Keysight Ixia IxOS User manual

IxOS
Getting Started Guide
Release 8.51 EA

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Contact Us
Ixia headquarters
26601 West Agoura Road
Calabasas, California 91302
+1877 367 4942 – Toll-free North America
[phone] – Outside North America
+1.818.871.1805 – Fax
www.ixiacom.com/contact/info
Support
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CONTENTS
Contact Us iv
About this guide viii
Note icons and messages ix
Typographical conventions ix
Textual conventions x
Related documentation x
Chapter 1 Overview of IxOS 1
About the Ixia Product Family 1
Chapter 2 Installation 3
Unpacking the Ixia Chassis 3
Notes, Cautions and Warnings 4
Installation 8
Installing and Removing Load Modules 32
Software Installation for Remote Operation 37
Automatic Update Feature 59
IxOS Silent Install 61
Multi Version Installation and Management 66
Repair, Modify, Uninstall using Windows Control Panel 72
Chapter 3 Using IxExplorer 77
Introducing IxExplorer 77
Packet Streams (Transmit Generation) 79
Using Capture 83
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Filters and Triggers 84
Statistics 84
Chapter 4 License Management 89
Introduction 89
Types of Licenses 91
Licensing Models 92
Prerequisites 92
Tcl Notes for use with Licensing 93
Installation Scenarios 93
Installing Ixia Licensing Utility 97
INDEX 98
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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 ix
Typographical conventions ix
Textual conventions x
Related documentation x
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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.”
Related documentation
Refer to the following product documentation for additional information:
IxExplorer User Guide: Provides details on the usage of the IxExplorer GUI for operation with an
Ixia chassis and Ixia load modules.
lIxia Platform Reference Guide: Provides details on all currently supported Ixia chassis and Ixia
load modules, as well as general information regarding various technologies covered by Ixia
products.
lIxServer User Guide: Provides details on the usage of the IxServer GUI for operation on an Ixia
chassis.
lIxOS Tcl Development Guide: Provides details on the structure and conventions of the IxExplorer
Tcl API. Also provides detailed information on all API commands.
You can obtain technical support for any Ixia product by contacting Ixia Technical Support by any of
the methods mentioned on the inside cover of this guide. Technical support from Ixia’s corporate
headquarters is available Monday through Friday from 06:00 to 18:00 Pacific Standard Time (excluding
American holidays). Technical support from Ixia’s EMEA and India locations is available Monday
through Friday from 08:00 to 17:00 local time (excluding local holidays).
Commercial support for ActiveState Tcl is available through ActiveState at:
http://www.ActiveState.com/Support/Enterprise/. For peer support resources for ActiveState Tcl
issues see, http://www.ActiveState.com/Support/.
ActiveState Tcl 8.5 is the up-to-date, quality-assured binary distribution from ActiveState. Current
releases and other professional tools for open source language developers are available at
http://www.ActiveState.com.
Ixia user documentation is also available in the Support & Services >User Guides area of
https://support.ixiacom.com/. User login is required to view this online documentation.
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CHAPTER 1Overview of IxOS
This chapter provides a basic overview of IxOS.
About the Ixia Product Family
The Ixia system is the most comprehensive tool available for testing multilayer High Speed Ethernet,
10/100 Mbps Ethernet, Ethernet Gigabit, 10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet, ATM, and Packet over SONET
switches, routers, and networks.
The Ixia product family includes chassis, load modules, the Ixia IxExplorer software program, and
optional Tcl scripts and related software. A chassis can be configured with any mix of load modules,
and multiple chassis can be connected in a daisy chain or star topology and synchronized to support
very large and complex test environments. The Ixia IxExplorer software provides complete
configuration, control, and monitoring of all Ixia resources in the test network, and the Tcl scripts allow
to rapidly conduct the most popular industry benchmark tests.
The XM12 provides high port density and hot swappable capability.
The XM2 is the next generation portable chassis that is a combination of the architecture with the XM
form factor. The XM2 provides hot-swappable capability in a more portable format.
The XGS12 Chassis – XGS12-SD and XGS12-HS are the next generation high performance platform
capable of supporting XM form factor load modules. XGS12-SD and XGS12-HS are 12-slot chassis with
high-speed backplane (160 Gbps between each adjacent two cards) designed for aggregation across
load modules. These chassis are capable of testing high density, multi-Terabit bandwidth, Carrier class
core edge, metro routers and data center switches. This flexible platform supports layer 2-7 testing on
a massive scale and provides the most comprehensive solution for performance, functional, security,
and conformance testing of network equipment and network applications.
