Page 2 - Consumer Warranty Statement
Consumer Warranty Statement ii Consumer Warranty Statement AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT AGILENT PRODUCT DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY LanProbe 1 year Agilent warrants to you, the end-user customer, that Agilent hardware, accessories and supplies will be free from defects in m...
Page 4 - Operating Restrictions
iv MISE ENGARDE Cet appareil répond aux normes de la «Classe de sécurité I» et est muni d'un fil de mise à la terre pour votre protection. MISE ENGARDE Pour prévenir les risques de choc électrique, la broche de mise à la terre du cordon d'alimentation ne doit pas être désactivée. Restrictions d'util...
Page 6 - Notice
Notice vi Notice © Copyright Agilent All Rights Reserved Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Agilent makes no warranty of a...
Page 7 - Safety Information; Indoor Use. This instrument is designed for indoor use.
Safety Information vii Safety Information Before you use this instrument, be sure to pay special attention to the “Safety” and “Warning” topics in this Manual. Failure to comply with the precautions or with specific warnings in this book violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended...
Page 8 - Warning Symbols Used in This Book; WARNING
Warning Symbols Used in This Book viii Warning Symbols Used in This Book WARNING An operating procedure, practice, etc. which, if not correctly followed could result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION An operating procedure, practice, etc. which, if not strictly observed, could result in da...
Page 9 - Conventions Used in this Book; NOTE; PgDn
Conventions Used in this Book ix Conventions Used in this Book NOTE An operating procedure, practice, or information of importance, is separated from normal text as shown in this NOTE. Terminology and conventions in this manual are handled with the following methods: z Keys on the keyboard such as P...
Page 10 - Trademarks
Trademarks x Trademarks Agilent is a registered trademark and OpenView is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft, LAN Manager, MS-DOS, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. UNIX is a registered trad...
Page 11 - Printing History
Printing History xi Printing History New editions are complete revisions of this book. Update packages may contain new or additional material and be released between editions. See the date of the current edition on the back cover of this book. First Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dece...
Page 13 - Contents
xiii Contents Consumer Warranty Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiOperating Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ivNotice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 15 - Index
xv 6 Download New Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Downloading Firmware using an HP-UX Workstation and a Terminal 80 Install New Download Firmware on an HP-UX Workstation . . . . 80Download Firmware to LanProbe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Downloading...
Page 17 - Figures
xvii Figures Figure 1-1: LanProbe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Figure 1-2: LanProbe System Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Figure 1-3: Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Figure ...
Page 19 - Tables
xix Tables Table 1-1: Private MIB Access Security Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Table 4-2: Minimum Requirements for a Bootp Server . . . . . . . . . 54Table 4-3: Bootp Server bootptab Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Table 4-4: Bootptab File Tags . . . . . . . . ...
Page 21 - Introduction
Page 24 - Installation and Configuration Overview; Local Terminal Configuration and Installation
IntroductionInstallation and Configuration Overview 4 Installation and Configuration Overview To quickly install and configure your LanProbe, it is important for you to understand the available configuration and installation options. Configuration consists of setting the LanProbe parameters (IP addr...
Page 25 - LanProbe Overview; System Overview
Introduction LanProbe Overview 5 LanProbe Overview This section provides some general information on the Agilent 4986B Ethernet LanProbe. The LanProbe is a non-intrusive SNMP agent that monitors all packets and network performance. This includes current and historical traffic statistics and snapshot...
Page 27 - Supported MIBs
Introduction LanProbe Overview 7 Supported MIBs LanProbe uses the SNMP, RMON-1, and RMON-2 MIB standards together with private MIB extensions to provide the following features: z Segment Statistics z History z Alarms z Host Table z Host Top N z Traffic Matrix z Filters z Packet Capture z Events z Lo...
Page 28 - Management Stations; Access Security
IntroductionLanProbe Overview 8 LanProbe also contains the Agilent Private MIB which allows for configuration and administration of the probe. It provides enhanced authentication features, specification of trap destinations, remote download of new firmware revisions, serial line control, and other f...
Page 29 - Table 1-1: Private MIB Access Security Privileges; Default
Introduction LanProbe Overview 9 The LanProbe private MIB uses a four-level access control scheme. An access level is assigned for each community string to be used with LanProbe. The access level is an integer value between one and four, with increasing degrees of authorization granted for higher au...
Page 30 - Status LEDs
IntroductionLanProbe Overview 10 Status LEDs The status LEDs are visible on the front of LanProbe. Figure 1-3 shows the orientation of the LEDs on the front of LanProbe. ~ Line On or Power. This green LED is turned on when LanProbe is receiving power. Link. This green LED is turned on when LanProbe ...
