Agilent Technologies 622Vu Advisor User manual

Agilent Technologies
622Vu Advisor
User’s Guide

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Contents
Chapter 1.............................................................................................................................9
Installation and Configuration.....................................................................................9
1.1 622Vu Undercradle Description..................................................................10
1.2 Installing 622Vu Advisor .............................................................................11
1.3 Configuring 622Vu Advisor........................................................................20
1.4 Testing the Installation and Configuration ..................................................22
1.5 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................23
Chapter 2...........................................................................................................................37
Introduction ...............................................................................................................37
2.1 Overview of Processing...............................................................................38
2.2 Specific Capabilities....................................................................................40
2.3 How Does It Work?.....................................................................................41
2.4 Where To Go From Here.............................................................................41
Chapter 3...........................................................................................................................43
Getting Started...........................................................................................................43
3.1 Summary of Menu Commands....................................................................45
3.2 Connecting to the ATM Network................................................................47
3.3 Managing Cell Libraries..............................................................................48
3.4 Setting Up User Profiles..............................................................................49
Chapter 4...........................................................................................................................55
Configuring Analysis Devices...................................................................................55
4.1 Configuring the Operation Mode ................................................................61
4.2 Configuring an OC-12c/STM-4c Device.....................................................65
Chapter 5...........................................................................................................................67
Monitoring the ATM Network ..................................................................................67
5.1 The ATM Tab..............................................................................................72
5.2 Monitoring an OC-12c/STM-4c Interface...................................................74
Chapter 6...........................................................................................................................77
Capturing Incoming Traffic.......................................................................................77
6.1 Starting a New Capture ...............................................................................78
6.2 Opening a Capture File................................................................................89
6.3 Viewing Captured Traffic............................................................................90
Chapter 7.........................................................................................................................117
Monitoring Real-Time Statistics..............................................................................117
7.1 Real-Time Statistics For Each VCC..........................................................120
7.2 Menu Commands & Toolbar Buttons........................................................121
7.3 Graphing Real-Time Statistics...................................................................124
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7.4 Creating A FilterSet That Captures Specific VCCs...................................127
Chapter 8.........................................................................................................................131
Filtering Captures ....................................................................................................131
8.1 Understanding Filters.................................................................................131
8.2 Looking at Filter Definitions .....................................................................134
8.3 Defining FilterSets.....................................................................................137
8.4 Defining Filter Buffers...............................................................................143
8.5 Defining Filter Entries...............................................................................147
8.6 Advanced Filtering Mode..........................................................................149
Chapter 9.........................................................................................................................153
Editing Transmit Sequences ....................................................................................153
9.1 Inheriting Cell Characteristics ...................................................................155
9.2 Creating or Editing a Sequence..................................................................157
9.3 Using the AAL5 Wizard............................................................................160
9.4 Defining the Cells In a Sequence...............................................................163
Chapter 10.......................................................................................................................171
Running & Editing Scripts.......................................................................................171
10.1 Running a Script......................................................................................172
10.2 Creating or Editing a Script .....................................................................177
Chapter 11.......................................................................................................................181
Using the Ping Generation Tool ..............................................................................181
Chapter 12.......................................................................................................................185
Using QoSMeter ......................................................................................................185
12.1 Getting Started.........................................................................................186
12.2 Defining a Constant Bit Rate (CBR) Session ..........................................188
12.3 Defining a Round-Trip Delay (RTD) Session .........................................196
12.4 Running a Session....................................................................................202
Appendix A.....................................................................................................................211
Glossary...................................................................................................................211
Appendix B.....................................................................................................................225
config.ini File...........................................................................................................225
Appendix C.....................................................................................................................227
Summary of Libraries..............................................................................................227
Appendix D.....................................................................................................................229
Cell Library Structure..............................................................................................229
Appendix E .....................................................................................................................231
Regulatory Information............................................................................................231
Laser Safety Statements....................................................................................231
Declaration of Conformity................................................................................233
Index ...............................................................................................................................235
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Figures
Figure 1. 622Vu Advisor’s Component Architecture......................................................41
Figure 2. LEDs Indicating Current Operation Mode.......................................................61
Figure 3. Channel Indicators for a 622Vu Advisor..........................................................70
Figure 4. Logical Hierarchy of Cells, Sequences, and Scripts.......................................156
Tables
Table 1. Device Manager Menu Commands and Toolbar Buttons..................................57
Table 2. Possible Configurations for an End Station.......................................................63
Table 3. Summary of Filtering Capabilities.....................................................................79
Table 4. VCC Statistics....................................................................................................83
Table 5. Capture-Facility Menu Commands and Toolbar Buttons..................................93
Table 6. Available Real-Time Statistics ........................................................................120
Table 7. Real-Time Statistics Menu Commands and Toolbar Buttons..........................121
Table 8. FilterSet Pulldown Menus — Summary of Functions Available.....................136
Table 9. Cell Header Properties That Can Be Inherited.................................................156
Table 10. Script Execution Menu Commands and Toolbar Buttons..............................175
Table 11. Ping Generation Menu Commands and Toolbar Buttons ..............................184
Table 12. QoSMeter Menu Commands and Toolbar Buttons........................................187
Table 13. Libraries Distributed with the System ...........................................................227
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Preface
This manual is directed toward the person who uses Agilent Technologies’
622Vu Advisor application. 622Vu Advisor lets you analyze ATM networks and
devices systematically, using a simple Windows-based approach.