The 2-slot XGS2 chassis - XGS2-SD and XGS2-HS provide highly flexible and portable chassis that
powers load modules and test applications to create an Ixia test system. The XGS2 platform provides
the foundation for a complete benchtop or rackmount test environment. The chassis platform supports
Ixia applications for performance, functional, conformance, and security testing.
A range of 1 to 48 ports can be packaged depending on network technology. An Ixia card is also
referred to as a load module. For most media, any combination of load modules may be included in a
single chassis. The highly scalable architecture supports daisy-chaining of up to 256 chassis that may
be locally synchronized. Thus, even the most complex systems can be tested thoroughly and cost-
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You can configure and control the unit directly through connections to a keyboard, mouse, monitor,
and printer. Also, the unit can be connected to an Ethernet network and an administrator can remotely
monitor and control it using the IxExplorer software program. Multiple users can access the unit
simultaneously, splitting the ports within a chassis and controlling the activity and configuration of all
ports and functions.
Front panel displays give immediate indication of link state, transmission or reception of packets, and
error conditions. Ixia’s powerful IxExplorer and Microsoft Windows-based software provides easy
configuration, control, and status. The Ixia system offers an optional suite of scripts written in the
industry-standard scripting language Tcl, which stands for Tool Command Language (commonly
pronounced as tickle).
Each Ixia chassis is equipped with one or more Intel processors. The operating system installed on the
chassis may be Windows XP Professional or Windows 7 Professional.
Note: Ixia supports upgrades to the Microsoft operating system (OS) on Ixia chassis. Contact
Ixia Technical Support for assistance with Microsoft OS upgrade options.
Additional information on the operation of the Ixia chassis and load modules can be found in the other
Ixia guides, which include the following:
lIxExplorer User Guide: Provides information on the use of the Ixia IxExplorer GUI.
lIxia Platform Reference Guide: Provides information on Ixia chassis and load modules, including
specifications.
lIxAutomate User Guide: Provides information on the use of the Ixia IxAutomate GUI, for
automated testing.
lTcl Development Guide: Provides information on the Ixia Tcl API used in creating customized test
scripts.
Comprehensive Help is included in the IxExplorer GUI software.
Chapter 1 Overview of IxOS
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CHAPTER 2Installation
This chapter describes the requirements for and provides detailed instructions for installing IxOS. It
contains the following topics:
lUnpacking the Ixia Chassis
lNotes, Cautions and Warnings
lInstallation
lWindows XP Professional Configuration
lWindows 7 Configuration
lFile-Sharing
lLocal/Remote Operation
lUNIX Installation Notes
lUnix/Linux Operation
lPowering Up
lShutting Down
lSoftware Installation for Remote Operation
lServer Operation Option
lHardware Manager Options
lInstalling a Demonstration IxServer
lShell Wrapper Installation
lAutomatic Update Feature
lIxOS Silent Install
lUninstall/Modify a Current Installation
lMulti-Version Installation and Management
lRepair, Modify, Uninstall using Windows Control Panel
Unpacking the Ixia Chassis
Each chassis comes packed in its own box. Carefully remove all of the pieces from the box and check
that you have all the components as mentioned in the following list:
lIXIA chassis
lPower cord
lRight and left ear brackets and screws, for rack mounting (for XM2)
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lChassis sync cable
lThe following documentation items, possibly shipped separately:
oWindows XP or Windows 7 Professional certificate of authenticity
oGetting Started Guide
Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Power Cords
Power cords that are included in shipments of Ixia equipment meet the approved/recognized standards
of the national safety organization(s) of the destination country.
Use the power cord provided or a power cord approved by the appropriate agency for use in the country
where the unit is being used. The power source should be properly grounded.
Battery Replacement
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. You should not attempt to replace the battery.
Return to Ixia Customer Service for replacement with the same or equivalent type of battery. Ixia
disposes of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer's instructions.
Ventilation Requirements
The following caution applies to equipment installed into equipment racks:
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 back or sides of the chassis, and leave approximately two inches of space around the
unit for proper ventilation. Do not block any ventilation apertures on any chassis.Clean ventilation
intake grills periodically to permit good airflow intake.
Voltage
Ixia chassis use voltage from 100 VAC to 240 VAC at 50/60 Hz. Current is from 2.25 A to 20 A.
Rack Mounting
Two rack-mount ears and black flat-head screws are provided (for chassis that may be rack-mounted).
These are designed to fit a generic 19-inch electronic rack. First, attach the ears to the unit, and then
attach the unit by the ears to the rack by a method appropriate for the rack.
