User Guide AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set
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Contents Contents Certification Information ...................................................................................................... vii 1 Introducing the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set ......................................... 1 Features and Benefits ..............................................................................................................1 Models ..............................................................................................................................
Contents 7 Setup ...........................................................................................................33 Interface ...............................................................................................................................33 Port .......................................................................................................................................34 Network .............................................................................................
Contents 10 Traffic Generation & Monitoring ............................................................. 125 Global Configuration ..........................................................................................................127 Shaping Configuration .......................................................................................................130 Stream Configuration .........................................................................................................
Contents 14 Maintenance ..............................................................................................221 Calibration Statement .........................................................................................................222 Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ..................................................223 15 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................225 Solving Common Problems ............
Certification Information Certification Information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada (IC) Information Electronic test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC Part 15 compliance in the United States and from IC ICES 003 compliance in Canada. However, EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (EXFO) makes reasonable efforts to ensure compliance to the applicable standards.
Certification Information Laser Class 1 laser product. This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001 and with IEC 60825-1:2001 and EN 60825-1:1994 +A11:1996 +A2:2001 +A1:2002.
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1 Introducing the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set The AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set provides Ethernet testing capability on the AXS-200. It supports one electrical interface through an RJ-45 connector and one optical interface through a standard pluggable SFP. The AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set provides a comprehensive offering of test features such as RFC 2544, BERT over IP, Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Smart Loopback, Ping, Trace Route, Remote loopback, and Cable Test.
Introducing the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set Models ³ One electrical interface supporting: 10 Mbps 100 Mbps 1000 Mbps ³ One optical interface supporting: 100 Mbps 1000 Mbps ³ Service Disruption Time (SDT) measurement Models Two models are available and are described as follows: Model 2 Description AXS-850 Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX electrical. AXS-850-1 Ethernet 10/100/1000 electrical and GigE optical.
Introducing the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set Software Options Software Options Software keys are available to enable additional services. For information on how to install and activate software options, refer to the AXS-200 User Guide. Options Ethernet Test Set Description 100optical Enable support for 100 Mbps optical interface. The displayed name on the Software Options tab is 100M-O-AP. GigE Enable support for 1000Base-T and GigE optical interface.
Introducing the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set Optical Transceivers (SFP) Optical Transceivers (SFP) The following table lists the compatible SFPs that can be ordered through EXFO.
Introducing the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set Conventions Conventions Before using the product described in this manual, you should understand the following conventions: WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
2 Safety Information Laser Safety Warnings WARNING Do not install or terminate fibers while a laser source is active. Never look directly into a live fiber, and ensure that your eyes are protected at all times. WARNING This product may employ a Class 1 SFP. WARNING When the LASER LED is on, the AXS-200/850 is receiving/emitting an optical signal.
Safety Information Installation Instructions Warnings Installation Instructions Warnings CAUTION No user serviceable parts are contained inside. Contact the manufacturer regarding service of this equipment. IMPORTANT All wiring and installation must be in accordance with local building and electrical codes acceptable to the authorities in the countries where the equipment is installed and used.
3 Getting Started Windows CE 6.0 is the baseline operating system software and is pre-installed on the Sharp Tester. If the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set is not already installed, refer to the Sharp Tester User Guide for more information on how to install the module. Power Sources The unit operates with the following power sources: ³ AC adapter/charger (connected to standard power outlet—indoor use only). Compatible car outlet adapter available upon request.
4 Using the Smart User Interface Keypad Refer to the AXS-200 User Guide for more information on how to use the keypad. The naming convention and purpose for each key is described in the AXS-200 User Guide. Power: Turns the unit on and off or puts it into suspend/resume mode. Start/Stop: Starts and stops the test/tool. Home: Brings the screen back to the Home menu. Select: Selects the highlighted item on the screen. Also used to edit and to close a field. Back: Returns to the previous screen or menu.
Using the Smart User Interface Home Menu Home Menu Upon start up, the Home menu is displayed. Use the up and down navigation arrows to navigate and highlight menu items. Note: To choose a menu item, press the button or press the keypad number corresponding to the number of the item. Press the button to return to the Home menu from any screen. Setup: Allows to configure the test interface, module, remote selection, and save/load the complete unit configuration.
Using the Smart User Interface Home Menu The Home menu offers the following content: Home Menu a 1. Setup : Allows to configure the test interface, module, remote selection, and save/load the complete unit configuration. Submenu a 1. Interface : Displays tabs used to set up the interface before starting a test case. Tabs/Pages Port b Network Default Gatewayc VLAN SFP 2. Remote: Displays Manual Selection tabs used to Discovery configure manual selection and discovery. 3.
Using the Smart User Interface Home Menu Home Menu Submenu 2. RFC 2544: Allows to 1. Configuration: configure the subtests and to Displays tabs to view test results. configure the global and stream settings and the subtest settings. Tabs/Pages Global Stream Throughput Back-to-Back Frame Loss Latency 2. Results: Displays Summary tabs to view results Throughput and alarms/errors. Back-to-Back Frame Loss Latency Graph Alarms/Errors 3.
Using the Smart User Interface Home Menu Home Menu 4. Traffic Generation & Monitoring: Traffic Generation & Monitoring test is used for performance evaluation of Ethernet or IP network. Submenu Tabs/Pages 1. Stream Config: Displays tabs to configure the main stream and global test properties settings. Global 2. Background Streams Config: Displays tabs to configure the Background stream properties. Transmit Shaping Stream Sequence Jitter/Latency Stream Network Default Gatewayc VLAN 3.
Using the Smart User Interface Home Menu Home Menu Submenu Tabs/Pages Configuration 6. Tools: Allows to ping, trace 1. Ping: Displays route,cable test, and report. tabs to configure Results ping and to view results and statistics. Statistics 2. Trace Route: Displays tabs to configure trace route and view results. Configuration Results Configuration 3. Cable Test: Displays tabs to Results configure cable test and view results. 4. Report: Allows to Configurationb configure and save File reports.
Using the Smart User Interface Home Menu Home Menu 7. Systemd: Allows file management, system settings, software options management, and display of system information. Submenu Tabs/Pages 1. Utilities: Displays 1. File Manager the File Manager 2. VNC utility and VNC support. 2. Settings: Displays 1. Date and Time submenus to 2. Display and configure system Language settings. 3. Network Connection 4. Power 3. Software Options: Displays tabs to select and activate software option for module and platform.
Using the Smart User Interface Home Menu The menu structure is shown as follows. Interface Setup BERT configuration BERT results Remote Manual Selection and Discovery BERT Logger Traffic Generation & Monitoring Stream configuration Module Information Traffic Generation & Monitoring Background Stream configuration Save & Load Config.
Using the Smart User Interface Page Elements Page Elements The title bar (blue bar) on the top of the screen is common to every page.
Using the Smart User Interface Page Elements Help The help button (?) displays the help information on the current page. It is possible to navigate through the help information with the navigation arrows once the help window is opened. The help button (?) also closes the help window.
5 Signal Connection and LEDs This section describes all connectors (ports) and LEDs available on the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set. 10/100/1000 Mbps Electrical with RJ-45 connector 100/1000 Mbps Optical SFP with Dual or Simplex LC connector The AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set is equipped with one RJ-45 electrical and one SFP optical port (location of Laser/LED aperture). Note: An SFP can be replaced at any time.
Signal Connection and LEDs Electrical 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Port Electrical 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Port The AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set module provides one electrical port for 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, or 1000Base-T. This port may also be used for cable testing. Note: Refer to section A for cable specifications. ³ Connect the 10/100/1000 electrical signal or the cable to be tested to the port with the RJ-45 connector.
Signal Connection and LEDs Optical 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Port Optical 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Port The AXS-850-1module provide respectively one optical port for 100Base-FX/1000Base-X Ethernet testing. The optical port is Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) slot type (Dual or Simplex LC connector). ³ Insert one of the following SFP modules into the optical slot. Rate 100Base-X Description 1310 nm SFP module for 100Base-FX, MMF, 2 Km. 1310 nm SFP module for 100Base-LX10, SMF, 15 Km.
Signal Connection and LEDs Optical 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Port LEDs for Optical Port LED 24 Status Description LASER On An optical signal is generated (Red) Off No optical signal is generated LINK/ACT On Ethernet link up. (Green) Off Ethernet link down. Flashing TX/RX activity. DUPLEX On Full Duplex mode. (Yellow) Off Ethernet link down.
Signal Connection and LEDs AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set LEDs AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set LEDs The AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set displays 5 LEDs on the front. These LEDs, although built into the AXS-200 are operated by the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set.
6 Configuring and Starting a Test or Tool The following procedures describe the overall steps to configure a test or tool. Configuring an RFC 2544 Test To configure the RFC 2544 test: 1. Configure the interface by configuring the port, network, and VLAN settings. Refer to Interface on page 33. Ensure that the link is up (indicated by the platform LED) before proceeding to the next step. 2. Optionally, set a remote module in loopback or DTS RFC 2544 mode. Refer to Remote Selection on page 45. 3.
Configuring and Starting a Test or Tool Configuring a BERT Test Configuring a BERT Test To configure the BERT test: 1. Configure the interface by configuring the port, network, and VLAN settings. Refer to Interface on page 33. Ensure that the link is up (indicated by the platform LED) before proceeding to the next step. 2. Optionally, set a remote module in loopback. Refer to Remote Selection on page 45. 3. Press , select BERT, Configuration, and the Global tab. 4.
Configuring and Starting a Test or Tool Configuring a Traffic Generation & Monitoring Test Configuring a Traffic Generation & Monitoring Test To configure the Traffic Generation & Monitoring Test (Stream Config): 1. Configure the interface by configuring the port, network, and VLAN settings. Refer to Interface on page 33. Ensure that the link is up (indicated by the platform LED) before proceeding to the next step. 2. Optionally set a remote module in loopback. Refer to Remote Selection on page 45. 3.
Configuring and Starting a Test or Tool Configuring a Traffic Generation & Monitoring Test To configure the Traffic Generation & Monitoring Test (Background Streams Config): 1. Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Background Stream Config, and the Transmit tab. 2. Configure the transmit settings by referring to Transmit Configuration on page 140. 3. Select the Stream tab and configure the stream settings by referring to Stream Configuration on page 142. 4.
