IXIA PerfectStorm ONE User manual

PerfectStorm ONE
Getting Started Guide

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CONTENTS
Contacting Ixia 4
About This Guide 8
Physical Setup 10
Unpack and Connect the Unit 11
Management Workstation 12
Record Product Information 13
PerfectStorm ONE Overview 14
Rack Mounting the PerfectStorm ONE 17
IP Addresses 24
Virtual Machines and IP Addresses 25
Static IP Address Requirements 25
IP Address Usage 26
IP Address Assignment 26
System Configuration 28
Workflow 29
Method 1: DHCP-Based Configuration 30
Method 2: Static IP Configuration 32
Set the System Time 41
PerfectStorm ONE Getting Started Guide

Install Licenses 42
Next Steps 45
Ixia Test Applications Support 46
Versions Supported 47
Starting IxLoad 48
Starting BreakingPoint 49
Starting IxExplorer 51
Common Administrative Tasks 52
Start a Windows Remote Desktop Connection 53
Start an SSH Session 54
Start a Serial Session 56
Reboot the System 58
Shut Down the System 60
Field Upgrades 62
Troubleshooting 64
LED Indicators 65
IP Addressing Issues 66
Troubleshooting Licensing Issues 67
Troubleshooting Other Issues 67
Ixia Technical Support Contacts 68
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About This Guide
This Getting Started Guide provides instructions for the basic set up and configuration of the PerfectStorm™ONE appliance.
The Third-Party Software License document is included with the download package.
Notes, Cautions, Warnings
Icons are used throughout the documentation to draw attention to caution and warning statement, and to highlight information that can help you
make more effective use of your system.
Provides information that needs special attention within text.
Provides information that is needed to avoid potential harm to equipment or the environment.
Provides information needed to prevent certain harm to a person, piece of equipment, or the environment.
PerfectStormONE on ixiacom.com
The Ixia PerfectStorm ONE Solution Brief , plus related information, is available from the Ixia website:
https://www.ixiacom.com/products/perfectstorm-one
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Additional information
Refer to the following documents for additional information about the PerfectStormONE appliance:
l
Ixia Platform Reference Guide
l
Ixia PerfectStorm ONE Solution Brief
l
Ixia BreakingPoint PerfectStormONE User Guide
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10
Physical Setup
This section describes the tasks needed to physically set up the unit for operation.
In this section:
Unpack and Connect the Unit 11
Management Workstation 12
Record Product Information 13
PerfectStorm ONE Overview 14
Rack Mounting the PerfectStorm ONE 17

