IBM QRadar Network Insights 1940 appliance installations
- 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.
- MTP / MPO female to 4x LC (For example: 40 Gb to 4x 10 Gb)
- OM3 or OM4 fiber
- Polarity Type B
The following image provides details of the breakout cable.
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.