Configuring and Starting a Test or Tool Configuring a Smart Loopback Test Configuring a Smart Loopback Test To configure the Smart Loopback test: 1. Configure the interface by configuring the port, network, and VLAN settings. Refer to Interface on page 33. Ensure that the link is up before proceeding to the next step. 2. Press , and select Smart Loopback. 3. The test can be started from this page and the statistics are displayed on the same page. 4. Press to start or stop the test.
Configuring and Starting a Test or Tool Configuring a Trace Route Tool Configuring a Trace Route Tool To configure the Trace Route tool: 1. Configure the interface by configuring the port, network, and VLAN settings. Refer to Interface on page 33. Ensure that the link is up before proceeding to the next step. 2. Press , select Tools, Trace Route, and the Trace Route Configuration tab. 3. Configure the Trace Route tool by referring to Trace Route Configuration on page 192. 4.
7 Setup The Setup menu is used to configure the test interface for the AXS-200/850 before it can be used for testing. The Setup menu offers the following structure: f Submenu Interface Tab/Page Page Port 34 Network 37 Default Gatewaya 42 VLAN 43 SFP 44 Manual Selection 48 Discovery 46 Module Module 51 Save & Load Config Save & Load Config 52 Remote a. The Default Gateway tab is only available when the selected IP version is IPv6.
Setup Port Port The Port tab allows the selection and the configuration of the physical port. Press , select Setup, Interface, and the Port tab. To set up the port: 1. Select Transceiver Mode. Choices are Electrical and Optical. The default setting is Electrical. 2. Select Cable Mode if transceiver mode is set to electrical. Choices are Auto Detection or Manual. If Manual is selected, go to the next field and select the type of cable (MDI for straight through, MDIX for crossover). 3.
Setup Port 5. Select the Speed of the interface. For electrical, the choices are 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps (requires software option) and Auto when Auto-Negotiation is Enabled. For electrical, the choices are 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps (requires software option) when Auto-Negotiation is Disabled For optical, the choices are 1000 Mbps (requires software option) when Auto-Negotiation is Enabled.
Setup Port 7. Set the Flow Control. This option is applicable to the RFC 2544 test and Traffic Generation test. Flow Control is not supported (set to None) for BERT and Smart Loopback tests. When Flow Control is enabled, the AXS-200/850 will stop transmitting for the requested time value specified by the valid flow control frame received. The choices are None, and RX. The default setting is None. When set to None, pause frames received are ignored.
Setup Network Network The Network tab allows the configuration of the Ethernet port parameters. Press , select Setup, Interface, and the Network tab. To configure the Network settings: Note: The source MAC Address field is fixed and is not configured. 1. Select the IP Version. Choices are IPv4 and IPv6. By default, IPv4 option is selected. Note: The IP Version field is configurable only when the IPv6 software option is activated in the System, Software Options - Module tab.
Setup Network 4. If DHCP is disabled, enter the Subnet Mask for the Ethernet port. The default value is 255.255.0.0. 5. Enable or disable the Default Gateway. The default setting is Disabled. If enabled, enter the default gateway address for the Ethernet port. The default value is 0.0.0.0. 6. The DHCP Server Address displays the DHCP server IP address when DHCP is enabled. 7. The DHCP Lease Obtained displays the date and time that the IP address was leased from the DHCP server when DHCP is enabled. 8.
Setup Network Address: This field is configurable only when the Mode is Static. The Link-Local IPv6 Address must start with FE80. The accepted range is from FE80:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000 to FE80:0000:0000:0000:FFFF:FFFF:FFFF:FFFF. The default address is FE80::[Interface ID], where [Interface ID] is generated from the source MAC address. When the Address field is selected for editing, the Latest IP’s button appears on the bottom of the screen.
Setup Network ³ Interface ID Coupled: This field is available when the Global IPv6 Address Mode is Static. This field allows to couple the interface ID of the Global address to the Link-Local source address. Enable or Disable the Interface ID Coupled. The default setting is Enabled. When the Interface ID Coupled is Enabled, only the 64 bit (MSB) prefix ID in the IPv6 address is configurable, and the 64 bit (LSB) Interface ID is not configurable (read-only).
Setup Network The Link-Local/Global IPv6 Address Status is as below: Mode StatelessAuto Static Ethernet Test Set Status Description -- Undefined Generating Stateless address autoconfiguration in progress. Successful IP address has been generated but duplication has been detected. Duplication Detected IP address has been generated but duplication has been detected Failed IP address has not been generated. -- Undefined DAD Checking Duplication address detection in progress.
Setup Default Gateway Default Gateway The Default Gateway tab allows the configuration of the default gateway address to forward packets outside the subnet. Press , select Setup, Interface, and the Default Gateway tab. Note: The Default Gateway tab is only available when IPv6 version is selected. See IP Version on page 37 to select IPv6 version. When IPv4 is selected, the default gateway can be configured in the Network tab. ³ ³ Mode ³ Automatic allows automatic selection of the default gateway.
Setup VLAN VLAN The AXS-200/850 supports up to 2 stacked layers of VLAN. The VLAN tab allows users to configure the layers, its priority, type and drop eligible. Press , select Setup, Interface, and the VLAN tab. To configure the VLAN settings: 1. Select the number of VLAN layers. Choices are None, 1 and 2 layers. For each layer, set the following parameters: 2. Enter the VLAN ID. The accepted range is from 0 to 4095.
Setup SFP SFP The optical interface on the module is made available via a Small Form Factor Pluggable Module (SFP). For a list of supported SFPs, refer to Optical Transceivers (SFP) on page 4. Press , select Setup, Interface, and the SFP tab. The following information is displayed on the SFP page. ³ Module ID ³ Vendor Name ³ Part Number ³ Serial Number ³ Connector Type: LC, MT-RJ, etc. ³ Speed: 100Base-FX, 1000Base-SX, etc.
Setup Remote Selection Remote Selection The AXS-200/850 can perform tests in conjunction with a second test set. A remote module can be connected to either start Smart Loopback test or perform an RFC2544 test in Dual Test Set mode (DTS). The Remote Loopback feature provides the capability to loop up or loop down a remote device (target module). Looping up a target module is the same as setting the target module into Smart Loopback mode.
Setup Remote Selection Discovery The AXS-200/850 scans the subnet to discover other AXS-200/850 modules and Packet Blazer modules configured as RFC 2544 Dual Test Set Remote mode such as 8510B, 8510G, 8525, 8535, 8120NGE, and 8130NGE. ³ Scan Subnet: When scan subnet is enabled, the local module scans the subnet to discover remote modules. The scan relies on the subnet mask information configured through the Network tab (see Network on page 37). ³ Remote Capability: Select the Remote Capability.
Setup Remote Selection An icon will be displayed in the title bar if the Loop Up or the Connect operation is successful. 5. For Remote Loopback, any test/tool can be started at this time. For DTS RFC 2544, only the RFC 2544, Ping and Trace Route tests/tools can be started. 6. To loop down or disconnect, press the down arrow to highlight the Loop Down or Disconnect button respectively for Remote Loopback or DTS RFC 2544. 7.
Setup Remote Selection Manual Selection Press , select Setup, Remote, and the Manual Selection tab. The Manual Selection tab offers a manual selection of the remote module. For the module to be auto-discovered, see the Discovery tab. ³ Target IP Address: Enter the IP address (IPv4 or IPv6 as per IP version selection) of the target module. The target IP address will be copied into the Destination Address of all the tests and tools.
Setup Remote Selection ³ Remote ID: The ID for the target module. ³ Remote Capability: Select the Remote Capability. Choices are Remote Loopback and DTS RFC 2544. The default setting is Remote Loopback. If Remote Loopback is selected, it will discover the module supporting the Remote Loopback feature. If DTS RFC 2544 is selected, it will discover the module supporting the DTS RFC 2544 feature.
Setup Remote Selection To put the remote module into Smart Loopback or DTS RFC 2544 mode: 1. Select the Remote Capability as Remote Loopback or DTS RFC 2544. 2. Select the Loop Up or Connect button to respectively enable the Smart Loopback or start the DTS RFC 2544 mode on the target module. An icon will be displayed in the title bar if the operation is successful. 3. For Remote Loopback, any test/tool can be started at this time.
Setup Module Module Press , select Setup, and the Module tab. The Module page allows configuration of the following parameters: Ethernet Test Set ³ Module ID: The Module ID is used to easily identify the unit when auto-discovered in a network. Up to 16 alpha-numeric characters are supported. ³ Default Configuration: Select the Restore button to restore the default settings of the module. ³ Restore Default at Start-Up: Enable or disable the module’s configuration to be restored upon start-up.
Setup Save & Load Config Save & Load Config The Save and Load Config menu allows to save the complete unit configuration and load them whenever required. It allows to save multiple test configurations into one file, or to load multiple tests with only one load operation. The Save and Load menu allows importing the files from external memory (USB Key) to Internal Flash Memory as well as exporting files from Internal Flash Memory to external memory (USB Key).
Setup Save & Load Config Save, Load, Import, and Export functions are displayed on the screen when an existing configuration file is selected from the file list. These function are explained below: Save Function The main aim of the save function is to store the complete unit configuration to a file on either Internal Flash Memory or USB Key. ³ Press Save to save new configuration file or overwrite an already existing file.
Setup Save & Load Config Export Function The main aim of the export function is to copy multiple files from the Internal Flash Memory to the USB Key. ³ Press Export to export a single file from USB Key to Internal Flash Memory at a time. This function tab is displayed only when USB Key is selected as Media Selector. Delete Function The main aim of the delete function is to delete the selected files from the Internal Flash Memory or the USB Key.
Setup Save & Load Config Sel/Unsel All Function The main aim of the Sel/Unsel All function is to select or unselect all configuration files in the file list. ³ Press Sel/Unsel All to select or unselect all configuration files in the list box. The configuration file can even be selected by pressing key present on the platform. Note: Configuration file has a backward compatibility (One year or three service packs). Note: Possible incompatible load generates errors while loading a configuration file.
8 RFC 2544 The AXS-200/850 allows performance testing as per RFC 2544, including Throughput, Back-to-Back, Frame Loss and Latency subtests. The RFC 2544 test has to be executed in conjunction with a remote module. The remote module can be either in loopback configuration for unidirectional testing or in the Dual Test Set RFC 2544 mode for bidirectional testing. The Dual Test Set RFC 2544 allows to measure RFC 2544 conformity where the downstream characteristics are different from the upstream.
