IXIA PerfectStormONE Appliances

This chapter provides details about PerfectStormONE 10GE and 40GE family of appliances-specifications and features.

The PerfectStormONE appliance provides the platform to seamlessly unify the IxLoad and BreakingPoint software applications into a single and more powerful system, and at the same time provides a portable solution in a compact form factor appliance. Due to the compact form factor and reduced power requirements, you can use the appliance when you need high performance, but have space and power availability constraints in the lab. The single appliance allows control of up to 80Gbps of blended application traffic, 60 million concurrent connections, and new TCP connection rates of up to 2 million/sec. The hardware-based acceleration supports massive encryption levels with up to 40Gbps encrypted throughput per system.

PerfectStormONE's unique combination of portability, performance, and cost-effectiveness allows you to perform enterprise-scale performance and security testing anywhere, at any time, using the exact application, attack, and load behavior needed to optimize and harden your IT infrastructure.

The PerfectStormONE 10GE and 40GE appliances have two variants, fusion (supports IxLoad and BreakingPoint) and standard (supports IxLoad only).

PerfectStormONE supports the following:

Key Features

The key features of PerfectStormONE appliances are as follows:

Unified Applications and Security Test Platform

PerfectStormONE is a unified applications and security test platform, with support for BreakingPoint and IxLoad software.

Flexible Modes
Blended Application Traffic

PerfectStormONE Fusion can create blended application traffic and current security attacks with a very high count of concurrent wired and wireless users from a single chassis less than 2u.

Massive Scale Real-World Traffic Conditions

PerfectStormONE tests and validates IT systems under controlled real-world scenarios that model your own unique environments.It understands actual performance, system limitations, and real security posture in a better way, to right size data centers and eliminate incidents in production.It generates stateful applications and malicious traffic that simulate millions of real-world end-user environments to test and validate infrastructure, a single device, or an entire system. This includes complex data, video, voice, storage, and network application workloads.

Real Attacks

PerfectStormONE provides hardware-based acceleration for SSL and IPsec.

Multi-user Environment

PerfectStormONE's multi-user environment leverages the per port user ownership model for all ports on the test modules installed into the appliance.

High-performing Business Applications

PerfectStormONE ensures high-performing, and more available and secure business applications.

Disaster Recovery

PerfectStormONE validates disaster recovery and business continuity.

Reduced Legal Exposure

PerfectStormONE provides reduced legal exposure due to data loss by validating security using the industry's most up to date application and threat intelligence.

PerfectStormONE Appliances

PerfectStormONE appliances can generate stateful applications and malicious traffic, simulating millions of real-world end-user environments to test and validate infrastructure, a single device, or an entire system.PerfectStormONE's unique combination of portability, performance, and cost-effectiveness allows you to perform enterprise-scale performance and security testing anywhere, at any time, using the exact application, attack, and load behavior needed to optimize and harden your IT infrastructure.

PerfectStormONE's unified architecture platform in the form of a compact form-factor appliance provides portability. It also provides the flexibility to license the port count and their operating speed. PerfectStormONE appliance comprises the variants provided in the following table.

PerfectStormONE 10GE and 40GE appliances:
  Standard Fusion

10GE

PerfectStormONE 1GE/10GE 8-port SFP+

PerfectStormONE Fusion 1GE/10GE 8-port (SFP+)

PerfectStormONE 1GE/10 GE 4-port SFP+

PerfectStormONE Fusion, 1GE/10GE 4-port SFP+

PerfectStormONE 1GE/10GE 2-port SFP+

PerfectStormONE Fusion, 1GE/10GE 2-port SFP+

PerfectStormONE , 1GE 8-port SFP+

PerfectStormONE Fusion, 1GE, 8-port SFP+

PerfectStormONE , 1GE 4-port SFP+

PerfectStormONE Fusion, 1GE, 4-port SFP+

40GE

PerfectStormONE 40GE 2-port QSFP+

PerfectStormONE Fusion 40GE 2-port QSFP+

PerfectStormONE 10GE

The PerfectStormONE 10GE appliance consist of 8-port 1GE/10GE SFP+ interfaces, and is licensed as five variants, each one available in both standard (enables support for IxLoad) and Fusion (enables support for both IxLoad and BreakingPoint) as provided in the table above.You can upgrade your appliance from any of the variants to another using an activation code.These variants can operate in three different flexible modes as follows:

PerfectStormONE 40GE

The PerfectStormONE 40GE appliances consist of 2-port 40GE QSFP+ interfaces, and is available in two variants as provided in the table above. Both the variants support the following:

These variants can also operate in three different flexible modes as follows:

PerfectStormONE appliances are described as follows:

PS10GE8

PerfectStormONE PS10GE8 is a 8 port 10-Gigabit Ethernet, appliance with SFP+ interface.It supports only IxLoad software.

