Table of Contents
Purpose
Manual Content
Related Documentation
Technical Support
Notes, Cautions, Warnings
Power Cords
Battery Replacement
Ventilation Requirements
Use End Caps on Open Ports
Use Ejector Tabs Properly
China RoHS Declaration Table—Chassis
Chapter 1: Platform and Reference Overview
Ixia Chassis
Ixia Load Modules
Reduced vs. Full Feature
Load Module Names
Ixia Load Module Properties
Card Properties
Maximum number of PGIDs
New in Version 6.20
New Products
Chapter 2: Theory of Operation: General
Ixia Hardware
Chassis Chain (Hardware)
Chassis Chain Timing Specification
Chassis
Chassis Synchronization
Physical Chaining
Virtual Chaining
Ixia Chassis Connections
Load Modules
Port Hardware
Types of Ports
Ethernet
Power over Ethernet
Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE)
Powered Devices (PD)
Discovery Process
PoE Acquisition Tests
10GE
XAUI Interfaces
Lane Skew
Link Fault Signaling
Link Alarm Status Interrupt (LASI)
40GE and 100GE
SONET/POS
Variable Rate Clocking
SONET Operation
Error Insertion
DCC—Data Communications Channel
SRP—Spatial Reuse Protocol
RPR—Resilient Packet Ring
GFP—Generic Framing Procedure
CDL— Converged Data Link
PPP Protocol Negotiation
LCP—Link Control Protocol Options
NCP—Network Control Protocols
IPv6 Interface Identifiers (IIDs)
HDLC
Frame Relay
DSCP—Differentiated Services Code Point
ATM
BERT
Available/Unavailable Seconds
Port Transmit Capabilities
Streams and Flows
Packet Streams
Packet Flows
Advanced Streams
Stream Queues
Basic Stream Operation
Streams and the Inter-Stream Gap (ISG)
Bursts and the Inter-Burst Gap (IBG)
Packets and the Inter-Packet Gap (IPG)
Frame Data
Virtual LANs
Stacked VLANs (Q in Q)
User Defined Fields (UDF)
Counter Mode UDF
Random Mode UDF
Value List Mode UDF
Range List Mode UDF
Nested Counter Mode UDF
IPv4 Mode UDF
Table Mode UDF
Transmit Operations
Repeat Last Random Pattern
Port Data Capture Capabilities
Continuous Versus Trigger Capture
Port Capture Operations
Forced Collision Operation
Packet Group Operation
Split Packet Group Operation
Latency/Jitter Measurements
Sequence Checking Operation
Switched-Path Duplicate/Gap Checking Mode
Data Integrity Checking Operation
Automatic Instrumentation Signature
Port Transmit/Receive Capabilities
Round Trip TCP Flows
Port Statistics Capabilities
IxExplorer Software
Chassis Chain (Software)
Chassis
Card
Port
Port Properties
Port Groups
Stream Groups
Packet Group Statistic Views
Statistic Views
Stream Statistic Views
MII Templates
Layouts
IxRouter Window
IxExplorer Operation
Multi-User Operation
Statistics Logging and Alerts
Statistics Logging
Alerts
Tcl Software Structure
Operation on the Ixia Chassis
Operation on a Windows Client
Operation on a Unix Client
Multiple Client Environment
TCL Version Limitations
Chapter 3: Theory of Operation: Protocols
Protocol Server
ARP
IP
IGMP
OSPF
OSPFv3
BGP4/BGP+
Internal Versus External BGP
IBGP Extensions
Communities
BGP Router Test Configuration
BGP L3 VPNs
BGP VPN-IPv4 Address Formats
L3 VPN VRFs
RIP
RIP Overview
RIPng
ISISv4/v6
ISIS Topology
ISIS Processing
ISIS Addresses
RSVP-TE
PATH Messages
Explicit_Route
RESV Message
Other Messages
RSVP-TE Fast Reroute
Ixia Test Model
LDP
MLD
PIM-SM/SSM-v4/v6
PIM-SM Source-Group Mapping
PIM-SSM
PIM-SSM Addressing
Differences Between PIM-SM and PIM-SSM
Protocol Elements for PIM-SSM
Multicast VPNs
MPLS
Advantages of MPLS
How Does MPLS Work?
