Using IxServer

IxServer Overview

IxServer is a software application that provides access to the chassis hardware (that is, the load modules and physical ports) and software functions for connected client computers running IxExplorer, IxAutomate (formerly IxScriptmate), TCL programs, and other applications. It also controls and monitors the Ixia chassis.

IxServer is loaded onto the chassis and sits on top of the chassis operating system. When started, IxServer detects the chassis type, the load modules types, and port types, and provides the information to any recognized client computers that have established a connection with IxServer. It also forwards client computer requests to the chassis hardware.

Figure:Clients and IxServer shows client computers connected to IxServer through a LAN.

Figure:Clients and IxServer

In Figure:Clients and IxServer three workstations using different Ixia client software (IxExplorer, IxAccess, and IxAutomate) are connected to the chassis through IxServer.

Ixia chassis come with IxServer already installed. IxServer must be running for the chassis to be accessible to Ixia clients.

Note: Some client computers can also run directly on the chassis instead of operating remotely.