Page 31 - CONFIG Button
Introduction LanProbe Overview 11 Figure 1-3: Front Panel LEDs CONFIG Button The CONFIG button is used to configure LanProbe from a terminal or to restart the probe. The CONFIG button is recessed and located on the back of the probe near the RS-232C connector. You will need to use a narrow, pointed ...
Page 32 - Optional Accessories
IntroductionLanProbe Overview 12 z Agilent 4986B Ethernet LanProbe z Bootp Software 3 1/2-inch Disk, for PCs z Power Module (0950-2546) z Power Cord, one of the following: Australian (8120-1369) Danish (8120-2957) European (8120-1689) Japanese (8120-4753) South Africa (8120-4600) Swiss (...
Page 33 - Local Terminal Configuration
Page 35 - Probe Configuration Using a Local Terminal
Local Terminal Configuration Probe Configuration Using a Local Terminal 15 Probe Configuration Using a Local Terminal Some initial configuration information must be entered into LanProbe before it can communicate over the network interface or serial port. This initial configuration for network commu...
Page 36 - Using a Local Terminal
Local Terminal ConfigurationUsing a Local Terminal 16 Using a Local Terminal You can configure LanProbe by connecting a terminal directly to LanProbe and using the LanProbe’s Main Menu. Refer to the following sections for additional information on configuring LanProbe after you access the LanProbe’s...
Page 38 - Modify/View Configuration Values; to access the Modify/View configuration values menu item. The
Local Terminal ConfigurationUsing a Local Terminal 18 NOTE The LanProbe CONFIG button is recessed. This requires the use of a narrow, pointed object (like a pen) to press the CONFIG button. LanProbe executes a cold start if you press the CONFIG button twice within one second. If this happens, wait f...
Page 40 - Modify/View Security Values
Local Terminal ConfigurationUsing a Local Terminal 20 NOTE The other Main Menu items are explained in other chapters of this manual. The TFTP Download new firmware and XMODEM Download new firmware menu item is described in Chapter 6 “Download New Firmware”. The Warm start and Exit and Cold start and...
Page 41 - Modify/View Interface Values; to access the Modify/View interface values menu item. The
Local Terminal Configuration Using a Local Terminal 21 Firmware Downloads TFTP firmware downloading. 3. Press S to save the configuration changes and return to LanProbe’s Main Menu. If you want to cancel your current changes and return to the LanProbe’s Main Menu, press 0 . Modify/View Interface Val...
Page 43 - Display Interface Summary; , the Display Interface Summary item. The Display Interface
Local Terminal Configuration Using a Local Terminal 23 Display Interface Summary Use the following procedure to view the Display Interface Summary screen for your LanProbe. Refer to Figure 2-9 on page 24. 1. Press 4 , the Display Interface Summary item. The Display Interface Summary item displays th...
Page 44 - Modify/View Serial Port Settings
Local Terminal ConfigurationUsing a Local Terminal 24 Figure 2-9: Display Interface Summary Modify/View Serial Port Settings You can view or modify LanProbe’s serial port settings by entering the Serial Port number (port 2) into the Modify/View Interface Values Menu’s Port parameter. The Serial Port...
Page 49 - Installation
Page 51 - Selecting a Location
Installation Selecting a Location 31 Selecting a Location Select a location for your LanProbe where it will be the most useful. The LanProbe can only monitor traffic that is present on the LAN where it is attached. Because interconnect devices (bridges, for example) filter traffic, a LanProbe may ne...
Page 52 - Installing the Probe; CAUTION
InstallationInstalling the Probe 32 Installing the Probe This section describes how to install your LanProbe. First decide which installation method you are going to use and then install the probe using one of the following methods: z “Table Installation” on page 33 z “Rack or Cabinet Installation” ...
Page 53 - Table Installation
Installation Installing the Probe 33 Table Installation Place the probe on a flat surface or table (refer to the requirements listed in “Selecting a Location” on page 31). Rack or Cabinet Installation The LanProbe Rack Mount Kit is optional. The Agilent J2886A Rack Mount Kit provides a support shelf...
Page 55 - Figure 3-11: Installing LanProbe in the Rack Support Shelf
Installation Installing the Probe 35 Figure 3-11: Installing LanProbe in the Rack Support Shelf 6. Attach the LanProbe power module to the top of LanProbe by pressing the two Dual Lock Reclosable Fasteners strips together while complying with the alignment restrictions as stated in Step 5 on page ...
