDI SAS SwitchProbe Device Interfaces

Interface Number	Interface Type	Connection Type	Default Interface Mode
1 (middle)	Ethernet	Thicknet (10BASE5), Thinnet (10BASE2), or Unshielded Twisted Pair (RJ45)	Manage
2 (right)	Serial	Remote (DB-9) port	Manage
3 (left)	FDDI	SC type (fiber-optic) connector	Monitor

Rear Panel

Figure 3 shows the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe device rear panel.

Figure 3: FDDI SAS SwitchProbe Device—Rear Panel

Power Sockets

There are two power sockets on the back of the SwitchProbe device:

The upper power socket is the Power In socket—Has three small metal prongs.
The lower power socket is the Power Out socket—Has no metal prongs.

Caution To prevent damage to the device, and to ensure that it operates correctly, never use the Power Out socket.

Each device is equipped with an AC power cord for connection to an appropriate power source. To connect the device to a power source, see the section "Connecting the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe Device to a Power Source" in this document.

Power Switch

The power switch is on the upper right of the rear panel of the device. To turn on the power, press the (|) side of the button until it is flush with the rear panel. To turn off the power, press the (0) side of the button until it is flush with the rear panel.

Connecting the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe Device to the Network

Note Before connecting the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe device to the network, you must configure it with an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address. For more information, see the initialization chapter in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide.

Before connecting the SwitchProbe device to the network, note the following warnings and cautions:

Note To see the warnings in multiple languages, see the appendix "Translated Safety Warnings" in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide.

Warning Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals.

Note The FDDI SAS interface is a class 1 laser product.

Warning Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no cable is connected, avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures.

Caution To prevent possible damage to the device, read the "Site Requirements" section.

To connect the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe device to the network segment, you must connect the device to the following interfaces:

Ethernet interface
FDDI interface

Ethernet Interface

The Ethernet interface supports one of the following three cable types:

Thicknet

Thinnet

Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)

Cisco Systems sets the Ethernet interface to one of the three cable types during manufacture. A label in the lower right portion of the SwitchProbe device's front panel indicates the factory-configured setting.

Table 5 explains the labels and corresponding cables for the Ethernet interface.

Table 5: Ethernet Interface Factory-Installed Configuration

If the Label States...	Do the Following
Configured for AUI	Connect a 10BASE5 Thicknet cable to the interface's thicknet connector.
Configured for BNC	Connect a 10BASE2 Thinnet cable to the interface's thinnet connector.
Configured for UTP	Connect a category 5 UTP cable to the interface's RJ-45 UTP connector.

Table 6 describes the two LEDs on the Ethernet interface card.

Table 6: Ethernet LED Status

LED Color	Status	Description
Green	On Off	Link signal detected. No link signal detected or no cable attached.
Amber	On Blinking Off	Heavy network traffic. Moderate network traffic. No network traffic.

FDDI Interface

Each FDDI SAS SwitchProbe device is shipped with a SC-to-MIC multimode 62.5/125 micron fiber-optic cable.

To connect this device to the network, follow these steps:

Step 1 Connect the MIC connector into the FDDI ring through a concentrator.

Step 2 Connect the SC connector into the FDDI SAS interface in the SwitchProbe device.

Note You can also use a SC-to-SC multimode 62.5/125 micron fiber-optic cable to connect the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe device to a FDDI ring.

FDDI SAS Interface PHY LEDs

Table 7 describes the FDDI SAS interface PHY LEDs.

Table 7: FDDI SAS Interface PHY LEDs

LED Color	Status	Description
Green	On	PHY connection is complete. This occurs after the SwitchProbe device boots and the cable is attached.
	Blinking	PHY connection is in progress or no cable is attached.
Amber	On	Broken port or failure of a Link Confidence Test (LCT). Retry the loop. If the LED is amber before the system boots, a self-test failure has occurred.
	Blinking	Illegal topology.
	Off	Port is disabled due to management or controller failure.