MPLS Routing
Hop-by-Hop Routing
Explicit Routing
Label Information Base
BFD
CFM
FCoE and NPIV
Supported Load Modules
Data Center Mode
Priority Traffic Generation
Priority-based Flow Control (PFC)
IxExplorer Reference
Fibre Channel over Ethernet
Packet View Support
FCoE Initialization Protocol (FIP)
IxExplorer Reference
NPIV Protocol Interface
Precision Time Protocol (PTP) IEEE 1588v2
Supported Load Modules
Supported Messages
Supported Features
Local Clock synchronization through PTP to another PTP clock
Local clock frequency transfer
IxExplorer References
ATM Interfaces
`Bridged ATM' Versus `Routed ATM'
ATM Encapsulation Types
Encapsulation Types by Protocol
ATM Frame Formats
Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE)
GRE Packet Format
GRE Packet Headers
GRE Header per RFC 2784
GRE Header per RFC 2890
DHCP Protocol
DHCPv6 Protocol
Ethernet OAM
Chapter 4: Optixia XM12 Chassis
Specifications
XM12 Chassis
Electrical Grounding requirements for Multi-Chassis system configuration
LEDs/LCD Display
LCD Display
Supported Modules
Hot-Swap Procedure
SFF Adapter Module
Installing Filler Panels
Prerequisites for Filler Panel Installation:
Filler Panel Installation Procedure:
Cooling Fan Speed Control
XM12 Sound Reducer Installation
Rack Mount Cautions
High Performance Upgrade Kit
Statistics and Measurements
Chapter 5: Optixia XM2 Chassis
Specifications
XM2 Chassis
LEDs/LCD Display
LCD Display
Supported Modules
Rack Mount Instructions
Installing Rack-Mount Ear Brackets
Hot-Swap Procedure
SFF Adapter Module
Installing Filler Panels
Prerequisites for Filler Panel Installation:
Filler Panel Installation Procedure:
.Cooling Fan Speed Control
Chapter 6: XG12 Chassis
Specifications
LCD Display
CPU Slot LED Definitions
Chapter 7: Optixia X16 Chassis
Specifications
X16 Chassis
LEDs/LCD Display
LCD Display
Supported Modules
Hot-Swap Procedure
Installing Filler Panels
Prerequisites for Filler Panel Installation:
Filler Panel Installation Procedure:
Rack Mount Cautions
Chapter 8: Optixia XL10 Chassis
Specifications
XL10 Chassis
Supported Modules
Hot-Swap Procedure
Installing Filler Panels
Prerequisites for Filler Panel Installation:
Filler Panel Installation Procedure:
Rack Mount Cautions
Chapter 9: IXIA 1600T Chassis
Specifications
1600T Chassis
LEDs
Installing Filler Panels
Prerequisites for Filler Panel Installation:
Filler Panel Installation Procedure:
Rack Mount Cautions
Chapter 10: IXIA 400T Chassis
Specifications
400T Chassis
Use of Filler Panels
Rack Mount Cautions
Chapter 11: IXIA 250 Chassis
Operation
Setup
Computer Operation
Test Operation
Specifications
Ixia 250 Chassis
Test System
Chapter 12: Ixia 100 Chassis
Ixia 100
IXIA 100 Specifications
Rack Mount Cautions
Chapter 13: XOTN Chassis Unit
About OTN Technology
Specifications
XOTN Chassis Unit
Chapter 14: Ixia GPS Auxiliary Function Device (AFD1)
AFD1 Setup
The AFD1 Kit:
Successful GPS Synchronization in IxExplorer
Enabling/Installing GPS Based Synchronization
Troubleshooting—GPS Unit `Not Ready'
Worldwide Synchronization
Calculating Latency Accuracy for AFD1 (GPS)
Front Panel LEDs
IXIA AFD1 Specifications
Chapter 15: Ixia IRIG-B Auxiliary Function Device (AFD2)
AFD2 Setup
The AFD2 Kit:
Successful IRIG-B Synchronization in IxExplorer
Enabling/Installing IRIG-B Based Synchronization
Changing Time Source
Troubleshooting— IRIG-B Unit `Not Ready'
Worldwide Synchronization
Calculating Latency Accuracy for AFD2 (IRIG-B)
Front Panel LEDs
IXIA AFD2 Specifications
Chapter 16: IXIA 10/100/1000 Load Modules
Part Numbers
Specifications
ALM1000T8 and CPM1000T8
Card LEDs
Port LEDs
Trigger Out Values
Statistics
Chapter 17: IXIA 1GbE and 10GbE Aggregation Load Modules
Application Layer Performance Testing
Modes of Operation
Non-Aggregated Mode
Gigabit Aggregated Mode
