VeEX RXT-6200 User manual
Table of Contents
1.0 About This User Manual
2.0 Safety Information
3.0 Introduction to RXT-6200
4.0 Basic Operations
5.0 Utilities
6.0 Setup: SDH/SONET/OTN
6.1 Signal Overview
6.2 Setup: SDH
6.2.1 Transmitter Setup
6.2.2 Receiver Setup
6.3 Setup: SONET
6.3.1 Transmitter Setup
6.3.2 Receiver Setup
6.4 Setup: OTN/SDH
6.4.1 Transmitter Setup
6.4.2 Receiver Setup
6.5 Setup: OTN/SONET
6.5.1 Transmitter Setup
6.5.2 Receiver Setup
6.6 Measurement Configuration
6.6.1 Timer Setup
6.6.2 Performance Analysis
6.6.3 General
6.6.4 Auto-Config
7.0 Results: SDH/SONET/OTN
7.1 Results: SDH
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7.1.1 Summary
7.1.2 Errors and Alarms
7.1.3 Event Log
7.1.4 Signal
7.1.5 Histogram
7.1.6 Graph
7.1.7 Performance Analysis
7.2 Results: SONET
7.2.1 Summary
7.2.2 Errors and Alarms
7.2.3 Event Log
7.2.4 Signal
7.2.5 Histogram
7.2.6 Graph
7.2.7 Performance Analysis
7.3 Results: OTN
7.3.1 Summary
7.3.2 Errors and Alarms
8.0 SDH/PDH Alarms
8.1 Alarm Generation
8.1.1 PDH Alarms
8.1.2 SDH Alarms
8.2 Error Insertion
8.2.1 PDH Errors
8.2.2 SDH Errors
8.2.3 OTN Errors
9.0 OTN Tools
9.1 Shortcuts
9.2 Overhead Analyzer & Generator
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9.2.1 OTN Frame Analysis
9.2.2 Optical Transport Unit (OTU) Analysis
9.2.3 Optical Data Unit (ODU) Analysis
9.2.4 Optical Payload Unit (OPU) Analysis
9.3 Payload Label
9.4 Trace Identifier
9.5 TCM Tasks
10.0 SDH/SONET Tools
10.1 SDH/SONET Tools
10.1.1 Shortcuts
10.1.2 Overhead Analyzer
10.1.3 Overhead Generator
10.1.4 Pointer Tasks
10.1.4.1 Pointer Analysis
10.1.4.2 Pointer Generation
10.1.4.3 Pointer Sequences
10.1.5 Trace Identifier
10.1.5.1 Transmitted Traces (TX)
10.1.5.2 Received Traces (RX)
10.1.6 Payload Labels
10.1.7 APS Tasks
10.1.7.1 APS Timing
10.1.7.2 APS Sequence
10.1.8 Tandem Connection Monitoring (TCM)
10.1.9 Tributary Scan
10.1.10 Round Trip Delay
10.1.11 Jitter and Wander
10.2 SONET Tools
10.2.1 Shortcuts
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10.2.2 Overhead Analyzer
10.2.3 Overhead Generator
10.2.4 Pointer Tasks
10.2.4.1 Pointer Analysis
10.2.4.2 Point Generator
10.2.4.3 Pointer Sequences
10.2.5 Trace Identifier
10.2.5.1 Transmitted Traces (TX)
10.2.5.2 Received Traces (RX)
10.2.6 Payload Labels
10.2.7 APS Tasks
10.2.7.1 APS Timing
10.2.7.2 APS Sequence
10.2.8 Tandem Connection Monitoring (TCM)
10.2.9 Tributary Scan
10.2.10 Round Trip Delay
10.2.11 Jitter and Wander
11.0 Jitter and Wander Application
11.1 Jitter Measurement & Generation (Jitter icon)
11.2 Max Jitter Tolerance
11.3 Jitter Transfer Function
11.4 Wander Measurement
11.4.1 Setup
11.4.2 Wander Result
11.4.3 Wander Analysis PC Software
12.0 OTU-Xe
12.1 OTU-Xe Overview
12.2 Home Menu and Switch Test Mode
12.3 OTN Setup
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12.3.1 Signal Setup
12.3.1.1 Hierarchy
12.3.1.2 Interface
12.3.1.3 Pattern
12.3.2 Measurements
12.3.3 General
12.4 OTN Results
12.4.1 Summary
12.4.2 Errors/Alarms
12.4.3 Event Log
12.4.4 Signal
12.5 OTU-Xe Ethernet Applications
12.5.1 OTU-Xe with 10GE BERT
12.5.2 OTN/10GE RFC 2544 Conformance Testing
12.5.3 OTN/10GE Throughput Testing (Multiple Streams)
13.0 Ethernet
13.1 Ethernet Setup
13.1.1 Test Port Selection
13.1.2 Port Setup
13.1.3 Measurement Settings
13.2 BERT
13.2.1 BERT Setup
13.2.1.1 Header Settings
13.2.1.2 Traffic Settings
13.2.1.3 Error Injection
13.2.1.4 Starting/Stopping a BERT
