Ixia Software Release Notes
IxNetwork 8.30 EA Update 1 (Prerequisite: 8.30 EA)
Build Number: 8.30.1707.71 (September 2017)
IxNetwork 8.30 EA Update 1 for IxNetwork 8.30 EA.
Previous Release Notes
Please visit the IxNetwork support web page for more information on previous
Release Notes.
Application Compatibility
This IxNetwork update supports IxNetwork 8.30 EA release.
For additional product compatibility information, refer to the following online utility on Ixia's website. You will need an account to access the Ixia website.
http://www.ixiacom.com/support-overview/product-support/product-compatibility-matrix
IxNetwork 8.30 EA Update 1 does not require explicit license installation and
is supported as per 8.30 EA license installation
Please contact Ixia customer support for upgrades if needed.
IxNetwork Update is built with the client component only. You must install this update
in the computer where IxNetwork application will be run.
Installation Notes
To install this update, you must have the IxNetwork 8.30 EA 'client' component installed on the user workstation where the IxNetwork GUI will be run.
IxNetwork update notifications are available through Ixia Update Manager.
Select and apply the update to the existing IxNetwork 8.30 EA or download the update installer for manually installing the updates at a later time.
Installed updates are visible under control panel -> installed updates for IxNetwork 8.30 EA
Refer to the following notes to rectify the problems that may arise during installation.
NOTE: During installation of an update, if the Update Manager status does not change
even after several minutes or if the update fails to install, then restart the
system and reinstall the update.
NOTE: Once an update is installed, it disappears from the Update Manager until it
is manually uninstalled from the control panel.
Please contact Ixia customer support for upgrades if needed.
Please refer to the IxNetwork documentation for guidance on its usage.
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The Help files for the IxNetwork Updates now get automatically installed when you update IxNetwork.
As a pre requisite, ensure you have installed documentation, while installing the base version of IxNetwork.
For details see, help on 'IxNetwork Installation' in the 'Getting Started with IxNetwork' PDF.
To access IxNetwork Help, please go to Start menu of your computer.
Go to the 'Documents' folder in the respective IxNetwork build number in the Program group.
Click the 'What's New in this Release' link in the left pane of the IxNetwork Help to get a comprehensive list of the new features along with relevant links.
The IxNetwork help files are also available on our website at http://www.ixiacom.com/support-services/product-support/user-guides.
You need valid log on credentials to view/download the help files from the website.
If you do not have the username and password, please forward your request to mailto:support@ixiacom.com.
8.30 EA Update 1 Features
| High Level API |
| Added HLAPI support for ISIS SRLG and multiple algorithm. |
| MPLS |
| RSVP-TE LSP is enhanced to support a configurable delay time in switch over during Make Before Break operation |
| EVPN is enhanced to support user configurable PMSI tunnel ID |
| EVPN is enhanced to support multicast traffic over mLDP P2MP LSP |
| EVPN is enhanced to support multicast traffic over RSVP-TE P2MP LSP |
| SDN |
| OVSDB Controller: OVSDB Controller is enhanced to support following features:
1) Support for deleting/modifying the bindings on restarting the Controller has been supported for multi-ToR scenario.
2) User can restart the Controller alone. It is assumed that no DB changes will be made to ToR while the Controller is down.
3) Table Value and Table Schema validation has been added.
4) User can now dump the DB Updates received from ToR by triggering Controller Dump DB command.
5) ToR Certificate validation has been supported. User has to tick the checkbox “Verify Peer Certificate” for this validation.
6) User can now stop a specific ToR from connecting to the OVSDB Controller over TCP by using the command “Delete ToR”. Similarly, this ToR can be allowed to connect by using the command “Add ToR”.
7) Users can now attach all the 4000 bindings (for one VM and one Baremetal each binding) in a single batch. The transact timeout should be set to at least 1000s. |
| PCEP: PCC now supports including Association object for Path Protection (PPAG) in PCReport messages while reporting SR-TE/RSVP-TE Sync LSPs. |
| PCEP: PCC now supports changing MPLS Label values (DMPLS) of data traffic dynamically over PCE Initiated and PCC Requested SR-TE LSPs. |
Automation
| Bug Number |
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| 1453937 |
GetTopologyStatus API is not working
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MPLS
| Bug Number |
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| 1447548 |
In Symmetric Inter-subnet forwarding of EVPN, issue of traffic picking up wrong MPLS label has been fixed.
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| 1450481 |
The issue of basic LDP requiring mLDP license has been fixed now.
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| 1452632 |
Issue in MAC withdraw in case of MAC mobility has been fixed
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SDN
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| 1447511 |
PCEP: If Number of LSPs configured at PCC or PCE is 0 then the corresponding configuration tab is now hidden from the GUI.
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