JDS Uniphase IP Video Test Option HST-3000 User manual

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JDSU HST-3000
RFC-2544 Ethernet
Testing Guide
Version 1.2
May 15, 2013
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Table of Contents
Scope.........................................................................................................................................................2
Revision History.......................................................................................................................................2
1. Overview ...........................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Hardware Description ................................................................................................................3
2. RFC-2544 Test Procedures ...............................................................................................................4
2.1 HST-3000 RFC-2544 Test.........................................................................................................5
2.2 HST-3000 Loopback................................................................................................................11
2.3 T-BERD 5800 Loopback.........................................................................................................15
2.4 T-BERD 6000A Loopback ......................................................................................................19
2.5 SmartClass Ethernet.................................................................................................................23
Scope
This document covers Ethernet testing procedures used for Business Services customer activation,
fault isolation, and troubleshooting using the JDSU HST-3000 portable business services tester. This
document provides procedures for Metro Ethernet service up to 1 Gbps, including:
•Layer 2 and Layer 3 IPv4 RFC-2544 tests between two HST-3000s
•Layer 2 and Layer 3 IPv4 RFC-2544 tests between the HST-3000 and T-BERD 5800
•Layer 2 and Layer 3 IPv4 RFC-2544 tests between the HST-3000 and T-BERD 6000A
•Layer 2 and Layer 3 IPv4 RFC-2544 tests between the HST-3000 and SmartClass Ethernet
RFC-2544 is a recommended test suite for verifying key performance indicators for Metro Ethernet
service with a single class of service
This document mandates proper care, cleaning, inspection, and handling of fiber optic connectors. All
fibers and connectors must be cleaned and inspected when service is turned up on these fibers and
whenever a fiber is disconnected and reconnected.
Revision History
Revision
Description
Name
1.0
Initial Draft
Dave Baker, JDSU
1.1
Updated process for HST-3000 Firmware Revision 7.41.03.
Added check for Autonegotiation mismatch.
Dave Baker, JDSU
1.2
Added instructions for SmartClass Ethernet loopback device.
Added instructions to save and load configuration.
Added User Interface Description
Dave Baker, JDSU
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1. Overview
This document covers Ethernet testing procedures used for Business Services customer activation,
fault isolation and troubleshooting. At customer activation, this test equipment is used to validate the
performance of an Ethernet circuit and to verify conformance to the agreed upon Service Level
Agreement (SLA).
1.1 Hardware Description
The HST-3000 is a portable test tools for Ethernet testing. The product supports a variety of subscriber
interface modules (SIMs) to support Ethernet, T1/T3, Copper/DSL and other access technologies. An
Ethernet SIM is required for this test. The HST-3000 works in conjunction with a fiber cleaning and
inspection kit to help turn-up and maintain Ethernet links. Menu selections are made from the
HST-3000 front panel by using the keypad to select the option number or by using the arrow keys to
scroll to the desired selection and pressing the OK key.
HST-3000 Front Panel:
Power Key
Second function key
Keypad
12 Buttons
Cancel Key
OK Key
Soft Keys
4 Keys
Status LEDs
LCD
Readable in
direct sunlight
Arrow keys
Microphone
Navigation Keys:
Configure, Home,
Autotest, System
Speaker
Ethernet and USB ports;
Headphone Jack
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User Interface:
2. RFC-2544 Test Procedures
The following procedures describe how to measure throughput, frame loss, round trip delay, and jitter
(delay variation) with the HST-3000 in accordance with the RFC-2544 Metro Ethernet benchmarking
methodology.
Test procedures are described for:
•Electrical (Copper/RJ-45) and Optical (Single Mode and Multimode Fiber) handoffs
•10Mbps, 100Mbps, and 1Gbps links
•Layer 2 and Layer 3 IPv4 testing
•JDSU HST-3000, T-BERD 5800, T-BERD 6000A, and SmartClass Ethernet loopback devices
Procedures are described for RFC-2544 Tests to verify throughput, round trip delay, jitter, and frame
loss SLA metrics. Technicians should follow procedure in one of the following sections, depending on
his location (A-side or Z-side) and whether he is using a T-BERD 5800, T-BERD 6000A, SmartClass
Ethernet, or HST-3000 test equipment. The RFC-2544 test is run from the A-Side. The Z-side is
placed in loopback.