The manual assumes you’re familiar with:
•ATM technology and the specific components comprising an ATM cell.
•The basics of Microsoft Windows running on an Agilent Advisor. At a
minimum, you should be able to:
⇒Point, click, and double-click using the mouse.
⇒Select items in a list.
⇒Open a drop-down list.
⇒Use scroll bars to scroll within a list or across a window.
⇒Select a radio button.
⇒Mark a check box.
⇒Minimize, maximize, resize, and restore a window.
⇒Recognize and use standard dialog boxes, such as Open and Save.
⇒Use menu bars.
⇒Use toolbars.
Technical Requirements
622Vu Advisor is designed to run on any "C" model of the Agilent Advisor.
Related Materials
Refer to the following manuals or online documents for more information about
622Vu Advisor: In addition, a PDF (Portable Document Format) version of this
User’s Guide is included with the installation, and can be viewed or printed.
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Title Description
622Vu Advisor’s Online
Help You can display online Help information at any time, either from
the Help menu, by pressing F1, or using the Help button on a
specific window. Refer to the Help text for all reference
information.
622Vu Advisor User’s
Guide (PDF version) This manual, available online in PDF (Portable Document Format). The manual can be reviewed or printed from this copy.
Windows Help If you haven’t used Microsoft Windows or Windows-based appli-
cations before, work through the Windows Tutorial before using
622Vu Advisor. You might also want to browse through the Help
topics available from Windows. These topics explain general
Windows concepts.
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Chapter 1
Installation and
Configuration
This chapter describes the physical appearance of the 622Vu undercradle. In
addition, installation and configuration instructions describe the steps you need to
do prior to using the Agilent Technologies 622Vu Advisor application.
To operate the 622Vu Advisor, the OC-12c/STM-4c application software must
be loaded in an Agilent Advisor "C or newer" model and a 622Vu undercradle
must be connected to the Advisor.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•1.1 622Vu Undercradle Description
•1.2 Installing 622Vu Advisor
•1.3 Configuring 622Vu Advisor
•1.4 Testing the Installation and Configuration
•1.5 Troubleshooting
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1.1 622Vu Undercradle Description
The 622Vu undercradle supports testing an ATM network or device using an
OC-12c/STM-4c (SMF) interface. You can use a single-mode or a multi-mode
physical interface module in your undercradle.
Power
Sys
OK Fault Port 1 Port 2
OC-12c/STM-4c
622 Mb/s SM Port 1 Port 2
In Out
In Out
These L Ds indicate the
mode of operation:
top -- end-station
bottom -- monitor-only
These L Ds indicate an active (healthy) Port
top -- Port 1
bottom -- Port 2
SM -- Single-Mode module
MM -- Multi-Mode module
Active
Power Undercradle Power On indicator.
Sys OK 622Vu Advisor software is running when light flashes.
Fault There is a hardware or firmware problem.
Active The 622Vu Advisor application is talking to the undercradle.
Port 1 The undercradle is receiving ATM cells on Port 1.
(Dark indicates loss of cell delineation on that port.)
Port 2 The undercradle is receiving ATM cells on Port 2.
(Dark indicates loss of cell delineation on that port.)
Power DC Power connector for the power adapter.
Ethernet Connects to the NIC card in the PC Card slot on the right side of
the Agilent Advisor via the supplied crossover Ethernet cable.
Console Connects to the Serial port on the left side of the Agilent Advisor.
Use this connection if you need to troubleshoot the configuration
of the undercradle.
