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Solutions Products & Services Ordering Support Training & Events Partner Central Hierarchical Navigation HOME SUPPORT PRODUCT SUPPORT END-OF-SALE AND END-OF-LIFE PRODUCTS CISCO CATALYST 5000 SERIES SWITCHES INSTALL AND UPGRADE INSTALL AND UPGRADE GUIDES Network Analysis Module Cisco Catalyst 5000 Series Switches Network Analysis Module Downloads Network Analysis Module Table of Contents Catalyst 5000 Series Network Analysis Module Configuration Note Document Contents Network Analysis Module Features Status LED Specifications Safety Warnings Installing the Network Analysis Module Tools Required Removing Modules Installing Modules Configuring the Network Analysis Module Configuring the Network Analysis Module from the NMS Configuring the Network Analysis Module from the CLI Enabling Traffic Sources Enabling the VLAN Monitor Option Enabling the VLAN Agents Option Other Network Analysis Module Commands Supported RMON and RMON2 MIB Objects Standards Compliance FCC Class A Compliance Cisco Connection Online Catalyst 5000 Series Network Analysis Module Configuration Note Product Number: WS-X5380(=), WS-X5381(=) This configuration note contains instructions on how to install and configure the Catalyst 5000 series Network Analysis Module. For a complete description of commands used to configure and maintain Catalyst 5000 series switches, refer to the Catalyst 5000 Series Software Configuration Guide and the Catalyst 5000 Series Command Reference publication. For complete switch hardware configuration and maintenance procedures, refer to the Catalyst 5000 Series Installation Guide. For information on Catalyst 5000 series switching modules, refer to the Catalyst 5000 Series Module Installation Guide. These documents are available on the Cisco Connection Documentation, Enterprise Series CD, or in print. Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM, a member of the Cisco Connection Family, is updated monthly. Therefore, it might be more current than printed documentation. To order additional copies of the Documentation CD-ROM, contact your local sales representative or call customer service. The CD-ROM package is available as a single package or as an annual subscription. You can also access Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com, http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com. If you are reading Cisco product documentation on the World Wide Web, you can submit comments electronically. Click Feedback in the toolbar and select Documentation. After you complete the form, click Submit to send it to Cisco. We appreciate your comments. Document Contents This document is divided into the following sections: Network Analysis Module Features Status LED Specifications Safety Warnings Installing the Network Analysis Module Configuring the Network Analysis Module Supported RMON and RMON2 MIB Objects Standards Compliance FCC Class A Compliance Cisco Connection Online Network Analysis Module Features The Network Analysis Module, shown in Figure 1, provides RMON and RMON2 support for Ethernet VLANs to monitor applications and analyze traffic, which extends the Remote Monitoring (RMON) support provided by the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine. The module acts as a network data-gathering agent and provides network traffic monitoring when used with a client equipped with network monitoring software. The Network Analysis Module supports the following RMON groups (see the "Supported RMON and RMON2 MIB Objects" section for details): RMON groups defined in RFC 1757 Hosts (RMON group 4) HostTopN (RMON group 5) Matrix (RMON group 6) Filter (RMON group 7) Capture (RMON group 8) RMON2 groups defined in RFC 2021 ProtocolDirectory (RMON2 group 11) ProtocolDistribution (RMON2 group 12) AddressMap (RMON2 group 13) NlHost (RMON2 group 14) NlMatrix (RMON2 group 15) AlHost (RMON2 group 16) AlMatrix (RMON2 group 17) UsrHistory (RMON2 group 18) The Network Analysis Module can analyze Ethernet virtual LAN (VLAN) traffic from either or both: The Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) source: one or more Ethernet ports or a Fast Ethernet port or a Fast Ethernet trunk port or an Ethernet VLAN NetFlow Data Export (NDE) from a NetFlow Feature Card (NFFC or NFFC II) Note      When monitoring a VLAN or a Fast Ethernet port or more than two Ethernet ports, use a Supervisor Engine III module in the system to ensure the most reliable SNMP access to the Network Analysis Module under heavy traffic conditions. The Network Analysis Module is managed and controlled from a simple network management protocol (SNMP) management application, such as CiscoWorks2000. Figure 1   Network Analysis Module (WS-X5380 and WS-X5381) Status LED Each Network Analysis Module contains a STATUS LED, shown in Figure 2, and described in Table 1. Figure 2   Network Analysis Module (WS-X5380 and WS-X5381) LEDs Table 1   Network Analysis Module (WS-X5380 and WS-X5381) LED Descriptions LED Description STATUS The switch performs a series of self-tests and diagnostic tests. If all the tests pass, the LED is green. If a test other than an individual port test fails, the LED is red. During system boot or if the module is disabled, the LED is orange. During self-test diagnostics, the LED is orange. If the module is disabled, the LED is orange. Specifications Table 2 lists the specifications for the Network Analysis Module. Table 2   Network Analysis Module Specifications Specification Description Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.18 x 15.51 x 16.34 in. (30 x 394 x 415 mm) Weight Minimum: 3 lb (1.36 kg) Maximum: 5 lb (2.27 kg)   Environmental Conditions: Operating temperature 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C)   Nonoperating temperature -40 to 167° F (-40 to 75° C)   Humidity 10 to 90%, noncondensing   Memory 32 MB (WS-X5380) 128 MB (WS-X5381)   Safety Warnings Safety warnings appear throughout this configuration note in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, might harm you. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. This section describes the warning symbol used in this note. This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the appendix "Translated Safety Warnings" in the Catalyst 5000 Series Installation Guide. Installing the Network Analysis Module All Catalyst 5000 series switches support hot swapping, which lets you install, remove, replace, and rearrange modules without turning off the system power. When the system detects that a module has been installed or removed, it automatically runs diagnostic and discovery routines, acknowledges the presence or absence of the module, and resumes system operation with no operator intervention. Only trained and qualified personnel should install or replace this equipment. Tools Required You need a flat-blade screwdriver to remove any filler (blank) switching modules and to tighten the captive installation screws that secure the modules in their slots. Whenever you handle switching modules, you should use a wrist strap or other grounding device to prevent ESD damage. Removing Modules To remove a module from a Catalyst 5000 series switch, perform these steps: To prevent ESD damage, handle switching modules by the carrier edges only.

