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Enable tap mode for the Active Fail-Open module

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Prerequisites:

  • Configure an IPv4 address for your 100G Active Fail-Open chassis.

  • Make sure you can access the 100G Active Fail-Open chassis web interface using a web browser.

You can enable tap mode for your 100G Active Fail-Open chassis if you use a tap to route network traffic to the Sensor monitoring ports.

Steps:

  1. Login to the web interface of the 100G Active Fail-Open chassis.

    Use default credentials to access the web interface.

  2. To manage bypass/tap mode manually, go to AFO Configuration → Module <number> → Heartbeat Setting.

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  3. To enter bypass/tap mode manually, de-select Heartbeat Active Mode.

    Note

    • By deselecting this option, no heartbeat packets will be sent from the Active Fail-Open module to the Sensor monitoring ports.

    • To restore the normal Active Fail-Open kit function, select this option.

  4. In Active OP Mode, select TAP mode from the drop-down.

    Note

    By default, Inline mode is selected.

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  5. Click Commit.

  6. To save your configuration, select the Save tab.

    Click Save.

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Result: You have set your Active Fail-Open module to operate in tap mode.