Introducing the Cisco Prime NAM 2300 Series Appliances

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Introducing the Cisco Prime NAM 2300 Series Appliances
Cisco offers two appliance models, the Cisco Prime NAM 2320 and the Cisco Prime NAM 2304:

• The Cisco Prime NAM 2320 appliance includes two ten-Gigabit Ethernet monitoring interfaces for application monitoring in high-speed, high-density environments.

• The Cisco Prime NAM 2304 appliance includes four one-Gigabit Ethernet monitoring interfaces to meet diverse performance analysis needs in scalable multi-gigabit switching and routing environments.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• About the Cisco Prime NAM 2300 Series Appliances, page 1-1

• Summary of Appliance Features, page 1-8

About the Cisco Prime NAM 2300 Series AppliancesThere are two models of the Cisco Prime NAM 2304 appliance (1RU form-factor):

• Cisco Prime NAM 2304 RJ-45—This model receives collected data over up to four GbE ports at a data rate of 1 Gb/s each and connects to the data collection devices (switches and routers) with RJ-45 connectors.

• Cisco Prime NAM 2304 SFP—This model receives collected data over up to four GbE ports at a data rate of 1 Gb/s each, uses fiber-optic cables, and connects to the data collection devices with SFP connectors.

There is one model of the Cisco Prime NAM 2320 appliance (2RU form-factor):

• Cisco Prime NAM 2320—This model receives collected data over up to two 10 GbE ports at a data rate of 10 Gb/s each, uses fiber-optic cables, and connects to the data collection devices with SFP+ connectors.

The Cisco Prime NAM 2300 series appliances come preloaded with Cisco Prime Network Analysis Module (NAM) software and are contained in a standard shelf-rack enclosure.

The following sections describe:

• Cisco Prime NAM 2304 Appliance Views and LEDs

• Cisco Prime NAM 2320 Appliance Views and LEDs

• Input/Output Ports and Connectors

1-1es Appliances Installation and Configuration Guide

Chapter 1 Introducing the Cisco Prime NAM 2300 Series Appliances About the Cisco Prime NAM 2300 Series Appliances

• KVM Console

• AC Power Supplies

Cisco Prime NAM 2304 Appliance Views and LEDs

Front View

Figure 1-1 Cisco Prime NAM 2304 Appliance Front View

For a description of the Cisco Prime NAM 2304 appliance front panel LEDs and their state definitions, see “Reading the LEDs” section on page 5-1.

Rear View

Figure 1-2 Cisco Prime NAM 2304 Appliance Rear View

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Cisco Prime NAM 2320 Appliance Views and LEDs

Front View

Figure 1-3 Cisco Prime NAM 2320 Appliance Front View

1 Power supply 6 CIMC port

2 LSI MegaRAID 9266-8i SAS Controller 7 The left port, LAN1 (marked “1” on the appliance) is the NAM management port; the right port is not used

3 Napatech NIC with four data ports 8 USB ports

4 VGA video connector 9 Rear Identification button/LED

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Cisco Prime NAM 2304 appliance rear panel LEDs and their state definitions

Reading the Cisco Prime NAM 2304 Rear-Panel LEDs, page 5-4

NIC LEDs and their state descriptions Reading the NIC LEDs, page 5-9

AC power supply LED and its state descriptions Reading the AC Power Supply LED, page 5-10

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Cisco Prime NAM 2320 appliance front panel LEDs and their state definitions

Reading the Cisco Prime NAM 2320 Front-Panel LEDs, page 5-6

Cisco Prime NAM 2320 appliance rear panel LEDs and their state definitions

Reading the Cisco Prime NAM 2320 Rear-Panel LEDs, page 5-8

NIC LEDs and their state descriptions Reading the NIC LEDs, page 5-9

AC power supply LED and its state descriptions Reading the AC Power Supply LED, page 5-10


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Input/Output Ports and ConnectorsThe Cisco Prime NAM 2300 series appliances support the following ports on the rear of the appliance:

• NAM management port (LAN1, marked “1”)

Additional ports include:

• The video connector is not required for normal day-to-day operation of the NAM appliances.

