Apposite Netropy 10G2 Installation instructions

NETROPY®10G2
HARDWARE GUIDE
HARDWARE REVISION 2
®

Netropy®10G2 Hardware Guide
Hardware Revision: 2
Documentation Version: 1
Printed June 2017
Apposite®Technologies LLC
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Los Angeles, CA 90064 USA fax: [phone]
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registered trademarks of Apposite Technologies LLC. The Apposite logo and “WAN Emulation Made Easy”
are trademarks of Apposite Technologies LLC.
Part No. DOC-HG-10G2-S21

Contents
1 Overview............................................................................................................................................................................3
2 Included Items.................................................................................................................................................................4
3 Front and Rear Panels ..................................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Front Panel .........................................................................................................................................................5
3.2 Rear Panel...........................................................................................................................................................6
4 Capacity Limitations......................................................................................................................................................7
5 Slide Rail Assembly Procedure .................................................................................................................................8
6 SFP+ Interfaces ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
7 Redundant Power Supply........................................................................................................................................ 12
8 Console Interface ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
9 Apposite Support........................................................................................................................................................ 14
Appendix A: Specifications............................................................................................................................................ 15
Appendix B: Regulatory .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Federal Communications Commission Notice......................................................................................... 16
Canadian Notice / Avis Canadien.................................................................................................................. 16
CE Certification ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Appendix C: Netropy End User License Agreement .......................................................................................... 17

SECTION 1OVERVIEW 3
1OVERVIEW
This Netropy 10G2 Hardware Guide describes the physical hardware of the Netropy 10G2 Network
Emulator, hardware revision 2. The companion User’s Guide describes the installation,
configuration, and operation of the Netropy network emulation functionality. A separate Quick
Start Guide provides a walk-through for first time configuration.
Hardware revision 2 of the Netropy 10G2 can be identified by the model number NSA7135 listed
on the regulatory label on the bottom of the chassis and does not have any vent holes on the
front of the chassis. All Netropy 10G2 units purchased starting June 2017 are hardware revision 2.
The Netropy 10G2 contains no user serviceable parts. Opening the chassis voids the
warranty. If you believe your unit is not functioning properly, see Section 9 for
information on obtaining support.

SECTION 2INCLUDED ITEMS 4
2INCLUDED ITEMS
The Netropy 10G2 shipping carton contains the following items:
Netropy 10G2 hardware unit
Slide rail kit
Netropy 10G2 Quick Start Guide
AC power cord Y-type splitter (U.S.)
RJ45 to DB9 serial cable

SECTION 3FRONT AND REAR PANELS 5
3FRONT AND REAR PANELS
3.1 Front Panel
The front panel of the Netropy 10G2 contains:
CONSOLE: Console interface using RS-232 with an RJ45 connector. See Section 8 for a pin-out of
the console interface.
MGMT: Gigabit Ethernet interface with a standard RJ45 connector for management of the unit
over the network.
Power LED: Lit green when the unit is powered on.
PORTS 1 – 4: Four 1/10 Gbps SFP+ Ethernet interfaces. See Section 6 for details on supported
SFP and SFP+ transceivers. Jumbo frames of up to 9 KB are supported. The Link LED indicates link
has been established, and blinks to indicate activity. The 10G LED is lit if a 10 Gbps link has been
established, and is unlit for a 1 Gbps link.
Reset: The small hole to the left of the console port is used to reset the system to the factory
default configuration. Reset capability is only active during system boot-up. To reset the system,
insert a paper clip or toothpick into the hole, reboot or power cycle the device, and continue
holding the reset switch for approximately 1 minute until the system reboots again.

SECTION 3FRONT AND REAR PANELS 6
3.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Netropy 10G2 contains:
Fan outlets: Hot air is vented through the fan outlets.
Power switch: To turn on or off, rock the switch and hold for 5 seconds until power turns on or
off.
Redundant power input: The Netropy 10G2 has hot-swappable redundant power supplies with
dual IEC C14 sockets. U.S. and Canadian customers should use the supplied power cord to
connect the Netropy 10G2 to a power outlet. International customers may need to substitute a
local power cord with a standard IEC C13 plug. The Netropy 10G2 handles AC power input from
100 to 240V. An LED on each power supply glows green or amber to indicate proper operation or
failure. In the event of a failure of either power supply module, a log message is displayed in the
GUI and CLI to provide notification of failure..
Please ensure the space around the fan outlets on the back panel and the air intakes
on the side panels remains unblocked to provide adequate airflow and prevent
overheating.

