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Procedure 13: Configure and Run Tests

56 | Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter

Procedure 13: Configure and Run Tests

You are ready to configure and run tests. To get started, refer to the online Help file

included with each application. Additional user documentation is available on your

installation DVD and on the Customer Service Center (

https://support.spirent.com).

Note: Spirent TestCenter automation user documentation is available in PDF and HTML

formats on the installation DVD and on the Spirent Customer Service Center (CSC)

website.

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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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