What version of RTM and is this Optiview a hardware switch probe or else?.
Per RTM 1.4: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/rtrmgmt/cw2000/fam_prod/netscout/rel_1_4/7814182.htm#xtocid14
Supported Cisco Devices
Although other vendors' devices are listed in the NetScout documentation, Cisco Systems supports only those devices listed in Table 2. Table 2 lists the devices supported by Cisco Systems.
Note: For information about support for other devices, contact NetScout Systems.