XG12 Chassis

This chapter provides details about the XG12 chassis its specifications and features.

The XG12 Chassis is the next generation high performance platform capable of supporting all XM form factor load modules, including full chassis configurations of the Xcellon load modules. It is a 12-slot chassis with increased total power capacity available for all load modules and front-to-back airflow delivery along with increased bandwidth from the CPU to the load modules.

The chassis provides improved modularity and access to the major components to reduce downtime of a failed chassis and to reduce the probability of needing to remove a failed chassis from the test environment. The four separate modules that make up the chassis are shown in the following table.

XG12 Part Numbers and Modules
Part Number Description

941-0017

XG12, 12-Slot Chassis Frame Module

942-0031

XG12, 12-Slot Chassis Fan Module

942-0032

XG12, 12-Slot Chassis Power Supply Module

942-0033

XG12, 12-Slot Chassis Processor Module

The XG12, shown in the figure below allows the hot-swapping of load modules, without requiring the chassis to be powered down. The Processor module for the XG12 chassis is hot swappable.

The Processor Module is plugged into the front of the chassis. The power supplies and fans are accessible from the rear of the chassis. Each of the modular components is capable of being removed in the field and replaced with minimum downtime.

Figure: XG12 Chassis

The component modules of the XG12 chassis are shown in the following figure:

Specifications

The XG12 chassis specifications are contained in the following tables:

XG12 Processor Module Specifications

Processor Module

Field replaceable and removable processor card module with an Intel 2.26 GHz Core™ 2 Duo processor with 4 GB CPU memory, and 250 GB SATA hard drive

Memory

4GB

Hard Disk Drive

250GB

Operating System

Windows 7

 


Caution:

Battery replacement: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. You should not attempt to replace the battery. Return to Ixia Customer Service for replacement with the same or equivalent type of battery. Ixia disposes of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer's instructions.



Caution:

Remplacement de la batterie: Le remplacement incorrect de la batterie peut provoquer une explosion. Vous ne devez en aucun casessayer de remplacer la batterie. Renvoyez le produit au service clients Ixia pour un échange avec le mêmetype de batterie ou un type équivalent. Ixia met les batteries usagées au rebut conformémentaux instructions du fabricant.


 

Note: The serial number for the Processor Module is located on module itself. This is used as the overall chassis serial number.

 

XG12 Chassis Specifications

Size

  • 19.0 in. W x 19.21 in. H x 27.2 in. D
  • 48.26cm W x 48.79cm H x 69.09cm D
  • 11 rackmount units (11RU)

Load Module Slots

12 (compatible with Ixia XM form factor load modules)

Chassis Power

The chassis requires three single phase, 200-240VAC, 50/60Hz circuits, each capable of providing 3680 watts. These circuits must provide protection against over-currents, short circuits and earth faults for the XG12 chassis. A 20A circuit breaker for each circuit is also required.

All three power cords must be plugged into their single phase 200-240VAC, 50Hz/60Hz power sources at the same time for correct operation of the chassis.

Note:

  • The chassis power supplies are interlocked with the rear cover which must be installed for them to be enabled. After removing or installing the rear panel, ensure thumbscrews have been tightened down with a 'Flat Blade' screwdriver.
  • The load module power is enabled by the Ixia server program. If it is not running, the load modules will not be powered on.

Power Cords

All three power cords are required to operate the XG12 chassis power supplies.

Power Cord shipments:

  • Ixia provides three power cords that are configured and rated to meet the specifications of the target country where the chassis is being installed
  • For North American customers, the power cords have NEMA L6-20P plugs for attachment to the power source and IEC-60320-C19 connectors that attach to the XG12 chassis
  • For International shipments, the power cords supplied has plugs suitable for each destination country's power source and IEC-60320-C19 connectors that attach to the XG12 chassis
  • The XG12 chassis is CE marked and UL certified when using the 200-240VAC power cords supplied with the chassis. However, these certifications for the chassis safety approvals are only valid when the unit is operating from all three 200-240VAC main power sources

Chassis Weights

Frame:
  • 64 lbs. (29.1 kg) empty, component weight
  • 97 lbs. (44.1 kg) average shipping weight (with filler panels)

Fan module:

  • 10.2 lbs. (4.63 kg) component weight
  • 17.3 lbs. (7.86 kg) average shipping weight

Power Supply module:

  • 28 lbs. (12.72 kg) component weight
  • 35.1 lbs. (15.95 kg) average shipping weight

Processor module:

  • 2.7 lbs. (1.23 kg) component weight
  • 8.5 lbs. (3.86 kg) average shipping weight

Warning:

Total chassis weight, without any load modules installed is 104.9 lbs. (47.6 kg). Do not attempt to lift the fully assembled chassis.



