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Cabling the Appliance to a Network
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Cabling the Appliance to a Network

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Last updated: Jun 17, 2022 by Ryan Kulek (Deactivated)

Use Category 5/6 Ethernet cables to connect the Network Automation NT-2200 appliance to the network.
The Network Automation NT-2200 appliance does not require a monitor, keyboard, or mouse for normal operation. It requires only an Ethernet connection. Follow these steps to connect the NT-2200 appliance to your network:

  1. Configure the appliance to use one port (same port for both system administration and network analysis): Using a straight-through RJ45 Ethernet cable, connect from the MGMT Ethernet connector on the appliance front panel to an available Ethernet connection on the network.

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Configure the appliance to use two ports (the MGMT port for Network Automation administration and the LAN1 port for network analysis):
Using straight-through RJ45 Ethernet cables:

    1. Connect from the MGMT Ethernet connector on the appliance front panel to the network supporting your management systems.
    2. Connect from the LAN1 Ethernet connector on the appliance front panel to an available Ethernet connection on the network that Network Automation will be analyzing.
    3. Optionally, connect from the LAN2 Ethernet connector on the appliance front panel to an available Ethernet connection on the network that Network Automation will be analyzing.

Note: The Network Automation NT-2200 appliance supports 10/100/1000Mbps network connections.

2. After connecting the network cables, plug the NT-2200 appliance into an AC power source.

3. Verify that the Link LED is steady amber or steady green on the RJ45 port, indicating a good connection to the network. If possible, verify that the link indicator is lit on the network hub or switch port to which the appliance connects.

Figure 13 Cabling the NT-2200 Appliance to the Network

Note: By default, the Infoblox appliance automatically negotiates the optimal connection speed and transmission type (full or half duplex) on the physical links between its LAN1 and MGMT ports and the Ethernet ports on neighboring devices.

4. Use the Infoblox GUI to access the appliance from a management system. Through the Infoblox GUI, you can set up and administer the appliance. For management system requirements and access instructions, see Initial Network Automation Appliance Configuration.