Keysight Ixia XGS2, Getting Started Manual

Page 1: ...XGS2 Chassis Platform Getting Started Guide Release 9 01 ...

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Page 5: ...dd an account Click Accounts Other accounts Add an account Tap Accounts Other accounts Add an account To open the document in Outline view select View Outline To open the document in Outline view click View Outline To open the document in Outline view tap View Outline Select Protocols Click the Protocols tab Tap Protocols NA Double click the Client wizard Double tap the Client wizard Open the Pack...

Page 6: ...trols 4 Product Specifications 4 Chapter 2 XGS2 Chassis Physical Setup 7 Unpack and Connect the Unit 8 Install XGS2 Chassis 8 Rack Mounting and Ventilation Warning 12 Installing the XGS2 chassis in an Equipment Rack 12 Installing the XGS2 on a Flat Surface 13 Record Product Information 14 Chapter 3 XGS2 SD Configuration 15 Connecting the XGS2 SD Processor module 16 Initial Configuration XGS2 SD 17...

Page 7: ...tion 23 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 24 LED Indicators 25 IP Addressing Issues 26 Troubleshooting Licensing Issues 27 Appendix A Safety Instructions A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS English A CAUTIONS and WARNINGS Safety Instructions A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS French E AVERTISSEMENT Instructions relatives à la sécurité E SÉCURITÉ Sécurité générale E INDEX K vii ...

Page 8: ...ction 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 2 Textual conventions 3 1 ...

Page 9: ...names 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 Select the desired Inner Priority value Italic text Italic text indicates l A text reference to the name of a field option or parameter l Document and book titles l The first reference to a new term l...

Page 10: ...ext 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 CTRL Q right angle bracket Separates levels in a hierarchy of menu selections For example Select Administration Users About this guide 3 ...

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Page 12: ...erview 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 3 Indicators and Controls 4 Product Specifications 4 1 ...

Page 13: ...rd Performance Controller This model provides support for IxLoad and IxNetwork but not BPS The XGS2 Processor Module is a modular field replaceable system controller unit running Linux and Windows 10 operating systems for management and control of load modules user management port configurations and statistics It allows and manages the execution of both IxOS IxServer and BreakingPoint environments...

Page 14: ...Front Panel The XGS2 SD front panel 3 ...

Page 15: ...onds 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 RJ 45 10 100 1000 BaseT management port providing connection to your network Product Specifications This section describes the network emulator regulatory compliance safety and product specifications ...

Page 16: ...08 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 61000 4 5 2005 Surge Immunity IEC EN 61000 4 6 2008 Conducted Radio Frequency Immunity IEC EN 61000 4 11 2004 Voltage Dips Interruptions and Variations Immunity Dimensions 3U H x W x D 5 1 x 17 5 x 26 5...

Page 17: ...ndensing 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 operation Input 3 is optional Chapter 1 XGS2 Chassis Platform Overview 6 ...

Page 18: ...section describes the tasks needed to physically set up the XGS2 SD unit for operation In this section Unpack and Connect the Unit 8 Rack Mounting and Ventilation Warning 12 Installing the XGS2 on a Flat Surface 13 Record Product Information 14 ...

Page 19: ...lowing information from the label on the back of the unit l Host Name for example XGS2 SD l Part number for example 940 0010 You can record these in the form on Record Product Information on page 14 5 Connect the LAN port on the XGS2 chassis platform to your network 6 Connect the VGA and USB ports to the KVM infrastructure or connect them to a local monitor mouse and keyboard Using the provided US...

Page 20: ...ower slot in front of the chassis Ensure that the module is fully seated Ensure that the thumbscrews are screwed in properly 2 Take the Sync module and insert it in its slot on the back of the chassis Chapter 2 XGS2 Chassis Physical Setup 9 ...

Page 21: ...e 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 Chassis Physical Setup 10 ...

Page 22: ...upply 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 Chapter 2 XGS2 Chassis Physical Setup 11 ...

Page 23: ...ached 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 brackets and screws for rack mounting and rubber feet for stationing on a flat surface Installing the XGS2 chassis in an Equipment Rack 1 The equipment can be installed in most standard 19 inch racks a...

Page 24: ...mbient 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 Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised C Mechanical Loading Mounting of the equipment in the rack ...

Page 25: ...r future reference l The Host Name Part Number and Windows Product 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 Host Name Part Number IxOS IP address Windows Product Key Chapter 2 XGS2 Chassis Physical Setup 14 ...

Page 26: ...CHAPTER 3 XGS2 SD Configuration This section describes the tasks needed to configure the XGS2 SD chassis In this section Connecting the XGS2 SD Processor module 16 Initial Configuration XGS2 SD 17 ...

Page 27: ...sor 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 switch 3 Connect the VGA 2 and USB 3 ports to the KVM infrastructure or to a local monitor mouse and keyboard 16 ...

Page 28: ...ce 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 address do the following 1 On the Start menu select Control Panel 2 Select Network and Internet and then select Network and Sharing Center The View your basic network information and set up connections win...