Avertissement:

N'essayez pas de soulever le châssis entièrement assemblé.


Fan Module

Field replaceable chassis fan assembly that is easily installed and removed.

Air flow Clearance

12 inches is required at the rear of the chassis.

24 inches of clearance is preferred.

Power Supply Module

Field replaceable power supply module that is easily installed and removed.

There are three 2825W power supplies in the Power Supply Module.

Each power supply may be removed or replaced separately.

Timing Sources

Internal clock, synchronized with another Ixia chassis, GPS AFD-1unit, AFD2 IRIG-B unit or with the Timing Distribution Module.

Shipping Vibration

FED-STD-101C, Method 5019.1/5020.1

Operating temperature

41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

Note: Some high-density/high performance load modules require a lower maximum ambient operating temperature than the standard for the chassis. When a load module that requires the lower maximum operating temperature is installed in an XM chassis, the maximum operating temperature of the chassis is adjusted downward to match the maximum operating temperature of the load module. The operating temperature range specification is specified in the published datasheet for these load modules.

Storage temperature

41°F to 122°F (5°C to 50°C)

Operating Humidity

0% to 85%, non-condensing

Storage Humidity

0% to 85%, non-condensing

Noise

The XG12 chassis running at maximum fan speed capacity may produce noise levels up to 87 dB(A). This is measured per the GR-63-CORE, Issue 1, paragraph 5.6.3 specification. The use of appropriate ear protection is recommended to protect against hearing impairment. Consult local health and safety regulations for recommended maximum exposure levels for noise and ear protection devices.

Shown below are the maximum XG12 chassis sound levels measured according to GR-63-CORE, Issue 1, Paragraph 5.6.3.

  • Front: 83.5 dB(A)
  • Left Side: 84.2 dB(A)
  • Rear: 86.5 dB(A)
  • Right Side: 84.4 dB(A)

Warning:

Hearing Protection: The XG12 chassis generates noise levels above 80 dB(A). Ear protection must be worn. The use of appropriate ear protection is recommended to protect against hearing impairment. Consult local health and safety regulations for recommended maximum exposure levels for noise and ear protection devices.



Avertissement:

Produit un niveau sonore de 86.5db (A). Des protections auditives doivent etre portees pour eviter tout risque de perte d'audition. Se referer au manuel IXIA Materiel et Reefrence pour plus d'information sur le chassis XG12 ou XGS12.


XG12 Chassis controls and indicators

Front Panel Switches

On/Off momentary power push button.

Monitor

HD-DB15 Super VGA.

Ethernet

Two RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Management Port.

USB

4 USB dual type A, 4-pin jack connectors

Sync In

Single Sync In jack with a 4-pin RJ11

Sync Out

Single Sync Out jack with a 4-pin RJ11

Front Panel Indicators

See LEDs/LCD Display.

 

2 Paired LEDs above each slot position indicating Power and Active status.

 

2x16 LCD on front panel indicating chassis information.

Figure: Safety Features

XG12 chassis installation precautions:

LEDs/LCD Display

The XG12 chassis has front panel LEDs for each load module slot.

XG12 LEDs
Label Color Description

Power

Green

When the Power LED is flashing, the board is being detected or initialized.

The Power LED is illuminated when the board is powered.

In Use

Amber

The Active LED is illuminated when you have taken ownership of the load module. If you run traffic from IxExplorer, without taking port ownership, the In Use light is not illuminated.