Page 56 - Figure 3-12: LanProbe Installed in the Rack Support Shelf
InstallationInstalling the Probe 36 8. Attach the support shelf cover to the right LanProbe slot using two 0.312” (7.93 mm) #M3 machine screws, or repeat steps 1 through 9 to install a second LanProbe in the support shelf. 9. Insert the support shelf into the rack (or cabinet) and attach it with fou...
Page 57 - Connecting the Probe
Installation Connecting the Probe 37 Connecting the Probe LanProbe communicates with Agilent NetMetrix either through the In-Band network connection or by using an Out-of-Band serial connection. You can establish both In-Band and Out-of-Band connections to give you the option of communicating with t...
Page 58 - Figure 3-13: Ethernet LanProbe Rear Panel; Connecting to 10Base-T Networks
InstallationConnecting the Probe 38 Figure 3-13: Ethernet LanProbe Rear Panel Connecting to 10Base-T Networks Connect LanProbe’s 10Base-T (RJ-45) port, located on the rear panel, to the network by using a UTP cable. Figure 3-14 on page 39 shows how to connect LanProbe to a 10Base-T network.
Page 59 - Direct Connection
Installation Connecting the Probe 39 Figure 3-14: Connecting LanProbe to 10Base-T Networks Connecting Out-of-Band Out-of-Band communications with LanProbe are conducted through the serial port, not over the network. This mode of communications is optional. The following methods are available for Out...
Page 60 - Modem Connection
InstallationConnecting the Probe 40 Figure 3-15: LanProbe Direct Connection Modem Connection You can use a modem connection to increase the distance between the probe and the NetMetrix management station. Perform the following tasks to make a modem connection between a NetMetrix management station a...
Page 61 - Install the Management Station Modem
Installation Connecting the Probe 41 Figure 3-16: LanProbe Modem Connection Install the Management Station Modem You need the following list of equipment to install the management station’s modem: z Hayes-compatible 300 to 38.4 K baud modem z RS-232C (straight through) modem cable z Modular phone ca...
Page 62 - Install the LanProbe Modem; Configure the Management Station and LanProbe
InstallationConnecting the Probe 42 5. Perform any other instructions as required by the modem manufacturer. If you have any problems with the modem, contact the modem manufacturer for assistance. Install the LanProbe Modem You need the following list of equipment to install the LanProbe modem: z Ha...
Page 65 - Data Switch Connection
Installation Connecting the Probe 45 Data Switch Connection Use the data switch connection to provide the flexibility of using more than one management station to communicate with more than one LanProbe. To make a data switch connection to LanProbe, connect a NetMetrix management station to LanProbe...
Page 66 - Figure 3-17: LanProbe Data Switch Connection
InstallationConnecting the Probe 46 Figure 3-17: LanProbe Data Switch Connection
Page 67 - Starting the Probe
Installation Starting the Probe 47 Starting the Probe NOTE If you are using the Bootp server method of configuration, do not attach the power cord and Agilent Power Module (0950-2546) to the probe until told to do so in Chapter 4 “Bootp Server Configuration”. If you used the local terminal method of...
Page 68 - Verifying the Installation; LED
InstallationVerifying the Installation 48 Verifying the Installation You can verify the LanProbe installation by looking at the status LEDs on the front of the probe. After the LanProbe restarts (boots), it runs a power-on self-test (POST) and then starts normal operations. The Fault LED is briefly ...
Page 69 - Troubleshooting the Installation
Installation Verifying the Installation 49 Troubleshooting the Installation If the Activity LED is off, verify that LanProbe is properly connected to the network and that there is traffic on the network. If the ~ Line On or Power LED is off, verify that power is properly connected to LanProbe and to...
Page 71 - Bootp Server Configuration
Page 73 - Probe Configuration Using a Bootp Server
Bootp Server Configuration Probe Configuration Using a Bootp Server 53 Probe Configuration Using a Bootp Server You can use a Bootstrap Protocol (Bootp*) server to load LanProbe’s IP configuration. This method requires that a Bootp server maintains a file containing client configuration information,...
Page 75 - Bootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System
Bootp Server Configuration Bootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System 55 Bootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System If your Bootp server is an HP-UX or Solaris system, use the following instructions to configure LanProbe: 1. Determine the IP address to be used for LanProbe. 2. Determine the name to be...
Page 76 - Networking and Communications -> Network Services
Bootp Server ConfigurationBootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System 56 The probe automatically broadcasts Bootp requestswhen its IP address is 0.0.0.0 (the default). The probe broadcasts Bootp requests to signal its need to be configured. 7. For HP-UX systems: Log in as root, then use SAM to follow ...