13.2.2 Results
13.2.2.1 Summary
13.2.2.2 Errors
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13.2.2.3 Events
13.2.2.4 Traffic
13.2.2.5 Rates
13.2.2.6 Delay
13.2.2.7 Alarms
13.2.2.8 Signal
13.3 RFC 2544 Conformance Testing
13.3.1 Setup - Standard Mode
13.3.1.1 Header Settings
13.3.1.2 Frame Settings
13.3.1.3 Threshold Settings
13.3.1.4 Peer-to-Peer Asymmetric Testing
13.3.1.5 Throughput, Latency, Frame Loss, and Burst
Settings
13.3.1.6 Starting/Stopping a RFC 2544 Measurement
13.3.2 Results - Standard Mode
13.3.3 Saving RFC 2544 Results
13.3.4 Advanced SLA Mode
13.3.5 Background Results - Advanced SLA Mode
13.4 V-SAM
13.4.1 V-SAM Setup
13.4.1.1 Header Settings
13.4.1.2 Service Attributes
13.4.2 Results
13.5 Throughput Testing (Multiple Streams)
13.5.1 Setup
13.5.1.1 General Throughput Settings (Global
Configuration)
13.5.1.2 MX Discover and Control
13.5.1.3 Per Stream Configurations
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13.5.1.4Traffic Settings (Per Stream Configuration)
13.5.1.5 Error Injection Settings per Stream
13.5.1.6 Alarm Injection Settings
13.5.1.7 Summary
13.5.1.8 Starting/Stopping a Throughput (Multiple
Streams) Test
13.5.2 Throughput Results
13.5.2.1 Viewing Throughput (Multiple Streams) Test
Results
13.5.2.2 Global/Aggregate Results
13.5.2.3 Per Stream Results
13.5.2.4 Saving Throughput (Multiple Streams) Results
13.6 Ethernet OAM Testing
13.6.1 OAM Setup
13.6.1.1 Link Level 802.3ah OAM Setup
13.6.1.2 Service Level OAM: 802.1ag/Y.1731 Setup
13.6.2 OAM Results
13.6.2.1 Link OAM Results
13.6.2.2 OAM Service Results
13.7 Auto Profile Scripting
13.8 Monitor Passthrough (Loopback)
14.0 PCS
15.0 OTU4
16.0 CPRI Optical Testing
16.1 Interface Specifications
16.2 CPRI Testing
16.3 CPRI Layer 2 Framed Testing
16.3.1 Setup
16.3.2 Results
16.3.3 CPRI Round Trip Delay
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16.3.4 SDT
16.3.5 Control Words
17.0 eCPRI
17.1 eCPRI Testing Overview
17.2 Interface Specifications
17.2.1 Protocol Stack
17.2.2 eCPRI Key Features
17.2.3 eCPRI Data Framing
17.2.4 eCPRI One Way Latency Measurement
17.3 eCPRI Setup
17.3.1 Test Port Selection
17.3.2 Port Setup
17.3.3 Measurement Settings
17.3.4 eCPRI Tests
17.4 Throughput Testing
17.4.1 Setup
17.4.1.1 Frame Header Settings
17.4.1.2 Traffic Settings (Per Stream Configuration)
17.4.1.3 General Throughput Settings (Global
Configuration)
17.4.1.4 Error/Alarm Injection Settings (Per Stream
Configuration)
17.4.1.5 Summary
17.4.1.6 Starting/Stopping a Throughput (Multiple
Streams) Test
17.4.2 Throughput Results
17.4.2.1 Global/Aggregate Results
17.4.2.2 Per Stream Results
17.4.3 Saving Throughput Results
17.5 Packet Capture
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1.0 About This User Manual
This user manual is suitable for novice, intermediate, and experienced users and is intended to help you successfully
use the features and capabilities of the various modules for test platforms. It is assumed that you have basic computer
experience and skills, and are familiar with IP and telecommunication concepts, terminology, and safety.
Every effort was made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is accurate. However, information is
subject to change without notice. We accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. In case of discrepancy, the
web version takes precedence over any printed literature.