LCD Display

An LCD display is provided on the chassis to indicate the status of the chassis without an external display device (monitor). The LCD operates in two modes:

CPU Slot LED Definitions

The specifications of LEDs for the Processor module and the LEDs above the Processor module slot are shown in the following table:

Note: ESD Discharge: Operator intervention may be required to power cycle the unit or restart a software program in the event the unit is upset by electrostatic discharge.

LED Specifications
  LED Color Description

On the chassis front face

CPU card Slot LED

Yellow

The backplane is initializing.

Green

The backplane has initialized

Processor module - front panel

Stdby Pwr LED

Green

5V Stand-by power is available

CPU Pwr LED

Green

CPU Card power is available

HDD Act LED

Bkpln Link LED

Green

PCIe link to backplane is up

Processor module - Ethernet LEDs for each management port

Link LED

Green

Port has link

Act LED

Flashes when port has activity

Supported Modules

The modules that are supported on the XG12 are listed in the following table.

Supported Modules
Family Module Function

XM Form Factor (XMFF) load modules

Xcellon-Flex High density 10GbE products

  • Xcellon-FlexAP10G16S 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Load Module, L2-7 Accelerated Performance, a 1-slot module with 16-ports of SFP+ interfaces
  • Xcellon-FlexFE10G16S 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Load Module, L2-3 Full Emulation Performance, a 1-slot module with 16-ports of SFP+ interfaces

Xdensity Ultra-high density 10GbE

Xdensity, XDM10G32S, Ultra-high density, 10-Gigabit Ethernet load module with 32-ports of SFP+ interfaces and L2-3 data plane support

Xcellon-Flex High density 10GbE and 40 GE products

  • Xcellon-FlexAP10/4016SQ 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet Accelerated Performance Load Module, 16-Ports of SFP+ interfaces and 4-ports of QSFP 40 GE interfaces with full performance L1-7 support
  • Xcellon-FlexFE40G4Q 40 Gigabit Ethernet Full Emulation Load Module, 4-ports of QSFP 40 GE with L1-3 support

K2 Higher Speed Ethernet product line

  • HSE40GETSP1-01, 40-Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 1-port, 2-slots, with the CFP MSA interface
  • HSE100GETSP1-01, 100- Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 1-port, 2-slots, with the CFP MSA interface
  • HSE40/100GETSP1-01 Dual-Speed, 1-port, 2-slots, with CFP MSA interface
  • HSE40/100GETSPR1-01, Dual Speed, 40 and 100-Gigabit Data Plane Ethernet Load Module, 1-port, 2-slots, with the CFP MSA interface
  • HSE40GEQSFP1-01, 40-Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 1-port, 1-slot with the QSFP+ pluggable interface for multimode fiber, 850nm, or QSFP+ copper cables

Xcellon Ultra High Performance Application Test product line

Xcellon-Ultra NP-01, Application Network Processor Load Module, 1-10G XFP port and/or 12-Ports of Dual-PHY (SFP fiber and RJ45 copper) 10/100/1000 Mbps

NGY High Density 10 Gigabit Ethernet product line

  • LSM10GXMR2/4/8-port, reduced performance, load modules with the XFP interface
  • LSM10GXM2/4/8XP-port, Extra performance, load modules with the XFP interface
  • LSM10GXM2S/4S/8S-port, Extra performance, load modules with the SFP+ interface
  • LSM10GXM2S/4S/8S-port, reduced performance, load modules with the SFP+ interface
  • LSM10GXM2GBT/4GBT/8GBT-port, Extra performance, load modules with the 10GBASE-T interface
  • LSM10GXM2GBT/4GBT/8GBT-port, reduced performance, load modules with the 10GBASE-T interface

Fibre Channel load module products

  • FCMGXM4S-01, 4-Port Fibre Channel Load Module, with 2Gbps, 4Gbps, and 8Gbps support, SFP+ interface
  • FCMGXM8S-01, 8-Port Fibre Channel Load Module, with 2Gbps, 4Gbps, and 8Gbps support, SFP+ interface

ImpairNet Load module products

  • ImpairNet EIM1G4S Gigabit Ethernet LAN Impairment module, 1-slot with 4-ports of SFP interfaces
  • ImpairNet EIM10G4S 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Impairment module, 1-slot with 4-ports of SFP+ interfaces

