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4xN 10/100/1000 Span iMatrix Switch
Connecting to Switch Span Ports
1. Connect Span Port 1 of the iMatrix Switch to the appropriate Span port on
your switch using CAT5e straight-through cables.
2. Repeat Step 1 for each additional network switch Span port you wish to
monitor.
Figure 4:
Connecting Span Ports
Connecting to the Monitoring Device
You need to connect the iMatrix Switch to the input ports (NICs) of the moni-
tor device and connect Control Port 2 to a COM port on the monitoring device
or computer where you access the CLI.
1. Verify that the DIP switch located on the rear of the unit is set as shown in
Figure 5 below.
Figure 5:
DIP Switch Settings for Single iMatrix Switch (Controller)
Note: ________________________________________________________________
DIP switches 3 through 8 must remain in the ON position.
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1
3 4 5 6 7 8
2
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To switch Span Port
To switch Span Port
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12
13
15
16
14
9
10
3
4
5
7
8
6
1
2
4x16 10/100/1000 Span Port Switch
1
Daisy Chain
Daisy Chain
2
Monitor 2
Monitor 1
Daisy Chain
Daisy Chain
Monitor 4
Monitor 3
