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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 one or more Category 5/6 Ethernet cables to connect the Network Automation NT-4000 appliance to the network.
The Network Automation NT-4000 appliance does not need a monitor, keyboard, or mouse for normal operation. It only needs an Ethernet connection. Follow these steps to connect the 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 LAN1 Ethernet connector on the rear of the appliance to an available Ethernet connection on the network (as labeled in Figure 4).

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

    1. Connect from the MGMT Ethernet connector on the appliance rear panel (as labeled in Figure 4) 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-4000 appliance supports 10/100/1000Mbps network connections.

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

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

4. Figure 7 illustrates a typical single-port connection.


Figure 7 Cabling a Single Network Automation NT-4000 Appliance to a 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, LAN2 and MGMT ports and the Ethernet ports on neighboring devices.

5. Use the Infoblox GUI to access the Infoblox 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.