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Ixia Hardware and Reference Manual

Release 6.20

Part No. 913-1402 Rev. A

December 2011

Table of Contents

Purpose25
Manual Content25
Related Documentation27
Technical Support28
Notes, Cautions, Warnings28
- Power Cords28
- Battery Replacement28
- Ventilation Requirements28
- Use End Caps on Open Ports28
- Use Ejector Tabs Properly29
- China RoHS Declaration Table-Chassis31
Chapter 1: Hardware and Reference Overview33
- Ixia Chassis34
- Ixia Load Modules36
  - Reduced vs. Full Feature38
  - Load Module Names38
- Ixia Load Module Properties47
- Card Properties56
  - Maximum number of PGIDs58
- New in Version 6.2060
  - New Products60
Chapter 2: Theory of Operation: General61
- Ixia Hardware61
- IxExplorer Software138
- Tcl Software Structure145
Chapter 3: Theory of Operation: Protocols149
- Protocol Server149
- ARP150
- IP150
- IGMP151
- OSPF152
- OSPFv3155
- BGP4/BGP+156
  - Internal Versus External BGP156
    - IBGP Extensions156
  - Communities157
  - BGP Router Test Configuration157
  - BGP L3 VPNs160
    - BGP VPN-IPv4 Address Formats161
    - L3 VPN VRFs162
- RIP162
  - RIP Overview163
- RIPng164
- ISISv4/v6165
  - ISIS Topology165
  - ISIS Processing166
  - ISIS Addresses167
- RSVP-TE168
  - PATH Messages170
  - Explicit_Route170
  - RESV Message171
  - Other Messages172
  - RSVP-TE Fast Reroute173
  - Ixia Test Model174
- LDP175
- MLD176
- PIM-SM/SSM-v4/v6177
  - PIM-SM Source- Group Mapping178
  - PIM-SSM179
    - PIM-SSM Addressing179
    - Differences Between PIM-SM and PIM-SSM180
  - Multicast VPNs181
- MPLS182
  - Advantages of MPLS182
  - How Does MPLS Work?183
    - MPLS Routing183
    - Label Information Base184
- BFD184
- CFM185
- FCoE and NPIV187
  - Supported Load Modules187
  - Data Center Mode187
  - Priority Traffic Generation187
    - Priority-based Flow Control (PFC)188
    - IxExplorer Reference188
  - Fibre Channel over Ethernet188
  - NPIV Protocol Interface188
- Precision Time Protocol (PTP) IEEE 1588v2189
  - Supported Load Modules189
  - Supported Messages189
  - Supported Features189
  - Local Clock synchronization through PTP to another PTP clock190
  - Local clock frequency transfer192
  - IxExplorer References192
- ATM Interfaces194
  - ‘Bridged ATM’ Versus ‘Routed ATM’194
  - ATM Encapsulation Types195
    - Encapsulation Types by Protocol195
  - ATM Frame Formats198
- Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE)201
  - GRE Packet Format202
  - GRE Packet Headers202
    - GRE Header per RFC 2784202
    - GRE Header per RFC 2890203
- DHCP Protocol205
- DHCPv6 Protocol206
- Ethernet OAM207
Chapter 4: Optixia XM12 Chassis209
- Specifications212
- Hot-Swap Procedure219
- SFF Adapter Module219
- Installing Filler Panels220
  - Prerequisites for Filler Panel Installation:221
  - Filler Panel Installation Procedure:221
- Cooling Fan Speed Control221
- XM12 Sound Reducer Installation222
- Rack Mount Cautions223
- High Performance Upgrade Kit223
- Voice Quality Resource Module224
  - Statistics and Measurements224
Chapter 5: Optixia XM2 Chassis225
- Specifications226
- Rack Mount Instructions233
  - Installing Rack- Mount Ear Brackets234
- Hot-Swap Procedure236
- SFF Adapter Module236
- Installing Filler Panels237
  - Prerequisites for Filler Panel Installation:238
