Network Analysis Modules - Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Installation Manual

Network Analysis Modules

Network Analysis Modules
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Use the CONSOLE PORT MODE switch as follows:
Mode 1—Place the switch in the in position (factory default position) to
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connect a terminal to the console port using the console cable and DTE
adapter (labeled "Terminal") that shipped with the switch.
You can also use this mode to connect a modem to the console port using the
console cable and DCE adapter (labeled "Modem") that shipped with the
switch.
Mode 2—Place the switch in the out position to connect a terminal to the
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console port using the Catalyst 5000 family Supervisor Engine III console
cable (not provided).
The Network Analysis Modules (NAMs) monitor and analyze network traffic for
the Catalyst 6000 series and Catalyst 6500 series switches using Remote
Monitoring (RMON), RMON2, and other MIBs. The RMON support that the
NAM provides for Ethernet VLANs is an extension of the RMON support
provided by the supervisor engine. The switched port analyzer (SPAN) selects
network traffic and directs it to the NAM. TrafficDirector, or any other
IETF-compliant RMON application, can analyze link characteristics, packet
layers for capacity planning or departmental accounting, differentiated service
deployment and policies, and filter/capture packets for debugging.
Specific combinations of supervisor engines and modules may not be supported
in your chassis. Refer to the release notes of the software version running on your
system for specific information on modules and supervisor engine combinations
that are not supported.
This section describes these Network Analysis Modules:
Network Analysis Module (WS-SVC-NAM-1), page 1-59
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Network Analysis Module (WS-SVC-NAM-2), page 1-61
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
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