Load Modules

Although each Ixia load module differs in particular capabilities, all modules share a common set of functions. Ixia load modules are generally categorized by network technology. The network technologies supported, along with names used to reference these technologies and more detailed information on load module differences, are available in the subsequent chapters of this manual.

Note: A load module can also be referred to as a card. The terms load module and card are used interchangeably in this manual.

The Load Module name prefix is used as the prefix to all load modules for that technology; for example, LM 100 in LM 100 TX. The IxExplorer name is used to label card and port types.

Some load modules are further labelled by the type of connector supported. Thus, a load module's name can be formed from a combination of its basic technology and the connector type. For example, LM 100 TX is the name of the 10/100 load module with RJ-45 connectors. An example for Packet Over SONET (POS) is the LMOC48c POS module, where no connector type is specified.

In addition, less expensive versions of several load modules are available. These are called Type-3 or Type-M modules, signified by an ending of `-3' or `-M' in the load module name and with a `-3'or `-M' suffix in the IxExplorer.

Newer boards also may have an `L' before the last number in their part number, signifying the same limited functionality.

Some load modules can be configured with less than standard amount of memory. Modules configured with such memory have a notation as to the memory upgrade following the module name. For example, LM622MR-512.