Keysight Ixia IxOS XGS2 Series User manual

IxOS
XGS2 Chassis Platform
Getting Started Guide
Release8.51 EA

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CONTENTS
Contact Us iv
About this guide 1
Note icons and messages 2
Typographical conventions 2
Textual conventions 3
Chapter 1 XGS2 Chassis Platform Overview 1
XGS2 Processor Modules 2
Front Panel 4
Indicators and Controls 5
Product Specifications 5
Chapter 2 XGS2 Chassis Physical Setup 8
Unpack and Connect the Unit 9
Rack Mounting and Ventilation Warning 13
Installing the XGS2 on a Flat Surface 14
Record Product Information 15
Chapter 3 XGS2-HS Configuration 16
Connecting the XGS2-HS Processor module 17
Initial Configuration of XGS2-HS 18
System Administration of XGS2-HS 21
Chapter 4 XGS2-SD Configuration 22
Connecting the XGS2-SD Processor module 23
Initial Configuration XGS2-SD 24
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Chapter 5 Ixia Test Applications Support 26
Ixia Applications support for XGS2-HS 27
Ixia Applications support for XGS2-SD 29
Chapter 6 Common Administrative Tasks 31
Start a Windows Remote Desktop Connection 32
Start an SSH Session 33
Start a Serial Session 34
Reboot the System 35
Shut Down the System 35
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 37
LED Indicators 38
IP Addressing Issues 39
Troubleshooting Licensing Issues 40
Troubleshooting Other Issues 40
Appendix A Safety Instructions A
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (English) A
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (French) E
INDEX K
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About this guide
This section explains the notational and typographical conventions used in this documentation, and
provides a list of related documentation.
Section contents:
Note icons and messages 2
Typographical conventions 2
Textual conventions 3
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Note icons and messages
The following table describes the note icons and messages used in this document.
Name Icon Description
Note Indicates information that emphasizes or supplements important points in the
main text.
Important Indicates information that is essential to the completion of a task.
Tip Provides supplemental suggestions for applying techniques and procedures to
accomplish a task.
Typographical conventions
The following table describes the typographical conventions used in this document.
Convention Description
bold text Bold text indicates:
lGraphical user interface element names (such as dialog boxes, buttons, menu
selections, and so forth).
lCommand line interface commands and options.
lThe name of a field, option, or parameter when used as part of an instruction.
For example: “Select the desired InnerPriority value.”
Italic text Italic text indicates:
lA text reference to the name of a field, option, or parameter.
lDocument and book titles.
lThe first reference to a new term.
lSpecial identification or emphasis in a statement.
monospace
text
Text shown in a monospace font is used to indicate:
lText that you input. For example:
Enter cd project1
lCode samples, including keywords and variables within text and as separate
paragraphs, and user-defined program elements within text.
lText file content or examples, such as lines of text from an .ini file.
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Textual conventions
The following table describes the typographical conventions used in this document.
Convention Description
Boolean text Words that represent Boolean notation are written in all uppercase text.
For example: 1010 OR 1100.
Keystrokes Simultaneous keystrokes are shown by joining the key names with a plus
sign(+).
For example, CTRL+Q.
> (right angle
bracket)
Separates levels in a hierarchy of menu selections.
For example: “Select Administration >Users.”
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CHAPTER 1XGS2 Chassis Platform Overview
This section provides an overview of the XGS2 chassis platform, the physical units and the indicators
and controls on them.
In this section:
XGS2 Processor Modules 2
Front Panel 4
Indicators and Controls 5
Product Specifications 5
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XGS2 Processor Modules
XGS2 is the next-generation benchtop chassis platform that brings higher density, modular service capability, and
efficient air flow for rack mount applications. This chassis platform supports application and security testing with the
Ixia IxLoad™ , IxNetwork™ and BreakingPoint™ software products.
There are two models of the chassis platform (based on supported controller type):
lXGS2-HS - High Performance Controller: This model provides support for IxLoad, IxNetwork and BPS.
lXGS2-SD - Standard Performance Controller: This model provides support for IxLoad and IxNetwork but not
BPS.
The XGS2 Processor Modules are a modular, field-replaceable system controller units running Linux and Windows 7
operating systems for management and control of load modules, user management, port configurations, and
statistics. It allows and manages the execution of both IxOS/IxServer and BreakingPoint environments in parallel,
providing users the ability to run both IxLoad and BreakingPoint tests at the same time on different load modules.
The XGS2-HS Processor Module features:
lDual 400GB solid-state drive hard disk
lDual INTEL multi-core processors
l64 GB DDR3 system memory
lMonitor HD-DB15 Super VGA
lDual USB dual type A, 4-pin jack connectors
lRJ45 management interface supporting 10GB/1GB/10MB Ethernet
The XGS2-HS processor module is shown below.

