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Figure 1-16. DC Power Button on the SPT-N12U

DC Power Button

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Limited Warranty2
Table of Contents3
About this Guide5
Introduction6
User Documentation6
Hardware Handling/Cleaning Practices8
How to Contact Us9
Getting Started11
About Chassis Controllers12
To Identify Chassis Controller Versions12
About the Virtual Spirent Labserver13
Summary of Installation Procedures13
Procedure 1: Check System Requirements15
Procedure 2: Verify Contents of Shipment16
- Checking the Chassis Package16
- Checking the Appliance Package16
Procedure 3: Install Spirent Testcenter Software17
- Installing Spirent Testcenter [Microsoft Windows]18
- Installing Spirent Testcenter [Linux]20
Procedure 4: Chassis and Appliance Firmware Support24
Procedure 5: Perform Cable Connections26
Procedure 6: Install the Ferrite Block32
Procedure 7: Connect Power34
- AC Power Operation34
- DC Power Operation34
Procedure 8: Set the Chassis IP Address40
- Setting the IP Address Using the SPT-N4U or SPT-N11U Front Panel Touchscreen41
- Nection42
- Setting the IP Address Using SSH (All Chassis)43
- Setting the IP Address Using Web Client (SPT-N4U, SPT-N11U, or SPT-N12U)44
- Setting the SPT-C50 Addressing Mode, IP Address, Netmask and Gateway45
- Setting the Netmask and Gateway Values (All Chassis)46
Procedure 9: Confirm the Ethernet Link47
Procedure 10: Using the Authenticate Mode (Optional)48
Procedure 11: Obtain Your License Key50
Procedure 12: Connect to a DUT/SUT54
Procedure 13: Configure and Run Tests56
Appendix A: Install and Configure Spirent Virtual Labserver57
Spirent Virtual Labserver (Vls)58
- Deploying Spirent Virtual Labserver with Esxi59
- Deploying Spirent Virtual Labserver with KVM60
- Deploying Spirent Virtual Labserver as a Docker Container62
- Configure Spirent Vls VM63
- Spirent Vls Commands65
- Configure System66
- System Configuration66
- Shell Access68
- Other Options68
Appendix B: Upgrade/Downgrade Procedures70
Introduction70
Before You Begin70
To Verify Support Entitlement71
About Installing on Computers Running Windows72
Installation Option 1: Using the DVD73
- To Install Software73
- To Download Firmware Files74
Installation Option 2: Using the Website74
- To Download and Install Spirent Testcenter Software75
- To Download Chassis and Test Module Firmware Files75
About Installing on Linux Workstations77
Installation Option 1: Using the DVD79
- To Copy Files Using a Web Browser79
- To Copy Files Using the Command Line80
Installation Option 2: Using the Website81
About Upgrading Spirent Testcenter Vls Software82
To Download and Upgrade Vls Server Software82
Appendix C: ESD Requirements83
- General Equipment Handling83
- Workstation Preparation84
Appendix D: Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines85
- Cleaning Guidelines85

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