6.5 Mon/Gen
Ethernet Monitor/Generate is typically used for out-of-service and performance
testing. It is possible to perform a passive, non-intrusive monitoring or at the
same time transmit test data, which can be reflected for further evaluation and
testing of the network.
6.5.1 Ports Setup and Status
The first step in running an application is to set up the port interfaces. This is
done on the Ports Setup screen, which also provides port status
information.
The setup options and status information related to the Ethernet interface are
described in a separate section:
Ethernet Setup and Status
For applications also including an OTN interface, you can find a description
of the setup options and status information for OTN in the following section:
OTN Setup and Status
Please refer to the sections relevant for your current port setup
requirements.
6.5.2 Test Setup
Copy frame content to other stream(s)
This feature allows you to copy the frame content of the stream that you are
currently configuring to all streams in another port or to a single stream.
Touching the Copy To button opens a drop-down menu from which you can
select the relevant port and All or a specific stream.
6.5.2.1 Control
Refer to "Control in BERT Test Setup subsection for the operation.
6.5.2.2 Generator
Refer to "Generator in BERT Test Setup subsection for the operation.
6.5.2.3 Streams
Touching the Streams button in the navigation area displays the following
screen.
The Follow button appears when the Port 2 settings can follow Port 1.