Meter
A-Side
Z-Side
HST-3000
Section 2.1
Section 2.2
T-BERD 5800
Not applicable
Section 2.3
T-BERD 6000A
Not applicable
Section 2.4
SmartClass Ethernet
Not applicable
Section 2.5
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2.1 HST-3000 RFC-2544 Test
Use this procedure to set up an HST-3000 to test a 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 1000Mbps link.
Step Action Details
1. Install SIM Install Ethernet Module on the HST-3000.
2. Power On Press the green Power Key to turn on the HST-3000. Wait
approximately 1 minute for the Base Unit software to load.
3. Insert SFP For optical testing, insert desired SFP (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX)
into the optical SFP connector labeled R/T 1.
4. Clean & Inspect Before connecting to an optical link, make sure all fiber optic cables and
connectors are clean using a Fiber Inspection microscope.
5. Connect Connect the Ethernet test port to the Ethernet switch port under test.
•Use Orange Multimode jumper cables for 850 nm 1000BASE-SX.
•Use Yellow Single Mode Fiber jumper cables for 1310 nm
1000BASE-LX and 1550 nm1000BASE-ZX.
•Use CAT 5E or better cable for copper 10/100/1000BASE-T
connections
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6. Launch Test App Launch test application as follows:
•For Layer 2 Electrical (Copper/RJ-45) Testing, press the ETH
ELEC Soft key, select Terminate, and press the OK key. Select
Layer 2 Traffic at the Test prompt
•For Layer 2 Optical Testing, press the ETH OPTIC Soft key, select
1G Terminate, and press the OK key. Select Layer 2 Traffic at the
Test prompt
•For Layer 3 IPv4 Electrical (Copper/RJ-45) Testing, press the ETH
ELEC Soft key, select Terminate, and press the OK key. Select
Layer 3 IP Traffic at the Test prompt
•For Layer 3 IPv4 Optical Testing, press the ETH OPTIC Soft key,
select 1G Terminate, and press the OK key. Select Layer 3 IP
Traffic at the Test prompt.
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7. Configure Test Press the Configure Navigation key to configure test setting. If you
have previously saved configuration files, press the Save soft key, then
Load Config and Load RFC 2544 Config. Follow prompts to load
desired files. Using the Right Arrow key or Settings soft key, scroll
through Settings menus and configure/update your test as follows.
Leave all other values at factory default settings, unless specified in the
Work Order.
For Layer 2 Testing:
For Layer 3 IP Testing:
RFC 2544 Settings:
RFC 2544
Settings
Load Format
Bit Rate
Length Type Frame Length
Option only displayed if
Test = Layer 3 IPv4
Customer
Enter Customer name
Technician
Enter Technician name
Location
Enter Location
Comments
Enter Comments
Test
Selections
Throughput
Enable
Latency (RTD)
Enable
Packet Jitter
Enable
System Recovery
Disable
Frame Loss
Enable
Back to Back
Disable
Maximum
Bandwidth
See Work Order for
Committed Information
Rate (CIR)
Menu
Option
Value
Comment
Test Mode
Test
Layer 2 Traffic
RFC 2544 Mode
Symmetric
SAM Complete
Disable
Link Init
Auto Negotiation See Work Order
Set to same values as
Ethernet switch port.
Speed
Set to 100 if Committed
Information Rate (CIR)
is less than 10 Mbps or
Auto Negotiation is Off;
Otherwise set to 1000.
Duplex
Full
Ethernet
Encapsulation
See Work Order
None or VLAN
VLAN ID
See Work Order
Menu
Option
Value
Comment
Test Mode
Test
Layer 3 IP Traffic
.
RFC 2544 Mode
Symmetric
Link Init
Auto Negotiation
See Work Order
Set to same values as
Ethernet switch port.
Speed
See Work Order
Duplex
Full
IP Init
ARP Mode
Enable
Source Type
Static IP
Source IP
See Work Order
Subnet Mask
See Work Order
Default Gateway
See Work Order
Menu
Option
Value
Comment
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Frame
Length
Frame 1
64 if no VLAN;
68 if VLAN
Frame 2
Disable
Frame 3
Disable
Frame 4
Disable
Frame 5
Disable
Frame 6
Disable
Frame 7
1518 if no VLAN;
1522 if VLAN
Frame 8 Disable
If the Maximum
Transmission Unit (MTU)
is greater than 1518 or 1522
w/ VLAN, enter MTU as
User Defined Length
Throughput
Accuracy
To within 1.0 (Mbps)
Trial Dur
60 sec
Frame Loss Tol.