Voice Quality module

VQM0001, Resource module, for real time quality of voice measurement. Must purchased with VQM0001-B1, Solution Bundle, Resource module with IXLOAD-PESQ and IXLOAD-AUDIO-CODECS software license

NGY NP High Density 10GbE Application Test product line

  • NGY-NP8-01, 10 Gigabit Application Network Processor Load Module, 8-Port LAN/WAN, SFP+ interface
  • NGY-NP4-01, 10 Gigabit Application Network Processor Load Module, 4-Port LAN/WAN, SFP+ interface
  • NGY-NP2-01, 10 Gigabit Application Network Processor Load Module, 2-Port LAN/WAN, SFP+ interface

High Density Gigabit Ethernet product line

  • LSM1000XMVDC 4/8/12/16-port, full performance, load modules with dual-phy SFP fiber and 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 copper
  • LSM1000XMVR4/8/12/16-port, reduced performance, load modules with dual-phy SFP fiber and 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 copper
  • LSM1000XMSP12-01, Gigabit Ethernet, Load Module, 12-Ports Dual-PHY (SFP fiber and RJ45 copper) 10/100/1000 Mbps
 

Xcellon-Lava

  • Xcellon-Lava AP40/100GE2P 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Accelerated Performance, dual-speed, load module, 2-ports, 1-slot with CFP MSA interfaces and full performance L2-7 support
  • Xcellon-Lava AP40/100GE2P-NG FUSION 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet Accelerated Performance, dual-speed, load module, 2-ports, 1-slot with CFP MSA interfaces and full performance L2-7 support

  • Xcellon-Lava 40/100GE2RP, 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet Reduced Performance, dual-speed, load module, 2-ports, 1-slot with CFP MSA interfaces and full featured L1-3 data plane support and up to 100 routing protocol emulations per port

    Note: If XM12-01 (941-0002) chassis is used with this load module, the FRU-OPTIXIAXM12-01 (943-0005) power supply upgrade kit must be installed.

 

Xcellon-Multis

  • Xcellon-Multis XM10/40GE12QSFP+FAN 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP load module, 1-slot with 12-ports of 40GE QSFP with L2-7 support. The load module is compatible with the XG12 rackmount chassis (940-0005), XM12 HP rackmount chassis (941-0009), and XM2 desktop chassis (941-0003). It requires purchase of one or more QSFP+ 40GBASE-SR4 optical transceivers (948-0028) and MT 12-fiber MMF cable, 3-meter length (942-0041).

    Note: For 10GE fan-out capability the module requires either XM10GE-FAN-OUT 10GE fan-out option for a new module purchase (905-1000), or UPG-XM10GE-FAN-OUT 10GE fan-out UPGRADE option to UPGRADE an existing load module (905-1001).

  • Xcellon-Multis XM10/40GE6QSFP+FAN 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP load module, 1-slot with 6-ports of 40GE QSFP with L2-7 support. The load module is compatible with the XG12 rackmount chassis (940-0005), XM12 HP rackmount chassis (941-0009), and XM2 desktop chassis (941-0003). It requires purchase of one or more QSFP+ 40GBASE-SR4 optical transceivers (948-0028) and MT 12-fiber MMF cable, 3-meter length (942-0041).

    Note: For 10GE fan-out capability the module requires either XM10GE-FAN-OUT 10GE fan-out option for a new module purchase (905-1000), or UPG-XM10GE-FAN-OUT 10GE fan-out UPGRADE option to UPGRADE an existing load module (905-1001).