RFC 2544 Global Configuration Global Configuration Press 58 , select RFC 2544, Configuration, and the Global tab. ³ Unit: Select the unit in Mbps or %. The default setting is Mbps. ³ Frame Size (Bytes): Select RFC 2544 or User Defined. The default value is RFC 2544. ³ Nb. of Frames: Nb. of Frames is only available when User Defined is selected. Select number of frames from the Nb. of Frames list. The default value is 7.
RFC 2544 Global Configuration If RFC 2544 is selected, the following frame sizes are used for IPv4 version: VLAN Configuration Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3 Frame 4 Frame 5 Frame 6 Frame 7 (Bytes) (Bytes) (Bytes) (Bytes) (Bytes) (Bytes) (Bytes) No VLAN 64 128 256 512 1024 1280 1518 One VLAN 68 128 256 512 1024 1280 1518 Two VLAN 72 128 256 512 1024 1280 1518 If RFC 2544 is selected, the following frame sizes are used for IPv6 version: VLAN Configuration Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3 Frame 4
RFC 2544 Global Configuration If User Defined is selected, the following frame sizes are available for IPv6 version: Frame Type User Defined VLAN Configuration Frame size (Bytes) No VLAN 70 to 9600 One VLAN 74 to 9600 Two VLAN 78 to 9600 If User Defined is selected, use Up or Down arrow, or button to traverse the fields and enter the Frame Size. Press the Apply Changes button to apply changes. ³ Throughput: Enable or disable Throughput subtest.
RFC 2544 Global Configuration ³ Dual Test Set: Set the mode for the Dual Test Set. Choices are Remote and Local. Select either Remote or Local to enable Dual Test Set or Disabled to disable it. The default setting is Disabled. Disabled: Performs RFC 2544 test with a remote module in loopback configuration. Local: Performs DTS RFC 2544 test (bidirectional) and acts as the local module. Remote: Performs DTS RFC 2544 test (bidirectional) and acts as the DTS RFC 2544 remote module.
RFC 2544 Stream Configuration Stream Configuration Press ³ , select RFC 2544, Configuration, and the Stream tab. Destination MAC Address: Enter the MAC Address if the Resolve MAC Address is disabled. The default setting is: FE:FE:FE:FE:FE:FE. When the Destination MAC Address field is selected for editing, the Latest MAC’s button appears on the bottom left corner of the screen. Press the corresponding function key to display the list of previously configured MAC addresses.
RFC 2544 Stream Configuration ³ Destination IP Address: Enter the destination IP address. The default setting for IPv4 is 10.10.0.0, or is set automatically to the IP address of the target module that is looped up from Remote Loopback mode. The default setting for IPv6 is 2001:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000, or is set automatically to the IP address of the target module that is looped up from Remote Loopback mode. The accepted range for IPv4 is 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255. The default value is 0.0.0.0.
RFC 2544 Stream Configuration ³ TOS/DS for IPv4 and Traffic Class (TOS/DS) for IPv6 Select Type of Service (TOS) or Differentiated Services (DS). Note: It is possible to configure the TOS/DS parameter using either the hexadecimal code (00 to FF) or TOS/DS using binary code. ³ If TOS is selected, go to the next field to enter the hexadecimal code 00 to FF or go to the field underneath to enter the binary code.
RFC 2544 Stream Configuration ³ If DS is selected, go to the next field to enter the hexadecimal code 00 to FF or go to the field underneath to enter the binary code.
RFC 2544 Throughput Configuration Throughput Configuration The objective of this test is to find the throughput of the device under test for which there is no frame loss. Starting at the specified maximum rate (Maximum Rate), the rate converges towards the highest throughput without frame loss with the test having a predefined duration (Test Time). The search is done with a halving/doubling method until a final value is reached. The throughput measurement is validated the number of times specified (Nb.
RFC 2544 Throughput Configuration The accepted values are as follows: Interface Accuracy Speed % Mbps 10 Mbps 0.1 - 10, 0.01 - 1, default = 0.1 100 Mbps default = 1 0.1 - 10, default = 1.0 1000 Mbps 1 - 100, default = 10 ³ Nb. of Validations: Select the number of times the result should be validated. Choices are 1 to 50 times. The default setting is 1 time.
RFC 2544 Throughput Configuration Interface Speed 10 Mbps 100 Mbps 1000 Mbps Verdict Threshold % Mbps 0.000 - 100.000, 0.000 - 10.000, default = 10.000 default = 0.000 - 100.000, default = 100.000 100.000 0.000 - 1000.000, default = 1000.000 Note: When the Dual Test Set parameter is set to Local in Global Configuration on page 58, the Maximum Rate and Verdict Threshold are configured independently for each direction: Local-to-Remote and Remote-to-Local.
RFC 2544 Back-to-Back Configuration Back-to-Back Configuration The objective of this test is to find the maximum number of frames that can be sent at maximum throughput without frame loss. A burst of frames (Max. Burst Duration) is sent with minimum inter-frame gaps to the device under test and the number of forwarded frames is counted. If the count of transmitted frames is equal to the number of forwarded frames, the length of the burst is increased and the test is rerun.
RFC 2544 Back-to-Back Configuration ³ Verdict Threshold: Set the threshold value in percentage of frames per burst for the test. If the determined back-to-back value is greater or equal to the threshold value, the test is declared as PASS. If the determined back-to-back value for a specific frame size is lower than the threshold value, the test is declared as FAIL. This value should range from 0.1% to 100% and applies to all the 7 RFC 2544 frame sizes or for the 7 user-defined frame sizes.
RFC 2544 Frame Loss Configuration Frame Loss Configuration The objective of this test is to find the percentage of frames that are lost due to lack of resources. Starting at the specified maximum rate (Maximum Rate), the test is performed for a specific frame size and for the specified duration (Test Time). The test is repeated by decreasing the throughput by 10%, then the test is repeated again until there are two successive trials in which no frames are lost.
RFC 2544 Frame Loss Configuration The accepted values are as follows: ` Interface Speed Maximum Rate % 10 Mbps 0.1 - 100, 0.01 - 10, default = 10 100 Mbps default = 100 0.1 - 100, default = 100 1000 Mbps ³ Mbps 1 - 1000, default = 1000 Verdict Threshold (%): Set the threshold value in percentage of frame loss. If the determined frame loss value is lower or equal to the threshold value, the test is declared as PASS.
RFC 2544 Latency Configuration Latency Configuration The objective of this test is to find the time required for the sent frame to go through the device under test and return to the AXS-200/850 module. Starting by sending a stream of frames for the predefined duration (Test Time) and throughput (Maximum Rate) at a particular frame size, an identifying dependent tag is included in one frame. The time at which this frame is transmitted is recorded (timestamp A).
RFC 2544 Latency Configuration ³ Maximum Rate: Enter the Maximum Rate as a percentage of the line rate or in Mbps. The accepted values are as follows: Interface Speed % Mbps 10 Mbps 0.1 - 100, 0.01 - 10, default = 10 100 Mbps default = 100 0.1 - 100, default = 100 1000 Mbps 74 Maximum Rate 1 - 1000, default = 1000 ³ Copy from Throughput Test: Enable to get values from the Throughput subtest results. This setting is enabled by default.
RFC 2544 Summary Results Summary Results When the RFC 2544 test is run, a summary of the results as well as the detailed results per subtest is collected. The Summary results page displays the progress of each subtest. The progress per subtest is monitored and updated on a per second basis. Once the subtest is completed, its Pass/Fail result is displayed. The top half of the Summary results page is static and is common for all subtests, however the bottom half is dynamic and changes with each subtest.
RFC 2544 Summary Results ³ Aborted – Invalid Configuration ³ Aborted – Loss of remote connection Note: This status will appear only when the Dual Test Set Connection is lost during the DTS RFC 2544 test. Once the RFC 2544 subtests are completed or stopped, the Pass/Fail verdict is displayed for each subtest, when enabled. To set the Pass/Fail verdict, see Pass/Fail Verdict on the Global Configuration page 60. ³ Start Time: The time when the RFC 2544 test was started.
RFC 2544 Summary Results ³ Step: Available only for the Frame Loss subtest. This value indicates the 10 % interval of throughput decreased. The subtest is repeated at each decreased throughput. The subtest is stopped for a frame size when there are 2 successive trials in which no frames are lost or when the throughput has reached 0 % of the full media speed. ³ TX Frames: Available only for Throughput, Frame Loss and Back-to-Back subtests. The count of transmitted frames for the iteration in progress.
RFC 2544 Summary Results Results 78 ³ Not measurable: Latency not measurable. ³ Test completed ³ Aborted: Aborted by user. ³ Link is down ³ MAC not resolved: MAC address is not resolved.
RFC 2544 Summary Results Report Generation Reports can be generated for the test and tools results. The report button is available on the BERT, Traffic Generation & Monitoring, RFC 2544 summary tabs, and Ping, Trace Route, and Cable Test result tabs. Report button To generate a report: 1. Select the Report button from the Results page, if not already selected, and press the button. 2. The report is being generated and is displayed on screen. 3.
RFC 2544 Summary Results 6. Press the function key under Configuration on the bottom of the screen to configure the titles and headings of the report. 7. Customize the following fields. Refer to Report Configuration on page 207 for information on the parameters: ³ Report Header ³ Report Title ³ User Information ³ File Name ³ View Report: If enabled, the report page will automatically display after a report is generated.
RFC 2544 Summary Results 11. A message is displayed to indicate that the report file is successfully saved. 12. Select the OK button by pressing the function key underneath it. Use the navigation arrows to scroll up and down the page to view the report. 13. To exit the report page, press the button.
RFC 2544 Throughput Results Throughput Results Press , select RFC 2544, Results, and the Throughput tab. ³ Status: Displays the test status as “--”, In Progress, Completed, or Aborted. Once the Throughput test is completed or stopped, the Pass/Fail verdict is displayed, when enabled. ³ Max. Rate: Displays the configured value of maximum rate in Mbps or %. Note: Max. Rate will not be displayed when the Dual Test Set parameter is set to Local in Global Configuration on page 58.
RFC 2544 Throughput Results ³ Layer: Select the layer for determining the throughput results layer to display. Choices are All, Ethernet and IP. The default setting is All. ³ All: Considers all layers to display the Throughput Results and represents the Ethernet line utilization. ³ Ethernet: Displays the Throughput Results calculated at the Ethernet layer. ³ IP: Displays the Throughput Results calculated at the IP layer.