Page 77 - Starting the Bootp Server on an HP or Sun System; inetd. Become superuser and use the following procedure:; bootps dgram udp wait root path/bootpd bootpd
Bootp Server Configuration Bootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System 57 Starting the Bootp Server on an HP or Sun System You can start the Bootp server on an HP or Sun system in one of the following ways. Refer to “Configuring the Bootptab File” on page 65 if you need to configure the bootptab file....
Page 78 - For Solaris, determine the process ID for
Bootp Server ConfigurationBootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System 58 3. For Solaris, determine the process ID for inetd by entering the following command: ps -ef | grep inetd Then force inetd to re-read the inetd.conf file that you modified in Step 1 on page 57 by giving the following command: kil...
Page 79 - Bootp Server Setup on a PC
Bootp Server Configuration Bootp Server Setup on a PC 59 Bootp Server Setup on a PC Bootp software for a PC is included (on a 3.5" floppy disk) with your Agilent LanProbe. Bootp software implements an internet Bootstrap Protocol (Bootp) server as defined in RFC 951 and RFC 1048. It is run from t...
Page 80 - Using Microsoft LAN Manager
Bootp Server ConfigurationBootp Server Setup on a PC 60 3. Press Return to continue. The following screen is then displayed: 4. Specify the drive where you want to install the Bootp software and press Return. The default is to install the Bootp software in C:\ . The following screen is then displaye...
Page 82 - Using Novell NetWare
Bootp Server ConfigurationBootp Server Setup on a PC 62 Using Novell NetWare If you have selected Microsoft LAN Manager 1.0 or later, go back to “Using Microsoft LAN Manager” on page 60. If you have selected Novell NetWare v3.1 or later from the setup menu, use the following procedure to setup your ...
Page 83 - Starting the PC Bootp Server
Bootp Server Configuration Bootp Server Setup on a PC 63 3. The final screen looks like the following: Starting the PC Bootp Server You can start the PC Bootp server in one of the following ways: z As a standalone executable program by entering the following: bootpd -a IP address -s z As a TSR (term...
Page 85 - Configuring the Bootptab File; Bootptab File Location
Bootp Server Configuration Configuring the Bootptab File 65 Configuring the Bootptab File Configure the bootptab file by using the following procedure and any ASCII text editor to edit one of the files from Table 4-3. Table 4-3: Bootp Server bootptab Files 1. Enter your IP parameters into the bootpt...
Page 87 - Table 4-5: Bootp Process Verification; Only bootpquery with bootptab entries include the ba tag.; Server
Bootp Server Configuration Configuring the Bootptab File 67 Table 4-5: Bootp Process Verification NOTE Only bootpquery with bootptab entries include the ba tag. Server Verification Process HP-UX Bootp Server Test the Bootp process by entering one of the following: For HP-UX 9.x: /etc/bootpquery <...
Page 88 - Example Bootptab File
Bootp Server ConfigurationConfiguring the Bootptab File 68 Example Bootptab File The following is an example of the C:\bootpd\bootptab file provided with the PC Bootp software. At the end of this bootptab file, there are example IP configuration entries for a LanProbe. # Example bootptab: database f...
Page 89 - LanProbe Operation
Page 91 - Restarting the Probe; Warm Start
LanProbe Operation Restarting the Probe 71 Restarting the Probe The LanProbe can be restarted by performing a warm start or a cold start. In either case, the probe executes self-tests and re-initializes. There are differences in the effects of each type of restart. z A warm start resets LanProbe’s m...
Page 92 - Table 5-6: Probe Data and Parameters Reset by Warm or Cold Start
LanProbe OperationRestarting the Probe 72 Table 5-6: Probe Data and Parameters Reset by Warm or Cold Start Category LanProbe Memory Contents Warm Start Status Cold Start Status Measurement Data Captured framesCounted framesHistorical Ethernet statisticsCurrent Ethernet statisticsHost tables (RMON-1 ...
Page 93 - Cycling Power
LanProbe Operation Restarting the Probe 73 Cycling Power A power outage or cycling power to LanProbe causes a warm start. LanProbe does not have a power switch; therefore, cycling the power consists of disconnecting and reconnecting the power cord. Selecting the Warm Start Menu Item Use the followin...
Page 94 - Cold Start; Pressing the CONFIG Button Twice
LanProbe OperationRestarting the Probe 74 3. Press 7 to execute a warm start and exit LanProbe’s Main Menu. The warm start occurs immediately. The Activity and Fault LEDs are turned on during a warm start. When the warm start completes, the Activity LED flashes to indicate traffic (if present), the ...