Step 2   Use a flat-blade screwdriver to loosen the captive installation screws, shown in Figure 3.

Step 3   Place your thumbs on the left and right ejector levers and simultaneously push the levers outward to release the module from the backplane connector. Figure 3 shows a close-up of the right ejector lever.

Step 4   Grasp the module handle with one hand and place your other hand under the carrier to support and guide it out of the slot. Avoid touching the module.

Step 5   Carefully pull the switching module straight out of the slot, keeping your other hand under the carrier to guide it. Keep the switching module oriented horizontally.

Step 6   Place the switching module on an antistatic mat or antistatic foam or immediately install it in another slot.

Step 7   If the slot is to remain empty, install a module filler plate (part number 800-00292-01) to keep dust out of the chassis and to maintain proper airflow through the module compartment.

Installing Modules

All Catalyst 5000 series modules are installed in horizontal slots that are numbered from top to bottom. Figure 4 shows an example of how slots are numbered on the chassis; in this case using the Catalyst 5000 switch. The slot numbering for all Catalyst 5000 series switches is similar to that shown in Figure 4.

The Network Analysis Module can be installed in slots 2 through 5 in the Catalyst 5000 and Catalyst 5505 switches, slots 2 through 9 of the Catalyst 5509 switch, and slots 2 through 12 of the Catalyst 5500 switch.

To install a module in a Catalyst 5000 series switch, perform these steps:

Step 2   Choose a slot for the new module. If possible, place modules between empty slots.

Note Empty slots have module filler plates installed.

Step 3   Use a flat-blade screwdriver to loosen the captive installation screws securing the module filler plate (or the existing module) from the desired slot.

Step 4   Remove the module filler plate (or the existing module).

Step 5   Hold the module handle with one hand and place your other hand under the carrier to support the module and guide it into the slot. Avoid touching the printed circuit boards or connector pins.