RFC 2544 Back-to-Back Results Back-to-Back Results Press , select RFC 2544, Results, and the Back-to-Back tab. ³ Status: Displays the test status as “--”, In Progress, Completed, or Aborted. Once the Back-to-Back test is completed or stopped, the Pass/Fail verdict is displayed, when enabled. ³ Max. Burst: Displays the configured value of maximum burst in seconds. Note: Max. Burst will be displayed only when the Dual Test Set parameter is set to Disabled in Global Configuration on page 58.
RFC 2544 Back-to-Back Results ³ Layer: Select the layer for determining the back-to-back results layer to display. Choices are All, Ethernet and IP. The default setting is All. ³ All: Considers all layers to display the Back-to-Back Results and represents the Ethernet line utilization. ³ Ethernet: Displays the Back-to-Back Results calculated at the Ethernet layer. ³ IP: Displays the Back-to-Back Results calculated at the IP layer.
RFC 2544 Frame Loss Results Frame Loss Results Press , select RFC 2544, Results, and the Frame Loss tab. ³ Status: Displays the test status as “--”, In Progress, Completed, or Aborted. Once the Frame Loss test is completed or stopped, the Pass/Fail verdict is displayed, when enabled. ³ Max. Rate: Displays the configured value of maximum rate in Mbps or %. Note: Max. Rate will be displayed only when the Dual Test Set parameter is set to Disabled in Global Configuration on page 58.
RFC 2544 Frame Loss Results ³ Step: Determines which step is displayed. ³ Results In: The frame loss value is expressed in %. The frame loss results displayed on the bottom half of the page are displayed for the selected frame size distribution. Note: When the Dual Test Set parameter is set to Local in Global Configuration on page 58, the Frame Loss subtest results are presented independently for each direction: Local-to-Remote and Remote-to-Local.
RFC 2544 Latency Results Latency Results Press , select RFC 2544, Results, and the Latency tab. Note: This page is not available when the Dual Test Set parameter is set to Remote in Global Configuration on page 58 ³ Status: Displays the test status as “--”, In Progress, Completed, or Aborted. Once the Latency test is completed or stopped, the Pass/Fail verdict is displayed, when enabled. ³ Max. Rate: Displays the configured value of maximum rate in Mbps or %.
RFC 2544 Latency Results ³ Results In: The latency value is expressed in ms by default. The user can also specify the values to be displayed as μs. The latency results displayed on the bottom half of the page are displayed for the selected frame size distribution. Note: The Pass/Fail verdict is displayed for each frame size. To set the Pass/Fail verdict, refer to the RFC 2544 Global Configuration tab. See Pass/Fail Verdict on page 60.
RFC 2544 Graph Graph Gives the graph showing the Throughput, Back-to-Back, Frame Loss, or Latency measurement. Press , select RFC 2544, Results, and the Graph tab. The X axis shows the frame sizes for Throughput, Back-to-Back, Latency or the TX Rate for Frame Loss. The Y axis shows the subtest results. ³ Test: Select the test that has to be displayed from the upper portion of the tab. Choices are Throughput, Back-to-Back, Frame Loss, and Latency.
RFC 2544 Alarms/Errors Alarms/Errors Press , select RFC 2544, Results, and the Alarms/Errors tab. The Alarms/Errors page displays alarms and errors with green, red, or amber indicators. The error count and the amount of time in seconds that the alarm remained raised during test execution is also displayed. The description of each alarm and error is provided as follows: Alarms ³ Link Down: Indicates that the Ethernet connection is down.
RFC 2544 Alarms/Errors The Alarm LEDs are described as follows: LED Label Link Down Color Green Link up. Red Link down (Current). Amber Link down was present (History). Black Not applicable. LOS (loss of signal) Green Frequency 92 Meaning No LOS is present during test. Red LOS alarm is present (Current). Amber LOS was present (History). Black Not applicable. Green No frequency offset alarm is present during the test. Red Frequency offset alarm is present (Current).
RFC 2544 Alarms/Errors Errors ³ Symbol (100/1000 Mbps): A Symbol Error is declared when an invalid code-group in the transmission code is detected. ³ FCS: The number of received frames with an invalid FCS. ³ Alignment (10/100 Mbps): Indicates the number of received frames without an integral number of octets in length. ³ Jabber: The number of received frames larger than 1518 (no VLAN tag), 1522 (One VLAN tag), 1526 (Two VLAN tags), or 1530 (3 VLAN tags) bytes with an invalid FCS.
9 BERT The Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) measures the level of transmission impairment on a communication channel. Specific test patterns are sent through Ethernet frames and then analyzed to detect data integrity problem (bit error).
BERT Unidirectional BERT testing is performed whereby the test stream is transmitted from the local module to a remote device in loopback, and the test stream is received back and locally analyzed. The results are reported at the local end. Bidirectional BERT testing is composed of two independent tests where traffic transmitted from one end will be analyzed at the other end. Test synchronization between 2 units is performed on a best-effort basis.
BERT Global Configuration Global Configuration The rate and frame size can be changed dynamically while the test is running. The Pass/Fail verdict can be set at anytime independent of whether a test is started. Press , select BERT, Configuration, and the Global tab. Note: Service Disruption Time feature is always active. ³ Framing: Select Ethernet, Ethernet/IPv4/UDP or Ethernet/IPv6/UDP. The default value is Ethernet. ³ Rate Unit: Select the unit for the transmission and receive rate.
BERT Global Configuration ³ Frame Size (Bytes): Set the frame size up to 9600 bytes. The default value is 64 bytes. By default, No VLAN is selected. If Ethernet framing is selected, the minimum frame size is 48.
BERT Global Configuration ³ Invert: Enable or disable Invert. If enabled, the test pattern is transmitted/analyzed with all bits inverted meaning that every 0 is changed to 1, and every 1 to 0. For example, the pattern 1100 will be sent as 0011. The test pattern inversion is disabled by default. ³ Duration: Set the duration of the test.
BERT Global Configuration ³ Pass/Fail Verdict: The Pass/Fail Verdict configuration enables or disables the use of the pass/fail verdict for the BER Threshold and SDT Threshold (SDT is always a part of the verdict when the verdict is enabled). Select the Pass/Fail verdict as Bit Error Count & SDT, Bit Error Rate & SDT, or Disabled to specify over which thresholds the pass/fail verdict will be done. The Bit Error measurement (BER Threshold) and the SDT have influence over the global verdict.
BERT Stream Configuration Stream Configuration Press , select BERT, Configuration, and the Stream tab. Note: Only Destination MAC Address is configurable, if Ethernet framing is selected in Global Configuration. ³ Destination MAC Address: Enter the MAC Address if the Resolve MAC Address is not enabled. The default setting is: FE:FE:FE:FE:FE:FE. When the Destination MAC Address field is selected for editing, the Latest MAC’s button appears on the bottom of the screen.
BERT Stream Configuration If not resolved after 3 seconds, the MAC value becomes “--” and the stream is disabled. In the next status field, a Not Resolved status will appear. The status field also displays “--” when the Resolve MAC Address is disabled, and other status includes Failed, Not Resolved, and Resolved. The default status is “--”. ³ Destination IP Address: Enter the Destination IP Address. The default setting for IPv4 is 10.10.0.
BERT Stream Configuration ³ TOS/DS for IPv4 and Traffic Class (TOS/DS) for IPv6 Select Type of Service (TOS) or Differentiated Services (DS). Note: It is possible to configure the TOS/DS parameter using either the hexadecimal code (00 to FF) or TOS/DS using binary code. ³ If TOS is selected, go to the next field to enter the hexadecimal code 00 to FF or go to the field underneath to enter the binary code.
BERT Stream Configuration ³ If DS is selected, go to the next field to enter the hexadecimal code 00 to FF or go to the field underneath to enter the binary code.
BERT Summary Results Summary Results The Summary Results page allows the user to not only view the status of the test, but to also change certain parameters dynamically as the test is running, such as injecting and resetting errors, changing the transmission rate, frame size, and threshold. IMPORTANT Test results/statistics are cleared when changing test or tool selection. It is highly advised to generate and save the report once the current test is completed.
BERT Summary Results ³ Start Time: The time when the BERT test was started. ³ Duration: The length of time from when the test was started, until when the test was completed. ³ RX Rate: Display the receive rate in terms of a percentage of the line rate or Mbps. ³ TX Rate: Set the transmission rate in terms of a percentage of the line rate or in Mbps. The accepted range and increments are as follows: Interface Maximum Rate % 10 Mbps 0.001 - 100.000, 0.001 - 10.000, default = 10.
BERT Summary Results ³ BER Threshold: Enter the threshold amount as follows (if the bit error results exceed this value, the test will be declared as failed): ³ If the Pass/Fail Verdict is Bit Error Count, the accepted threshold range is 6 digits with a default value of 0. ³ If the Pass/Fail Verdict is Bit Error Rate, the accepted threshold range is 1.0E-14 to 1.0E0 with a default value of 1.0E-2.
BERT Summary Results Report Generation Reports can be generated for the test and tools results. The report button is available on the BERT, Traffic Generation & Monitoring, RFC 2544 summary tabs, and Ping, Trace Route, and Cable Test result tabs. Report button To generate a report: 1. Select the Report button from the Results page, if not already selected, and press the button. 2. The report is being generated and is displayed on screen. 3.
BERT Summary Results 6. Press the function key under Configuration on the bottom of the screen to configure the titles and headings of the report. 7. Customize the following fields. Refer to Report Configuration on page 207 for information on the parameters: ³ Report Header ³ Report Title ³ User Information ³ File Name ³ Logger in Report: Allows to enable or disable the Logger section in Report. Choices are Enabled and Disabled. The default setting is Enabled.
BERT Summary Results 9. Select View to display the changes on the report file. 10. Select Save to save the report file. The report will be saved on the selected media. Refer to Media Selector on page 207. 11. A message is displayed to indicate that the report file is successfully saved. 12. Select the OK button by pressing the function key underneath it. Use the navigation arrows to scroll up and down the page to view the report. 13. To exit the report page, press the button.