• The built-in port labeled “M” is the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) port.

Note Because this port is still being used as the UCS management port, do not use this port as the NAM management port; use the LAN 1 port instead.

The Cisco Prime NAM 2300 series appliances use the following connector types:

NAM Management Port (LAN 1)

The Cisco Prime NAM 2300 series appliances use the LAN 1 port, an integrated Ethernet controller (10/100/1000 Mb/s), as the management port. When you connect this port to a gateway, you enable management and NAM application access to the Cisco Prime NAM 2300 series appliances.

Note Do not use the built-in port labeled “M”, which is the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) port, as the management port; the LAN 1 port provides additional functionality.

Note We recommend that you use no less than a Category 5e (or better) unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable for the management port connection.

To access the Ethernet port, connect a Category 5e (or better) unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable to the RJ-45 connector on the back of the appliance. (See Table 1-2). The appliance comes with an Ethernet RJ-45-to-RJ-45 yellow cable.

Table 1-1 Cisco Prime NAM Series Connector Types

Appliance ModelNumber of Ports Connector Required Cable Type

NAM2304-RJ45-K9 4 RJ-45 CAT5e (or better)

NAM2304-SFP-K9 4 1G SFP Single-mode fiber or multi-mode fiber. For SFP cabling specifications, see Installing the GBIC, SFP, SFP+, and XFP Optical Modules in Cisco CPT and Cisco ONS Platforms, SFP and SFP+ Description and Specifications.

NAM2320-K9 2 10G SFP+ Single-mode fiber, multi-mode fiber, or passive or Active TwinAx cables (except for 5M passive cable). For SFP+ cabling specifications, see Installing the GBIC, SFP, SFP+, and XFP Optical Modules in Cisco CPT and Cisco ONS Platforms, SFP and SFP+ Description and Specifications.


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Serial (Console) Port Connector and Cable

The Cisco Prime NAM 2300 series appliances use the RJ-45 serial port connector, which is located on the back of the appliance, to connect a console terminal (an ASCII terminal or PC running terminal-emulation software).

Use the thin, flat, RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable that comes with the appliance to connect the console port to an ASCII terminal or a PC running terminal-emulation software.

If you do not want to use the serial RJ-45 in the back, the NAM appliance comes with a KVM connector that hooks to the front (see Figure 1-1 on page 1-2 and Figure 1-3 on page 1-3). This connector splits off into two USB ports: a DB-9-male port and a DB15-female port.

Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Modules

The Cisco small form-factor pluggable (SFP) and SFP+ transceiver modules are hot-swappable input/output (I/O) devices that plug into module sockets. The transceiver connects the electrical circuitry of the module with the optical or copper network.

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KVM ConsoleThe KVM console is an interface accessible from the Cisco UCS Manager GUI or the KVM Launch Manager that emulates a direct KVM connection. The KVM console allows you to view the serial console remotely without any connection to a terminal server. It also provides the “Virtual Media” feature used for recovery/ISO install.

Table 1-2 Ethernet Cabling Guidelines

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10BASE-T EIA Categories 3, 4, or 5 UTP (2 or 4 pairs) up to 328 ft. (100 m)

100BASE-TX EIA Category 5e (or better) UTP (2 pairs) up to 328 ft. (100 m)

1000BASE-T EIA Category 6 (recommended), Category 5E or 5 UTP (or better) (2 pairs) up to 328 ft. (100 m)


The transceiver types used by the SFP-based Cisco Prime NAM 2300 series appliances and their cable requirements

Table 1-2 on page 1-6

SFP transceivers Cisco SFP Optics for Packet-Over-Sonet/SDH and ATM Applications

SFP+ transceivers Cisco Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules for Gigabit Ethernet Applications Data Sheet


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If you want to use the KVM console to access the NAM appliance, you must ensure that either the appliance or the service profile associated with the appliance is configured with a CIMC IP address. The KVM console uses the CIMC IP address assigned to an appliance or a service profile to identify and connect with the correct NAM appliance.

