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Spirent SmartBits System User Manual

Spirent SmartBits System
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P/N 340-1087-001 REV A
SmartBits
Performance Analysis System
SmartBits System
Reference
February 2001

Table of Contents

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Spirent SmartBits System Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeNetwork Performance Analysis
Interface TypesEthernet
Frame Size Range64 bytes
Protocol SupportTCP/IP, UDP, MPLS, VLAN
Storage Temperature-20°C
Port DensityVaries by chassis and modules; typically from 1 to hundreds of ports

Summary

Documentation and Website Overview

SmartBits Documentation

Details on user documentation for SmartBits Performance Analyzers, including manuals and website resources.

System Architecture

SmartBits Chassis Models and Cards

Overview of SmartBits chassis models and the types of SmartCards/modules they support.

SmartBits-200

Description of the portable, 4-slot SmartBits-200 network performance analysis test system.

Traffic Generation and Performance Analysis

Details on how SmartBits ports generate, track, and analyze traffic using different card technologies.

Multiple Users Accessing a Chassis

Requirements for Multi-User Operation

Specifies the necessary application versions and chassis readiness for multi-user operation.

How Does the Multi-User Feature Work?

Explanation of how SmartBits chassis and ports are accessed and reserved by multiple users.

Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures

Downloading New Firmware

Instructions for downloading firmware for chassis and individual cards from the website or CD.

Adding Cards to a SmartBits Chassis

Procedure for installing SmartCards or modules into SmartBits chassis slots.

Core Software Applications

Overview of Core Applications

Introduction to the three bundled programs: SmartWindow, SmartLib, and SmartApplications.

SmartWindow

Description of SmartWindow GUI for customized performance analysis and control.

SmartLib

Details on SmartLib API programming library for rapid test development.

SmartApplications

Information on SmartApplications for automated RFC 1242 and RFC 2544 testing.

Chassis Specifications

SMB-200/2000 Specifications

Detailed specifications for SMB-200 and SMB-2000 chassis, including dimensions and connectors.

SMB-600/6000B Specifications

Detailed specifications for SMB-600 and SMB-6000B chassis, including dimensions and connectors.

Ethernet Cards

Ethernet Applications

Description of Ethernet cards and their available applications for SmartBits chassis.

Feature Summary of 10/100 Mbps Cards

Feature set comparison for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet cards, including SmartMetrics and ST/SX cards.

Feature Summary of Gigabit Cards

Summary of advanced gigabit features for Ethernet cards used in SMB-200/2000 and SMB-600/6000B.

Gigabit Ethernet Testing, Clock Tolerance

Discussion of gigabit Ethernet clock problems, test scenarios, and interpretations.

Packet over SONET Modules

Packet over SONET (POS) Applications

Description of Packet over SONET (POS) modules and their available applications.

ATM Cards

ATM Applications

Description of ATM cards and their available applications for SmartBits chassis.

WAN Cards

WAN Applications

Description of WAN cards and their available applications for SmartBits chassis.

Token Ring Cards

Token Ring Applications

Description of the Token Ring card and supported applications.

Fibre Channel Cards

Fibre Channel Modules

Overview of SmartBits FBC-3601A and FBC-3602A SmartMetrics modules for SAN testing.

Auto Negotiation

Gigabit Fiber Auto Negotiation

Explanation of the Gigabit Ethernet auto negotiation process via PCS sub-layer state machine.

10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ethernet Auto Negotiation

Details on PHY transceiver capabilities and MII registers used in auto negotiation.

Summary of MII Registers and Bit Definitions

List of MII registers, their functions, and bit definitions for auto negotiation.

Certifications and EMI Compliance

SmartBits Compliance with CE Requirements

Details on SmartBits compliance with CE directives for EMI, EMC, and safety standards.

Serial Port Commands

Overview of the Serial Command Set

Introduction to SmartBits firmware commands for serial port connection via HyperTerminal.

Serial Port Command Set

List of serial port commands for SmartBits chassis, including HELP, VER, IPADDR, SVIPADDR.