The PS10GE8 appliance is shown in the following figure:

Figure: PerfectStormONE appliance-PS10GE8

PS10GE8NG

PerfectStormONE PS10GE8NG is a 8 port 10-Gigabit Ethernet, fusion appliance with SFP+ interface.It supports IxLoad and BreakingPoint software.The PS10GE8NG appliance is shown in the following figure:

Figure: PerfectStormONE appliance-PS10GE8NG

PS40GE2

PerfectStormONE PS40GE2 is a 2 port 40-Gigabit Ethernet, appliance with QSFP+ interface.It supports only IxLoad software.

The PS40GE2 appliance is shown in the following figure:

Figure: PerfectStormONE appliance-PS40GE2

PS40GE2NG

PerfectStormONE PS40GE2NG is a 2 port 40-Gigabit Ethernet, fusion appliance with QSFP+ interface.It supports IxLoad and BreakingPoint software.

The PS40GE2NG appliance is shown in the following figure:

Figure: PerfectStormONE appliance-PS40GE2NG

Part Numbers

Part Numbers for PerfectStormONE appliances are provided in the following table.

Model Number Part Number Description

PSO10GE8

941-0037-01

  • 8-ports of 10GE with the SFP+ appliance.
  • SSL and IPsec hardware acceleration.
  • Supports IxLoad

PSO10GE8NG

941-0027-01

  • 8-ports of 10GE with the SFP+ appliance.
  • SSL and IPsec hardware acceleration.
  • Supports IxLoad and BPS

PSO10GE4

941-0038-01

  • 4-ports of 10GE with the SFP+ appliance.
  • SSL and IPsec hardware acceleration.
  • Supports IxLoad

PSO10GE4NG

941-0031-01

  • 4-ports of 10GE with the SFP+ appliance.
  • SSL and IPsec hardware acceleration.
  • Supports IxLoad and BPS

PSO10GE2

941-0039-01

  • 2-ports of 10GE with the SFP+ appliance.
  • SSL and IPsec hardware acceleration.
  • Supports IxLoad

PSO10GE2NG

941-0032-01

  • 2-ports of 10GE with the SFP+ appliance.
  • SSL and IPsec hardware acceleration.
  • Supports IxLoad and BPS

PSO1GE8

941-0044-01

  • 8-ports of 1GE with the SFP+ appliance.
  • Supports IxLoad

PSO1GE8NG

941-0033-01

  • 8-ports of 1GE with the SFP+ appliance.
  • Supports IxLoad and BPS

PSO1GE4

941-0045-01

  • 4-ports of 1GE with the SFP+ appliance.
  • Supports IxLoad

PSO1GE4NG

941-0034-01

  • 4-ports of 1GE with the SFP+ appliance.
  • Supports IxLoad and BPS

PS40GE2

941-0036-01

  • 2-ports of 40GE with the QSFP+ appliance.
  • SSL and IPsec hardware acceleration.
  • Supports IxLoad

PS40GE2NG

941-0028-01

  • 2-ports of 40GE with the QSFP+ appliance.
  • SSL and IPsec hardware acceleration.
  • Supports IxLoad and BPS

Specifications

The appliance specifications are contained in the following table.

PerfectStormONE Appliance Specifications
Feature PerfectStormONE 10GE Standard/PerfectStormONE 10GE Fusion PerfectStormONE 40GE Standard/PerfectStormONE 40GE Fusion

Hardware, Appliance Specifications

Number of Ports

8

2

Physical Interface

8-port, 10GE SFP+

2-port, 40GE QSFP+ (native)

8-port, 10GE SFP+ via fan-out cable

1GE Support

Yes

No

Transceiver Support

(pluggable transceivers)

  • 10GBASE-SR/SW (850 nm)
  • 10GBASE-LR/LW (1310 nm)

QSFP+, 40GBASE-SR4 (pluggable transcievers)

Memory

64GB + 16GB on system controller

64GB + 16GB on system controller

Operating System

Native Linux with Windows 7 Virtual Machine for IxOS

Native Linux with Windows 7 Virtual Machine for IxOS

Hardware Encryption Offload

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Hardware-Based Traffic Capture

256MB per 10GE interface (available in BreakingPoint). This is applicable for Fusion variants only

  • 1GB per 40GE interface
  • 256 MB per 10GE interface

This is available in BreakingPoint and applicable for Fusion variants only

FPGA Offload

Yes

Yes

IPv4, IPv6, UDP, TCP

Hardware checksum generation

Hardware checksum generation

Appliance Dimensions

17.1 x 13.23 x 3.12 inches

17.1 x 13.23 x 3.12 inches

Appliance Weight

21 lbs (9.52 Kg)

21 lbs (9.52 Kg)

Temperature Range

  • Operating: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C), ambient air
  • Storage: 41°F to 122°F (5°C to 50°C), ambient air
  • Operating: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C), ambient air
  • Storage: 41°F to 122°F (5°C to 50°C), ambient air

Humidity

  • Operating: 0% to 85%, non-condensing
  • Storage: 0% to 85%, non-condensing
  • Operating: 0% to 85%, non-condensing
  • Storage: 0% to 85%, non-condensing

RU

Chassis <2U

With Rack Mount Shelf 2U

Chassis <2U

With Rack Mount Shelf 2U

Power

600W, 90 to 264 VAC. The main 750W power supply output provides 12V@62.5A and has a standby voltage of 12V@3A. At a cold start the power supply inrush current is 38A; the carrier board and backplane 12V power rails support 70A.

