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MPA USER MANUAL
The Verification Experts
Software Feature Set 8.2
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Getting Started..............................................................................................................11
Getting Started ..........................................................................................................11
General Information...................................................................................................11
General Information Overview................................................................................11
Safety Guidelines...................................................................................................12
Copyright................................................................................................................14
Customer Technical Support..................................................................................15
Warranty and Return Policies ................................................................................16
Return Shipping Instructions..................................................................................17
Configuring the IP Address........................................................................................19
Configuring the IP Address Overview ....................................................................19
Changing the IP Address with a USB Flash Drive..................................................21
Changing the IP Address with the Remote GUI Client...........................................26
Changing the MCH module’s IP Address...............................................................28
Remote Client Application .........................................................................................34
Remote Client Application Overview......................................................................34
DLI Remote Client Requirements...........................................................................35
Remote Client Installation ......................................................................................36
DLI Remote Client Removal...................................................................................37
Automating the DLI Remote Client Icon.................................................................38
Troubleshooting the Remote Client Application .....................................................40
VNC Connection........................................................................................................41
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Virtual Network Computing (VNC) Connection ......................................................41
VNC Viewer Configuration .....................................................................................42
Multiple Remote VNC Desktops.............................................................................46
Common Function Buttons........................................................................................52
Common Function Buttons.....................................................................................52
Error Insert.............................................................................................................53
Stopping a Test......................................................................................................53
Restarting a Test....................................................................................................54
Presets Function....................................................................................................54
Saving and Printing Statistics and Settings Reports ..............................................55
Test Setup Button ..................................................................................................58
Saving a Customized Settings Configuration.........................................................59
Restoring a Settings Configuration or Factory Defaults .........................................60
Clearing LED History and Resetting Results..........................................................61
Locking/Unlocking Screen Access.........................................................................62
Shutdown or Reboot the Processor from the GUI..................................................63
Common Tasks..........................................................................................................65
Common Tasks Overview......................................................................................65
Software Upgrade..................................................................................................66
Timed Licenses......................................................................................................68
MPA Shutdown Procedure.....................................................................................69
Fiber-Optic Cleaning Procedure.............................................................................72
Understanding Test Units..........................................................................................74
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Understanding Test-Units ......................................................................................74
MPM Test Module Cards and Slot Locations.........................................................75
Lock Icon Overview................................................................................................77
Locking and Unlocking a Test Unit.........................................................................79
Adding Notes to a Test Unit ...................................................................................80
MPA Chassis.................................................................................................................83
MPA Chassis Overview.............................................................................................83
MPA 1st Generation Chassis (5-Slots):..................................................................83
MPA 2nd Generation Chassis (5-Slots): ................................................................83
MPA 3rd Generation Chassis (6-Slots):.................................................................84
MPA Rackmount Installation......................................................................................85
MPA Chassis Dimensions......................................................................................85
Chassis Mounting Brackets....................................................................................86
How to install the chassis into a rack .....................................................................87
MPA Power Connections...........................................................................................87
For the 110v/220v AC Power Supply:....................................................................88
For the -48v DC power chassis:.............................................................................89
EMI Shielding, Airflow, Air Filter and Fan Trays ........................................................90
EMI Shielding and Airflow Warning........................................................................90
Dual Cooling Units (Fan Trays)..............................................................................91
Air Filter Swap........................................................................................................91
Swapping and Inserting new test modules ................................................................91
Test Module Removal............................................................................................92
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Test Module Insertion.............................................................................................92
SCM-210 (System Controller Module).......................................................................94
MCH (MicroTCA Carrier Hub)....................................................................................95
AM4022 Processor....................................................................................................97
MPM-10G Test Module Overview..............................................................................98
MPM-100G Test Module Overview..........................................................................101
MPM-100AR Test Module Overview........................................................................103
MPM-400G Test Module Overview..........................................................................106
Protocol Tabs..............................................................................................................111
Protocol Processor Tabs .........................................................................................111
MLD Tab..................................................................................................................111
MLD Tab Overview ..............................................................................................111
Screens and Function Descriptions......................................................................116
Specific Tasks......................................................................................................172
OTN Tab..................................................................................................................177
OTN Tab Overview ..............................................................................................177
Screens and Function Descriptions......................................................................179
OTN Specific Tasks .............................................................................................257
SONET Tab.............................................................................................................271
SONET Tab Overview..........................................................................................271
Screens and Function Descriptions......................................................................272
SONET Specific Tasks.........................................................................................374
SDH Tab..................................................................................................................391
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SDH Tab Overview ..............................................................................................391
Screens and Function Descriptions......................................................................392
SDH Specific Tasks .............................................................................................501
Packet Tab ..............................................................................................................519
Packet Tab Overview...........................................................................................519
Ethernet (LAN and WAN) - Screens and Function Descriptions..........................520
Ethernet (LAN and WAN) - Specific Tasks...........................................................599
Fibre Channel - Screen Functions and Description..............................................638
Fibre Channel - Specific Tasks ............................................................................675
GFP - Screens and Function Descriptions...........................................................684
GFP - Specific Tasks ...........................................................................................738
GUI System Tab..........................................................................................................749
System Tab .............................................................................................................749
Misc Screen.............................................................................................................749
Miscellaneous System Settings............................................................................749
Update License Keys...........................................................................................750
Set the Unit's Date, Time, Time Zone, and Daylight Saving Time option.............751
About This Product...............................................................................................755
Check for Upgrade...............................................................................................757
Changing the Protocol Mode................................................................................758
Restoring Factory Defaults...................................................................................759
Saving and Restoring Global Settings Configurations..........................................759
Setting the Chassis Clock ....................................................................................760
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External Clock In Status.......................................................................................767
IO Settings Screen...................................................................................................768
I/O Settings ..........................................................................................................768
Ethernet Port Settings..........................................................................................769
Rebooting the Test Set ........................................................................................771
File Services Screen................................................................................................771
File Services.........................................................................................................771
Deleting Files .......................................................................................................772
Deleting Directories..............................................................................................772
Renaming Files....................................................................................................772
Printing Saved Files.............................................................................................773
Viewing Saved Report Files.................................................................................774
Creating a New Directory.....................................................................................775
Security Screen .......................................................................................................775
Security Settings Screen......................................................................................775
Adding a New User..............................................................................................776
Deleting a User ....................................................................................................777
Updating a User Profile........................................................................................777
Enabling/Disabling Security System Lock............................................................778
Resetting the System...........................................................................................778
User Preference Screen..........................................................................................779
User Preference...................................................................................................779
Changing the Tab Name for Protocol Processors................................................780
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Restoring Default Tab Names for the Go To Label..............................................780
Setting the Alarm Beeper Status..........................................................................781
Sending Email Alerts............................................................................................782
Displaying All Test Status........................................................................................787
Expanded Alarm and Status Indicators................................................................788
Conditional LED Option........................................................................................788
Multi-Page Display...............................................................................................789
All Ether Ports..........................................................................................................789
Service Disruption....................................................................................................791
To measure Service Disruption activity:...............................................................791
To stop monitoring Service Disruption measurement activity:..............................792
Monitoring SCPI Commands ...................................................................................792
To open the monitor:............................................................................................793
To issue SCPI commands to the unit:..................................................................793
Chatting...................................................................................................................793
Faults.......................................................................................................................795
To view system faults:..........................................................................................795
To clear the system fault log: ...............................................................................795
Term Definitions..........................................................................................................797
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