About This Guide

The information in this section is provided to help you navigate this guide and make better use of its content. A list of related documents is also included.

The Third-Party Software License document is included with the download package.

Purpose

This guide provides information about Ixia hardware theory, features, functions, and options, as well as additional test setup details.

Manual Content

This guide contains the following sections:

Section Description

About This Guide (this section)

Provides information on this manual, including its purpose, content, and related documentation. Also explains how to contact technical support.

Chapter 1 Platform and Reference Overview

Provides a basic overview of Ixia hardware and theory of operation. Hardware includes descriptions of all supported chassis and load modules.

Chapter 2 Theory of Operation: General

Provides a general overview of the various technologies used in both IxExplorer and in the IxOS.

Chapter 3 Theory of Operation: Protocols

Provides a general overview of the various technologies used in IxNetwork and IxRouter.

Chapter 4 Optixia XM12 Chassis

Provides a detailed description of the features and systems of the Optixia XM12 chassis.

Chapter 5 Optixia XM2 Chassis

Provides a detailed description of the features and systems of the Optixia XM2 chassis.

Chapter 6 XG12 Chassis

Provides a detailed description of the features and systems of the XG12 chassis.

Chapter 7 XGS12 Chassis Platform

Provides a detailed description of the features and systems of the XGS12 chassis platform.

Chapter 8 XGS2 Chassis Platform

Provides a detailed description of the features and systems of the XGS2 chassis platform.

Chapter 9 IXIA 400T Chassis

Provides a detailed description of the features and systems of the 400T chassis.

Chapter 10 IXIA 400T v2 Chassis

Provides a detailed description of the features and systems of the 400T v2 chassis.

Chapter 11 XOTN Chassis Unit

Provides a detailed description of the features and systems of the XOTN chassis.

Chapter 12 Ixia GPS Auxiliary Function Device (AFD1)

Provides a detailed description of the features and systems of the Ixia Auxiliary Function Device (AFD1).

Chapter 13 Ixia IRIG-B Auxiliary Function Device (AFD2)

Provides a detailed description of the features and systems of the Ixia IRI-B Auxiliary Function Device (AFD2).

Chapter 14 Metronome

Provides a detailed description of the features and systems of the Ixia Metronome Timing System.

Chapter 15 IXIA Impairment Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Xdensity (XDM10G32S) load module.

Chapter 16 IXIA Xcellon-Lava Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Xcellon-Lava load module.

Chapter 17 IXIA Power over Ethernet Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Power over Ethernet load modules.

Chapter 18 IXIA 10/100/1000 Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of 10/100/1000 Ethernet load modules.

Chapter 19 IXIA Network Processor Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Xcellon-Ultra NP and Xcellon-Ultra XP load modules. It also provides card specifications and description of features when Xcellon-Ultra card is used in IxN2X mode with added IxN2X capability. The card is reported as Xcellon-Ultra NG by IxExplorer when it is running in IxN2X mode. Xcellon-Ultra NP, Xcellon-Ultra XP, and Xcellon-Ultra NG are all physically similar.

Chapter 20 IXIA 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet load modules.

Chapter 21 IXIA 10 Gigabit Ethernet Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of 10 Gigabit Ethernet load modules.

Chapter 22 IXIA OC12 ATM/POS Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of ATM load modules.

Chapter 23 IXIA 10/100 Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of 10/100 Ethernet load modules.

Chapter 24 IXIA 10GE LAN/WAN and OC 192 POS Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of OC192c Optical Carrier load modules.

Chapter 25 IXIA OC12c/OC3c Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of OC12c/OC3c Optical Carrier load modules.

Chapter 26 IXIA OC48c Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of OC48c Optical Carrier load modules.

Chapter 27 IXIA FCMGXM Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Fibre Channel load modules.

Chapter 28 IXIA Xcellon-Flex Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Xcellon-Flex load modules.

Chapter 29 IXIA Xcellon-Multis Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Xcellon-Multis load modules.

Chapter 30 IXIA Xcellon-Multis Reduced Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Xcellon-Multis Reduced load modules.

Chapter 31 Ixia Novus Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Novus load modules.

Chapter 32 Ixia Novus-R Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Novus-R load modules.

Chapter 33 Ixia Novus-M Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Novus-M load modules.

Chapter 34 Ixia Novus 10G/1G/100M Ethernet Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Novus 10G/1G/100M Ethernet load modules.

Chapter 35 Ixia Novus-NP Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Novus-NP load modules.

Chapter 36 Ixia Novus-32P Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Novus-32P load modules.

Chapter 37 Ixia Novus 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Novus 10/1 5-speed load modules.

Chapter 38 Ixia Novus25/10GE8SFP28+100G+50G Load Module Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Novus25/10GE8SFP28+100G+50G load modules.

Chapter 39 Ixia PerfectStorm Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of PerfectStorm load modules.

Chapter 40 Ixia CloudStorm Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of CloudStorm load modules.

Chapter 41 Ixia Data Center Storage Load Modules Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Data Center Storage load modules.

Chapter 42 Ixia K400-CFP8 Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of K400 CFP8 load modules.

Chapter 43 Ixia K400 QSFP-DD Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of K400-QSFP-DD load modules.

Chapter 44 Ixia XDensity XDM10G32S/8S Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Xdensity (XDM10G32S) load module.

Chapter 45 Ixia XMVAEGE Ethernet Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of XMVAE Ethernet load module.