Page 29: ...rties Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 5 Select Properties and then select the Use the following IP address option 6 Enter the IP address subnet mask and default gateway Chapter 3 XGS2 SD Configuration 18 ...

Page 30: ...CHAPTER 4 Ixia Test 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 SD 20 ...

Page 31: ...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 IxNetwork 3 Select XGS2 ports for configuration in the IxNetwork test l Select Ports in the navigation pane l Select the Add Chassis icon in the Port Tools ribbon Enter the XGS2 host name or IP address 4 Assi...

Page 32: ...Ixia 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 interoperability Chapter 4 Ixia Test Applications Support 21 ...

Page 33: ...5 Common Administrative Tasks This topic describes 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 23 ...

Page 34: ...S IP address 2 From the management workstation start a Remote Desktop Connection session with the chassis 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 name For example if the host name is xxxx X1234567 the password will be X1234567 After you select OK Remote Desktop ...

Page 35: ...tional status of 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 Indicators 25 IP Addressing Issues 26 Troubleshooting Licensing Issues 27 ...

Page 36: ...d 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 CPU Slot LED Definitions The specifications of LEDs for the Processor module and the LEDs above the Processor module slot are shown in the following table LED Color Description On the chassis front face CP...

Page 37: ...s will automatically be assigned by that service unless you choose to assign static IP addresses instead When assigning static IP addresses you must observe the following requirements l The two management IP addresses must be in the same subnet l The two IP addresses needed for management cannot be on the following subnets n 10 1 1 x 24 internal virtual network n 10 1 2 x 24 internal virtual netwo...

Page 38: ... l Licensing An IxOS license is required to run both BreakingPoint and IxLoad l License invalidation Time discrepancies between the network and theXGS2 system will invalidate the installed licenses To avoid this configure the XGS2 to use NTP or manage the time setting manually if NTP is not an available to you 27 ...

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Page 40: ...ed 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 servicing the system WARNING Multiple sources of supply Disconnect all sources before servicing CAUTION Equipment is intended for installation in Restricted Access Locations WARNING Hazardous moving part...

Page 41: ...ange 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 cover removed l Use this product only with approved certified equipment Operate this product only with approved certified redundant power supplies l Operate the equipment only from the type of external p...

Page 42: ... 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 service technicians are authorized to replace the battery Should the battery need to be replaced please contact Ixia to arrange for the replacement of the battery Incorrectly installing or using an incom...

Page 43: ...ipment 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 for any reason Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge CAUTION Disconnect product from mains power source in accordance with product specific safety information located in this manual Electrostatic...

Page 44: ...rectives de sécurité suivantes afin d assurer votre sécurité personnelle et de protéger votre équipement et votre environnement de travail contre les dommages potentiels SÉCURITÉ Sécurité générale AVERTISSEMENT les sources d alimentation de votre système peuvent produire une tension élevée et des dangers électriques qui peuvent causer des blessures corporelles Seuls les techniciens de service d Ix...

Page 45: ...e couvercle retiré l Utiliser ce produit uniquement avec des équipements approuvés certifiés Faire fonctionner ce produit uniquement avec des alimentations redondantes approuvées certifiées l Faire fonctionner l équipement uniquement avec le type d alimentation externe indiqué sur l étiquette des caractéristiques électriques En cas de doute quant au type d alimentation requis consulter votre prest...

Page 46: ...n conformité avec les directives indiquées ci dessus l Ne pas entraver l arrivée d air dans l équipement en bloquant les fentes d aération ou les entrées d air l Ne pas introduire d objets dans les fentes d aération ou ouvertures de votre équipement au risque de causer un incendie ou un choc électrique à la suite d un court circuit des composants internes AVERTISSEMENT seuls les techniciens de ser...

Page 47: ...ds lors du fonctionnement normal Faire preuve de prudence lors du retrait de modules additionnels après un fonctionnement continu Pour éviter le risque potentiel de choc électrique ne pas connecter ou déconnecter les câbles ni effectuer l entretien ou la reconfiguration de votre système durant une tempête électrique SÉCURITÉ Équipement doté de dispositifs laser AVERTISSEMENT ne jamais regarder dir...

Page 48: ...nnexion d autres dispositifs à cet équipement vous devez toujours assurer votre mise à la terre et celle de l autre dispositif avant de le connecter à cet équipement Vous pouvez aussi suivre les étapes suivantes afin de prévenir les dommages causés par les décharges électrostatiques Lors du retrait d un composant sensible à l électricité statique de son carton d expédition ne pas retirer le compos...

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Page 50: ...tial configuration XGS2 SD 17 IP addressing issues 26 ixia applications support for XGS2 SD 20 K keyboard interactions v L LED indicators 25 M mouse interactions v R Remote Desktop Connection starting 23 T touch interactions v troubleshooting licensing issues 27 typographical conventions 2 X XGS2 processor modules 2 K ...

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