Gigamon GigaVUE-FM Fabric Manager User Guide

: June 1, 2024
: Gigamon

GigaVUE-FM Hardware

Appliances Guide

GigaVUE-FM

Product Version: 6.6
Document Version: 1.0
Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

(See Change Notes for document updates.)

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Change Notes

When a document is updated, the document version number on the cover page will indicate a new version and will provide a link to this Change Notes table, which will describe the updates.

Product Version| Document Version| Date Updated| Change Notes
---|---|---|---
6.6| 1.0| 03/19/2024| Original release of this document with 6.6 GA.

GigaVUE-FM Appliance Models

The GigaVUE-FM Hardware Appliance is available in the following three models:

GFM-HW1-FM010
GFM-HW1-FM001-HW
GFM-HW2-FM001-HW

For Hardware related information, refer the following documents:

Hardware Specifications for GFM-HW1-FM010 and GFM-HW1-FM001-HW
Hardware Specifications for GFM-HW2-FM001-HW

Configuring the GigaVUE-FM Hardware Appliance

This section provides the procedures for making the physical connections to the appliance and how to access and configure the GigaVUE-FM application after the appliance is powered up.

Connecting to the Network

After installing the GigaVUE-FM Appliance, you will need to connect to your management switch to the GigaVUE-FM application.

Prerequisites

Ethernet cables

Connecting to GigaVUE-FM

Locate Ethernet connector 1 on the rear panel and plug in the Ethernet cable. This is used for eth0.
Connect the other end of the cable to the management switch.
Locate the iDRAC port on the back panel and plug in the second Ethernet cable.
Connect the second Ethernet cable to the same management switch. You can connect to a different management switch if you want to access iDRAC from a different subnet.
Connect the peripherals to the appliance if you plan to configure the GigaVUE-FM application locally.
Power on the appliance manually if you will use the peripherals connected to the appliance to configure the GigaVUE-FM application.
Remote power on can be done through iDRAC.

Configuring to the GigaVUE-FM

You can configure the GigaVUE-FM application that is pre-installed on the appliance by connecting peripherals to the appliance and powering it on. Once the appliance is powered on you can log in to GigaVUE-FM and run the configuration jump-start program.

NOTE: The USB ports on the front panel of the GigaVUE-FM Appliance are disabled.

Connect the mouse and key board to the USB ports on rear panel.
Connect the monitor to the video connector on the rear panel.

NOTE: Use this procedure if you want to configure the GigaVUE-FM application directly from the appliance.

Getting Help

Contacting Gigamon

Gigamon provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or product catalog.

Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Gigamon for sales, technical support, or customer-service issues:

For support, go to gigamon.com/support-and-services/contact-support.
For sales, [email protected] or +1 408-831-4025

Locating your system Service Tag

Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. The Express Service Code and Service Tag are found on the front of the system by pulling out the information tag. Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis of the system. This information is used by Gigamon to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.

Additional Sources of Information

This appendix provides additional sources of information. Refer to the following sections for details:

Documentation
Documentation Feedback
Contact Technical Support
Contact Sales
The VÜE Community

Documentation

This table lists all the guides provided for GigaVUE software and hardware. The first row provides an All-Documents Zip file that contains all the guides in the set for the release.

NOTE: In the online documentation, view What’s New to access quick links to topics for each of the new features in this Release; view Documentation Downloads to download all PDFs.

Table 1: Documentation Set for Gigamon Products

GigaVUE 6.6 Hardware and Software Guides

DID YOU KNOW? If you keep all PDFs for a release in common folder, you can easily search across the doc set by opening one of the files in Acrobat and choosing Edit > Advanced Search from the menu. This opens an interface that allows you to select a directory and search across all PDFs in a folder.
Hardware
how to unpack, assemble, rack-mount, connect, and initially configure ports the respective GigaVUE devices; reference information and specifications for the respective GigaVUE devices
GigaVUE-HC1 Hardware Installation Guide
GigaVUE-HC2 Hardware Installation Guide
GigaVUE-HC3 Hardware Installation Guide
GigaVUE-HC1-Plus Hardware Installation Guide
GigaVUE-HCT Hardware Installation Guide
GigaVUE-TA25 Hardware Installation Guide
GigaVUE-TA25E Hardware Installation Guide
GigaVUE-TA100 Hardware Installation Guide
GigaVUE-TA200 Hardware Installation Guide
GigaVUE-TA200E Hardware Installation Guide
GigaVUE-TA400 Hardware Installation Guide
GigaVUE-OS Installation Guide for DELL S4112F-ON
G-TAP A Series 2 Installation Guide
GigaVUE M Series Hardware Installation Guide
GigaVUE-FM Hardware Appliances Guide
Software Installation and Upgrade Guides
GigaVUE-FM Installation, Migration, and Upgrade Guide
GigaVUE-OS Upgrade Guide
GigaVUE V Series Migration Guide
Fabric Management and Administration Guides
GigaVUE Administration Guide
covers both GigaVUE-OS and GigaVUE-FM
GigaVUE Fabric Management Guide
how to install, deploy, and operate GigaVUE-FM; how to configure GigaSMART operations; covers both GigaVUE-FM and GigaVUE-OS features
Cloud Guides
how to configure the GigaVUE Cloud Suite components and set up traffic monitoring sessions for the cloud platforms
GigaVUE V Series Applications Guide
GigaVUE V Series Quick Start Guide
GigaVUE Cloud Suite Deployment Guide – AWS
GigaVUE Cloud Suite Deployment Guide – Azure
GigaVUE Cloud Suite Deployment Guide – OpenStack
GigaVUE Cloud Suite Deployment Guide – Nutanix
GigaVUE Cloud Suite Deployment Guide – VMware (ESXi)
GigaVUE Cloud Suite Deployment Guide – VMware (NSX-T)
GigaVUE Cloud Suite Deployment Guide – Third Party Orchestration
Universal Cloud Tap – Container Deployment Guide
Gigamon Containerized Broker Deployment Guide
GigaVUE Cloud Suite for Nutanix Guide—GigaVUE-VM Guide
GigaVUE Cloud Suite Deployment Guide – AWS Secret Regions
GigaVUE Cloud Suite Deployment Guide – Azure Secret Regions
Reference Guides
GigaVUE-OS CLI Reference Guide
library of GigaVUE-OS CLI (Command Line Interface) commands used to configure and operate GigaVUE HC Series and TA Series devices
GigaVUE-OS Security Hardening Guide
GigaVUE Firewall and Security Guide
GigaVUE Licensing Guide
GigaVUE-OS Cabling Quick Reference Guide
guidelines for the different types of cables used to connect Gigamon devices
GigaVUE-OS Compatibility and Interoperability Matrix
compatibility information and interoperability requirements for Gigamon devices
GigaVUE-FM REST API Reference in GigaVUE-FM User’s Guide
samples uses of the GigaVUE-FM Application Program Interfaces (APIs)
Release Notes
GigaVUE-OS, GigaVUE-FM, GigaVUE-VM, G-TAP A Series, and GigaVUE Cloud Suite Release Notes
new features, resolved issues, and known issues in this release ; important notes regarding installing and upgrading to this release