  - Filler Panel Installation Procedure:238
- .Cooling Fan Speed Control239
Chapter 6: XG12 Chassis241
- Specifications243
  - LEDs/LCD Display249
  - Supported Modules251
- Hot-Swap Procedure254
- SFF Adapter Module254
- Cooling Fan Speed Control255
- Rack Mount Cautions256
Chapter 7: Optixia X16 Chassis257
- Specifications259
- Hot-Swap Procedure262
- Installing Filler Panels262
  - Prerequisites for Filler Panel Installation:262
  - Filler Panel Installation Procedure:262
- Rack Mount Cautions263
Chapter 8: Optixia XL10 Chassis265
- Specifications268
  - XL10 Chassis268
  - Supported Modules270
- Hot-Swap Procedure270
- Installing Filler Panels270
  - Prerequisites for Filler Panel Installation:271
  - Filler Panel Installation Procedure:271
- Rack Mount Cautions271
Chapter 9: IXIA 1600T Chassis273
- Specifications275
  - 1600T Chassis275
- LEDs277
- Installing Filler Panels277
  - Prerequisites for Filler Panel Installation:278
  - Filler Panel Installation Procedure:278
- Rack Mount Cautions279
Chapter 10: IXIA 400T Chassis281
- Specifications283
  - 400T Chassis283
- Use of Filler Panels284
- Rack Mount Cautions285
Chapter 11: IXIA 250 Chassis287
- Operation288
- Specifications297
  - Ixia 250 Chassis297
  - Test System298
Chapter 12: Ixia 100 Chassis299
- Ixia 100299
- IXIA 100 Specifications300
- Rack Mount Cautions301
Chapter 13: XOTN Chassis Unit303
- About OTN Technology303
- Specifications305
  - XOTN Chassis Unit305
Chapter 14: Ixia GPS Auxiliary Function Device (AFD1)307
- AFD1 Setup309
- Worldwide Synchronization313
  - Calculating Latency Accuracy for AFD1 (GPS)314
- Front Panel LEDs315
- IXIA AFD1 Specifications315
Chapter 15: Ixia IRIG-B Auxiliary Function Device (AFD2)317
- AFD2 Setup320
- Worldwide Synchronization323
  - Calculating Latency Accuracy for AFD2 (IRIG-B)324
- Front Panel LEDs325
- IXIA AFD2 Specifications325
Chapter 16: IXIA 10/100/1000 Load Modules327
- Part Numbers330
- Specifications333
- ALM1000T8 and CPM1000T8338
- Card LEDs338
- Port LEDs339
- Trigger Out Values342
- Statistics343
Chapter 17: IXIA 1GbE and 10GbE Aggregation Load Modules345
- Application Layer Performance Testing346
- Modes of Operation346
- Flexible Packet Generation346
- Real-Time Latency347
- Transmit Scheduler347
  - Packet Stream Scheduler347
  - Advanced Stream Scheduler347
- Extensive Statistics347
- Data Capture348
- Data Integrity348
- Sequence and Duplicate Packet Checking348
- Routing/Bridging Protocol Emulation348
- Part Numbers349
- Specifications349
- Port LEDs352
- Statistics353
Chapter 18: IXIA Network Processor Load Modules355
- Application Layer Performance Testing356
  - Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) Feature356
- Modes of Operation356
- Flexible Packet Generation357
- Real-Time Latency357
- Transmit Scheduler357
  - Packet Stream Scheduler358
  - Advanced Stream Scheduler358
- Extensive Statistics358
- Data Capture358
- Data Integrity358
- Sequence and Duplicate Packet Checking359
- Routing/Bridging Protocol Emulation359
- Part Numbers359
- Specifications360
- Port LEDs363
- Statistics364
Chapter 19: IXIA 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet Load Modules365
- Key Features366
- Nomenclature367
- Port LEDs372
- Clock In/Out372
- Statistics373