0 Mbps
Show Pass/Fail
Yes
Threshold
See Work Order for CIR
Zero in Method
JDSU Enhanced
Latency
Number of Trials
1
Trial Dur
60
Show Pass/Fail
Yes for VoIP, IPTV,
Circuit Emulation, or
Cell Backhaul service;
No for other services
Latency Threshold
(µsec) See Work Order
If not specified:
•250,000 for VoIP
•250,000 for IPTV
•50,000 for Circuit
Emulation
•20,000 for Mobile
Backhaul
Jitter
Number of Trials
1
Trial Dur
60
Show Pass/Fail
Status
Yes for VoIP, IPTV,
Circuit Emulation, or
Cell Backhaul service;
No for other services
Packet Jitter
Threshold (µs) See Work Order
If not specified:
•40,000 for VoIP
•250,000 for IPTV
•20,000 for Circuit
Emulation
•3,000 for Mobile Backhaul
Setup,
Frame Loss
Test Procedure
RFC 2544
Trial Durations
(seconds)
60
Bandwidth
Granularity (%)
1Mbps
8. Save Config If your configuration file has not been previously saved, press the Save
soft key, select Save Config, enter a configuration file name, and press
OK. Press the Save soft key again, select Save RFC 2544 Config, enter
an RFC 2544 configuration file name, and press OK.
9. View Results Press the Home key to display Summary Results.
10. Turn Laser On For optical testing, press the Action soft key and select Laser On.
Menu
Option
Value
Comment
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11. Check AutoNeg Stats For Electric connections, if Auto Negotiation was enabled in the Link
Init Setup, press the Right Arrow key until Auto-Neg Results are
displayed. Verify that Link Config ACK = Yes and Duplex = Full.
12. Check LED Results Press the Right Arrow key until LED Results are displayed. A Green
Signal Present LED indicates that the HST-3000 is receiving an optical
signal from the near end Ethernet Switch. Green Sync Acquired and
Link Active LEDs indicate that the HST-3000 has successfully
connected to the near end Ethernet switch and the Ethernet link is active.
13. Check ARP Status If you are running a Layer 3 IPv4 Test, verify that the final message in
the Message bar is “ARP Done”
If “ARP Done” is not displayed, verify that the HST-3000’s IP menu is
configured correctly, as outlined above.
14. Run Test Press the Action soft key and select Start RFC 2544. The HST-3000
will loop up the far end unit, and test Throughput, Delay, Jitter, and
Frame Loss. The test will take about 7 minutes to complete. At the
conclusion of the test, the HST-3000 will automatically loop down the
far end JDSU loopback device and create a test report in PDF format.
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The filename, including a time and date stamp, will be displayed in the
RFC 2544 log. The report is saved to the /results/rfc2544 folder. It can
be viewed or copied to USB from the File Manager in the System menu.
15. View Summary Press the Right Arrow key and Next Frame soft key view status of all
tests. Verify that all tests PASSand the displayed values meet the
performance objectives of the line under test.
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2.2 HST-3000 Loopback
Use this procedure to set up an HST-3000 as a far-end Z-side loopback device.
Step Action Details
1. Install SIM Install Ethernet Module on the HST-3000.
2. Power On Press the green Power Key to turn on the HST-3000. Wait
approximately 1 minute for the Base Unit software to load.
3. Insert SFP For optical testing, insert desired SFP (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX,
or 1000BASE-ZX) into the optical SFP connector labeled R/T 1.
4. Clean & Inspect Before connecting to an optical link, make sure the fiber and connector
are clean using a Fiber Inspection probe.
5. Connect Connect the Ethernet test port to the Ethernet switch port under test.
•Use Orange Multimode jumper cables for 850 nm 1000BASE-SX.
•Use Yellow Single Mode Fiber jumper cables for 1310 nm
1000BASE-LX and 1550 nm1000BASE-ZX.