(c) Copyright 2019 VeEX Inc. All rights reserved. VeEX, VePAL, and Fiberizer are registered trademarks of VeEX
Inc. and/or its affiliates in the USA and certain other countries. All trademarks or registered trademarks are the
property of their respective companies. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted electronically or
otherwise without written permission from VeEX Inc.
This device uses software either developed by VeEX Inc. or licensed by VeEX Inc. from third parties. The software is
confidential and proprietary of VeEX Inc. The software is protected by copyright and contains trade secrets of VeEX
Inc. or VeEX's licensors. The purchaser of this device agrees that it has received a license solely to use the software as
embedded in the device, and the purchaser is prohibited from copying, reverse engineering, decompiling, or
disassembling the software.
For more technical resources, visit the VeEX Inc. web site at www.veexinc.com. For assistance or questions related to
the use of this product, call or e-mail our customer care department for customer support. Before contacting our
customer care department, have the product model, serial number, and software version ready. Please locate the serial
number on the back of the chassis. Please provide this number when contacting VeEX customer service.
Customer Care:
Phone: + 1 510 651 0500
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.veexinc.com
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2.0 Safety Information
Safety precautions should be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. The instrument has been
designed to ensure safe operation; however, please observe all safety markings and instructions. Do not operate the
instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes or any other combustible environment. VeEX Inc. assumes no
liability for the customer's failure to comply with safety precautions and requirements.
Optical Connectors
The test set platform displays a laser warning icon when the laser source is active to alert the user about a potentially
dangerous situation. It is recommended to:
1. Deactivate the laser before connecting or disconnecting optical cables or patch cords.
2. Never look directly into an optical patch cord or an XFP's or SFP’s connector interface while the laser is
enabled. Even though XFP and SFP optical transceivers are typically fitted with Class 1 lasers, which are
considered eye safe, optical radiation for an extended period can cause irreparable damage to the eyes.
3. Never use a fiber microscope to check the optical connectors when the laser source is active.
Safe Module Handling
While replacing test modules, all work on the open panel must be performed only by suitably qualified personnel who
is familiar with the dangers both to people and to the instrument itself.
Modules are not hot swappable. The platform must be turned off and unplugged from VAC mains when
removing or inserting test modules.
For safety and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), empty module slots must be properly covered with blank
panel covers.
Prevent foreign objects from entering the UX400, before, during and after module exchange or re-configuration
process. They could create short circuits or damage internal fans.
Always store test modules by themselves in individual ESD protected packaging (with no loose elements, like
screws or tools).