BERT Detailed Results Detailed Results Press , select BERT, Results, and the Detailed tab. Alarms ³ Pattern Loss: Alarm is raised when the bit error rate is above 0.2. ³ No Traffic: Alarm is raised when there is no traffic for a period specified by the No Traffic Time configuration. Since the monitoring starts at the beginning of the test, this alarm is in an undefined state for the time configured in the No Traffic Time field after a test case is started.
BERT Service Disruption Results Service Disruption Results The Service Disruption Results page allows the user to view the results and change the SDT Threshold parameter dynamically as the test is running. Press ³ , select BERT, Results, and the Service Disruption tab. Longest (ms): Displays the longest service disruption time measured from the beginning of the test. If the longest SDT is greater than the configured SDT Threshold, the SDT will Fail.
BERT Service Disruption Results Ethernet Test Set ³ Average (ms): Displays the average service disruption time from the beginning of the test. ³ Total (s): Displays the total service disruption time from the beginning of the test. ³ Service Disruption Count: Displays the number of disruption events, that is, the number of times the period without traffic exceeded the No traffic time.
BERT Alarms/Errors Alarms/Errors Press , select BERT, Results, and the Alarms/Errors tab. The Alarms/Errors page displays alarms and errors with green, red, or amber indicators. The error count and the amount of time in seconds that the alarm remained raised during test execution is also displayed. The description of each alarm and error is provided as follows: Alarms ³ Link Down: Indicates that the Ethernet connection is down.
BERT Alarms/Errors The Alarm LEDs are described as follows: LED Label Link Down Color Green Link up. Red Link down (Current). Amber Link down was present (History). Black Not applicable. LOS (loss of signal) Green Frequency Ethernet Test Set Meaning No LOS is present during test. Red LOS alarm is present (Current). Amber LOS was present (History). Black Not applicable. Green No frequency offset alarm is present during the test. Red Frequency offset alarm is present (Current).
BERT Alarms/Errors Errors ³ Symbol (100/1000 Mbps): A Symbol Error is declared when an invalid code-group in the transmission code is detected. ³ FCS: The number of received frames with an invalid FCS. ³ Alignment (10/100 Mbps): Indicates the number of received frames without an integral number of octets in length. ³ Jabber: The number of received frames larger than 1518 (no VLAN tag), 1522 (One VLAN tag), 1526 (Two VLAN tags), or 1530 (3 VLAN tags) bytes with an invalid FCS.
BERT Logger Logger The Logger page allows the user to configure and view the Logger events based on Event ID, Time, Event, Duration and Details. Press ³ , select BERT, and Logger. Sort By: Select the Sort By parameter to sort the events. Choices are ID/Time and Event. The default setting is ID/Time. When the Sort By parameter is set to ID/Time, the Event Logger entries will be displayed in numeric ascending order based on the ID field of the Event Logger table.
BERT Logger ³ Log Full: Indicates that the logger exceeds its maximum of 500 entries. The Log Full indicator can have three conditions: Color Condition Green Log not full Red Log full Black Test not started The Logger table provides the Event Logger information with the following columns: ³ ID: Indicates the event identification number. The events are sequentially numbered. ³ Time: Indicates when the event has been detected. ³ Event: Provides the event type and threshold crossing information.
BERT Logger The following table displays the nature of information reported by type of event: Type of Event Nature of Information Test Started Start Date Test Stopped Pass/Fail Verdict Alarm Events None Bit Error Events Current Count and Total Count SDT Events Service Disruption Time BER Threshold Crossing Event Value at the end of the test Note: The alarm events will not display any details. Note: The Logger table can display up to 500 event entries.
BERT Logger The Event Logger information will be cleared under the following conditions: ³ When the test is reset or started. ³ When the unit is suspended. ³ When stopping the current test and navigating to other tests. ³ When the unit is restarted. Note: The entry remains in the Pending state as long as the event is not completed and it is highlighted in Yellow color. Note: The Threshold Crossing events are displayed in Red color.
BERT Logger Auto-Scroll will be active when: ³ The test is running. ³ The latest event is being displayed. ³ The Sort By parameter is set to ID/Time. Note: When a test is started and the Sort By parameter is set to ID/Time, the Auto-Scroll function is active by default.
10 Traffic Generation & Monitoring The main goal of Traffic Generation & Monitoring test is to qualify the performance of Ethernet or IP network. The Traffic Generation & Monitoring test can be used to confirm the Service Level Agreements between service providers and the customers.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring The Traffic Generation & Monitoring test offers the following structure: SubMenu Stream Config: The Stream Config allows configuring main stream and global test properties.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Global Configuration Global Configuration The Global page allows configuring the main stream properties and global test parameters such as duration and rate unit. Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Stream Config, and the Global tab. ³ Rate Unit: Select the unit for the transmission and receive rate. Choices are Mbps and %. The default setting is Mbps. ³ Duration: Set the duration of the test. The choices are as follows:.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Global Configuration ³ Frame Size (Bytes): Set the frame size for Ethernet and Ethernet/IPv4/UDP or Ethernet/IPv6/UDP. The default value will be equal to the minimum frame size or to 64 bytes if the minimum frame size is under 64 bytes. The minimum frame size varies with the framing selection, number of VLAN layers configured, and proprietary information insertion for jitter, latency and sequence tracking.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Global Configuration ³ Throughput Pass/Fail Verdict: Select the type of Throughput Pass/Fail Verdict criteria. Choices are Current RX Rate, Average RX Rate, and Disabled. The Current RX Rate correspond to the Average RX Rate of the last second. The Average RX Rate corresponds to the average rate since the beginning of the test. ³ Thresholds Min/Max: Set the Minimum and Maximum threshold values if threshold is enabled.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Shaping Configuration Shaping Configuration The main stream is configured to send frames evenly distributed in time (constant) or to follow a specific shape: square wave burst or repetitive multiple step ramp. Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Stream Config, and the Shaping tab. ³ Shaping: Select the shape of the main stream. Choices are Constant, Burst, and Ramp. The default setting is Constant.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Shaping Configuration ³ Ramp Nb. of Steps: Enter the number of steps in the ramp pattern. The accepted range is from 2 to 100. The default value is 10. The Ramp Nb. of Steps parameter is available only when the Ramp shaping mode is selected in the Shaping field. Step Time: Enter the duration of each step that constitutes the ramp. The accepted range is from 1 ms to 8000 ms. The default value is 1000 ms.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Stream Configuration Stream Configuration The Sequence Tracking parameter determines if proprietary information is inserted in the payload of the transmitted frames for Frame Loss and Out-Of-Sequence detection. Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Stream Config, and the Stream tab. Note: Only Destination MAC Address is configurable, if Ethernet framing is selected in Global Configuration.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Stream Configuration When enabled, a Neighbor Solicitation request is sent to the network to retrieve the MAC Address corresponding to the selected IP address for IPv6. If not resolved after 3 seconds, it gives status as Failed. If the MAC address is resolved then the status is displayed as Resolved. The status field also displays “--” when the Resolve MAC Address is disabled, and other status includes Failed, Not Resolved, and Resolved. The default status is “--”.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Stream Configuration ³ TTL for IPv4 and Hop Limit (TTL) for IPv6 Enter the Time to Live (TTL) value. The accepted range is from 0 to 255 with a default of 128. ³ TOS/DS for IPv4 and Traffic Class (TOS/DS) for IPv6 Select Type of Service (TOS) or Differentiated Services (DS). Note: It is possible to configure the TOS/DS parameter using either the hexadecimal code (00 to FF) or binary code.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Stream Configuration ³ If DS is selected, go to the next field to enter the hexadecimal code 00 to FF or go to the field underneath to enter the binary code.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Sequence Configuration Sequence Configuration The Sequence Configuration page defines the sequence tracking function parameters and allows to enable or disable the sequence tracking feature for the main stream. Sequence tracking functions are based on a sequence number inserted in the frame/packet payload. This sequence number allows detecting out-of-sequence and lost frame/packet. Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Stream Config, and the Sequence tab.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Sequence Configuration ³ Out of Sequence Pass/Fail Verdict: Select the type of verdict for declaring the number of frames that went out of sequence. Choices are Count, Rate, and Disabled. Threshold: Set the threshold value for declaring number of frames that went out of sequence. The Out-Of-Sequence Pass/Fail verdict is declared as PASS when the count or rate value is smaller than or equal to the threshold.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Jitter/Latency Configuration Jitter/Latency Configuration Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Stream Config, and the Jitter/Latency tab. Jitter Configuration ³ Jitter: The Jitter parameter allows to enable or disable the Jitter proprietary information insertion in the payload and offers a pre-defined selection of profiles. The following pre-defined profiles are available when frame structure Ethernet/IPv4/UDP or Ethernet/IPv6/UDP is selected.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Jitter/Latency Configuration ³ The following pre-defined profiles are available when frame structure Ethernet is selected. ³ User Defined ³ Disabled Note: If User Defined is selected, Shaping is forced to Constant. See Shaping on page 128. Note: If User Defined is selected, Payload is disabled. See Payload on page 141. Note: If Disabled is selected, the Jitter meter is disabled. See Jitter on page 157. Note: When VoIP G.723.1 or VoIP G.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Jitter/Latency Configuration For IPv6: Jitter pre-defined profile Supporting speed Frame size Transmit rate VoIP G.711 10/100/1000 Mbps 158 Bytes 0.1424 Mbps VoIP G.723.1 10/100/1000 Mbps 102 Bytes 0.032533 Mbps VoIP G.729 10/100/1000 Mbps 98 Bytes 0.0472 Mbps IPTV SDTV (MPEG-2) 10/100/1000 Mbps 1394 Bytes 4.029255 Mbps IPTV HDTV (MPEG-2) 100/1000 Mbps 1394 Bytes 20.833936 Mbps IPTV HDTV (MPEG-4) 100/1000 Mbps 1394 Bytes 10.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Jitter/Latency Configuration Latency Configuration ³ Latency: The Latency parameter allows to enable or disable the Latency proprietary information insertion in the payload. Note: If Disabled is selected, the Latency meter is disabled. See Latency on page 157. ³ Latency Pass/Fail Verdict: Enable Latency Pass/Fail Verdict to display Latency Pass/Fail Verdict on the Jitter/Latency results page.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Transmit Configuration Transmit Configuration The transmit configuration allows to configure the background stream properties. Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Background Streams Config, and the Transmit tab. 140 ³ Background Stream: Select any of the three background streams for which the parameters are to be configured. ³ TX: Enable or disable the selected background stream transmission. The default setting is Enabled.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Transmit Configuration The following table displays the minimum and maximum frame size: Frame Type Ethernet Ethernet/IPv4/UDP Ethernet/IPv6/UDP Ethernet Test Set Minimum Frame Size (Bytes) VLAN Configuration Maximum Frame size (Bytes) No VLAN 48 9600 One VLAN 48 9600 Two VLAN 48 9600 No VLAN 52 9600 One VLAN 56 9600 Two VLAN 60 9600 No VLAN 72 9600 One VLAN 76 9600 Two VLAN 80 9600 ³ Payload: Set the Payload of the frames in hexadecimal f
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Stream Configuration Stream Configuration The stream configuration parameters define the Ethernet, UDP, and IP layer header values for background streams. Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Background Stream Config, and the Stream tab. Note: Only Background Stream and Destination MAC Address is configurable, if Ethernet framing is selected in Global Configuration.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Stream Configuration ³ Resolve MAC Address: Enable or disable Resolve MAC Address. The default setting is Disabled. When enabled, an ARP request is sent to the network to retrieve the MAC Address corresponding to the selected IP address for IPv4. When enabled, a Neighbor Solicitation request is sent to the network to retrieve the MAC Address corresponding to the selected IP address for IPv6. If not resolved after 3 seconds, it gives status as Failed.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Stream Configuration ³ ³ Quick Ping: Select the Quick Ping button to test if destination IP address can be reached. A message will be returned to indicate if the Ping attempt was Successful or Failed. TTL for IPv4 and Hop Limit (TTL) for IPv6 Enter the Time to Live (TTL) value. The accepted range is from 0 to 255 with a default of 128. ³ TOS/DS for IPv4 and Traffic Class (TOS/DS) for IPv6 Select Type of Service (TOS) or Differentiated Services (DS).