•Use CAT 5E or better cable for copper 10/100/1000BASE-T
connections
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6. Launch Test App Launch test application as follows:
•For Layer 2 Electrical (Copper/RJ-45) Testing, press the ETH
ELEC Soft key, select Terminate, and press the OK key. Select
Layer 2 Traffic at the Test prompt
•For Layer 2 Optical Testing, press the ETH OPTIC Soft key, select
1G Terminate, and press the OK key. Select Layer 2 Traffic at the
Test prompt
•For Layer 3 IPv4 Electrical (Copper) Testing, press the ETH ELEC
Soft key, select Terminate, and press the OK key. Select Layer 3 IP
Traffic at the Test prompt
•For Layer 3 IPv4 Optical Testing, press the ETH OPTIC Soft key,
select 1G Terminate, and press the OK key. Select Layer 3 IP
Traffic at the Test prompt.
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7. Configure Test Press the Configure Navigation key to configure test setting. Using the
Right Arrow key or Settings soft key, scroll through Settings menus
and configure your test as follows. Leave all other values at default,
unless specified in the Work Order.
For Layer 2 Testing:
For Layer 3 IP Testing:
8. View Results Press the Home key to display Summary Results.
9. Turn Laser On For optical testing, press the Action soft key and select Laser On.
10. Restart Press the Restart soft key to reset test results.
11. Check AutoNeg Stats For Electric (Copper/RJ-45) connections, if Auto Negotiation was
enabled in the Link Initiation Setup, press the Right Arrow key until
Auto-Neg Results are displayed. Verify that Link Config ACK = Yes
and Duplex = Full.
Menu
Option
Value
Comment
Test Mode
Test
Layer 2 Traffic
.
RFC 2544 Mode
Disable
SAM Complete
Disable
Link Init
Auto Negotiation
See Work Order
Set to same values as
Ethernet switch port.
Speed
See Work Order
Duplex
Full
Menu
Option
Value
Comment
Test Mode
Test
Layer 3 IP Traffic
.
RFC 2544 Mode
Disable
Link Init
Auto Negotiation
See Work Order
Set to same values as
Ethernet switch port.
Speed
See Work Order
Duplex
Full
IP Init
ARP Mode
Enable
Destination IP See Work Order
If unknown, set to IP address
of Default Gateway
Source Type
Static IP
Source IP
See Work Order
Subnet Mask
See Work Order
Default Gateway
See Work Order
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12. Check LED Results Press the Right Arrow key until LED Results are displayed. A Green
Signal Present LED indicates that the HST-3000 is receiving an optical
signal from the near end Ethernet Switch. Green Sync Acquired and
Link Active LEDs indicate that the HST-3000 has successfully
connected to the near end Ethernet switch and the Ethernet link is active.
13. Check ARP Status If you are running a Layer 3 IPv4 Test, verify that the final message in
the Message bar is “ARP Successful”
If “ARP Successful” is not displayed, verify that the HST-3000’s IP
menu is configured correctly, as outlined above.
14. Test Inform the A-side technician that you are ready for test.
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2.3 T-BERD 5800 Loopback
Use this procedure to set up a T-BERD 5800 as a far-end (Z-side) loopback device.
Step Action Details
1. Power On Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the T-BERD 5800. Wait
approximately 2 minutes for the Base Unit software to load.
2. Insert SFP For optical testing, insert desired SFP (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX,
or 1000BASE-ZX) in the desired T-BERD 5800’s SFP port.
3. Clean & Inspect Before connecting to an optical link, make sure the fiber and connector
are clean using a Fiber Inspection probe.
4. Connect Connect the Ethernet test port on the top of T-BERD 5800 to the
Ethernet switch port under test.
•Use Orange Multimode jumper cables for 850 nm 1000BASE-SX.
•Use Yellow Single Mode Fiber jumper cables for 1310 nm
1000BASE-LX and 1550 nm1000BASE-ZX.
•Use CAT 5E or better cable for copper 1000BASE-T connections
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5. Select Test In the Test menu, select one of the following:
•For Layer 2 Electrical (Copper/RF-45) Testing:
Ethernet>10/100/1000>Layer 2 Traffic> Terminate.
•For Layer 2 Optical Testing:
Ethernet>1GigE Optical>Layer 2 Traffic> Terminate.
•For Layer 3 IPv4 Electrical Testing:
Ethernet>10/100/1000>Layer 3 Traffic> IPv4>Terminate.