• If the management subnet you are connected to has a DHCP server deployed, the CIMC will automatically receive an IP address. This address will be displayed during initial bootup and can be seen from a serial console connection or a VGA screen.

• If the management subnet you are connected to does not have a DHCP server, you must enter a static IP address by entering the CIMC configuration setup during bootup. To do this, press <F8> during initial bootup. After the address is set, the CIMC GUI and ssh connections will be available.

For more information about the KVM console, see the Starting the KVM Console section in the Cisco UCS Manager GUI Configuration Guide.

AC Power SuppliesThe Cisco Prime NAM 2300 series appliances are equipped with a wide input range AC power supply that supports both 110-V and 220-V. A baffle panel (see Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-4) covers the empty power supply slot in an appliance without a redundant power supply.

For more information about the power supplies shipped with the Cisco Prime NAM 2300 series appliances:

Caution To ensure proper cooling, the power supply must be in the right-hand slot and the power supply blank filler panel must be in the left-hand slot.

Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. Statement 1029

Appliance Model See...

NAM 2304 The Power Specifications section in the Cisco UCS C220 Server Installation and Service Guide.

NAM 2320 The Power Specifications section in the Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide.


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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_computing/ucs/c/hw/C240/install/spec.html#wp1070378

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_computing/ucs/sw/gui/config/guide/141/UCSM_GUI_Configuration_Guide_141_chapter41.html

Chapter 1 Introducing the Cisco Prime NAM 2300 Series Appliances Summary of Appliance Features

Summary of Appliance Features

Cisco Prime NAM 2304 FeaturesThe Cisco Prime NAM 2304 appliance, which is based on UCS C220 M3 server, includes these features:

Cisco Prime NAM 2320 FeaturesThe Cisco Prime NAM 2320 appliance, which is based on UCS C240 M3 server, includes these features:

CPUs Two Sandy Bridge CPUs: Xeon E5-2609 80W with 10MB cache, 2.4 GHz 4 Cores, support 1066 MHz Bus

Memory Six 8GB x86 DDR3-1333 MHz RAM

Storage Eight 1TB 2.5in enterprise class SATA II 7.2K RPM HDD support – two disks are in RAID 1 for system and CDB files; the other six are in RAID 5 for capture

Network and Management I/O

• Two 1 Gb/s RJ45 copper built-in Ethernet ports

• Quad-port 1G Napatech NT4E-STD-CAP (SFP) or NT4E-T-STD-CAP (RJ45) NIC

Disk Management LSI 6G MegaRAID 9266-8i card (without expander)

PCIe I/O Two PCIe 2.0 slots with one low-profile x8, half-length and one full-height x16, half-length slot

Optical Drive None

Hardware Filters None

CPUs Two Sandy Bridge CPUs: Xeon E5-2640 95W with 15MB cache, 2.5 GHz 6 Cores (12 Threads), Support 1333 MHz Bus

Memory Six 8GB x86 DDR3-1333 MHz RAM

Storage Sixteen or twenty-four 1TB 2.5in enterprise class SATA II 7.2K RPM HDD support – two disks are in RAID 1 for system and CDB files; the rest are in a RAID 5

Network and Management I/O

• Two 1 Gb/s RJ45 copper built-in Ethernet ports

• Dual-port 10G Napatech NT20E2 NIC

• Quad-port 10G Napatech NT20E2-CAP (SFP+)

Disk Management LSI 6G MegaRAID 9266-8i card with expander to support up to 24 disks

PCIe I/O Five PCIe 2.0 slots with two full-height, full-length and three full-height half-length x8 PCIe slots, all with x16 connectors

Optical Drive None


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