Right Side
Left Side
Power thernet Console
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1.2 Installing 622Vu Advisor
Two different conditions can exist for installing 622Vu Advisor.
AWhen you have a new 622Vu undercradle with a new Advisor mainframe.
The undercradle is already attached to the mainframe at the factory.
BWhen you have a new 622Vu undercradle to use with an existing Advisor
mainframe.
The following tables show the steps you should use to install Agilent 622Vu
Advisor depending on which of these conditions you have.
Each of the steps is described on the following pages. A troubleshooting section
is provided after the installation and configuration topics.
Do These Installation Steps in This Order Page
1Step 3. - Connect AC Power to the Mainframe 14
2Step 6. - Install the Ethernet Card 17
3Step 7. - Connect the 622Vu Undercradle to the
Ethernet Card 18
4Step 8. - Apply DC Power to the 622Vu Undercradle 19
5Step 9. - Set IP Addresses 20
6Step 10. - Test the Installation and Configuration 22
A
If you are installing
a new 622Vu
undercradle
with a new
Agilent Advisor
mainframe.
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Note: You must install the software before you can proceed with ANY hardware
installation.
B
If you are
installing a new
622Vu undercradle
with an existing
Agilent Advisor
mainframe.
Do These Installation Steps in This Order Page
1Step 1.- Install 622Vu Advisor Software 13
2Step 2. - Install 622Vu Undercradle 14
3Step 3. - Connect AC Power to the Mainframe 14
4Step 4. - Ensure CardBus Controllers Are Enabled 15
5Step 5. - Ensure TCP/IP Stack Is Installed 16
6Step 6. - Install the Ethernet Card 17
7Step 7. - Connect the 622Vu Undercradle to the
Ethernet Card 18
8Step 8. - Apply DC Power to the 622Vu Undercradle 19
9Step 9. - Set IP Addresses 20
10 Step 10. - Test the Installation and Configuration 22
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Step 1.- Install 622Vu Advisor Software
Windows 98 Installation
•Your Agilent Advisor has software older than version 11.0.
You must have Windows 98 Second Edition (or newer) installed to run
622Vu Advisor.
You can verify this by selecting Start | Settings | Control Panel and then
clicking the System icon. In the General tab, verify that you have System
version 4.10.2222.A or newer.
See the Agilent Advisor Software Installation Guide for instructions.
622Vu Advisor Software Installation
The Agilent 622Vu Advisor application software is included in the 11.0 (and
newer) release of Agilent Advisor software.
•You have software older than release 11.0.
1. Use Section 4, in the Agilent Advisor Software Installation Guide, to add the
622Vu Advisor application software to the Agilent Advisor.
2. If you want to install only the 622Vu Advisor application, in the Agilent
Advisor Software Installation Guide procedure:
•Select J3763A 622 Mb/s Undercradle for the hardware
•Select 622Vu Advisor for the software application
•Select the LAN in Windows software application
•Select all the System files for the software application
You need to
upgrade to
Windows 98
Second
Edition if:
You need to
upgrade to
Agilent
Advisor 11.0
software if:
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Step 2. - Install 622Vu Undercradle
To attach the 622Vu undercradle to your Agilent Advisor:
1. Turn the Advisor off and disconnect the
power cord.
2. Align the undercradle with the Advisor so
the connector slots match.
Tip: The network connections and
indicator lights are on the right side of the
undercradle.
3. Press the undercradle and Advisor
together until they are seated.
4. Push in the four silver tabs to lock the
undercradle to the Advisor.
Step 3. - Connect AC Power to the Mainframe
1. Connect the
Y cord power
jumper to the
Advisor.
2. Connect the
AC power
cord to the
Y cord
power.
mper
3. Connect the
AC power
cord to a
power
outlet.
You will make
the DC
connection in a
later step.
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Step 4. - Ensure CardBus Controllers Are Enabled
The 622Vu undercradle communicates with the Advisor via an Ethernet interface
card in the PC CardBus slots. The following procedure verifies that the card
slots are enabled.