  • Xcellon-Multis XM100GE4CXP 100-Gigabit Ethernet, single rate load module, 1-slot with 4-ports native CXP multimode fiber interfaces, L2-7 support, compatible with XG12 rackmount chassis (940-0005), XM12 HP rackmount chassis (941-0009), and XM2 desktop chassis (941-0003). Requires one or more per port of the following: CXP 100GE pluggable, multimode optical transceiver (948-0030) and MTP-MTP 24-fiber, multimode point-to-point 100GE cable, 3-meter (942-0035), or point-to-point, multimode CXP 100GE Active Optical Cable (AOC), 3-meter [942-0052].
  • Xcellon-Multis XM100GE4CXP+FAN 100/40-Gigabit Ethernet, multiple rate load module, 1-slot with 4-ports native 100GE CXP multimode interfaces and up to 12-ports of 40GE via fan-out cables, L2-7 support, compatible with the XG12 rackmount chassis (940-0005), XM12 HP rackmount chassis (941-0009), and XM2 desktop chassis (941-0003). Requires one or more per port of the following 100GE media: CXP 100GE pluggable, multimode optical transceiver (948-0030) and MTP-MTP 24-fiber, multimode point-to-point 100GE cable, 3-meter (942-0035), or point-to-point, multimode CXP 100GE Active Optical Cable (AOC), 3-meter [942-0052]. Also requires one or more per port of the following 40GE media: CXP-to-3x40GE QSFP Active Optical Cable (AOC) for 3x40GE fan-out, 3-meter [942-0054], or 5-meter [942-0055], or MTP-to-MTP passive fiber for 3x40GE fan-out, 3-meter (942-0060), 5-meter (942-0061). These cables may be used with QSFP 40GBASE-SR4 transceivers (948-0028).

  • Xcellon-Multis XM40GE12QSFP+FAN 40-Gigabit Ethernet, load module, 1-slot with 12-ports of 40GE via multimode fan-out AOC cables, with L2-7 support. A quantity of 4 each, 3-meter, multimode CXP-to-3x40GE QSFP fan-out cables (942-0054) are supplied with the load module. The load module is compatible with the XG12 rackmount chassis (940-0005), XM12 HP rackmount chassis (941-0009), and XM2 desktop chassis (941-0003).
  • Xcellon-Multis XM100GE4CFP4 100-Gigabit Ethernet, 1-slot with 4-ports with the native CFP4 physical interfaces
  • Xcellon-Multis XM100GE4QSFP28 100-Gigabit Ethernet, 1-slot with 4-ports with the native QSFP28 physical interfaces

  • Xcellon-Multis XM100GE4QSFP28+ENH, enhanced high density, 4-port 100GE with QSFP28 physical interface
  • Xcellon-Multis XM100GE4CFP4+ENH, enhanced high density, 4-port 100GE with CFP4 interface
 

Xcellon-Multis Reduced

  • Xcellon-Multis XMR10GE16SFP+FAN 10-Gigabit Ethernet, Reduced load module, 1-slot with 16-ports of 10GE via multimode fan-out cables, with L2-7 support, full featured L1-3 data plane support and up to 100 protocol emulations per port. This load module is compatible with the XG12 rackmount chassis (940-0005), XM12 HP rackmount chassis (941-0009), and XM2 desktop chassis (941-0003). It requires purchase of one or more QSFP+ 40GBASE-SR4 optical transceivers (948-0031) and MT 12-fiber MMF cable, 3-meter length (942-0041)).

    Note: For 40GE fan-out capability this module requires XM40GE-FAN-OUT 40GE fan-out option for a new module purchase (905-1002).

  • Xcellon-Multis XMR10GE32SFP+FAN 10-Gigabit Ethernet, Reduced load module, 1-slot with 32-ports of 10GE via multimode fan-out cables, with L2-7 support, full featured L1-3 data plane support and up to 100 protocol emulations per port. This load module is compatible with the XG12 rackmount chassis (940-0005), XM12 HP rackmount chassis (941-0009), and XM2 desktop chassis (941-0003). It requires purchase of one or more QSFP+ 40GBASE-SR4 optical transceivers (948-0031) and MT 12-fiber MMF cable, 3-meter length (942-0041).

    Note: For 40GE fan-out capability this module requires XM40GE-FAN-OUT 40GE fan-out option for a new module purchase (905-1002).