SECTION 4CAPACITY LIMITATIONS 7
4CAPACITY LIMITATIONS
The Netropy 10G2 can forward 10 Gbps of packets in each direction across all 4 emulation
interfaces at full line rate for all packet sizes.
The maximum one-way latency that the Netropy 10G2 supports depends on data throughput and
packet size. The chart below summarizes a few typical examples for traffic in one direction on one
engine. To calculate the maximum latency in each direction for traffic in both directions at the
listed rate, or to calculate the maximum latency in one direction on two separate engines at the
same rate, divide these maximum one-way latencies values in half. The listed values are based on
actual data throughput, not path bandwidth settings. Users who need to emulate latencies close
to these limits are advised to contact Apposite to discuss their specific requirements. Maximum
latencies of over 20 seconds are not specifically listed, but are not limited to 20 seconds and may
be much larger than 20 seconds.
The maximum emulation bandwidth may be limited below the hardware capacity by the device’s
license key. See the Netropy User’s Guide for more details on the license key.
Frame Size
Aggregate
Throughput 64 bytes 500 bytes 1518 bytes 9220 bytes
100 Mbps >20 sec >20 sec >20 sec >20 sec
1 Gbps 12.1 sec >20 sec >20 sec >20 sec
10 Gbps 1.2 sec 7.5 sec >20 sec >20 sec
20 Gbps 610 ms 3.7 sec 11.1 sec 13.3 sec
40 Gbps 300 ms 1.8 sec 5.5 sec 6.6 sec
Table 1: Maximum Round-Trip Latency

SECTION 5SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 8
5SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. PREPARATION
SLIDE RAIL INVENTORY:
•Slide Rail Assemblies (x2)
•4mm (diameter) x 5mm (length) Screws (x8)
•5mm (diameter) x 9mm (length) Screws (x2)
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Phillips Screwdriver
2. REMOVE INNER SLIDERS FROM SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLIES
A. Fully extend one of the slide rail assemblies.
B. Push the white tab to release the inner slider from the slide rail assembly (following the direction
of the arrow).

SECTION 5SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 9
C. Repeat steps 2A and 2B on the second slide rail assembly.
3. ATTACH INNER SLIDERS TO CHASSIS
A. Align the holes of one of the inner sliders to the holes on one side of the chassis.
B. Secure the inner slider to the chassis using the 4mm x 5mm screws (x4).
C. Repeat steps 3A and 3B on the other side of the chassis using the second inner slider.
4. ATTACH RAIL EXTENDERS TO THE SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLIES
A. Lock the back of the rail into the rack by pulling back the clasp, and setting the rail in the rack.
Repeat for the front of the rail.

SECTION 5SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 10
5. MOUNT CHASSIS (WITH SLIDERS ATTACHED) TO RACK
CAUTION: More than one person is recommended to mount the chassis onto the rack.
A. Align the inner sliders on the chassis with the front of the slide rail assemblies on the rack.
B. Carefully push the chassis into place onto the slide rail assemblies until it locks securely in place.
C. Press the blue button on both rails to disengage the slider’s locks, and push the device in.
D. To lock the chassis into the rack, place a 5mm x 9mm screw through the bottom hole of the ear
and secure it to the rail.

SECTION 6SFP+ INTERFACES 11
6SFP+ INTERFACES
The Netropy 10G2 has four SFP+ interfaces that can accept 10 Gbps SFP+ transceivers, auto-
negotiating 1/10G transceivers, and copper 1 Gbps transceivers. Transceivers are available from a
variety of vendors. Select an appropriate transceiver based on network and cabling requirements.
The following types of transceivers may be used:
•10GBASE-SR and 10GBASE-LR 10 Gbps Ethernet SFP+ transceivers.
•1/10 Gbps Dual Rate 10GBASE-SR/1000BASE-SX and 10GBASE-LR/1000BASE-LX Ethernet
SFP+/SFP transceivers. Finisar and Intel dual rate transceivers are recommended.
•1000Base-T copper RJ45 SFP transceivers.
•Active or passive 10 Gbps SFP+ direct attach cables.
Note: The Netropy 10G2 does not support 1 Gbps fiber transceivers (except for 1/10G dual rate
transceivers), or any rates below 1 Gbps.

