QRadar Network Insights 1901-C D7 appliance

The IBM QRadar Network Insights 1901-C (MTM 4893-N9E) appliance provides detailed analysis of network flows to extend the threat detection capabilities of IBM QRadar. QRadar Network Insights 1901-C is based on the Dell System R6615 XL (1U).

With four 1G capture ports on a Napatech card, the QRadar Network Insights 1901-C appliance provides the same capabilities as the QRadar Network Insights 1920-C appliance but on a lower-price hardware platform that is designed for 1 Gbps network connectivity.

The following table describes the hardware information and requirements for the QRadar Network Insights 1901-C appliance.

Table 1. QRadar Network Insights 1901-C specifications
Hardware Description
CPU 1 x EPYC 9224, 24 C, 2.5 GHz, 64 MB Cache, 200 W
Network capture transceivers 4 x 1 Gb TX Copper SFP transceivers Finisar FCLF8522P2BTL-IG

4 x 1 Gb SX SFP transceivers Finisar FCLF8519P3BNL-IG

Use these transceivers with ports, labeled as [5] in Figure 1.
Network management transceivers Dell Dual Rate 10G/25G SFP28 Transceiver

The transceivers have the following part number: DP/N 68X15 (E25GSFP28SR)

Use these transceivers with the management ports, labeled as [2] in Figure 1.
Ports

4-port 1 GbE TX OCP

2-port 10/25 GbE SFP28

Napatech 4 x 1 GbE
Storage

480 GB: 2 x 480 GB 2.5” SSD RAID 1

Controller: PERC H755 8 GB NV Cache
Memory 128 GB (8 x 16 GB)
Traffic 1 Gbps per inspection interface
Power supply Dual redundant 1100 W AC
Dimensions 30.4 inches deep x 19 inches wide x 1.7 inches high (1U)
Maximum weight 20.2 kg (44.53 lbs)
Electrical and thermal

  • Two redundant 1100 W Titanium power supplies
    • 100 - 127 V ac, 50 or 60 Hz, 12 A, each power supply
    • 200 - 240 V ac, 50 or 60 Hz, 6.3 A, each power supply
  • Input power: 483.00 W
  • Apparent power: 513.83 VA
  • Thermal output: 1648.06 BTU/Hr
Environment

  • Operating temperature: 10 - 35°C (50 - 95°F) ASHRAE Class A2. The maximum ambient temperature derates by 1°C per 300 meters above 900 meters.
  • Nonoperating temperature: -40 - 65°C (-40 - 149°F)
  • Maximum operating altitude: 3,050 m (10,006 ft)
  • Maximum nonoperating altitude: 12,000 m (39,370 ft)
  • Operating noncondensing humidity: ASHRAE Class A2 8 - 80%
  • Maximum operating dew point: 21°C (70°F)
  • Nonoperating noncondensing humidity: 5 - 95%
  • Maximum nonoperating dew point: 27°C (80.6°F)

System performance of QRadar Network Insights appliances varies depending on the exact configuration and tuning of the system components. Factors such as search, extraction criteria, and the amount of network data also influence system performance.

For more information, see Performance impacts in the IBM QRadar Network Insights Installation Guide.

The following image is of the QRadar Network Insights 1901-C appliance.

Figure 1. Front and rear panel of the QRadar Network Insights 1901-C appliance
Image showing the back and front panels of the QRadar 1901-C NI appliance.
Table 2. Legend for use with the QRadar Network Insights 1901-C image
Label Description
1 QRadar firmware storage
2 Management ports (10/25 GbE SFP28)
3 Management ports (1 GbE TX)
4 IMM port (1 GbE TX)
5 Network Packet Capture (SFP)

For information about battery removal, see Replacing the system battery (https://dl.dell.com/content/manual24843968-dell-poweredge-r6615-installation-and-service-manual.pdf).