Allot NetEnforcer AC-1000 Series, Hardware Manual

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NetEnforcer AC-1000 Hardware Guide
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Chapter 1: AC-1000 Series Hardware
This chapter describes the NetEnforcer AC-1000 series hardware and the initial
installation and setup of the device. The NetEnforcer is a transparent learning bridge
that is IEEE 802.1-compliant and works with a Bypass Unit to ensure that data
continues flowing should any hardware or software problem occur. While the
NetEnforcer is bypassed, all traffic goes through passive elements only and still allows
the network to function.
NetEnforcer AC-1000 series offers carrier-grade design with redundant critical
components for fail-safe operation. Redundant hardware components include system
fans and dual hot-swappable power supplies. The NetEnforcer AC-1000 series is
designed to meet ETSI standards.
All AC-1000 series units come with an additional Bypass Unit.
CAUTION All AC-1000 Series models only function when the appropriate
Bypass Unit is connected to it. This is to ensure continuous service
in the event of failure.
NOTE AC-1000 NetEnforcer NIC default factory setting is always Auto-
Negotiation enabled, with the exception of the AC-1010 Copper whose
default NIC setting is 1000 full, Auto-Negotiation disabled.
It is recommended to keep the NetEnforcer’s default setting. Changing
NIC settings is done via LCD panel only.
Several NetEnforcer models are available to support large and small sites and different
data network speeds.
All NetEnforcer AC-1000 series units support 1M connections (2M flows), 2,000 pipes
and 8,000 Virtual Channels. Additional Pipes and Virtual Channels can also be
purchased separately per device. Allot basic management software is included with all
AC-1000 series devices. Allot NetXplorer Centralized Management software can be
purchased for any AC-1000 series device using software version S7.1.0 or later,
replacing the basic management.