- Intrinsic Latency Adjustment373
- Multilane Distribution Configuration374
  - PCS Lane Statistics376
Chapter 20: IXIA 10 Gigabit Ethernet Load Modules379
- LSM 10GE Family380
- 10GE LAN Family399
- XAUI Family402
- XENPAK Family407
Chapter 21: IXIA 10GE LAN/WAN and OC 192 POS Load Modules415
- Overview415
- 10G MSM Family415
- OC-192c Triple Mode Family420
- UNIPHY Family426
Chapter 22: IXIA OC12 ATM/POS Load Modules431
- Part Numbers432
- OC12 POS 622 Specifications433
- ATM Specifications435
- Physical Interfaces436
- Port LEDs439
- Statistics440
Chapter 23: IXIA 10/100 Load Modules441
- Part Numbers442
- Specifications443
- Port LEDs445
- Trigger Out Values445
- Statistics446
Chapter 24: IXIA 100 Load Modules447
- Part Numbers449
- Specifications449
- Port LEDs451
- Trigger Out Values451
- Statistics451
Chapter 25: IXIA Gigabit Load Modules453
- Part Numbers454
- Specifications456
- Port LEDs457
- Trigger Out Values459
- Statistics459
Chapter 26: IXIA OC12c/OC3c Load Modules461
- Part Numbers462
- Specifications463
- Port LEDs464
- Trigger Out Values465
- Optical Specifications465
- Statistics465
Chapter 27: IXIA OC48c Load Modules467
- Part Numbers468
- Specifications469
- OC48c VAR Calibration471
  - Frequency Adjustment471
  - Frequency Monitoring471
- Port LEDs471
- Trigger Out Values472
- Optical Specifications473
- Statistics473
Chapter 28: IXIA FCMGXM Load Modules475
- Part Numbers476
- Specifications476
Chapter 29: IXIA Xcellon-Flex Load Modules479
- Part Numbers480
- Specifications481
Chapter 30: IXIA Xdensity XDM10G32S Load Modules489
- Part Numbers490
- Specifications490
Chapter 31: IXIA Impairment Load Modules493
- Part Numbers494
- Specifications494
Chapter 32: IXIA Xcellon-Lava Load Modules497
- Part Numbers499
- Specifications502
Chapter 33: IXIA Power over Ethernet Load Modules509
- Part Numbers510
- Specifications511
- Port LEDs512
- Test Monitor Output Ports512
- Statistics512
Chapter 34: IXIA Stream Extraction Modules513
- Part Numbers514
- Specifications514
- Port LEDs515
- Statistics515
Chapter 35: IxVM517
- Features518
- Requirements518
  - About the Red Hat and CentOS Kernels522
- Licensing522
- IxVM Deployment Models524
- Installing IxVM530
  - OVA-based Installation530
- KVM Installation537
- Bare-metal (RPM) Installation539
- Configuring NTP541
- Single-port vs. Multi-port Cards542
- Sample Configuration545
- What to do Next552
- Using IxAdmin to Upgrade IxVM553
- Troubleshooting and Tips554
  - Tips556
- TclAPI Support557
  - IxOS Tcl API Commands557
  - IxOS Statistics559
Appendix A: XAUI Connector Specifications565
- Description565
- Standard Connector Specifications566
- Front Panel Loopback Connector568
- Standard Cable Specification569
- SMA Break-Out Box571
- XAUI Fujitsu to XENPAK Adapter572
- XAUI Tyco Interoperability Backplane HM-Zd Adapter573
Appendix B: Available Statistics575
- Table Organization577
- Description of Statistics583
Appendix C: GPS Antenna Installation Requirements743
- Roof Mount Antenna743
- Window Mount Antenna747
  - Mounting747
Appendix D: Hot-Swap Procedure749
- Load Module Hot-Swap Insertion749
- Load Module Hot-Swap Removal750

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Brand	IXIA
Model	Optixia XM12
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English