Configuring a Passive Tap / Monitor Port: Mellanox SX1024 (Onyx) Network Switch

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Abstract This document provides step-by-step instructions for configuring a network monitoring (SPAN/mirror) port on a Mellanox switch. It outlines the necessary Web UI commands and key considerations to enable traffic mirroring for network analysis and troubleshooting. I love these switches – specifically the SX1024. They’re cheap on eBay, and have lots of 10GbE and 40GbE…

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Installing IBM AIX 7.3 w/ Latest TL/SP Fix Packs and DNF Toolbox for AIX

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Abstract This document describes the process of installing the IBM AIX 7.3 Unix operating system on the IBM Power platform. We’ll also cover patching/updating the latest Fix Packs (TL and SP), along with installing the AIX Toolbox of open source applications. I like AIX because it is interesting and different from Linux and BSD –…

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