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Spirent A1-400-QD-16-T1P Installation Instructions

Using Authenticate Mode (optional)

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Spirent A1-400-QD-16-T1P Installation Instructions

PN 71-009410 Rev A  June 2022

Using Authenticate Mode (optional)

Authenticate mode allows the user to set a password on the chassis or appliance, so only 
authorized users can access the equipment. The Authenticate commands can only be 
accessed when the user is directly connected to the chassis or appliance using a USB 
keyboard and DVI video monitor. If SSH is used to access the chassis or appliance, these 
commands will not be available. 

When authenticate is 

on

 or 

reset

, a password must be generated using simple ascii text, but 

it cannot be left blank. After the password is generated, the Spirent TestCenter GUI or API 
user will be required to enter the generated password when they attempt to connect to the 
chassis or appliance.

These instructions explain how to use Authenticate mode on your chassis:

Note:

 The 

Black bold text 

is user input; 

Blue bold 

text is console output.

1

Connect to chassis via console (keyboard and display connected)

2

Login as user 

admin

 (password: 

spt_admin

)

admin>

 

To turn authenticate mode on

admin>

 

authenticate on

authenticate mode is currently disabled

Enter Password to Enable Authenticate Mode:
Re-Enter Authenticate Mode Password:
Authenticate Mode is now enabled!

To turn authenticate mode off

admin> 

authenticate off

authenticate mode is currently enabled

Enter the Saved Password to Disable Authenticate Mode:
Authenticate Mode is now disabled!

To reset the password

admin>

 

authenticate reset

authenticate mode is currently enabled

Enter a new Password to Reset/Enable Authenticate Mode:

Re-Enter the new Authenticate Mode Password:
Authenticate Mode is now enabled with a new password!

Summary of Contents for A1-400-QD-16-T1P

Page 1: ...o the Release Notes for information on supported software applications and versions Certifications and Standards 4 Technical Specifications 7 Site Selection 8 Rack Mounting Considerations 8 Requiremen...

Page 2: ...re Spirent also warrants that if properly used by Customer in accordance with the Software License Agreement the Software which it supplies will operate in material conformity with the specifications...

Page 3: ...ects conditions that could cause product damage or data loss Note Describes limitations on the use of the equipment or procedure Children Warning Warning This equipment is not suitable for use in loca...

Page 4: ...Before opening the product carton examine it for damage If damage is not visible unpack the carton and check contents for damage Save all packing materials If damage is noted forward an immediate req...

Page 5: ...expense This product requires the use of external shielded cables to maintain compliance pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules CE The CE symbol on the product label on the back of the box indicates th...

Page 6: ...abel indicates that the product contains material that presents an environmental concern Spirent encourages users of Spirent provided electrical and electronic equipment to not dispose of the labeled...

Page 7: ...rating temperature is 41 F 5 C Warning Use appropriate ear protection when working in proximity to an operating chassis Chassis Design and Form Factor EIA 19 rack compatible 2RU high Front to back air...

Page 8: ...1P approximately 59 lb 26 7 kg and any other installed equipment It is not recommended to install the chassis in an enclosure unless it is specifically designed to handle the airflow and cooling requi...

Page 9: ...it for example use of power strips Requirements This section describes the Spirent A1 400 QD 16 T1P system requirements cable requirements and network connectivity Refer to Table 1 on page 11 for conn...

Page 10: ...nment Tip The administrative port can be connected to a different subnet from the test network If traffic overwhelms the test network having the administrative port on a different subnet enables you t...

Page 11: ...direction 3 Power receptacle connect the power cords to the power receptacles and circuit outlets that meet the system requirements 4 Console access and control from left to right USB 3 1 port USB 2...

Page 12: ...error has occurred Note During initialization the LED state transitions will be Solid Red to Solid Amber to Solid Green The LED will remain red if an error occurs during the initialization sequence Li...

Page 13: ...he link state for each possible 400G or sub rate port The LINK LEDs are labeled on the front panel Test Port Link LED Numbering The test port link LEDs are numbered as shown in Figure 3 Only the numbe...

Page 14: ...front of the unit Figure 2 on page 10 to turn on the A1 400 QD 16 T1P The typical boot time is seven 7 minutes Package switch times switching from Spirent TestCenter to another product or from anothe...

Page 15: ...sing the command line interface 1 SSH to the device using the admin username Refer to page 16 for login instructions 2 Use the applicable command Type version to identify the active Spirent TestCenter...

Page 16: ...e A1 400 QD 16 T1P Addressing mode IP Address Netmask and Gateway If you are connecting the A1 400 QD 16 T1P to a LAN you will probably need to change the IP address information Obtain an unused IP ad...

Page 17: ...s shows the current IP address admin hypervisor ipaddress 192 168 1 10 sets the IP address admin hypervisor netmask shows the current netmask admin hypervisor netmask 255 255 255 0 sets the netmask ad...

Page 18: ...console date MMDDhhmm CC YY ss Show or set the date e g date 01312359 dns add address1 address2 delete Set the static DNS servers exit Exit gwaddress address Change the gateway address for the device...

Page 19: ...le recovery Test Module Recovery is not supported on all test modules resetnetwork Reset all network settings to the factory defaults restartsysmgr Restart system manager securemode on off Enable or d...

Page 20: ...red to enter the generated password when they attempt to connect to the chassis or appliance These instructions explain how to use Authenticate mode on your chassis Note The Black bold text is user in...

Page 21: ...quirements or product changes Notes It is highly recommended that you review all release notes before you install or use the appliance The release notes are available as a Related Resource on the CSC...

Page 22: ...33 1 6137 2270 France Phone 44 1803 546333 UK Hours Monday through Thursday 09 00 to 18 00 Friday 09 00 to 17 00 Paris Time Asia Pacific E mail support spirent com Web https support spirent com Phone...

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