The chassis is shown below:
Chassis Front View
Chassis Rear View

Front Panel
The XGS2-HS front panel:
The XGS2-SD front panel:
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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.
Product Specifications
This section describes the network emulator regulatory compliance, safety and product specifications.
Chassis
3U Rack Mountable
Regulatory Compliance
UL File #: E255262
Safety
North America
UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition
CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, 2nd Edition
Europe
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EN60950-1, 2nd Edition
International
CB Scheme: IEC 60950-1:2nd Edition
EMI/EMC
North America
FCC part 15, Class A (USA)
ICES-003 Issue 4, Class A (Canada)
Europe
EN 55022:2010 +C1 (Emissions, Harmonics, Flicker)
EN 55024:2010 (Immunity)
International
IEC/EN 61000-3-2:2009 Harmonic emissions
IEC/EN 61000-3-3:2008 Voltage Fluctuations & Flicker Immunity
IEC/EN 61000-4-2:2008 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity
IEC/EN 61000-4-3:2006 Radiated Immunity
IEC/EN 61000-4-4:2004 +A1:2010 Transient/Burst Immunity
IEC/EN 61000-4-5:2005 Surge Immunity
IEC/EN 61000-4-6:2008 Conducted Radio Frequency Immunity
IEC/EN 61000-4-11:2004 Voltage Dips, Interruptions and Variations Immunity
Dimensions
3U
H x W x D: 5.1” x 17.5” x 26.5”
H x W x D: 12.95 x 44.45 x 67.31 cm
Weight: 55 lbs. (25 kg)
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Thermal
Operating Temp.: 0° to 40° C
Operating humidity: 10 to 85% (RH), non-condensing
Input Power
INPUT 1/ALIMENTATION 1: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 8A
INPUT 2/ALIMENTATION 2: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 8A
INPUT 3/ALIMENTATION 3: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 8A
Note: Inputs 1 and 2 are required for normal operation. Input 3 is optional.
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CHAPTER 2XGS2 Chassis Physical Setup
This section describes the tasks needed to physically set up the XGS2-HS and XGS2-SD units for operation.
In this section:
Unpack and Connect the Unit 9
Rack Mounting and Ventilation Warning 13
Installing the XGS2 on a Flat Surface 14
Record Product Information 15

Unpack and Connect the Unit
1. Unpack the unit from the shipping container, and verify that you have all the required
components.
The XGS2 chassis platform shipping carton contains the following items:
lOne XGS2 chassis
lOne rack mounting kit
lTwo power cords (one additional power cord if you buy an optional redundant power supply)
lIxia standard warranty notice
lOne XGS2 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 Contact Us on pageiv for
contact information for each Ixia region.
2. Install the chassis. See Install XGS2 Chassis on the next page.
3. 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 XGS2 chassis platform.
4. Before connecting the unit, record the following information from the label on the back of the unit:
lHost Name (for example, XGS2-HS),
lPart number (for example, 940-0012),
(You can record these in the form on Record Product Information on page15.)
5. Connect the LAN port on the XGS2 chassis platform to your network.
6. Connect the VGA and USB ports to the KVM infrastructure (or connect them to a local monitor,
mouse, and keyboard).
Using the provided USB to PS2 cable, connect the RS232 port on the XGS2 chassis platform to the
workstation that you will use to manage the unit (described in Initial Configuration of XGS2-HS
on page18 and Initial Configuration XGS2-SD on page24).
If your workstation does not have a 9-pin serial port, you will need to use a USB to Serial port
converter.
7. Connect the power cord (provided in the shipping carton) to a 110V or 220V power source.
8. Switch on the power supply.
9. 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.
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