Step 6   Place the module in the slot. Align the notch on the sides of the module carrier with the groove in the slot, as shown in Figure 5 for the Catalyst 5000 switch. Use the same procedure for all Catalyst 5000 series switches.

Step 7   Maintain the module at a 90-degree orientation to the backplane and carefully slide the module into the slot until the module faceplate contacts the ejector levers.

Step 8   Use the thumb and forefinger of each hand and simultaneously push in the left and the right levers to seat the module in the backplane connector.

Step 9   Use a flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws on the left and right ends of the module.

Step 10   Check the status of the interfaces as follows:

Configuring the Network Analysis Module

Table 3 describes the Network Analysis Module default configuration.

Configuring the Network Analysis Module from the NMS

An SNMP management application, such as CiscoWorks2000, together with the computer it runs on, is called a network management system (NMS). To configure the Network Analysis Module from an NMS, refer to the NMS documentation. RMON domain configuration can be done only through SNMP from the NMS.

Configuring the Network Analysis Module from the CLI

The following sections describe how to use the command line interface (CLI) to configure the Network Analysis Module. For additional information on the CLI, refer to the Catalyst 5000 Series Command Reference publication.

Enabling Traffic Sources

The Network Analysis Module can analyze Ethernet virtual LAN (VLAN) traffic from either or both:

Enable one or both of the Ethernet VLAN network traffic sources. Enable at least one source of Ethernet VLAN network traffic.

Using SPAN as a Traffic Source

If desired, use the SPAN feature as a traffic source for the Network Analysis Module:

Using NetFlow Data Export as a Traffic Source

If desired, use NDE as a traffic source for the Network Analysis Module. Enable the NetFlow Monitor option to allow the Network Analysis Module to receive the NDE stream from an NFFC or NFCC II installed in the switch. The resultant statistics are presented on reserved ifIndex.3000.

To enable the NetFlow Monitor option:

Step 2   Get the Media Access Control (MAC) address of your Network Analysis Module. Enter this command:

This example shows how to display the MAC address:

Note The MAC address in the example is 00-e0-14-10-18-00.

Step 3   Access the URL specified on the NetFlow Monitor option license.

Step 4   Enter the registration key and the MAC address of the Network Analysis Module to generate the password for your Network Analyzer Module.

Step 5   Enter this command in privileged mode to enable the NetFlow Monitor option:

This example shows how to enable the NetFlow Monitor option and how to verify that it is enabled:

Step 6   Enter this command in privileged mode to enable NDE:

Enabling the VLAN Monitor Option

When the SPAN source is a trunk port and the VLAN Monitor option is enabled, the Network Analysis Module aggregates statistics by VLAN, rather than by source MAC address.

To enable the VLAN Monitor option, enter this command in privileged mode:

This example shows how to enable the VLAN Monitor option and how to verify that it is enabled:

Enabling the VLAN Agents Option

When the VLAN Agents option is enabled, the Network Analysis Module aggregates statistics by VLAN as well as by port.

To enable the VLAN Agents option, enter this command in privileged mode:

This example shows how to enable the VLAN Agents option and how to verify that it is enabled:

Other Network Analysis Module Commands

The Network Analysis Module also supports these commands, which are described in the Catalyst 5000 Series Command Reference publication:

With SPAN enabled and the Network Analysis Module as the SPAN destination, the command displays these additional lines when a Network Analysis Module is installed:

Note Entering a download command for a Network Analysis Module does not disconnect a Telnet session; ignore the message that says the command may disconnect your Telnet session.

Supported RMON and RMON2 MIB Objects

Table 4 lists the RMON and RMON2 MIB objects supported by the supervisor engine module and the Network Analysis Module.

Standards Compliance

The Catalyst 5000 series Network Analysis Module, when installed in a Catalyst 5000 series system, complies with the following standards.

FCC Class A Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

You can determine whether your equipment is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one of its peripheral devices. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:

Modifications to this product not authorized by Cisco Systems could void the FCC approval and negate your authority to operate this product.

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