Keysight Ixia IxOS XGS2 Series, Getting Started Manual

Page 1: ...IxOS XGS2 Chassis Platform Getting Started Guide Release 8 51 EA...

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Page 6: ...5 Chapter 2 XGS2 Chassis Physical Setup 8 Unpack and Connect the Unit 9 Rack Mounting and Ventilation Warning 13 Installing the XGS2 on a Flat Surface 14 Record Product Information 15 Chapter 3 XGS2...

Page 7: ...Windows Remote Desktop Connection 32 Start an SSH Session 33 Start a Serial Session 34 Reboot the System 35 Shut Down the System 35 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 37 LED Indicators 38 IP Addressing Issues...

Page 8: ...tion explains the notational and typographical conventions used in this documentation and provides a list of related documentation Section contents Note icons and messages 2 Typographical conventions...

Page 9: ...ames such as dialog boxes buttons menu selections and so forth l Command line interface commands and options l The name of a field option or parameter when used as part of an instruction For example S...

Page 10: ...xt Words that represent Boolean notation are written in all uppercase text For example 1010 OR 1100 Keystrokes Simultaneous keystrokes are shown by joining the key names with a plus sign For example C...

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Page 12: ...rview This section provides an overview of the XGS2 chassis platform the physical units and the indicators and controls on them In this section XGS2 Processor Modules 2 Front Panel 4 Indicators and Co...

Page 13: ...etwork but not BPS The XGS2 Processor Modules are a modular field replaceable system controller units running Linux and Windows 7 operating systems for management and control of load modules user mana...

Page 14: ...The chassis is shown below Chassis Front View Chassis Rear View...

Page 15: ...Front Panel The XGS2 HS front panel The XGS2 SD front panel 4...

Page 16: ...nds Force Power Shutdown immediate Serial port Provides attachment to the serial port of a workstation using the provided RJ45 to DB232 cable USB ports Provides attachment of USB devices LAN port An R...

Page 17: ...8 Voltage Fluctuations Flicker Immunity IEC EN 61000 4 2 2008 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity IEC EN 61000 4 3 2006 Radiated Immunity IEC EN 61000 4 4 2004 A1 2010 Transient Burst Immunity IEC EN 610...

Page 18: ...densing Input Power INPUT 1 ALIMENTATION 1 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 8A INPUT 2 ALIMENTATION 2 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 8A INPUT 3 ALIMENTATION 3 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 8A Note Inputs 1 and 2 are required for normal o...

Page 19: ...describes the tasks needed to physically set up the XGS2 HS and XGS2 SD units for operation In this section Unpack and Connect the Unit 9 Rack Mounting and Ventilation Warning 13 Installing the XGS2...

Page 20: ...onnecting the unit record the following information from the label on the back of the unit l Host Name for example XGS2 HS l Part number for example 940 0012 You can record these in the form on Record...

Page 21: ...sections describe the procedure 1 Insert the controller module in the lower slot in front of the chassis Ensure that the module is fully seated Ensure that the thumbscrews are screwed in properly 2 Ta...

Page 22: ...is fully inserted tighten its two screws 4 Insert a power supply in one of the power supply slots 5 Push the power supply until you hear a click and it is fully seated in its slot Chapter 2 XGS2 Chas...

Page 23: ...pply Note If you have purchased the optional redundant power supply you may have to repeat this step after removing the empty slot cover 7 The fully assembled chassis s rear view looks like this Chapt...

Page 24: ...ched at an offset from the chassis front 9 Use the provided power cords to connect the chassis to the electrical power source Rack Mounting and Ventilation Warning The XGS2 chassis are shipped with br...

Page 25: ...bient Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature Tma pecified by the manufacturers B Reduced Air Flow Install...

Page 26: ...oduct Key are printed on the label on the back of the unit l The IP addresses are either assigned by the network s DHCP server or statically assigned by a system administrator l Flix OS and BreakingPo...

Page 27: ...Configuration This section describes the tasks needed to configure the XGS2 HS chassis In this section Connecting the XGS2 HS Processor module 17 Initial Configuration of XGS2 HS 18 System Administrat...

Page 28: ...the XGS2 HS Processor module To connect the module you need to do the following 1 Connect the RJ45 management port 4 as the designated management port to your lab management switch 2 Connect the VGA...

Page 29: ...nternal virtual network l 10 0 x x 16 default internal port address This can be changed from IxExplorer Chassis Properties Virtual Machines and IP Address requirements for XGS2 HS chassis The XGS2 HS...

Page 30: ...n system configuration menu for configuring various system level parameters use the following system credentials l username admin l password admin 3 Once the system credentials are correctly inserted...

Page 31: ...ed type the following credentials l username ixia l password ixia b To login to the IxOS Windows machine use the following username and password also shown in the bottom right corner of the login scre...

Page 32: ...ine and the System Admin Screen by using the following hotkeys CTRL ALT F2 System Admin Screen CTRL ALT F7 Windows IxOS Machine Remote system access 1 To remotely administer the IxOS Windows machine t...

Page 33: ...CHAPTER 4 XGS2 SD Configuration This section describes the tasks needed to configure the XGS2 SD chassis In this section Connecting the XGS2 SD Processor module 23 Initial Configuration XGS2 SD 24...