•For Layer 3 IPv4 Optical Testing:
Ethernet>1GigE Optical>Layer 3 Traffic> IPv4>Terminate.
6. Reset to Defaults In the Tools menu, select Reset Test to Defaults. Press OK to continue.
7. Setup Press the SETUP soft key on the top right side of screen. Select the
indicated folders and configure your test as follows. Leave all other
values at default, unless specified in the Work Order.
Folder
Option
Value(s)
Comment
Interface,
Physical
Layer
Auto
Negotiation
See Work Order Set to same value as Ethernet switch port.
Duplex
See Work Order
Options only displayed if Auto Negotiate
= Off
Speed
For Layer 3 IPv4 testing, configure the following additional settings:
Folder
Option
Value(s)
Comment
IP
Source IP Type
Static
Options displayed after tapping
Source/Destination Addresses field.
Source IP
See Work Order
Default Gateway
See Work Order
Subnet Mask
See Work Order
Destination IP See Work Order
If unknown, enter IP Address of
Default Gateway
8. View Results Press the RESULTS soft key, to display the Results screen.
9. Turn Laser On If testing an Optical link, select the Laser tab in the lower part of the
screen and press Laser Off. The button will turn Yellow and be
relabeled to indicate the Laser is On.
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10. Check LEDs Press the Restart soft key on the Right side of the display to reset test
results. A Green Signal Present LED indicates that the T-BERD is
receiving an optical signal from the near end Ethernet Switch. Green
Sync Acquired and Link Active LEDs indicate that the T-BERD has
successfully connected to the near end Ethernet switch and the Ethernet
link is active.
11. Check AutoNeg Stats For Copper (RJ-45) connections, if Auto Negotiation was enabled in the
Interface Setup, Set the right Results Group/Category to
Ethernet/Autoneg Status. Verify that Link Config ACK = Yes and
Duplex = Full.
12. Check ARP Status If you are running a Layer 3 IPv4 Test, verify that the final message in
the Message bar is “ARP Successful. Destination MAC obtained.” If
the message bar displays: “Messages logged,” tap the down arrow next
to “Messages logged” and verify that the final message is “ARP
Successful. Destination MAC obtained.” Click OK to exit the log.
If “ARP Successful” is not displayed, verify that the T-BERD’s IP menu
is configured correctly, as outlined above.
13. Test Inform the A-side technician that you are ready for test.
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2.4 T-BERD 6000A Loopback
Use this procedure to set up a T-BERD 6000A as a far-end (Z-side) loopback device.
Step Action Details
1. Install PIM Install the SFP or SFP+ Physical Interface Module (PIM) in the
T-BERD 6000A.
2. Insert SFP Insert desired SFP (1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, or
1000BASE-ZX) in PIM.
3. Power On Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the T-BERD 6000A. Wait
approximately 1 minute for the Base Unit software to load.
4. Launch MSAM Press the SYSTEM button. The MSAM is represented by a BERT icon.
If the BERT icon is yellow, tap the icon to start the application. The
icon will turn yellow and the fan will start.
5. View Results Press the RESULTS button to watch the progress of the MSAM/BERT
Module startup.
6. Clean & Inspect While the BERT module is starting up, and before connecting to an
optical link, make sure the fiber and connector are clean using a Fiber
Inspection probe.
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7. Connect Connect the SFP on the T-BERD 6000A to the Ethernet switch port.
•Use Orange Multimode jumper cables for 850 nm 1000BASE-SX.
•Use Yellow Single Mode Fiber jumper cables for 1310 nm
1000BASE-LX and 1550 nm1000BASE-ZX.
•Use CAT 5E or better cable for copper 1000BASE-T connections
8. Select Test In the Test menu, select one of the following:
•For Layer 2 Electrical (Copper/RJ-45) Testing:
Ethernet>10/100/1000>Layer 2 Traffic> Terminate.
•For Layer 2 Optical Testing:
Ethernet>1GigE Optical>Layer 2 Traffic> Terminate.
•For Layer 3 IPv4 Electrical Testing:
Ethernet>10/100/1000>Layer 3 Traffic> IPv4>Terminate.
•For Layer 3 IPv4 Optical Testing:
Ethernet>1GigE Optical>Layer 3 Traffic> IPv4>Terminate.
9. Reset to Defaults In the Tools menu, select Reset Test to Defaults. Press OK to continue.
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