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2. Launch terminal emulation software such as 

HyperTerminal or minicom with the following settings:

115200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no 
flow control

3. Connect power to iLink Agg. 

Make sure that you connect the power supplies to 
two separate, independent power sources.

4. At the login prompt, type 

admin

; at the password 

prompt, type 

netoptics

.

5.  Change the password for the 

admin

 account. Type: 

 

user mod name=admin priv=1 pw=

<new-pw>

where 

<new-pw>

 is the new password

6. Set the iLink Agg IP address. Type:

sysip set ipaddr=

<ipaddress>

 mask=

<netmask>

 

gw=<gateway>

sysip commit

where 

<ip address>

 is the IP address for iLink Agg, 

<netmask>

 is the netmask, and 

<gateway>

 is the IP 

address of the gateway

7. For more information on the CLI, type 

Help 

to display 

command information, or see the User Guide. The 
tab key or space bar can be used to autocomplete 
partially typed commands. Entering ? following a 
command (and a space) displays the arguments for 
that command. The up- and down-arrow keys access 
the CLI command history buffer. 

The CLI can now be accessed remotely by SSH over the 
iLink Agg Management port. Connect the Management 
port (the top RJ45 on the rear panel) with a CAT5 cable 
to a switch or hub to access the CLI over the network. 
The default SSH username is 

linkagg

, the password 

is 

netoptics 

and the port is 22. Use the 

passwd

 

command to change the SSH password.

Mounting iLink Agg

iLink Agg is designed to mount in a 19-inch rack, 
occupying 1U of height. 

Slide the chassis into the rack 

and fasten it in place at the front panel ears using 
the supplied screws and washers. 

Make sure that the 

rack is properly grounded.

Quick Install Guide 

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Unpacking and Inspection

Carefully unpack iLink Agg

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 and retain materials for 

later use. 

iLink Agg ships with the following:

•  (1) the iLink Agg device
•  (2) Power cords (AC model only)
•  (2) Cable, 3 Meter, RJ45, CAT 5e 4-Pair
•  (1) DB9-to-RJ45 RS232 adapter for use with the CLI
•  Screws and washers for rack mounting
•  (1) iLink Agg Quick Install Guide (this sheet)
•  (1) CD containing the iLink Agg User Guide and the 

iLink Agg CLI Command Reference

•  Service Plan Reference Guide
•  Registration instruction card

•  Extended Warranty if purchased 

Carefully check the packing slip against parts received. 
If any part is missing or damaged, contact Net Optics 
Customer Service. (Note: SFP modules are ordered 
and shipped separately.)

Configuring iLink Agg

All configuration options, status, and statistics are  
accessible from the Command Line Interface (CLI). To 
use the CLI over a remote SSH connection, first set the 
system’s IP address using the local RS232 interface. 

To access the Command Line Interface:

1. Connect a PC with terminal emulation software to 

iLink Agg using the supplied RS232 RJ45 cable and 
the RJ45 to DB9 adapter. 

Management Port

Console Port

For use with -48V Only

-

+

For use with -48V Only

-

+

Management Port

Console Port

Earth

Ground

-48VDC

Return

-48VDC

Return

Power Source 1

Power Source 2

AC Models

DC Models

Independent Power Sources

Computer with terminal 

emulation software

RJ45 to DB9 

adapter

Management Port

Console Port

(16) 10/100/1000mbps Network Ports (RJ45)

(8) 1Gig  Monitor Ports (SFP)

(8) 1Gig  Monitor Ports (SFP)

(16) 1 Gig SX or LX Fiber Network Ports (LC-type)

(8) 1Gig  Monitor Ports (SFP)

(16) 1 Gig Network Ports (SFP)

Copper In-line Models

Fiber In-line Models

Span Models

© 2010 by Net Optics, Inc. Net Optics® is a registered trademark of Net Optics, Inc. iLink Agg

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 is a trademark of Net Optics, Inc. 

800-0128-001 rev A  PUBDIRPQ 3/10

iLink Agg

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