  • Xcellon-Multis XMR40GE12QSFP+ 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ Reduced load module, 1-slot with 12-ports of 40GE QSFP+ with L2-7 support, full featured L1-3 data plane support and up to 100 protocol emulations per port. The load module is compatible with the XG12 rackmount chassis (940-0005), XM12 HP rackmount chassis (941-0009), and XM2 desktop chassis (941-0003). It requires purchase of one or more QSFP+ 40GBASE-SR4 optical transceivers (948-0031) and MT 12-fiber MMF cable, 3-meter length (942-0041), or QSFP+ 40GE, 40GBASE-LR4, single mode fiber optical transceiver (948-0032).
  • Xcellon-Multis XMR40GE6QSFP+ 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ Reduced load module, 1-slot with 6-ports of 40GE QSFP+ with L2-7 support, full featured L1-3 data plane support and up to 100 routing emulations per port.. The load module is compatible with the XG12 rackmount chassis (940-0005), XM12 HP rackmount chassis (941-0009), and XM2 desktop chassis (941-0003). It requires purchase of one or more QSFP+ 40GBASE-SR4 optical transceivers (948-0031) and MT 12-fiber MMF cable, 3-meter length (942-0041), or QSFP+ 40GE, 40GBASE-LR4, single mode fiber optical transceiver (948-0032).

Standard Form Factor (SFF) load modules for XG12 chassis

Note: Requires 944-0007 Adapter Card for XM Chassis installations

Gigabit Ethernet TX, TXS, STX and STXS products

  • LM100TX8, 100MB Ethernet Load Module, 8-Port 10/100Mbps, L2-3 data plane support only
  • LM100TXS8, 10/100Mbps Ethernet Load Module, 8-Port RJ45, 64MB Port CPU memory
  • LM100TXS2, 10/100Mbps Ethernet Load Module, 2-Port RJ45, 64MB Port CPU memory
  • LM1000STX4, Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 4-Port Dual-PHY (RJ45 and SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps, L2-3 data plane support only
  • LM1000STX2, Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 2-Port Dual-PHY (RJ45 and SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps, L2-3 data plane support only
  • LM1000STXS2, Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 2-Port Dual-PHY (RJ45 and SFP) 10/100/1000 MbpsLM1000STXS4-256, Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 4-Port Dual-PHY (RJ45 and SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps

10 Gigabit Ethernet LSM products

  • LSM10G1-01, 10 Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 1-Port, Full L2-7 support, requires interface adapter module
  • Interchangeable interface adapter modules for SFP+, 10GBASE-T, XENPAK, X2, and CX4 interfaces for the LSM10G1-01

Application and Encryption Test product line

  • AFM (Auxiliary Function Module): AFM1000SP-0
  • ALM (Application Load Module): ALM1000T8
  • ELM (Encryption Load Module): ELM1000ST2

10-Gigabit UNIPHY and MacSec products

  • MSM10G1- 10 Gigabit Ethernet OC192 Load Module, 1-port Multi Services Module with an XFP interface, supports 10GE LAN/WAN and optional OC-192c POS
  • LSM10GMS1-01, 10 Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 1-Port, LAN/WAN, Full performance and supports 802.1ae Media Access Control Security (MacSec) L2 security, including GCM/AES128

Packet over SONET and ATM products

  • MSM2.5G1-01, OC48 Load Module, 1-Port 2.5G Multi Service Module supporting OC48c, Supports POS, Full L2-7 support
  • LM622MR, OC3/OC12 ATM/POS, Load Module, 2-port ATM/Packet over SONET (POS); Full L2-7 Support. Supports 622 and 155 Mbps data rates
  • LM622MR-512, OC3/OC12 ATM/POS, Load Module, 2-port ATM/Packet over SONET (POS), Full L2-7 Support. Supports 622 and 155 Mbps data rates, 512MB Port CPU memory
  • OC3OC12PHY, OC3/OC12 ATM/POS Adapter, Dual-SC optical connector, Single-port OC-3/OC-12 PHY 1310nm Multimode; For the LM622MR or LM622MR-512) load modules

Power over Ethernet (IEEE802.3af)

  • PLM1000T4-PD (20W), Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 4-Port PoE, supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, and emulates up to 4 powered devices
  • LSM1000POE4-02 (30W), Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 4-Port PoE, supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, and emulates up to 4 powered devices

Hot-Swap Procedure

Each XG12 chassis provides the ability of removing and reinstalling a load module without requiring the removal of power from the rest of the chassis. The process of removing/installing a Load Module does not impact either the operation of the OS or remaining load modules installed in the chassis.