Chapter 46 Ixia Stream Extraction Load Modules

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Ethernet Stream Extraction load modules.

Chapter 47 Ixia PerfectStormOne Appliances

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of PerfectStormONE appliances.

Chapter 48 Ixia Novus One Appliance and Novus ONE PLUS Fixed Chassis

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of Novus ONE appliance and Novus ONE PLUS Fixed Chassis.

Chapter 49 Ixia AresONE Fixed Chassis

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of AresONE fixed chassis.

Chapter 50 Ixia AresONE High Performance Fixed Chassis

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of AresONE High Performance fixed chassis.

Chapter 51 Ixia AresONE-S-400GE Fixed Chassis

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of AresONE-S-400GE QSFP-DD High-Density fixed chassis.

Chapter 52 XAirXM Load Module

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of XAir load modules.

Chapter 53 XAir2 LTE Module

Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of XAir2 load module.

Chapter 54 IXIA XAir3 Appliance Provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of XAir3 appliance.

Appendix A XAUI Connector Specifications

Provides a detailed description of various XAUI connectors provided by Ixia for various modules.

Appendix B Available Statistics

Lists all the statistics, by module and by technology, collected by Ixia hardware.

Appendix C GPS Antenna Installation Requirements

Describes the recommended installation method for an IXIA GPS Antenna.

Appendix D Hot-Swap Procedure

Describes the procedure for removing and reinstalling a Load Module without requiring the removal of power from the rest of the chassis.

Appendix E IP Port Assignments on Ixia Chassis and Linux port CPUs

Lists the services assigned to IP ports on Ixia chassis and port CPUs.

Appendix F Laptop Controller

Lists the specifications of the Laptop Controller.

Appendix G Software Licenses

Provides the copyright and license information of the various open source software that are delivered as part of IxOS.

Related Documentation

The following guides help you learn more about the hardware for IxOS. The guides are available on the CD shipped with the application, as well as on the Ixia Website at www.ixiacom.com.

Technical Support

You can obtain technical support for any Ixia product by contacting Ixia Technical Support by any of the methods mentioned on the inside cover of this manual. Technical support from Ixia's corporate headquarters is available Monday through Friday from 06:00 to 18:00, UTC (excluding American holidays). Technical support from Ixia's EMEA and India locations is available from Monday through Friday, 08:00 to 17:00 local time (excluding local holidays).

Notes, Cautions, Warnings

Power Cords

Caution:


Power cords that are included in shipments of Ixia equipment meet the approved/recognized standards of the national safety organization(s) of the destination country. Use the power cord provided or a power cord approved by the appropriate agency for use in the country where the unit is being used. The power source should be properly grounded.


Caution:


Les câbles d'alimentation livrés avec les équipements Ixia sont conformes aux/normes reconnues des organismes nationaux de sécurité du pays de destination. Utilisez le câble d'alimentation fourni ou un câble approuvé par l'organisme adéquat du pays dans lequel l'unité est utilisée. La source d'alimentation doit être correctement mise à la terre.


Battery Replacement

Caution:


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.


Remplacement de la batterie

Attention:


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.


Ventilation Requirements

The following caution applies to equipment installed into equipment racks.

Caution:


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 sides of the chassis, and leave approximately two inches of space around the unit for proper ventilation.


Attention:


Flux d'air réduit: installez l'équipement dans un rack de manière à ne pas réduire le flux d'air requis pour le fonctionnement en toute sécurité de l'équipement. N'obstruez ni les côtés ni l'arrière du châssis et laissez environ cinq centimètres (deuxpouces) autour de l'unité pour une ventilation correcte. N'obstruez aucunorifice de ventilation du châssis. Nettoyez régulièrement les grilles d'entrée d'air pour permettre une bonne entrée d'air.


Use End Caps on Open Ports

The metal edges of the SFP port are sharp. To avoid injury, always keep unused SFP ports covered with end caps. When installing a load module into a chassis or removing from a chassis, ensure that end caps are in place on unused ports.

Utilisez des capuchons de protection sur les ports ouverts

Les arêtes métalliques des ports SFP et SFP+ sont VIVES. Pour éviter toute blessure, recouvrez TOUJOURS les ports SFP non utilisés de capuchons. Lorsque vous installez un module de charge dans un châssis ou que vous le retirez, assurez-vous que les ports non utilisés sont bien protégés par des capuchons.

Warning:


To prevent accidental injury to personnel, do not leave unused SFP (or SFP+) ports uncovered. When transceivers are not installed, end caps must be used.


Avertissement:


Pour éviter toute blessure accidentelle de vos employés, ne laissez pas les ports SFP (ou SFP+) découverts. Lorsqu'il n'y a pas d'émetteurs-récepteurs installés, les capuchons doivent être installés.


The following image shows the precautionary measure to be taken while handling unused SFP/SFP+ Ports in the laboratory.

Unused Ports

Affected load modules include the following:

Use Ejector Tabs Properly

Ejector tabs on load modules are to be used only to eject a load module from the chassis backplane connector. They are not designed to support the weight of the load module. Ejector tabs can bend or break if used improperly as handles to push, pull, or carry a load module.

Caution:


Do not use ejector tabs as handles to support a load module while installing and seating into the chassis. The ejector tabs are to be used only to eject the module from the chassis backplane connector.


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