Page 95 - Selecting the Cold Start Menu Item
LanProbe Operation Restarting the Probe 75 Selecting the Cold Start Menu Item Use the following procedure to cold start the probe using LanProbe’s Main Menu: 1. Connect a local terminal (or a PC emulation a terminal) to LanProbe. Refer to “LanProbe Operation” on page 69 for information on connecting...
Page 97 - Download New Firmware
Page 100 - Install New Download Firmware on an HP-UX Workstation
Download New FirmwareDownloading Firmware using an HP-UX Workstation and a Terminal 80 Downloading Firmware using an HP-UX Workstation and a Terminal The following instructions assume you are using HP-UX 9.0, or later. Before upgrading firmware, you must first establish an IP connection between your...
Page 101 - Download Firmware to LanProbe
Download New Firmware Downloading Firmware using an HP-UX Workstation and a Terminal 81 Download Firmware to LanProbe Once the new firmware is installed on the HP-UX workstation, you can download it to LanProbe. Verify the following before you start the download procedure: z LanProbe is connected to...
Page 108 - Xmodem Download of Firmware
Download New FirmwareXmodem Download of Firmware 88 Xmodem Download of Firmware You can download firmware from your PC to LanProbe via Xmodem by using the following procedure: 1. Access the HyperTerminal Windows 95 application or a similar communications program which supports Xmodem file transfer. ...
Page 111 - Cables and Connectors
Page 113 - Serial Port Interface Cables
Cables and Connectors Serial Port Interface Cables 93 Serial Port Interface Cables The following table shows the recommended cables for connecting LanProbe’s serial port interface to a terminal or modem. Use the Agilent 24542G cable and a 25-pin to 9-pin straight-through adapter (if required) with t...
Page 114 - Cable Connector Pin-Outs; PIN
Cables and ConnectorsCable Connector Pin-Outs 94 Cable Connector Pin-Outs LanProbe’s RS-232 Port Pin-Out The following table shows the pin-out for LanProbe’s 9-Pin RS-232 port (connector), which is used to connect to a terminal or modem using the appropriate cable. Table A-2: LanProbe RS-232 Port Pi...
Page 115 - LanProbe RS-232 Modem Cable Connectors; Modem End
Cables and Connectors Cable Connector Pin-Outs 95 LanProbe RS-232 Modem Cable Connectors The following table shows the minimum pin-out for connecting LanProbe’s RS-232 port to a modem using a 9-pin male to 9-pin male cable. Table A-3: LanProbe to Modem Cable Min. Pin-Out (9-Pin to 9-Pin) Modem End 9...
Page 117 - MAU End
Cables and Connectors Cable Connector Pin-Outs 97 10Base-T Network Connector Pin-Out The following table shows the 10Base-T to 10Base-T connector pin-outs. Table A-6: 10Base-T Network Connector Pin-Outs MAU End 10Base-T Probe End 10Base-T 1 <-- 1 2 --> 2 3 --> 3 6 <-- 6
Page 119 - LanProbe Specifications
Page 121 - Power Requirements; Probe Memory Allocation; Operating
LanProbe Specifications 101 Power Requirements Power Module (0950-2546)Input:100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 9.75 AmpsOutput:5 V, 2 AmpsAccessory:100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 9.5 Amps Range: 100 VAC to 240 VAC +/- 10% Environment Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Probe Memory Allocation The ...
Page 122 - The parameter values shown in
LanProbe Specifications 102 NOTE The parameter values shown in Table B-7 on page 103 are approximate and subject to change without notice. The values assume that RMON-2 tables have not been created. Host Table entries, Matrix Table entries, TopN entries, History buckets and Trace buffers (packet cap...
Page 124 - RMON-2 Protocol Directory
LanProbe Specifications 104 RMON-2 Protocol Directory Table B-8 shows the RMON-2 protocol directory in your probe. NOTE The parameter values shown in Table B-8 were accurate at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Table B-8: RMON-2 Protocol Directory Description Local Index...
Page 129 - Glossary
Page 137 - Symbols
117 Index Symbols ~ Line On LED 49 Numerics 10Base-T Network Connector Pin-Out 97 10Base-T Networks 38 9000 System, Minimum Bootp Server Requirements 53 A Access Security 8 Accessories, Optional 12 Activity LED 10 , 49 Address Map RMON-2 MIB 7 Agilent Assistance Phone Number xi Agilent Private MIB 7...