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Stream Configuration The possible values are shown as follows: Parameter Precedence Value Bit 000 (Routine), 001 (Priority), 010 (Immediate), 011 (Flash), 100 (Flash Override), 101 (CRITIC/ECP), 110 (Internet Control), 111 (Network Control) 1-3 Default: 000 (Routine) Throughput Normal / High (0/1) 4 Default: Normal Monetary Cost Normal / Low (0/1) 5 Default: Normal Delay Normal / Low (0/1) 6 Default: Normal Reliability Normal / High (0/1) 7 Default: Normal
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Stream Configuration The possible values are shown as follows: Parameter DSCP Codepoints Value Bit 1-6 000000 (CS0), 001000 (CS1), 010000 (CS2), 011000 (CS3), 100000 (CS4), 101000 (CS5), 110000 (CS6), 111000 (CS7), 001010 (AF11), 001100 (AF12), 001110 (AF13), 010010 (AF21), 10100 (AF22), 010110 (AF23), 011010 (AF31), 011100 (AF32), 011110 (AF33), 100010 (AF41), 100100 (AF42), 100110 (AF43), 101110 (EF), Default: 000000 (CS0) ECN 00 (Not-ECT), 01 (ECT-1), 10 (ECT 0),11
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Network Configuration Network Configuration Network Configuration allows to configure the network parameters for the background streams. Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Background Stream Config, and the Network tab. When IPv4 version is selected, configure the following fields in the Stream tab. Ethernet Test Set ³ Background Stream: Select any of the three background streams for which the network parameters are to be configured.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Network Configuration When IPv6 version is selected, configure the following fields in the Stream tab. 1. Background Stream: Select any of the three background streams for which the network parameters are to be configured. 2. Link-Local IPv6 Address (LLA) is used for local communication between on-link neighbors and for Neighbor Discovery process. Mode ³ StatelessAuto allows automatic generation of the IPv6 address based on the MAC address.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Network Configuration ³ StatelessAuto allows automatic generation the IPv6 address based on the Link-Local address interface ID and the prefix obtained from the router advertisements. If no Interface ID has been obtained for the Link Local Address, the Global address will not be generated. The mode StatelessAuto is selected by default. ³ Static allows to enter the IP Address. Address: This field is configurable only when the Mode is Static.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Network Configuration Link-Local/Global IPv6 Address Status Mode StatelessAuto Static 150 Status Description -- Undefined Generating Stateless address autoconfiguration in progress. Successful IP address has been generated but duplication has been detected. Duplication Detected IP address has been generated but duplication has been detected -- Undefined DAD Checking Duplication address detection in progress. No Duplication No duplication has been detected.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Default Gateway Default Gateway The Default Gateway tab allows the configuration of the default gateway address to forward packets outside the subnet. Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Background Stream Config, and the Default Gateway tab. Note: The Default Gateway tab is only available when the selected IP version is IPv6.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Default Gateway Default Gateway Address Status Status 152 Description -- Undefined Checking Detection in progress to determine if the Default Gateway is reachable or not. Unreachable Default Gateway is unreachable. Reachable Default Gateway is reachable.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring VLAN Configuration VLAN Configuration VLAN Configuration page allows the user to configure the layers, its priority, type, and drop eligible. Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Background Stream Config, and the VLAN tab. To configure VLAN settings: 1. Select the Background Stream for which VLAN parameters are to be configured. 2. Select the number of VLAN layers for which VLAN parameters are to be configured. Choices are None, 1 Layer, and 2 Layers. 3.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Summary Results Summary Results Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Results, and the Summary tab. IMPORTANT Test results/statistics are cleared when changing test or tool selection. It is highly advised to generate and save the report once the current test is completed. Refer to Report Generation on page 79 to generate and save a report file. ³ Status: The status field displays the current status of the traffic generation test.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Summary Results Ethernet Test Set ³ Frame Loss (F.Loss): A frame loss event is declared when a sequence number is not received after 20 ms of the previously received frame or packet. ³ Out-of-Sequence (OOSeq): An out-of-sequence event is declared when the received frame sequence number is smaller than the expected frame sequence number.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Summary Results The Alarm LEDs are described as follows: LED Label Frame Loss (F.Loss) Out-of-Sequence (OOSeq) Pause 156 Color Meaning Green No frame loss declared. Red Frame loss declared in the last second. Amber Frame loss was declared (History). Black Not applicable. Green No out-of-sequence declared. Red Out-of-sequence declared in the last second. Amber Out-of-sequence was declared (History). Black Not applicable. Green No pause frames received.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Summary Results ³ Jitter: The Jitter meter displays current Jitter Statistics of the main stream graphically. The green region as shown in the graph corresponds to a PASS verdict and the red region corresponds to a FAIL verdict. Note: If Jitter is disabled, the Jitter meter will also be disabled. ³ Latency: The Latency meter displays current Latency Statistics of the main stream graphically.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Summary Results ³ Frame size (Bytes): Set the frame size for Ethernet and Ethernet/IPv4/UDP or Ethernet/IPv6/UDP frame structure. The default value for Ethernet/IPv4/UDP framing mode is 64 bytes. The default value for Ethernet/IPv6/UDP framing mode is 70 bytes. The minimum frame size varies with the framing selection and the number of VLAN layers configured.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Summary Results Note: The frame size can be changed for Ethernet frames even when test is running. Ethernet Test Set ³ Total TX Rate: The Total TX Rate displays the sum of the transmit rate of all streams enabled for transmission. ³ Total RX Rate: The Total RX Rate displays the sum of the receive rate of all streams enabled for transmission. ³ Report: Select the Report button to generate the report of the results.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Summary Results Report Generation Reports can be generated for the test and tools results. The report button is available on the BERT, Traffic Generation & Monitoring, RFC 2544 summary tabs, and Ping, Trace Route, and Cable Test result tabs. Report button To generate a report: 1. Select the Report button from the Results page, if not already selected, and press the button. 2. The report is being generated and is displayed on screen. 3.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Summary Results 6. Press the function key under Configuration on the bottom of the screen to configure the titles and headings of the report. 7. Customize the following fields. Refer to Report Configuration on page 207 for information on the parameters: ³ Report Header ³ Report Title ³ User Information ³ File Name ³ Logger in Report: Allows to enable or disable the Logger section in Report. Choices are Enabled and Disabled. The default setting is Enabled.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Summary Results 9. Select View to display the changes on the report file. 10. Select Save to save the report file. The report will be saved on the selected media. Refer to Media Selector on page 207. 11. A message is displayed to indicate that the report file is successfully saved. 12. Select the OK button by pressing the function key underneath it. Use the navigation arrows to scroll up and down the page to view the report. 13. To exit the report page, press the button.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Throughput Results Throughput Results Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Results, and the Throughput tab. Ethernet Test Set ³ TX Rate: Displays the transmission rate in terms of a percentage of the line rate or Mbps. The transmit rate is displayed individually for main stream and each background stream. ³ RX Rate: Displays the receive rate in terms of a percentage of the line rate or Mbps.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Throughput Results Note: When the Throughput Pass/fail verdict is selected as the Current RX Rate, the Pass/Fail Verdict is declared as Fail as soon as the test-stream current receive rate is over the maximum threshold or below the minimum threshold.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Sequence Results Sequence Results Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Results, and the Sequence tab. Statistics for Frame Loss Parameters Frame Loss is declared when a missing sequence number is not received within the next 20 ms. The frame loss parameters are applied to the main stream only. ³ ³ Seconds: Displays the total number of seconds in which one or more Frame Loss event occurred.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Sequence Results The Alarm LEDs are described as follows: LED Label Frame Loss 166 Color Meaning Green No frame loss declared. Red Frame loss declared in the last second. Amber Frame loss was declared (History). Black Not applicable.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Sequence Results Statistics for Out-Of-Sequence Frames Out-Of-Sequence is declared when a frame/packet has its sequence number smaller than the previously received frame/packet. The out-of-sequence parameters are applied to the main stream only. ³ ³ Seconds: Displays the total number of seconds in which one or more Out-Of-Sequence event occurred. ³ Count: Displays the total number of times the Out-Of-Sequence event occurred.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Sequence Results The Alarm LEDs are described as follows: LED Label Out-of-Sequence Color Meaning Green No out-of-sequence declared. Red Out-of-sequence declared in the last second. Amber Out-of-sequence was declared (History). Black Not applicable. Statistics for Total Frame Count 168 ³ RX: Displays the total number of frames that are received. ³ TX: Displays the total number of frames that are transmitted.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Jitter/Latency Results Jitter/Latency Results Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Results, and the Jitter/Latency tab. Note: The Jitter/Latency parameters are calculated for the main stream only. Jitter Statistics: ³ Ethernet Test Set ³ Current: Displays average of the measured delay variation values of the last second for the main stream. ³ Average: Displays average of the measured delay variation values from the beginning of the test for the main stream.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Jitter/Latency Results Latency Statistics: ³ ³ Current: Displays average of the measured delay values of the last second. ³ Average: Displays average of the measured delay values from the beginning of the test. ³ Minimum: Displays minimum measured delay value from the beginning of the test. ³ Maximum: Displays maximum measured delay value from the beginning of the test.