PMA-2XX quick start guide

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Introduction

COMCERT PMA-2XX is a custom-build appliance, optimized for running NETSCOUT nGENIUS InfiniStream.  This guide will assist you in configuring the appliance for first use.  

 

Solution

Physical installation and connections

Please visit PMA-2XX Physical installation, connections and environmental specifications for detailed information on how to install the appliance and connect it to the network.

 

IP configuration

The appliance management (MGT) and out-of-band (iDRAC) interface comes pre configured with the following IP settings.

Parameter MGT (IP_PMA) iDAC (IP_IDRAC)
IP address 192.168.1.1 192.168.100.1
IP subnet mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0
Default router 192.168.1.1 192.168.100.1
DNS Server 192.168.1.1 -
Hostname/Domain suffix localhost.localdomain -
NTP Server 192.168.0.1 -

To access the appliance either by its management interface or out-of-band interface, use a computer with a static IP address in the same IP subnet as the respective interface and a standard four-pair twisted-pair cable.  The management interface is only accessible using the ssh protocol.  The out-of-band interface is accessible by either https (preference) or ssh.   For default credentials please visit Default credentials .  Please make sure to change these default passwords and store them is a sale place.

 

Changing the IP configuration

 

 

Out-of-band (iDRAC)

The IP configuration of the out-of-band interface can be changed via the WebUI or during the appliance boot process using a KVM.  During boot, press <F2> to enter the setup menu and select iDRAC.  Make sure to save the new settings.

PMA-2XX (MGT) 

As we mentioned before, the main purpose of COMCERT's PMA-2XX appliance is to serve as a hardware platform for NETSCOUT nGENIUS InfiniStream. The generic name for InfiniStream is nGENIUS Agent. Changing the IP address of the PMA-2XX must be done in accordance to NETSCOUT instructions.  

Access the appliance as root using an up-to-date ssh client of your choise. For default credentials please visit Default credentials . 

  • Execute the following commands to stop all NETSCOUT services:
# isbin
# ./stopall
  • Execute the following commands to check for running  services:
# ./PS
  • Execute the following commands to run the configuration dialog:
# ./nGAppliance

In case you make a mistake, Ctrl-C out of the dialog and re-run the configuration dialog (third step). 

At the end of the process, you will need to reboot the appliance.

 

InfiniStream Licensing

There are no licenses to be installed on InfiniStream.

 

Updates and upgrades

The appliance is running a CentOS 7 based proprietary operating system created and maintained by NETSCOUT.  Updates and upgrades of the operating system are part of the upgrade process of InfiniStream.  Do not to upgrade or apply patches to the operating system as this may break InfiniStream and voids the software warranty.

 

Next steps

After the IP change and reboot, the appliance should be accessible on both interfaces and across the local network.  InfiniStream must now be logically assigned to nGeniusONE Server.  Instructions on how to do that are found in the nGenius Agent Administration Guide.  This guide as well as all other manuals for nGENIUS ONE can be found on the MyNetscout portal .