SECTION 7REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY 12
7REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY
The Netropy 10G2 includes a modular redundant power supply. If one power supply fails, the
second power supply will maintain continuous operation of the system. An LED on each power
supply glows green or amber to indicate proper operation or failure. In the event of a failure of
either power supply module, a log message is displayed in the GUI and CLI to provide notification
of failure. In normal operation, both power supplies should remain plugged in to provide
redundancy and to avoid error messages being displayed to the user.
To remove a power supply module, unplug the module, push the lever to the right to unlock, and
pull the handle to remove the module. To add a power supply module, push the module into the
slot until it clicks into place.

SECTION 8CONSOLE INTERFACE 13
8CONSOLE INTERFACE
Console access to the Netropy 10G2 is through the RJ45 interface on the front panel labeled
“CONSOLE.” An RJ45 to DB9 cable is included with the unit to connect the device to a standard PC
serial port. The pin-out for the RJ45 interface is shown below:
To connect to the console, use a terminal or a computer running terminal emulator software such
as HyperTerminal or PuTTY, and set the following parameters:
9600 baud
8 data bits
No parity
1 stop bit
Disable flow control
Pin Definition Pin Definition
1 CTS/RTS 2 DTR
3 TxD 4 GND
5 GND 6 RxD
7 DSR 8 CTS/RTS

SECTION 9APPOSITE SUPPORT 14
9APPOSITE SUPPORT
Purchase of the Netropy 10G2 includes one year hardware warranty and one year of support and
maintenance. Extended maintenance packages are available from Apposite or your local Netropy
reseller.
If you believe your unit is not functioning properly and is under warranty, please upgrade to the
latest firmware release. If the problem persists, please contact Apposite Support at:
[e-mail]
1.310.477.9955 ext. 2
When contacting Apposite Support, please include the following information:
Netropy model
Serial number
Your e-mail address and phone number
Installed firmware version
A detailed description of the problem
Do not attempt to fix any hardware problem yourself. The Netropy 10G2 contains no
user serviceable parts. Opening the chassis voids the warranty.

APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS 15
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity
Max. Emulation Rate 10 Gbps
Max. Throughput 40 Gbps aggregate across all interfaces
Max. Packet Rate 14.88 million packets per second per port (full line rate)
59.5 million packets per second per port
Max. Frame Size 9 KB
Interfaces
Network 4 x SFP+ (1/10 Gbps auto-negotiate)
Management 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000baseT)
Console 1 x RS-232
Environmental and Physical
Power Input Redundant AC power with standard IEC C14 sockets
AC Input Voltage Auto ranging 100 VAC to 240 VAC
AC Input Frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Power Draw 171 Watts
Dimensions Product 17.3" W x 21.6" D x 3.5" H (2 RU)
44 cm W x 54 cm D x 8.8 cm H (2 RU)
Shipping 25” W x 31” D x 12” H
64 cm W x 78 cm D x 30 cm H
Weight Product 37 lbs. (17 kg)
Shipping 52 lbs. (24 kg)
Temperature Operating 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Storage -4° to 167°F (-20° to 75°C)
Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Certifications FCC Class A, CE, RoHS, UL
Warranty and Support
Hardware warranty 1 year
Support and Maintenance 1 year, including all firmware upgrades

APPENDIX B: REGULATORY 16
APPENDIX B: REGULATORY
Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and verified to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference, in which case
the user will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference at
their own expense.
Canadian Notice / Avis Canadien
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.
CE Certification
The product described in this manual complies with all applicable European Union (CE) directives,
including EU Directives 1999/5/EC Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment and 2002/95/EC Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).

APPENDIX C:
NETROPY END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 17
APPENDIX C:
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APPENDIX C:
NETROPY END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 18
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