Lithium-ion Battery Precautions
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs are compact and offer high capacity and autonomy, which make them ideal for
demanding applications, like providing long lasting power to portable test equipment. For safety reasons, due to their
high energy concentration, these batteries packs and products containing them must be used, charged, handled, and
stored properly, according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Li-ion battery packs contain individual Li-ion cells as well as battery monitoring and protection circuitry, sealed in its
plastic container that shall not be disassembled or serviced.
The test set unit's battery pack is also fitted with a safety connector to prevent accidental short circuits and reverse
polarity.
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Always charge the unit's battery pack inside the test platform battery bay using the AC/DC adapter supplied by
VeEX.
Do not charge or use the battery pack if any mechanical damage is suspected (shock, impact, puncture, crack,
etc).
Do not continue charging the battery if it does not recharge within the expected charging time
Storage: For long term storage, the battery pack should be stored at 20°C/68°F (room temperature), charged to
about 30 to 50% of its capacity. Spare battery packs should be charged and used at least once a year to prevent
over-discharge (rotate them regularly).
It is recommended to charge and use battery packs at least every three months. Battery packs shall not go
without recharging (reconditioning) for more than six months.
After extended storage, battery packs may reach a deep discharge state or enter into sleep mode. For safety
reasons, Li-ion batteries in deep discharge state may limit the initial charging current (pre-recharge) before
starting their regular fast charging cycle. The pre-charging state may take several hours.
Air transportation of Li-ion batteries is regulated by United Nations' International Air Transportation
Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations and by country-specific regulations. Please check local
regulations and with common carriers before shipping Li-ion battery packs or products containing relatively
large Li-ion battery packs.
Electrical Connectors
Telephone lines may carry dangerous voltages. Always connect the electrical test ports to known test interfaces which
carry low level signals.
ESD: Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Equipment
Test modules could be affected by electrostatic discharge. To minimize the risk of damage
when replacing or handling test modules, make sure to follow proper ESD procedures and
dissipate any electrostatic charge from your body and tools and the use proper grounding
gear.
Perform all work at a workplace that is protected against electrostatic build-up and
discharging.
Never touch any exposed contacts, printed circuit boards or electronic components.
Always store test modules in ESD protected packaging.
Wear ESD protection and grounding gear when:
Inserting, extracting, or handling test modules.
Inserting or removing SFPs, XFPs, QSFPs, or CFPs from the platform.
Connecting or disconnecting cables from modules or platform.
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3.0 Introduction
The RXT-6200 and RXT-6000e test module is equipped with most common transceiver form-factor ports and optional
legacy test interfaces. It offers up to two simultaneous 100GE tests.
Installation, commissioning, monitoring, and maintenance tasks are simplified thanks to a combination intuitive
features and powerful test functions. Novice users benefit from the easy-to-use GUI, while experienced users will
appreciate an array of advanced features such as OTL/PCS, CAUI-4/XLAUI Lane BERT, overhead monitor/control,
Tandem Connection Monitoring, Service Disruption, Protocol Capture/Decode, BERT, Throughput test, and much
more.
