Starting IxServer
IxServer is started by double-clicking the desktop icon (IxServer.exe) installed as part of the installation process, as shown in the following figure.
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Note: IxServer may automatically run when the chassis is powered up; so it is not always necessary to manually start IxServer.
The IxServer window is shown in the following figure.
Figure:IxServer Window
The components of IxServer main window are mentioned in the following list:
- Menu Bar:Lists the menu options for the server. These options include the following:
- File:Allows to shut down IxServer, and is described in Exiting IxServer.
- View:Allows to modify the appearance of the IxServer main window, and is described in Using the IxServer Main Window.
- Tools:Allows to configure IxServer options, run diagnostic tests, and enter Secure Mode. This menu is described in Using IxServer Tools.
- About:Displays the version number and copyright information for IxServer, and is described in About IxServer.
- Toolbar: Options that allow to print the information in the IxServer Task window (
) and access IxServer help (
).
- Status bar and Connections display: Used to convey the status of various server operations. The Status bar Connections entry displays three numbers separated by colons. The first number represents the number of client computer connections, including Tcl clients (Wish, Expect), IxExplorer clients, Stream Statistic Views, Packet Group Statistic Views (IxOS 5.10 and later), or Latency Views (IxOS 5.00 or earlier). The second number represents the number of Stat View `watch' processes monitoring the chassis, which would include IxExplorer Stat View instances and TCL statWatch objects. The third number represents the number of High Performance Mode connections.
- Task window: Used to convey information on server, diagnostic, and test configurations and operations. The Task window displays the operations being performed by the server, in real time. Operations include attempts by Ixia clients to log on to the server, the diagnostic tests of IxServer, and the active tests being run by clients. The server display has several fields, described in Table:Main IxServer Dialog Box Fields.
Table:Main IxServer Dialog Box Fields
Field Usage Date/Time The date and time a particular server action was logged, in the format mm-dd-yyyyhh:mm:ss. The time (hours, minutes, seconds) is in military time. Card The load module card on which the server action was performed. Port The card port on which the server action was performed. Result This field shows `fail' if a start up test or diagnostic operation fails. Event A description of the server action.Exiting IxServer
To shut down IxServer, complete one of the following:
- Select the Exit option in the File menu.
- Select
in the upper right corner of the main window to shut down IxServer. A warning dialog box appears. Select Yes to confirm your action.
Figure:Exit Warning
Using the IxServer Main Window
You can modify the manner in which the main IxServer window is displayed can be modified by using the View menu. The menu allows for adding or removing the Toolbar and Status bar from the display. In the default state, both the Toolbar and the Status bar are displayed when IxServer is run.
- To hide the Toolbar, select View > Toolbar.
- To hide the Status Bar, select View > Status Bar
You can hide both the Toolbar and the Status bar simultaneously.