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, IxLoad, IxNetwork, TCL programs, and other applications. It also controls and monitors the 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.

The following image shows client computers connected to IxServer through a LAN:

In this image, three workstations using different client software (IxExplorer, IxNetwork, and IxLoad) are connected to the chassis through IxServer.

Keysight chassis comes with IxServer already installed. IxServer must be running for the chassis to be accessible to clients.

To know how IxServer interacts with Native IxOS, see Hardware Chassis Management Console Guide.