Page 34: ...or module To connect the module you need to do the following 1 Insert and remove the Processor Module 2 Connect the RJ45 management port 4 as the designated management port to your lab management swit...

Page 35: ...nce you log on to the chassis change the IP address Note 10 0 x x 16 is the default internal port address This can be changed from IxExplorer Chassis Properties Change IP Address To change the IP addr...

Page 36: ...rties Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 5 Click Properties and then click the Use the following IP address option 6 Enter the IP address subnet mask and default gateway Chapter 4 XGS2 SD Con...

Page 37: ...Applications Support This section provides the details of the Ixia Test Applications supported by XGS2 chassis platform In this section Ixia Applications support for XGS2 HS 27 Ixia Applications supp...

Page 38: ...ress should be used IxNetwork To start IxNetwork and assign ports from an XGS2 SD chassis 1 Log on to an application server or workstation that has the IxNetwork application installed 2 Start IxNetwor...

Page 39: ...akingPoint session Note It is recommended that you periodically check the Ixia compatibility matrix https support ixiacom com support overview product support product compatibility matrix to determine...

Page 40: ...xNetwork To start IxNetwork and assign ports from an XGS2 SD chassis 1 Log on to an application server or workstation that has the IxNetwork application installed 2 Start IxNetwork 3 Select XGS2 ports...

Page 41: ...xia compatibility matrix https support ixiacom com support overview product support product compatibility matrix to determine the correct Ixia software application versions that are validated for inte...

Page 42: ...es for reference some of the common tasks that system administrators will perform on the XGS2 system In this section Start a Windows Remote Desktop Connection 32 Start an SSH Session 33 Start a Serial...

Page 43: ...OS virtual machine using the IP address that was returned by the ping command In the Windows Security window provide the following credentials l User name ixia l Password the last part of the host nam...

Page 44: ...n an SSH session from your terminal emulation application specifying l The FlixOS IP address as the Host Name l Port 8022 For example Once you open the session the Administrative Console prompts you t...

Page 45: ...model only To start a serial session 1 Open the serial connection from your terminal emulation application For example The Administrative Console prompts you to log in 2 Enter the following credentia...

Page 46: ...l option 4 Press Enter to initiate the graceful restart XGS2 executes an orderly shut down of all processes then reboots the system The operation may take several minutes to complete Note The forced r...

Page 47: ...alt system graceful option GS 4 Press Enter to initiate the graceful shutdown XGS2 executes an orderly shut down of all processes then powers down the system Note The forced shutdown option should be...

Page 48: ...your XGS2 unit and troubleshooting issues that may arise If you need assistance contact Ixia Technical Support using the contact information provided in Contact Us on page iv In this section LED Indic...

Page 49: ...owered In Use Amber The Active LED is illuminated when you have taken ownership of the load module If you run traffic from IxExplorer without taking port ownership the In Use light is not illuminated...

Page 50: ...twork implements a DHCP service the XGS2 IP addresses will automatically be assigned by that service unless you choose to assign static IP addresses instead When assigning static IP addresses you must...

Page 51: ...id this configure the XGS2 to use NTP or manage the time setting manually if NTP is not an available to you Refer to Set the System Time for instructions Troubleshooting Other Issues Following is a li...

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Page 53: ...d to remove the cover and access any of the components inside the system CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shock a trained service technician must disconnect all power supply cables before serv...

Page 54: ...nge l Do not stack equipment or place equipment so close together that it is subject to re circulated or preheated air When operating your equipment CAUTION Do not operate your equipment with the cove...

Page 55: ...or air intakes l Do not push any objects into the air vents or openings of your equipment Doing so can cause fire or l electric shock by shorting out interior components CAUTION Only Ixia trained serv...

Page 56: ...pment may contain optical communications transceivers which have built in laser devices To prevent any risk of exposure to laser radiation do not disassemble or open any optical transceiver assembly f...

Page 57: ...les directives de s curit suivantes afin d assurer votre s curit personnelle et de prot ger votre quipement et votre environnement de travail contre les dommages potentiels S CURIT S curit g n rale A...

Page 58: ...ouvercle retir l Utiliser ce produit uniquement avec des quipements approuv s certifi s Faire fonctionner ce produit uniquement avec des alimentations redondantes approuv es certifi es l Faire fonctio...

Page 59: ...mit avec les directives indiqu es ci dessus l Ne pas entraver l arriv e d air dans l quipement en bloquant les fentes d a ration ou les entr es d air l Ne pas introduire d objets dans les fentes d a r...

Page 60: ...uds lors du fonctionnement normal Faire preuve de prudence lors du retrait de modules additionnels apr s un fonctionnement continu Pour viter le risque potentiel de choc lectrique ne pas connecter ou...

Page 61: ...la connexion d autres dispositifs cet quipement vous devez toujours assurer votre mise la terre et celle de l autre dispositif avant de le connecter cet quipement Vous pouvez aussi suivre les tapes s...

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Page 63: ...verview 18 IP addressing issues 39 ixia applications support for XGS2 HS 27 ixia applications support for XGS2 SD 29 L LED indicators 38 R reboot 35 Remote Desktop Connection starting 32 S serial conn...

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