Unpack and Connect the Unit
1. Unpack the unit from the shipping container, and verify that you have all the required components.
The PerfectStormONE shipping carton contains the following items:
lOne PerfectStormONE appliance
lOne rack mounting kit
lOne power cord
lOne RJ45 to DB232 cable
lIxia standard warranty notice
lOne
PerfectStormONE Getting Start Guide
lAny optional items that you ordered (such as transceivers and cables)
If any items are missing or damaged, contact Ixia Support. Refer to Ixia Technical Support Contacts on page68 for contact information
for each Ixia region.
2. Place the unit in the operating location that you have chosen.
You can operate the appliance as a desktop unit or a rack-mounted chassis. For rack-mount instructions, refer to Rack Mounting the Per-
fectStorm ONE on page17.
3. Before connecting the unit, record the following information from the label on the back of the unit:
lHost Name (for example, PS40G-X1234567),
lPart number (for example, 941-0028),
(You can record these on the form on page13.)
4. Connect the LAN port on the PerfectStormONE to your network.
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5. Using the provided RJ45 to DB232 cable, connect the RS232 port on the PerfectStormONE to the workstation that you will use to manage
the unit (described in Management Workstation below).
If your workstation does not have a 9-pin serial port, you will need to use a USB to Serial port converter.
6. Connect the power cord (provided in the shipping carton) to a 110V or 220V power source.
7. Apply power.
8. Check the following LED indicators to ensure that your system is operating correctly:
lPower LED indicator: Green indicates proper operation.
lLAN port LED indicator: Green indicates proper operation.
Management Workstation
You need a management workstation (such as a laptop computer) to perform the initial system configuration. The workstation requires:
lA 9-pin serial port or a USB-to-Serial converter.
lAn RJ-45 10/100/1000 Ethernet port.
lTerminal emulation software that supports SSH and/or serial connections (PuTTY is a recommended open source option). Configure the ter-
minal software as follows:
nUse UTF-8 character set with VT100 terminal (HyperTerminal, PuTTY, TeraTerm, or equivalent).
nSelect the corresponding COM port number for your serial port (for example, COM1).
nSpeed: 115200
nData bits: 8
nStop bits: 1
nParity: None
nFlow Control: None
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Record Product Information
You can use this page to record the product information required during initial system configuration (and for future reference).
lThe Host Name, Part Number, and Windows Product Key are printed on the label on the back of the unit.
lThe IP addresses are either assigned by the network's DHCP server or statically assigned by a system administrator.
Host Name:
Part Number:
FlixOS IP address:
BreakingPoint IP address:
IxOS IP address:
Windows Product Key:
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PerfectStorm ONE Overview
PerfectStormONE is an appliance that supports application and security testing with the Ixia IxLoad and BreakingPoint software products.
Front Panel (10G Unit)
The PerfectStormONE 10GE 8-port SFP+ front panel:
The 40G unit differs in that it provides two QSFP ports.
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Indicators and Controls
Power LED Indicates the current power state:
nGreen: the system is ON and all power supplies are operational.
nOff: the system is powered off or one or more power supplies are not operational.
Power button Power button: Power cycles the unit:
nShort press (0.5 to 2 seconds): Graceful system shutdown. Allow up to 30 seconds for the system
to power-down.
nLong press (4 seconds): 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.
Application traffic network
ports
Provides attachment to devices in your test network. These are the ports that you configure using IxLoad
or BreakingPoint software.
Application traffic LED
indicators
Provides visual indication of the status of the test ports. Refer to
LED Indicators on page65 for a
detailed description.
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PerfectStormONE Variants
There are two PerfectStormONE form factors:
8-port 10GE SFP+
2-port 40GE QSFP+
The 8-port 10GE SFP+ form factor is available in ten different variants:
lfive Standard variants: provides support for IxLoad
lfive Fusion variants: provides support for both IxLoad and BreakingPoint
The variants are controlled by a hardware license and can be upgraded via a field upgrade (using an activation code). Standard appliances can be
upgraded to Fusion appliances.
Refer to Field Upgrades on page62 for a description of the licensing options.
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Rack Mounting the PerfectStorm ONE
The PerfectStormONE is a compact form factor appliance that can be set up as a stand-alone desktop unit or a rack-mounted chassis. This sub-
section provides the specifications and instructions for rack mounting the unit:
l
Rack Mount Size and Weight below
l
Rack Mount Precautions on the facing page
l
Rack Mounting Instructions on page19
Rack Mount Size and Weight
The following table gives the dimensions and wight of the PerfectStormONE unit and its rack-mount kit:
PerfectStormONE Appliance Rack Mount Kit
Dimensions 17.1 x 13.23 x 3.25 inches 19.0 x 17.15 x 3.46 inches
Weight 21 lbs (9.52 Kg) 4.1 pounds (1.85 Kg)
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Rack Mount Precautions
Before installing this unit in a network equipment rack, prepare the site to allow for the following precautions:
Elevated Oper-
ating Ambient
Temperature:
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater
than room ambient temperature. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment that is compatible with the
maximum allowable ambient temperature specified for the appliance (40° C).
Reduced Air
Flow:
Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not reduced. Do
not block the sides of the appliance, and leave approximately 8 inches of space, on either sides of the unit for proper vent-
ilation. The air flow clearance should be 8 inches on either sides.
Mechanical
Loading:
Mount the appliance so that it is level in the rack and that a hazardous condition is not caused.
Circuit Over-
loading:
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the
circuits might have on over-current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings
should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Earth-
ing:
Maintain reliable earthing (grounding) of rack-mounted equipment. Appliance frame should be screwed down to racks to
ensure proper grounding path. In addition, pay special attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the
branch circuit (such as use of power strips).
Power Supply
Cord replace-
ment:
Replacement of the power supply cord must of the same type cord and plug configuration that was shipped with the unit.
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Rack Mounting Instructions
1. Remove the four screws (rubber feet) at the bottom of the appliance.
2. Place the PerfectStorm One appliance on the rack mount shelf, aligning the four mounting holes at the bottom of the appliance with the
mounting holes in the shelf.
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3. Install the four screws supplied with the rack mount shelf, to secure the appliance to the shelf.
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