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Rack Mounting Precautions
If the chassis is installed in a Rack Mount, observe the following precautions:
a. Elevated Operating 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 chassis (40° C).
b. 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 back or sides of the chassis, and leave approximately two inches of space
around the unit for proper ventilation.
c. Mechanical Loading: Mount the equipment in the rack so that a hazardous condition is not caused
due to uneven mechanical loading.
d. Circuit Overloading: Consider the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect
that overloading of the circuits might have on current protection and supply wiring. Pay attention
to equipment nameplate ratings when addressing this concern.
e. Reliable Earthing: Maintain reliable earthing (grounding) of rack-mounted equipment. Pay special
attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as use of
power strips).
Use End Caps on Open Ports
The metal edges of the SFP and SFP+ ports are SHARP. To avoid injury, ALWAYS keep unused SFP
ports covered with end caps. When installing a load module into a chassis or removing from a chassis,
ensure that the end caps are in place on unused ports.
To prevent accidental injury to personnel, do not leave unused SFP (or SFP+) ports uncovered. When
transceivers are not installed, end caps must be used.
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Figure: Contact Ixia Technical Support to obtain end caps
Affected load modules include the following:
lNGY with SFP+ interface, 2/4/8-port, all models
lDual PHY SFF cards with RJ45 and SFP Gigabit (TXS and STXS)
lACCELERON-NP and -XP
lLSM1000XMV 4/8/12/16-port, all models
lLSM1000XMS12/12R
lASM1000XMV12X/12XRTP
Use Ejector Tabs Properly
Ejector tabs on load modules are to be used only to eject a load module from the chassis backplane
connector. They are not designed to support the weight of the load module. Ejector tabs can bend if
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used improperly as handles to push, pull, or carry a load module.
Do not use ejector tabs as handles to support a load module while installing and fitting into the
chassis. The ejector tabs are to be used only to eject the module from the chassis backplane
connector.
Maintenance Instructions
The only user maintainable feature is changing the fuse, if it blows. Replace the fuse only with one of
the same size and rating. The fuse drawer, located near the power cord receptacle, pulls out with a
small flat-bladed screwdriver. Note that repeated fuse blowing may likely indicate some internal
problem; you should report the problem to Ixia Technical Support.
We recommend cleaning of the ventilation intake grills periodically to permit good airflow intake.
Calibration of the Ixia chassis is not required. There are no adjustable components in any Ixia chassis.
China RoHS Declaration
The China RoHS Declaration can be found in the Ixia Platform Reference Guide, in the Chapter titled
About This Guide.
Cautions
XM12 Caution
The following cautions and warnings apply to the XM12 chassis.
The socket/ outlets used to power the unit must be installed near the equipment and must be easily
accessible because the power plug may be used to disconnect the unit from the power source.
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XM2, XGS2-SD, and XGS2-HS Caution
The following caution applies to XM2, XGS2-SD, and XGS2-HS chassis:
The chassis units can only be operated in the horizontal position.
XGS12-HS, XGS2-SD, XGS2-HS, and XGS12-HS Caution
The following caution applies specifically to XGS12-SD, XGS12-HS, XGS2-SD, and XGS2-HS chassis:
Battery replacement: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. You should not attempt to
replace the battery. Return to Ixia Customer Service for replacement with the same or equivalent type
of battery. Ixia disposes off used batteries according to the battery manufacturer's instructions.
Installation
The Ixia Chassis comes preloaded with IxServer and IxExplorer software along with Windows 7
Professional. The chassis includes an internal industry standard computer hardware platform. To
perform initial configuration, it is necessary to obtain the components mentioned here and to attach
them to the appropriate connectors on the back or front of the chassis:
lSVGA monitor
lPS/2-style keyboard
lPS/2-style mouse
Debugability Daemon
When you install IxOS on the chassis, the debugability daemon is also installed along with it. This
daemon provides communication and debugability services such as IxLogger and Correlation Engine. It
also provides visibility over the ports to the client, so that when the client uses the chassis, the ports
are visible directly.
Note: Ixia supports upgrades to the Microsoft operating system (OS) on Ixia chassis. Contact
Ixia Technical Support for assistance with Microsoft OS upgrade options.
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Note: Any Ixia chassis must be always operated with the chassis cover closed and with all card
face plates mounted.
Initial Chassis/Peripheral Connection
To perform initial chassis configuration for Windows XP Professional, a monitor, keyboard, and mouse
must be connected to the chassis.
To configure TCP/IP, do the following:
1. Attach the monitor, keyboard and mouse to the ports on the back of the XGS12-SD chassis, or
the front of the XM12 chassis as shown in the following figures.
Figure: Rear View of IXIA XGS12-SD Chassis with USB Keyboard and Mouse
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