1. Turn the Advisor power switch on (the undercradle is powered on later).
2. Select Start | Settings | Control Panel and then click the System icon.
3. Click the Device Manager tab.
4. Expand the PCMCIA socket item. Two CardBus Controller items should be
listed. If a red X is displayed on either icon for the controllers, do the
following steps:
a. Click on a CardBus Controller item that has a red X.
b. Click the Properties button.
c. In the General tab, locate the Device Usage group.
d. Make sure that the "Disable in this hardware profile" item does NOT have
a checkmark.
e. Click OK.
f. At the PC Card Wizard prompt, "Are you using a PC card (network card,
CD-ROM connected to a SCSI card, etc.) to install Windows?" select No
and then click Next.
g. At the PC Card Wizard prompt, "Do you want to review your system files
and select real-mode PC card drivers so Windows can disable them?"
select No and then click Next.
h. Click Finish.
i. Click the No button at the prompt to shut down Windows to finalize the
setup.
You will shut down Windows after the second CardBus Controller is
enabled.
j. Repeat these steps for the second CardBus Controller item.
k. At the prompt to shut down Windows to finalize the setup of the second
CardBus Controller, click the Yes button.
5. If you had to enable the CardBus controllers in the step above, shut down and
then restart the Advisor.
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Step 5. - Ensure TCP/IP Stack Is Installed
If you have just installed Windows and/or the Agilent 622Vu Advisor
application, use the following steps to verify that the TCP/IP stack is enabled.
1. Select Start | Settings | Control Panel and then click the Network icon.
2. Click the Configuration tab.
3. Scroll the component list and look for a TCP/IP item.
4. If the TCP/IP protocol item is listed, click OK, wait for any open dialogs to
close, then close the Control Panel, and go to the next procedure.
5. If the TCP/IP protocol item is not listed, do the following steps:
a. Click the Add button.
b. Click the Protocol item.
c. Click the Add button.
d. In the Manufacturers column, click Microsoft.
e. In the Network Protocols column, click the TCP/IP item.
f. Click OK.
g. Scroll the list to see if the TCP/IP item is listed.
h. Click OK to close the Network dialog.
i. If a Version Conflict dialog displays a message that an old file is being
copied over a newer file, choose the option to keep the newer file.
j. At the prompt to shut down Windows to finalize the setup, click the Yes
button.
k. Shut down and then restart the Advisor.
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Step 6. - Install the Ethernet Card
The Xircom RealPortTM CardBus Ethernet 10/100 Network Interface Card (NIC)
is supplied and supported for operation with the Agilent 622Vu Advisor. Use the
following steps to install the card.
1. Turn the Advisor on and wait for the Windows desktop to display.
2. If this is a new Advisor, several screens prompt for information to complete
the configuration. Answer the prompts. At the Certificate of Authenticity
prompt, use the number located on the front cover of the Getting Started
Microsoft Windows 98 book shipped with your Agilent Advisor.
3. Insert the Xircom CardBus card in the PC Card slot of the Advisor.
4. If the drivers are not already installed, you should see several drivers being
installed.
Note: If a Version Conflict dialog displays a message that different versions
of files are being copied, read the message carefully and click the option to
keep the newer file.
5. Wait for the New Hardware Found dialog to close.
6. In the DHCP Client dialog, click No.
7. Select Start | Settings | Control Panel and then double click the PC Card
(PCMCIA) icon.
8. Click the Socket Status tab.
“Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100 Adapter –Socket 1”should be listed.
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If this item is not listed, see The CardBus NIC Card Is Not Detected During
Installation on page 28 in the troubleshooting section.
9. Click OK to close the Socket Status window.
10. Close the Control Panel window.
Step 7. - Connect the 622Vu Undercradle to the
Ethernet Card
1. Connect one end of
the provided Ethernet
crossover cable to the
Ethernet connector on
the left side of the
undercradle.
2. Connect the other
end of the provided
Ethernet crossover
cable to the Ethernet
network interface
card (NIC) on the
right side of the
mainframe.
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Step 8. - Apply DC Power to the 622Vu
Undercradle
1. Connect the
Y cord power
jumper to the
power supply
module.
2. Connect the
power supply
module output to
the Power
connector on the
undercradle.
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1.3 Configuring 622Vu Advisor
Step 9. - Set IP Addresses
The first time you install the Xircom CardBus Ethernet card, you must set its IP
address and Subnet Mask. The 622Vu undercradle and the Advisor default
addresses are:
Default IP Address Default Subnet Mask
Agilent Advisor 15.21.191.200 255.0.0.0
622Vu Undercradle 15.21.191.201 255.0.0.0
Use the Registry Configuration application to set the IP Addresses for the
Advisor.
1. Start the Registry Configuration application.
Note: The address values for the Xircom CardBus card configuration are stored
in the registry and are listed in the “Advisor Config Defaults”column.
2. Click the Restore Defaults button to assign the default values and click Done.
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