10GE Aggregated Mode
Flexible Packet Generation
Real-Time Latency
Transmit Scheduler
Packet Stream Scheduler
Advanced Stream Scheduler
Extensive Statistics
Data Capture
Data Integrity
Sequence and Duplicate Packet Checking
Routing/Bridging Protocol Emulation
Part Numbers
Specifications
Port LEDs
Statistics
Chapter 18: IXIA Network Processor Load Modules
Application Layer Performance Testing
Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) Feature
Modes of Operation
Non-Aggregated (Normal) Mode
Gigabit Aggregated Mode
10GE Aggregated Mode
Flexible Packet Generation
Real-Time Latency
Transmit Scheduler
Packet Stream Scheduler
Advanced Stream Scheduler
Extensive Statistics
Data Capture
Data Integrity
Sequence and Duplicate Packet Checking
Routing/Bridging Protocol Emulation
Part Numbers
Specifications
Port LEDs
Statistics
Chapter 19: IXIA 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet Load Modules
Key Features
Nomenclature
Port LEDs
Clock In/Out
Statistics
Multilane Distribution Configuration
PCS Lane Statistics
Chapter 20: IXIA 10 Gigabit Ethernet Load Modules
LSM 10GE Family
Part Numbers
Port LEDs
Clock In/Out
Trigger Out Values
Removable Carrier Cards
Carrier Card Installation
XENPAK/XAUI Connectors
Statistics
NGY Fault Handling
IEEE Requirements
NGY Operation
Features that force deviation from IEEE spec
Tx Ignores Rx Link Faults
Transmit Ignores Link Status
10GE LAN Family
Part Numbers
Specifications
Port LEDs
Trigger Out Values
Optical Specifications
Statistics
XAUI Family
Part Numbers
Specifications
Port LEDs
Trigger Out Values
Clock In/Out
XAUI Connectors
MDIO
Statistics
XENPAK Family
Part Numbers
Specifications
Port LEDs
Trigger Out Values
XENPAK Load Modules
Clock In/Out
XENPAK Connectors
Power Sequencing Specification
Reset
XAUI Fujitsu to XENPAK Adapter
CX4 to XENPAK Adapter
Statistics
Chapter 21: IXIA 10GE LAN/WAN and OC 192 POS Load Modules
Overview
10G MSM Family
Part Numbers
Specifications
Port LEDs
Clock In/Out
Trigger Out
Statistics
OC-192c Triple Mode Family
Part Numbering
Specifications
Port LEDs
Trigger Out Values
Optical Specifications
Statistics
UNIPHY Family
Part Numbers
Specifications
Port LEDs
Trigger Out Values
Clock Out Values
Optical Specifications
Chapter 22: IXIA OC12 ATM/POS Load Modules
Part Numbers
OC12 POS 622 Specifications
ATM Specifications
Physical Interfaces
Port LEDs
Statistics
Chapter 23: IXIA 10/100 Load Modules
Part Numbers
Specifications
Port LEDs
Trigger Out Values
Statistics
Chapter 24: IXIA 100 Load Modules
Part Numbers
Specifications
Port LEDs
Trigger Out Values
Statistics
Chapter 25: IXIA Gigabit Load Modules
Part Numbers
Specifications
Port LEDs
Trigger Out Values
Statistics
Chapter 26: IXIA OC12c/OC3c Load Modules
Part Numbers
Specifications
Port LEDs
Trigger Out Values
Optical Specifications
Statistics
Chapter 27: IXIA OC48c Load Modules
Part Numbers
Specifications
OC48c VAR Calibration
Frequency Adjustment
Frequency Monitoring
Port LEDs
Trigger Out Values
Optical Specifications
Statistics
Chapter 28: IXIA FCMGXM Load Modules
Part Numbers
Specifications
Chapter 29: IXIA Xcellon-Flex Load Modules
Part Numbers
Specifications
Mechanical Specification of FlexAP10G16S/FlexFE10G16S Load Modules
Front Panel
Led Panel
Mechanical Specification of FlexAP1040SQ Load Modules
Front Panel Production – 944-1062-02
Led Panel Production – 944-1062-02
Mechanical Specification of FlexAP40QP4 Load Modules
Front Panel
Led Panel
Chapter 30: IXIA Xdensity XDM10G32S Load Modules
Part Numbers
Specifications
Chapter 31: IXIA Impairment Load Modules
Part Numbers
Specifications
Chapter 32: IXIA Xcellon-Lava Load Modules
Part Numbers
Specifications
Chapter 33: IXIA Power over Ethernet Load Modules
Part Numbers
Specifications
Port LEDs
Test Monitor Output Ports
