BERT Setup - Header (Layer 4) BERT Setup - Header (Layer 4) UDP Settings
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7.1 BERT Setup
The test layer, frame header, traffic profile, error injection, and control settings of the far-end device (if applicable) must be
configured prior to testing.
7.1.1 Header Settings
BERT Profile: Load a previously configured test profile or create a new profile from existing settings.
See
Profiles for more details on how to create new profiles.
Test: Select the test layer to perform the BERT.
Options are Layer 1 Framed, Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4.
Frame Type: Select the Ethernet frame type for Layer 2 or Layer 3.
802.3 Raw (IEEE 802.3 frame without LLC) - Not available when Layer 3 is selected
Ethernet II (DIX) (named after DEC, Intel, and Xerox, this is the most common frame type today)
MAC/IP: Tap the MAC and IP blocks on the Frame image to access the setup menus
Set the Source and Destination MAC address for Layer 2
Set the Source and Destination MAC and IP addresses for Layer 3
VLAN: Off, 1 tag, 2 tags, 3 tags.
The user is able to configure up to 3 VLAN tags (VLAN stacking, for Q-in-Q applications)
Note: VLAN stacking is an option.
MPLS: Off, 1 tag, 2 tags, 3 tags.
The user is able to configure up to 3 MPLS tags.
Note: MPLS tag configuration is only available when the MPLS option is purchased.
The most common Ethernet Frame format, Type II
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MAC, VLAN, MPLS, IP, and Test Pattern Configurations:
TX130M+_e-manual_D07-00-051P_RevD00
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