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Alarms/Errors Results Alarms/Errors Results Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Results, and the Alarms/Errors tab. The Alarms/Errors page displays the alarms and errors with green, red, or amber indicators. The error count and the amount of time in seconds that the alarm remained raised during the test execution is also displayed.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Alarms/Errors Results The Alarm LEDs are described as follows: LED Label Link Down Color Green Link up. Red Link down (Current). Amber Link down was present (History). Black Not applicable. LOS (loss of signal) Green Frequency Meaning No LOS is present during test. Red LOS alarm is present (Current). Amber LOS was present (History). Black Not applicable. Green No frequency offset alarm is present during the test.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Alarms/Errors Results ³ Runt: The number of received frames that are smaller than 64 bytes with invalid FCS. ³ Undersized number of received frames that are smaller than 64 bytes with valid FCS. The following errors are available with half duplex mode (only for electrical interface at speeds of 10 and 100 Mbps). ³ Collision: Indicates the number of collisions on the link. ³ Late Coll: Indicates the number of collisions that have occurred after a 64 byte transmission.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Frame Count Results Frame Count Results Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Results, and the Frame Count tab. 174 ³ Multicast: Displays the number of multicast frames transmitted and received with a valid FCS and multicast destination MAC address. ³ Broadcast: Displays the number of broadcast frames transmitted and received with a valid FCS and broadcast destination MAC address.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Frame Size Results Frame Size Results Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Results, and the Frame Size tab. Ethernet Test Set ³ RX Count: The RX Count parameter gives the count of each received frames (with or without FCS error). ³ %: The % parameter gives the percentage ratio of each received frames (with or without FCS error) based on the total count of frames.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Frame Size Results The following table displays the received frame size count statistics: Frame size 176 Description <64 The total number of frames received with an Ethernet frame size smaller than 64 bytes 64 The total number of frames received with an Ethernet frame size of 64 bytes 65-127 The total number of frames received with an Ethernet frame size greater than 64 bytes but smaller than 128 bytes 128-255 The total number of frames received with an Ethernet fr
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Flow Control Results Flow Control Results Press , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, Results, and the Flow Control tab. Statistics for Pause Time ³ Maximum: Displays the maximum pause time received from the link partner. ³ Total: Displays the total of all pause time received from the link partner. ³ Unit: Select the unit to determine the total pause time and maximum pause time. Choices are Quanta and ms. The default setting is Quanta.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Logger Logger The Logger page allows the user to configure and view the Logger events based on Event ID, Time, Event, Duration and Details. Press ³ , select Traffic Generation & Monitoring, and Logger. Sort By: Select the Sort By parameter to sort the events. Choices are ID/Time and Event. The default setting is ID/Time.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Logger ³ Log Full: Indicates that the logger exceeds its maximum of 500 entries. The Log Full indicator can have three conditions: Color Condition Green Log not full Red Log full Black Test not started The Logger table provides the Event Logger information with the following columns: ³ ID: Indicates the event identification number. The events are sequentially numbered. ³ Time: Indicates when the event has been detected.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Logger The following table displays the nature of information reported by type of event: Type of Event Nature of Information Test Started Start Date Test Stopped Pass/Fail Verdict Alarm Events None Current Throughput Threshold Minimum Crossing Event Minimum value while under the threshold Current Throughput Threshold Maximum Crossing Event Maximum value reach while above the threshold Average Throughput Threshold Minimum Crossing Event Value at the end of the t
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Logger Note: The alarm events will not display any details. Note: The Logger table can display up to 500 event entries. Once the Logger table reports 500 event entries, the Log Full indicator will change to Red and no further entries will be possible but the events in the Pending state will be updated if a test is running. The Event Logger information will be cleared under the following conditions: ³ When the test is reset or started. ³ When the unit is suspended.
Traffic Generation & Monitoring Logger Auto-Scroll will be active when: ³ The test is running. ³ The latest event is being displayed. ³ The Sort By parameter is set to ID/Time. Note: When a test is started and the Sort By parameter is set to ID/Time, the Auto-Scroll function is active by default.
11 Smart Loopback The Smart Loopback test allows looping back an Ethernet data stream simply based on the interface setup parameters. The incoming frames are re-transmitted after exchanging the source and destination addresses at multiple layers (Ethernet MAC, IP, UDP). Statistics Press , and select Smart Loopback. Press to start or stop the test. The Smart Loopback statistics are displayed as follows: ³ Rate Unit: Select the rate unit as % or Mbps.
12 Tools The tools available on the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set are Ping, Trace Route, and Report.
Tools Ping Configuration Ping Configuration The Ping tool is used to determine if a network device is reachable. Press ³ , select Tools, Ping, and the Configuration tab. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the network device to be detected. The default setting for IPv4 is 10.10.0.0 or is set automatically to the IP address of the target module from the Remote Loopback mode. The destination IP address is configured only when Ethernet/IPv4/UDP is selected.
Tools Ping Configuration When the IP Address field is selected for editing, the Latest IP’s button appears on the bottom of the screen. Press the corresponding function key to display the list of previously configured IP addresses. Select the desired IP address from the list, if any. ³ Timeout (ms): Enter the maximum time allowed between an ICMP echo and response. Choices are 200 ms to 10000 s. The default setting is 4000 ms. ³ Delay (ms): Enter the delay between each attempt (PING).
Tools Ping Results Ping Results Press , select Tools, Ping, and the Results tab. IMPORTANT Test results/statistics are cleared when changing test or tool selection. It is highly advised to generate and save the report once the current test is completed. See Report Generation on page 79 to generate and save a report file. To succeed, a Ping command shall be acknowledged by the network device within a given delay (Timeout).
Tools Ping Results ³ Status: Indicates the status of the attempt as follows: Status Ethernet Test Set Description Successful Valid ICMP echo reply received. Aborted When a user has manually stopped the Ping function before the end of attempts. Time Out When an ICMP echo reply was not received within the defined timeout. Dest. Invalid Specified IP address is reserved for IPv4 and IPv6. TTL Expired When the number of TTL was insufficient to reach the destination host.
Tools Ping Results ³ Replied From: Indicates the IP address of the replier. ³ Bytes: Indicates the buffer size of the ICMP echo response. ³ Time: Indicates the time of response in milliseconds. ³ TTL: Indicates the TTL of the ICMP echo response. Note: For IPv6 version, Bytes, Time and Hop Limit (TTL is replaced with Hop Limit for IPv6) will be displayed below the Details column. ³ 190 Report: Select the Report button to generate a report of the ping results.
Tools Ping Statistics Ping Statistics Press , select Tools, Ping, and the Statistics tab. IMPORTANT Test results/statistics are cleared when changing test or tool selection. It is highly advised to generate and save the report once the current test is completed. See Report Generation on page 79 to generate and save a report file. Ethernet Test Set ³ Packets Transmitted: Indicates the number of sent packets. ³ Packets Received: Indicates the number of received packets.
Tools Trace Route Configuration Trace Route Configuration Trace Route is used to obtain the list of all hops identified between the local port (AXS-200/850) and the destination IP port. Press ³ , select Tools, Trace Route, and the Configuration tab. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the network device to be detected. The accepted range for IPv4 is 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255. The default value is 0.0.0.0.
Tools Trace Route Results Trace Route Results Press , select Tools, Trace Route, and the Results tab. IMPORTANT Test results and statistics are cleared when changing test or tool selection. It is highly advised to generate and save the report once the current test is completed. See Report Generation on page 79 to generate and save a report file. To succeed, a Trace Route command shall be acknowledged by the network device within a given delay.
Tools Trace Route Results ³ No.: Indicates the attempt number. ³ Status: Indicates the status of the attempt. Status 194 Description Successful Valid ICMP echo reply received. Aborted When a user has manually stopped the Trace Route function before the end of attempts. Time Out When an ICMP echo reply was not received within the defined timeout. Dest. Invalid Specified IP address is reserved for IPv4 and IPv6.
Tools Trace Route Results Ethernet Test Set ³ Replied From: Indicates the IP address of the replier. ³ Time: Indicates the time of response in milliseconds. ³ Report: Select the Report button to generate a report of the trace route results. See Report Generation on page 79 to generate and save a report file.
Tools Cable Test Configuration Cable Test Configuration The cable test tool is used to diagnose UTP twisted pairs cables (up to Category 6e/Class E). Cable test can be performed everywhere in the network where an electrical 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface is available for testing. Only the pairs used by the Ethernet signal will be tested. For 10Base-T and 100Bast-TX, pair 2 and 3 will be tested; for 1000Base-T, all pairs will be tested.
Tools Cable Test Configuration Wiring Standard: Select the pin-to-pair assignment corresponding to the UTP cable used. Choices are T568A and T568B. The default setting is T568A. ³ Length Unit: Select the unit that will be used for cable length and distance to fault results. Choices are Meter and Feet. The default setting is Meter. ³ Pass/Fail Verdict: Enable Pass/Fail Verdict to display the Pass/Fail verdict on the cable test result pages. The default setting is enabled.
Tools Cable Test Configuration 198 ³ Prop. Delay Threshold (ns): Set the threshold value as the maximum time for a pulse to reach the far end. If the determined propagation delay is less than or equal to the threshold value, the test is declared as PASS. If the determined propagation delay is higher than the threshold value, the test is declared FAIL. The accepted range is 0 to 1000 ns with a default value of 1000 ns for 10Mbps, 556 ns for 100Mbps, and 570 ns for 1Gbps.