Cisco FDDI SwitchProbe devices are designed to operate in active mode. In active mode, the device participates in all MAC protocols (Beacon and Claim Process) and SMT protocols (such as SMT neighbor information protocols).

The FDDI SAS SwitchProbe devices can also operate in MAC-passive mode. To operate in MAC-passive mode, you must connect a fiber-optic splitter tap to the FDDI SAS interface. This tap is not included with the SwitchProbe device, but can be purchased from Cisco Systems. In MAC-passive mode, the device does not participate in MAC or SMT protocols and does not transmit frames.

To switch the SwitchProbe device from either active mode to MAC-passive mode, or from MAC-passive mode to active mode, follow these steps:

Step 1 From the Agent Configuration Utility main menu, enter 11 and press Enter.

Step 2 To switch the device to either modes do one of the following:

To switch the device from active mode to MAC-passive mode, enter the following:

: set curr_interface 3
: set if_options mac_passive on

To switch the device from MAC-passive mode to active mode, enter the following:

: set curr_interface 3
: set if_options mac_passive off

Step 3 Enter quit and press Enter to return to the Agent Configuration Utility main menu.

The Agent Configuration Utility main menu is displayed again. New values do not take effect until you reset the SwitchProbe agent. To reset the agent, refer to the configuration chapter in Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide.

Connecting the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe Device to a
Power Source

To connect the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe device to the power source, follow these steps:

Step 1 Connect one end of the AC power cord included with the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe device to a power source.

Warning This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal use.

Step 2 Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the Power In socket.

Caution To prevent any possible damage to the SwitchProbe device, and to ensure that it operates correctly, never use the Power Out socket.

Note Depending on the voltage applied from the power source, the power supply will automatically switch to the appropriate condition.

Configuring the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe Device

To configure the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe device, refer to the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide. The screens, selections, and procedures for configuring this device are the same as a basic SwitchProbe device configuration with the following minor exception:

The interfaces in this device are Ethernet, Serial, and FDDI:

Selection #: 8

 
[1] ETHERNET 	        MODE = MANAGE
[2] SERIAL 						          MODE = MANAGE
[3] FDDI				 					            MODE = MONITOR

New Interface [1]:

Technical Specifications

Table 8 lists technical specifications for the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe device.

Standards compliance for all SwitchProbe devices are as follows:

Compliance—CE Marking

Safety—UL 1950, CSA-C22.2, No. 950, and EN 60950, IEC 950

EMI—FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, and VCCI Class A

Table 8: FDDI SAS SwitchProbe Device Technical Specifications

Item		Specification
Power consumption		240W maximum
Power input		100-115/220-240 /VAC, 7/4 A, 50-60 Hz (auto-switching)
Operating temperature		32º to 104ºF (0º to 40ºC)
Storage temperature		-40º to 140ºF (-40º to 60ºC)
Humidity		5% to 95% rel. humidity (noncondensing)
Dimensions (H x W x D)		5.25 x 17 x 16.5 in. (excluding 1 in.-wide rack-mount clips) 13.3 x 43.18 x 41.91 cm (excluding 2.54 cm-wide rack-mount clips)
Weight		24 pounds
Memory
	RAM Flash	32 MB (two-port model) or 64 MB (four-port model) 512 KB
Port type
	Ethernet (interface 1)	One of the following ports is configured at the factory as the active port: UTP port—RJ-45 connector for 10BaseT Thicknet port—DB-15 connector for 10Base5 Thinnet port—BNC connector for 10Base2
Port type (continued)
	Console and remote (interface 2)	Connector style—DB-9 male connector Line speed—9600 bps (default) Line code—asynchronous Line interface—EIA/TIA-232 Number of bits—8 Number of stop bits—1 Parity—None
	FDDI (interface 3)	SC type fiber-optic connector
Network management standards		SNMP V1 SNMP V2 MIB2 RMON RMON2
Manage/monitor interfaces and available modes		Interface 1, Ethernet—Mode: Manage Interface 2, Serial—Mode: Manage Interface 3, FDDI—Mode: Monitor

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Connecting the FDDI SAS SwitchProbe Device to aPower Source

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