The hot-swap procedure is detailed in Appendix D Hot-Swap Procedure.

SFF Adapter Module

The XG12 adapter module allows Ixia Standard Form Factor (SFF) load modules to be adapted into the XG12 chassis. The following figure shows an SFF adapter module.

Figure: SFF Adapter

A SFF load module is inserted into the front of the adapter and connects to the pins in the rear of the adapter. The entire assembly can then be inserted into any XG12 chassis slot.

Once an adapter module is installed in a chassis, SFF load modules can be hot-swapped without removing the SFF load module from the chassis.

The following figure shows an SFF Adapter module with a legacy ATM card.

Figure: SFF Adapter with ATM Module

The table in section Supported Modules identifies the modules that can be used with the SFF Adapter.

Cooling Fan Speed Control

The XG12 chassis automatically monitors and measures the temperature of installed load modules. The XG12 automatically adjusts the fan speed to maintain proper cooling.

Power outage recovery and Automatic booting scenario

The BIOS on the XG12 is set to Power On after a power failure.

The XG12 chassis will start up, boot Windows 7 and automatically login to the Ixia user account. Anything that is in the Startup folder will also launch.

Rack Mount Cautions


Caution:

If this unit is installed in a network equipment rack, please observe the following precautions:


  1. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment that is compatible with the maximum allowable ambient temperature specified for the chassis (40° C).
  2. Reduced Air Flow: Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not reduced. Do not block the back or the front of the chassis, and leave approximately 12 inches of space, 24 inches preferred, for the back of the unit for proper ventilation. The air flow clearance should be 12 inches on the front.
  3. Mechanical Loading: Mount the chassis so that is it level in the rack and that a hazardous condition is not caused. Please install all six mounting bolts.
  4. Circuit Overloading: Consider the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Pay attention to equipment nameplate ratings when addressing this concern.
  5. Reliable Earthing: Maintain reliable earthing (grounding) of rack-mounted equipment. Chassis frame should be screwed down to racks to ensure proper grounding path. In Addition, Pay special attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as use of power strips).
  6. Replacement of the power supply cord must of the same type cord and plug configuration that was shipped with the unit.

Précautions relatives au montage en rack


Caution:

Si cette unité est installée dans une baie d’équipement réseau, observer les précautions suivantes:


  1. Température ambiante élevée: si installée dans un assemblage de baie fermé ou contenant plusieurs unités, la température ambiante de l’installation peut etre plus élevée que la température ambiante de la pièce. En conséquence, penser a installer l’équipement dans un environnement compatible avec la température ambiante maximale autorisée (40 C) spécifiée pour l’appareil.
  2. Circulation d’air réduite: installer l’équipement dans une baie de manière a ce que la circulation d’air requise pour faire fonctionner l’équipment en toute sécurité ne soit pas réduite. Ne pas bloquer les côtés de l’appareil, et laisser approximativement un espace de 12 pouces, de préférence 24 pouces, de chaque côté de l’unité pour une ventilation adéquate. L’espace laisse libre pour la circulation de l’air doit être de 12 pouces de chaque côté.
  3. Montage mécanique: monter l’appareil de manière a s’assurer qu’il soit droit dans la baie afin d’éviter de créer une condition dangereuse
  4. Un soin particulier doit etre apporté au branchement de l’équipement au circuit d’alimentation et aux conséquences qu’une charge excessive des circuits pourrait avoir sur le système de protection contre les surcharges et sur le cablâge d’alimentation. Prendre des précautions d’usage en prêtant attention aux normes figurant sur la plaque d’identification de l’équipement.
  5. Mise a la terre fiable: maintenir une mise a la terre fiable de l’équipement monté en baie. L’appareil doit etre vissé sur la baie afin d’assurer une mise a la terre correcte. De plus, faire particulièrement attention aux alimentations en courant autres que celles provenant de connections directes au circuit de dérivation (par exemple utilisation de prises multiples).
  6. Le remplacement du cordon d’alimentation doit comporter le même type de cordon et le même type de prise que ceux livrés avec l’unité.