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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


All Network Service Element come in two varieties: SPAN and TAP.  
All Network Service Element (NSE) come in two variations: SPAN and  Fail-safe TAP. 


The SPAN model has two independent monitor interfaces.  In a typical configuration, both ports will be connected to two SPAN output ports: one port duplicating all packets from the network to the site and the other port duplicating all packets in the opposite direction. This application offers great WAN visibility, including more precise traffic measurements than possible with flow based analysis or snmp.  Other applications are possible, such as the monitoring of server traffic in a relatively small remote datacenter.
The SPAN model has two monitor interfaces and offers great LAN/WAN visibility, including more precise traffic measurements than possible with flow based analysis or snmp.  


The fail-safe TAP model has been designed to be installed inline between the WAN Access Device and the local switch.  No specific configuration of those devices is required.
The Fail-safe TAP model has been designed to be installed between the WAN Access Device and the Local Switch.  No specific configuration of those devices is required.  This model can be managed out-of-band or inline.


 
 
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[[File:NSE-12 NSE-22 FRONT.png|center|600px|NSE-12_NSE-22_FRONT.png]]


 
 


=== Location ===
=== Security ===


Make sure the ventilation holes on the left and right side of the appliace are free from obstructions so that air can flow through the appliance.  This is especially important to check whenever the 19-inch rack mount kit isn't used.
For testing in highly secure environments, NSE has no Wi-Fi/Bluetooth inside.  For the CE model, unused ports, including LAN, USB, Console and HDMI are disabled.


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=== Physical location ===
 
Make sure the ventilation holes on the left and right side of the appliace do not become obstructed so air can flow freely trough the appliance.   
 
NSE are fan-less.  Make sure the appliance is not positionned in the exaust of any other device.
 
 


=== Network connections (appliance rear view) ===
=== Network connections (appliance rear view) ===


This picture shows the minimal set of ports that must be connected in order to operate normally.  More connections ma required 
 


<u>All models:</u>
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LAN 1: MANagement port: this port must be connected to a local switchport.
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<u>SPAN model:</u>
The picture above shows a MINIMAL SET of ports that must be connected. Additional connections may become necessary is certain environments.


LAN 3: MONitor port: this port must be connected to the SPAN representing the traffic FROM the network*.
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LAN 4: MONitor port: this port must be connected to the SPAN representing the traffic TO the network*.
<u>SPAN model with out-of-band management:</u>


<u>TAP model (inline):</u>
<span style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span style="background-color:#2B5680;">LAN1 & LAN2</span></span>: out-of-band MANagement.&nbsp; Connect&nbsp;at least one of these ports to a local switchport.


Install&nbsp;the appliance between the WAN Access Device&nbsp;and the local switch.&nbsp; Connect LAN3 to the WAN access device and LAN4 to the local switch.&nbsp; The applicance does not provide PoE.
<span style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span style="background-color:#3A3589;">LAN3</span></span>&nbsp;& <span style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span style="background-color:#258463;">LAN4</span></span>&nbsp;are both&nbsp;MONitor ports.&nbsp; Connect at least one port&nbsp;to&nbsp;a packet broker or to the egress port of a monitor/mirror session (*).&nbsp; By default, both ports are aggregated into one Monitored Element.


(*) See configuration examples for Alcatel Lucent
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(*) See configuration examples for Cisco
<u>Fail-safe TAP model with optional inline management:</u>
 
Out-of-band managed&nbsp;<span style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span style="background-color:#2B5680;">LAN1 & LAN2</span></span>: At least one of these ports must be connected to the network.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
In-line managed&nbsp;<span style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span style="background-color:#2B5680;">LAN1 & LAN2</span></span>: These ports are disabled.
 
To monitor the entire site, install the appliance between the WAN Access Device and the local switch:
 
Connect <span style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span style="background-color:#3A3589;">LAN3</span></span> to the WAN Access Device (i.e., facing the network).&nbsp;
 
Connect&nbsp;<span style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span style="background-color:#258463;">LAN4</span></span> to the LAN Access Device (i.e., facing the site)&nbsp;
 
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(*) See [[NSE-11,_NSE-21_and_NSE-22_sample_configuration_Alcatel-Lucent|configuration examples for Alcatel Lucent]]
 
(*) See [[NSE_sample_configuration_Cisco|configuration examples for Cisco]]


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=== Weight ===
=== Weight ===


kg (without mounting brackets)
1.0kg (without mounting brackets)


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Maximum current: 1.5A
Maximum current: 1.5A


Power based on observation:&nbsp;
Power (based on observation):&nbsp;
 
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Humidity: 10% - 80% RH non-condensing
Humidity: 10% - 80% RH non-condensing


Vibration: 0.5Grms / 5Hz ~ 500Hz&nbsp;
Maximum vibration: 0.5G<sub>rms</sub> / 5Hz ~ 500Hz&nbsp;


Shock: 10G
Maximum shock: 10G


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Latest revision as of 17:51, 24 November 2022

Introduction

All Network Service Element (NSE) come in two variations: SPAN and  Fail-safe TAP. 

The SPAN model has two monitor interfaces and offers great LAN/WAN visibility, including more precise traffic measurements than possible with flow based analysis or snmp.  

The Fail-safe TAP model has been designed to be installed between the WAN Access Device and the Local Switch.  No specific configuration of those devices is required.  This model can be managed out-of-band or inline.

 

Solution

 

NSE-12_NSE-22_FRONT.png
NSE-12_NSE-22_FRONT.png

 

Security

For testing in highly secure environments, NSE has no Wi-Fi/Bluetooth inside.  For the CE model, unused ports, including LAN, USB, Console and HDMI are disabled.

 

Physical location

Make sure the ventilation holes on the left and right side of the appliace do not become obstructed so air can flow freely trough the appliance.   

NSE are fan-less.  Make sure the appliance is not positionned in the exaust of any other device.

 

Network connections (appliance rear view)

 

 

The picture above shows a MINIMAL SET of ports that must be connected. Additional connections may become necessary is certain environments.

 

SPAN model with out-of-band management:

LAN1 & LAN2: out-of-band MANagement.  Connect at least one of these ports to a local switchport.

LAN3 & LAN4 are both MONitor ports.  Connect at least one port to a packet broker or to the egress port of a monitor/mirror session (*).  By default, both ports are aggregated into one Monitored Element.

 

Fail-safe TAP model with optional inline management:

Out-of-band managed LAN1 & LAN2: At least one of these ports must be connected to the network.  

In-line managed LAN1 & LAN2: These ports are disabled.

To monitor the entire site, install the appliance between the WAN Access Device and the local switch:

Connect LAN3 to the WAN Access Device (i.e., facing the network). 

Connect LAN4 to the LAN Access Device (i.e., facing the site) 

 

(*) See configuration examples for Alcatel Lucent

(*) See configuration examples for Cisco

 

 

System dimensions

Width: 220mm (without mounting brackets) 430mm (with 19" mounting brachets)

Hight: 44mm

Depth: 105mm

 

Weight

1.0kg (without mounting brackets)

 

PSU specifications

PSU (Power): External power supply (IEC320 C14 connector)

Maximum heat dissipation: 

Frequency: 50Hz - 60Hz

Voltage: 100V - 240V AC

Maximum current: 1.5A

Power (based on observation): 

 

 

Operating parameters

Temperature: 0°C - 40°C

Humidity: 10% - 80% RH non-condensing

Maximum vibration: 0.5Grms / 5Hz ~ 500Hz 

Maximum shock: 10G

 

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