600W, 90 to 264 VAC. The main 750W power supply output provides 12V@62.5A and has a standby voltage of 12V@3A. At a cold start the power supply inrush current is 38A; the carrier board and backplane 12V power rails support 70A.

Shipping Vibration

1.5G rms

1.5G rms

Integrated System Controller

CPU

Quad-Core, Intel Processor

Quad-Core, Intel Processor

HDD

1 TB, Enterprise Class, High MTBF

1 TB, Enterprise Class, High MTBF

Rack Mount (included with Appliance)

Rack Mount Dimensions

19.0 x 17.15 x 3.46 inches

2U rackmount, 19.0 x 17.15 x 3.46 inches

Rack Mount Weight

4.1 lbs

4.1 lbs

Note: In the unlikely event that the unit stops working and does not automatically restore the previous session due to an ESD event, the unit must be manually restarted.

Application Support

The Ixia application support for PerfectStormONE appliances is provided in the following table:

PerfectStormONE Application Support
Hardware Application Support
  • PerfectStormONE 10GE Standard
  • PerfectStormONE 40GE Standard

IxOS, IxLoad, TCL API

  • PerfectStormONE 10GE Fusion
  • PerfectStormONE 40GE Fusion

IxOS, IxLoad, BreakingPoint, TCL API

Transceiver and Cable Support

The transceivers and cables supported by PerfectStormONE appliances are provided in the following table:

PerfectStormONE Transceiver and Cable Support
Applicances Transceiver/Cable Part number Description
  • PerfectStormONE 10GE Standard
  • PerfectStormONE 10GE Fusion

988-0011

SFP+, 10Gb/1Gb SR optical Xcvr, 850nm (cable included)

988-0012

SFP+, 10Gb/1Gb LR optical Xcvr, 1310nm

  • PerfectStormONE 40GE Standard
  • PerfectStormONE 40GE Fusion

948-0028

QSFP+ 40GBASE-SR4 optical transceivers (incompatible with fan-out)

948-0031

QSFP+ 40GBASE-SR4 optical transceivers (required for fan-out)

948-0041

MT 12-fiber MMF cable, 3-meter length

948-0067

MT-to-4x10GE LC fan-out, MMF, 3-meter

948-0068

MT-to-4x10GE LC fan-out, MMF, 5-meter

Mechanical Specifications

Controls and Indicators

The PerfectStormONE appliance controls and indicators are provided in the following table:

Controls and Indicators of PerfectStormONE appliances
Feature Specification

Ethernet

One RJ-45 10/100/1000-BaseT management port

Serial

One RJ-45 RS232 serial port

USB

2 USB dual type A, 4-pin jack connectors

Front Panel

The Front panel of the 8x10GE and 2x40GE PerfectStormONE appliances are shown in the following figures (applies to Fusion and non-Fusion versions):

Figure: Front panel of 8x10GE PerfectStormONE

Figure: Front panel of 2x40GE PerfectStormONE

The front panel switches and indicators are provided in the following table:

Front panel specifications of PerfectStormONE appliances
Feature Specification

Front Panel Switches

On/Off momentary power push button:

  • Short press (0.5-2 seconds) - Graceful system shutdown - allow up to 30 seconds before power-off.
  • Long press (4 seconds) - Force Power Shutdown - immediate

Front Panel Indicators

Power LED

  • Green indicates that the system is ON and all power supplies are operational.
  • Off indicates that the system is OFF, or one or more power supplies are not operational.

LED Panel

The LED panel specifications are provided in the following table.

LED panel specifications of PerfectStormONE appliances
Feature Specification

Link

  • OFF indicates link is down
  • Solid Green indicates link is up

Tx

  • Off indicates Tx is inactive
  • Blinking Green indicates Tx is active

Rx/Err

  • Off indicates Rx is inactive
  • Blinking Red indicates Rx is active with errors
  • Blinking Green indicates Rx is active

Cooling Fan Speed Control

The PerfectStormONE appliance automatically monitors and measures the temperature of installed appliances. The appliance automatically adjusts the fan speed to maintain proper cooling.

Power outage recovery and Automatic booting scenario

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

The PerfectStormONE appliance 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

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 appliance (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 sides of the appliance, and leave approximately 8 inches of space, on either sides of the unit for proper ventilation. The air flow clearance should be 8 inches on either sides.
  3. Mechanical Loading: Mount the appliance so that it is level in the rack and that a hazardous condition is not caused.
  4. Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to 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. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
  5. Reliable Earthing: Maintain reliable earthing (grounding) of rack-mounted equipment. Appliance 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

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.

Note: For instructions on rack mounting and administration of the PerfectStormONE appliance, see the PerfectStormONE Getting Started Guide.