Statistics
Chapter 34: IXIA Stream Extraction Modules
Part Numbers
Specifications
Port LEDs
Statistics
Chapter 35: IxVM
Features
Requirements
Hardware
Hypervisor / Host OS
VM Operating Systems (Guest OS)
Distribution Methods
VM Discovery
Update Utility
Ixia Application Software
About the Red Hat and CentOS Kernels
Licensing
Not Licensed:
IxVM Deployment Models
vSphere Deployment
KVM Deployment
Creating TLS Certificates
Bare-metal Linux Deployment
Windows components
Installing IxVM Components on a Physical PC or Windows VM
TCP/UDP Ports Required
TCP
UDP
Windows VM ports
Installing IxVM
OVA-based Installation
Downloading and Installing vSphere
Creating the Source and Destination Networks
Deploying the IxVM Appliances (OVAs)
Configuring Static Addressing
Optimizing Performance
KVM Installation
KVM Tutorial
Introduction
Other sources of information
Before you begin
Hardware requirements
Software requirements
Time requirements
CentOS version requirements
Topology
Use case 1 – Back to back test
Use case 2 – External connectivity
Use case 1 – Back to back test
Prerequisites
Introduction to libvirt daemon
Establish the QEMU connection
Create Ethernet Bridge for Management network
Create Ethernet bridge for test ports
Instantiate IxVMPort1
Instantiate IxVMPort2
Create and instantiate IxVM management VM
Install Windows XP
Customize Windows XP
Install IxOS and IxNetwork
Install and configure NTP server on the host
Instantiate IxVM test ports
Use case 2 – External connectivity
Prerequisites
Introduction to xinet.d
Discover the Windows VM IP
Enable remote desktop for IxVM User
Install xinetd on the host
Create port-forwarding definition file for xinetd
Test Microsoft Remote Desktop connection
Test IxNetwork TCL server
Bare-metal (RPM) Installation
Installing Linux
Installing IxVM Server, IxExplorer, and IxNetwork
Installing the IxVM RPM Packages
Configuring NTP
NTP server options for IxVM cards
Single-port vs. Multi-port Cards
Converting Single-port cards into Multi-port cards
Step 1. Create the Additional Test Networks
Step 2. Add Ports to the Card
Step 3. (IxExplorer): Adding a Multi-port Card
Step 4. (IxNetwork): Discovering a Multi-port Card
Sample Configuration
Step 1. Install vSphere
Step 1. Configure the Source and Destination Networks
Step 3. Deploy a Windows VM
Step 4. Deploy the Linux OVA Template
Step 5. Configure the IxVM card (Linux OVA) Addresses
Step 6. Configure the IxVM Chassis Addresses
Step 7. Discover the IxVM Cards
What to do Next
Using IxAdmin to Upgrade IxVM
Troubleshooting and Tips
Tips
TclAPI Support
IxOS Tcl API Commands
IxOS Statistics
Appendix A: XAUI Connector Specifications
Description
Standard Connector Specifications
Front Panel Loopback Connector
Standard Cable Specification
SMA Break-Out Box
XAUI Fujitsu to XENPAK Adapter
XAUI Tyco Interoperability Backplane HM-Zd Adapter
Appendix B: Available Statistics
Table Organization
IxExplorer
Statistics Modes
Extra Statistics Check Boxes
Receive Mode
Key to Tables
TCL Development
Statistics Mode
Access to Statistics
Receive Mode
C++ Development
Statistics Mode
Access to Statistics
Receive Mode
Description of Statistics
Notes
Statistics for 1GbE and 10GbE Aggregation Load Modules
FCoE Statistics
fcoeRxSharedStat1 and fcoeRxSharedStat2
FIP Statistics
ALM, ELM and CPM Statistics
40/100 GE Statistics
Appendix C: GPS Antenna Installation Requirements
Roof Mount Antenna
Conduit
Conduit Type
Coaxial Bending Radius
Lightning Protection
GPS Mast Location Requirements
Preferred Location
Requirements if Preferred Location is Not Available
Window Mount Antenna
Mounting
Appendix D: Hot-Swap Procedure
Load Module Hot-Swap Insertion
Load Module Hot-Swap Removal
Appendix E: IP Port Assignments on Ixia Chassis and Linux port CPUs
Applicability
Services on Ports