RXT-6200
Platform Highlights
Independent Dual-Port testing, up to 2x 112G
CFP4 (LR4 & SR4) and QSFP28 interfaces for 100GE, OTU4 and 50GE applications
Supports IEEE 802.3bj Clause 91 RS-FEC as required for SR4
QSFP+ for 40GE, OTU3
SFP28 interface for 25GE, 32/16G FC, 24G CPRI 10 and 25G eCPRI Layer 4 with RS-FEC
SFP+ for 100Base-FX, 1000Base-X, 10GEBase-X, OTU2/2e/1e/1, STM-64/16/4/1/0, OC192/48/12/3/1, and
Fiber Channel 16/10/8/4/2/1G and CPRI up to 12G
RJ45 for 10/100/1000Base-T applications
RXT-6000e
Platform Highlights
CFP2 (LR4 & SR10) and QSFP28 interfaces for 100GE, OTU4 and 50GE applications
Supports IEEE 802.3bj Clause 91 RS-FEC as required for SR4 and SR10
CFP4 support via CFP2-to-CFP4 adapter
QSFP+ for 40GE, OTU3
SFP28 interface for 25GE, 32/16G FC, 24G CPRI 10 and 25G eCPRI Layer 4 with RS-FEC
SFP+ for 100Base-FX, 1000Base-X, 10GEBase-X, OTU2/2e/1e/1, STM-64/16/4/1/0, OC192/48/12/3/1, and
Fibre Channel 16/10/8/4/2/1G and CPRI up to 12G
RJ45 for 10/100/1000Base-T applications
Optional PDH/DSn with standard connectors
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6.0 Setup: SDH/SONET/OTN
Accessing Setup: Please see the RXT-1200 Platform manual Getting Started section to launch Test Applications.
SONET Home Menu
The Setup page has tabs for setting the OTN, and SDH/SONET.
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6.1 Signal Overview
Tap on the Signal tab to set up the Transmitter and Receiver interfaces and associated test parameters prior to running
a test.
Signal tab
TX and RX Configurations
The Transmitter (TX) and Receiver (RX) configurations are grouped into a simple yet intuitive block diagram.
The TX and RX signal parameters can be modified by tapping the applicable block that brings up a new dialog
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window displaying additional input and specific selection settings.
The Transmitter transmits as soon as a valid configuration is entered. The Receiver will check for a valid signal on its
input so the measurement function is synchronized.
When a test is not running, the LEDs will still indicate errors and alarms, but any other results displayed will be the
results of a previous test.
Coupling TX and RX
When the TX and RX signal structures are required to be identical or symmetrical, coupling the Transmitter and
Receiver is possible. Tap on the blue "TX" or "RX" header to bring up the Copy menu. Copy menu options are
Coupled, Tx=Rx, and Rx=Tx.
Accessing the Copy Menu
Copy Menu Options
Coupled: TX and RX configurations are grouped as one block; TX and RX will have identical configuration.
To uncouple TX and RX settings, tap on the blue "Coupled" heading and select Independent from the Copy
Menu.
Tx=Rx: Tx blocks will copy the settings made in the Rx blocks
Rx=Tx: Rx blocks will copy the settings made in the Tx blocks
Changes to the Setup are applied immediately unless an invalid parameter has been selected.
When the TX and RX signal structures need to be independent or asymmetrical, uncoupling the transmitter and
receiver is possible. For example, the TX could be sending a PRBS of 2^23-1 in a VC12 carried within an optical
STM-64, while the RX could be expecting to receive a PRBS of 2^23-1 in a 2Mbps E1 signal.
Hierarchy: Allows the user to configure OTN/SDH, OTN/SONET signal and network types, including the bit rate
and higher order mapping, if applicable.
Interface: Allows the user to select optical or electrical test ports. Optical test ports apply to OTN/SDH signal types
only, while electrical ports can apply to STTM-1E or PDH signals. Clock source and offset options are also configured
in this screen.
Structure: Applies to SDH/SONET signal and allows the user to configure lower order mapping and the channel
number.
Payload: Applies to SDH/SONET signal and allows the user to configure low rate signal (if applicable) and
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associated framing.
Pattern: Applies to SDH/SONET signals and allows the user to configure the test pattern to be used. Use the pattern
drop-down box to select the test pattern which will be inserted into the transmitted signal. Pseudo Random Bit
Sequences (PRBS) defined by ITU-T 0.150 and 0.151 standards, fixed words and 24-bit or 32 bit user defined patterns
are available. Note, if the 32 bit user pattern entered is incorrect, the default pattern will be 0xFFFFFFFF.
Warning Message
While a test is running, it is possible to view the signal configuration, but it is not possible to change the setup or
modify other measurement settings. This warning screen is only shown during initial setup to alert the user.
Warning Message
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