IBM QRadar Network Insights 1940 appliance installations

New in 7.5.0 Update Package 3 When you install IBM® QRadar® Network Insights 7.5.0 Update Package 3 on a QRadar Network Insights 1940 appliance, you can choose from one of the following installation options.
QRadar Network Insights (2 x 40gbps) 6600
Select this option if you want to connect 2 40G networks with up to two network cables.
QRadar Network Insights (8 x 10gbps) 6610
Select this option if you want to connect 4x10G breakout cables to the ports on the primary Napatech card.
The break cable must conform to the following specifications:
  • MTP / MPO female to 4x LC (For example: 40 Gb to 4x 10 Gb)
  • OM3 or OM4 fiber
  • Polarity Type B
Important: IBM does not provide the breakout cables.

The following image provides details of the breakout cable.

Image showing the configuration of a breakout cable for QNI 1940.

The performance of the appliance is the same regardless of which type of installation that you choose. Ensure that the network traffic that is processed does not exceed the performance guidelines. For more information, see Performance levels based on QRadar Network Insights flow inspection levels.

Only the 6600 installation supports appliance stacking.

You can change the connectivity of an existing QRadar Network Insights 1940 appliance. First, remove the host from the deployment. Then, reinstall the QRadar Network Insights software and select the appliance ID that you want to change it to. After the installation is complete, add the appliance back to the deployment and deploy the changes.