NOTE: Release Notes are not included in the online documentation.

NOTE: Registered Customers can log in to My Gigamon to download the Software and Release Notes from the Software & Docs page on to My Gigamon. Refer to How to Download Software and Release Notes from My Gigamon.

In-Product Help
GigaVUE-FM Online Helphttps://community.gigamon.com/gigamoncp/s/my- gigamon how to install, deploy, and operate GigaVUE-FM.

How to Download Software and Release Notes from My Gigamon

Registered Customers can download software and corresponding Release Notes documents from the Software & Release Notes page on to My Gigamon. Use the My Gigamon Software & Docs page to download:

Gigamon Software installation and upgrade images,
Release Notes for Gigamon Software, or
Older versions of PDFs (pre-v5.7).

To download release-specific software, release notes, or older PDFs:

Log in to My Gigamon
Click on the Software & Release Notes link.
Use the Product and Release filters to find documentation for the current release. For example, select Product: “GigaVUE-FM” and Release: “6.6,” enter “pdf” in the search box, and then click GO to view all PDF documentation for GigaVUE-FM 6.6.xx.

NOTE: My Gigamon is available to registered customers only. Newer documentation PDFs, with the exception of release notes, are all available through the publicly available online documentation.

Documentation Feedback

We are continuously improving our documentation to make it more accessible while maintaining accuracy and ease of use. Your feedback helps us to improve. To provide feedback and report issues in our documentation, send an email to: [email protected]

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Contact Technical Support

For information about Technical Support: Go to Settings > Support > Contact Support in GigaVUE-FM.

You can also refer to https://www.gigamon.com/support-and-services/contact- support for Technical Support hours and contact information.

Email Technical Support at [email protected].

Contact Sales

Use the following information to contact Gigamon channel partner or Gigamon sales representatives:

Telephone: +1.408.831.4025
Sales: [email protected]
Partners: www.gigamon.com/partners.html

Premium Support

Email Gigamon at [email protected] for information on purchasing 24×7 Premium Support. Premium Support entitles you to round-the-clock phone support with a dedicated Support Engineer every day of the week.

The VÜE Community

The VÜE Community is a technical site where Gigamon users, partners, security and network professionals and Gigamon employees come together to share knowledge and expertise, ask questions, build their network and learn about best practices for Gigamon products.

Visit the VÜE site to:

Find knowledge base articles and documentation
Ask and answer questions and learn best practices from other members.
Join special-interest groups to have focused collaboration around a technology, usecase, vertical market or beta release
Take online learning lessons and tutorials to broaden your knowledge of Gigamon products.
Open support tickets (Customers only)
Download the latest product updates and documentation (Customers only)

The VÜE Community is a great way to get answers fast, learn from experts and collaborate directly with other members around your areas of interest.

Register today at community.gigamon.com
Questions? Contact our Community team at [email protected].

Glossary

D

decrypt list
need to decrypt (formerly blacklist)
decryptlist
need to decrypt – CLI Command (formerly blacklist)
drop list
selective forwarding – drop (formerly blacklist)

F

forward list
selective forwarding – forward (formerly whitelist)

L

leader
leader in clustering node relationship (formerly master)

M

member node
follower in clustering node relationship (formerly slave or non-master)

N

no-decrypt list
no need to decrypt (formerly whitelist)
nodecryptlist
no need to decrypt- CLI Command (formerly whitelist)

P

primary source
root timing; transmits sync info to clocks in its network segment (formerly grandmaster)

R

receiver
follower in a bidirectional clock relationship (formerly slave)