Tools Cable Test Results - Summary Cable Test Results - Summary The cable test result Summary tab gives the cable test status and Pass/Fail verdict, when enabled. The worst pair’s Wire Map, Prop. Delay, Delay Skew, and Length results are also displayed with the Pass/Fail verdict (when enabled). Note: Cable test is only available when the Transceiver Mode is set to Electrical (Refer to Port on page 34). Press ³ , select Tools, Results, and the Summary tab.
Tools Cable Test Results - Summary Delay Skew (ns): Indicates the delay skew value for the pair having the worst delay skew. The Pass/Fail verdict is also displayed when enabled. The Delay Skew result is only available for 1000Base-T interface when the link is up. Length (m/ft): Indicates the length for the pair having the worst cable length value. The Pass/Fail verdict is also displayed when enabled. See Cable Test Results - Delay/Length on page 205 for more details.
Tools Cable Test Results - Wire Map Cable Test Results - Wire Map The cable test result Wire Map tab gives the cable pinout, and connectivity errors for each pair. The fault distance is also displayed when a fault is identified. The Pass/Fail verdict is also displayed when enabled. Note: Cable test is only available when the Transceiver Mode is set to Electrical (Refer to Port on page 34). Press Ethernet Test Set , select Tools, Results, and the Wire Map tab. ³ Pair: Indicates the pair number.
Tools Cable Test Results - Wire Map Wire Map Test Result: Gives the wire map test result for each pair. When the link is up: The wire map result for each pair is given as seen by the AXS-200/850 to get a link up. This means that the wire map result may not correspond to the type of cable tested depending on the cable(s) used and/or the configuration of the cable mode (MDI, MDIX, or autodetection) on both the AXS-200/850 and the far end equipment.
Tools Cable Test Results - Wire Map When the link is down: Short: Short-circuit between Tip and Ring wires of a pair or Tip or ring wire of a pair is connected with an alien wire grounded. Open: No cable plugged in, remote end open, or either one or two wires of a pair are not connected. Short-between-pairs: Short between one or two wires of a pair with one or two wires of another pair. Short between more than two pairs, including one or two wires for each pair.
Tools Cable Test Results - Wire Map ³ Fault Dist. (m/ft): Gives the distance to fault from the near end for each pair, unless the problem is due to excessive noise. Noise may be due to electrical noise causing communication error. Note: When no value is available, “--” is displayed. ³ The Pass/Fail verdict is also displayed for each pair when enabled. To enable the Pass/Fail verdict, see Pass/Fail Verdict on page 196.
Tools Cable Test Results - Delay/Length Cable Test Results - Delay/Length The cable test result Delay/Length tab gives the propagation delay and cable length for each pair. The Pass/Fail verdict is also displayed for propagation delay and cable length (when enabled). Note: Cable test is only available when the Transceiver Mode is set to Electrical (Refer to Port on page 34). Press Ethernet Test Set , select Tools, Results, and the Delay/Length tab. ³ Pair: Indicates the pair number.
Tools Cable Test Results - Delay/Length ³ Prop. Delay (ns): Indicates the propagation delay of a signal through each pair. ³ Length (m/ft): Indicates the cable length of each pair. Note: When no value is available, “--” is displayed. ³ The Pass/Fail verdict is also displayed for each pair, when enabled, for both Prop. Delay and Length results. To set the Pass/Fail verdict, see Pass/Fail Verdict on page 196.
Tools Report Configuration Report Configuration The configurable parameters appear on the top of the report page. Press , select Tools, Report, and the Configuration page. ³ Report Header: Enter the Report header information. The header can be the company name for example, and must be less than 30 characters long. ³ Report Title: Enter the report title which must be less than 30 characters long. This can be the name of the product, name of test, or test number for example.
Tools Report Configuration ³ Logger in Report: Allows to enable or disable the Logger section in Report. Choices are Enabled and Disabled. The default setting is Enabled. If Disabled, the Logger section will not be displayed in the report.
Tools Report File Report File Report files from the internal flash memory can be opened or deleted from this page. Press , select Tools, Report, and the File tab. Note: Refer to File Manager on page 212 for more information on how to transfer files to/from a USB storage device to/from the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set module. Ethernet Test Set ³ Files: Select the list box by pressing the key (the box outline will change from blue to yellow).
13 System The System menu gives access to tabs containing functions related to the AXS-200. The System menu offers the following structure: Submenu item Utilities Tab/Page File Managera VNCa Settings Date and Time Display and Language Network Connection Power Software Options Module Platform Information About Modulea Application Platform Memory Components a. This information is specific to the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set module and is described in this chapter.
System File Manager File Manager The File Manager allows files and folders to be copied or deleted from the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set module. Files and folders can be transferred to and from an external USB media. To transfer files to and from the USB port: 1. Press , select System, Utilities, and the File Manager page. 2. Select the desired file or folder as follows: 2a. Select the media where the file is located. 2b. Select the folder where the file is located. 2c.
System File Manager Note: Transferring report files can also be done using an FTP connection. Open an Internet browser and type fttp://x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the AXS-200. Go to the \Data\My Documents\NetBlazer\Reports folder to retrieve the report file. To delete files: 1. Press , select System, Utilities, and the File Manager page. 2. Select the desired file or folder as follows: 2a. Select the media where the file is located. 2b. Select the folder where the file is located. 2c.
System VNC VNC VNC can be enabled in order for a computer running VNC Viewer to gain remote access to the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set module. The VNC Viewer software is included in the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set CD. To connect the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set to the computer: Connect the module to the same network as the computer. Plug the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector on the side of the module as illustrated in the following diagram.
System VNC To enable VNC and connect from a computer: 1. Press , select System, Utilities, and the VNC page. 2. Select VNC Server and select Enable. 3. Take note of the module’s IP address displayed on the top of the screen. 4. Launch the VNC Viewer from the computer (included in the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set CD). 5. Enter the IP address of the module into the VNC Viewer window. The window from the remote module will appear on the computer.
System VNC Computer Keyboard AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set Keypada ESC Back Up, Down, Left, Right arrowsb on keyboard (not on the NumLock keypad). Navigation Arrows Enter Select Homeb Home Top numbers on keyboard (not The Alpha-numeric Keypad the NumLock keypad). > and . keyb * and . key ? and / keyb #, +, and - key a. b. 216 Refer to Keypad on page 11 for the description of the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set keypad. See diagram of keyboard for location of the key(s).
System VNC The diagram below illustrates the location and function of keys used to remotely operate the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set module. Start/Stop Back Help Left Function Arrow Right Function Arrow Brightness * and .
System Module Information Module Information The Module tab contains information about the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set module. Press , select System, Information, and the Module tab.
14 Maintenance To help ensure long, trouble-free operation: ³ Always clean fiber-optic connectors before using them. ³ Keep the unit free of dust. ³ Clean the unit casing and front panel with a cloth slightly dampened with water. ³ Store unit at room temperature in a clean and dry area. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. ³ Avoid high humidity or significant temperature fluctuations. ³ Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations.
Maintenance Calibration Statement Calibration Statement All EXFO optical products (Light Sources, Fiber-Optic Power Meters, etc) require a calibration for which local calibration centers with STQC labs (ERTL, ETDC) can be availed. EXFO’s manufacturing and service center calibrations are based on the ISO/IEC 17025 Standard, which states that calibration documents must not contain a recommended calibration interval, unless this has been previously agreed upon with the customer.
Maintenance Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) Recycle or dispose of your product (including electric and electronic accessories) properly, in accordance with local regulations. Do not dispose of it in ordinary garbage receptacles. This equipment was sold after August 13, 2005 (as identified by the black rectangle).
15 Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Before calling EXFO’s technical support, please read the following common problems that can occur and their respective solution. Problem Possible Cause Optical Laser LED is off and ³ The Transceiver Mode the connector is not is not set to Optical. generating the signal. Solution ³ Ensure that the Transceiver Mode is set to Optical. Refer to Port on page 34 for more information.
Troubleshooting Contacting the Technical Support Group Contacting the Technical Support Group To obtain after-sales service or technical support for this product, contact EXFO at one of the following numbers. The Technical Support Group is available to take your calls from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time in North America). For detailed information about technical support, visit the EXFO Web site at www.exfo.com.
Troubleshooting Transportation Transportation Maintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit. Transportation damage can occur from improper handling. The following steps are recommended to minimize the possibility of damage: Ethernet Test Set ³ Pack the unit in its original packing material when shipping. ³ Avoid high humidity or large temperature fluctuations. ³ Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. ³ Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations.
16 Warranty General Information EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original shipment. EXFO also warrants that this equipment will meet applicable specifications under normal use.
Warranty Liability Liability EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product, nor shall be responsible for any failure in the performance of other items to which the product is connected or the operation of any system of which the product may be a part. EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from improper usage or unauthorized modification of the product, its accompanying accessories and software.
Warranty Service and Repairs Service and Repairs EXFO commits to providing product service and repair for five years following the date of purchase. To send any equipment for service or repair: 1. Call one of EXFO’s authorized service centers (see EXFO Service Centers Worldwide on page 230). Support personnel will determine if the equipment requires service, repair, or calibration. 2.
Warranty EXFO Service Centers Worldwide EXFO Service Centers Worldwide If your product requires servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center. EXFO Headquarters Service Center 400 Godin Avenue Quebec (Quebec) G1M 2K2 CANADA EXFO Europe Service Center Omega Enterprise Park, Electron Way Chandlers Ford, Hampshire S053 4SE ENGLAND EXFO China Service Center/ Beijing OSIC Beijing New Century Hotel Office Tower, Room 1754-1755 No. 6 Southern Capital Gym Road Beijing 100044 P. R.
A Specifications IMPORTANT The following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presented in this section is provided as a reference only. To obtain this product’s most recent technical specifications, visit the EXFO Web site at www.exfo.com.
Specifications Ethernet Cables Minimum Category 3 cable is required for 10Base-T connection while Category 5 cable is required for 100Base-TX and 1000Base-T connections. Maximum cable length (between two nodes) for 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, or 1000Base-T connection is 328 feet (100 meters). ³ Straight Through Cable (10/100 Mbps) An Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) straight through cable is required to connect a 10Base-T/100Base-TX AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set port to a layer 1 or 2 device (ex: HUB, switch).
Specifications ³ Crossover Cable (10/100 Mbps) An Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) crossover cable is required to connect the 10Base-T/100Base-TX AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set port to a layer 3 device (ex: router).
B Glossary Acronym List ? Help AC Alternating Current ARP Address Resolution Protocol BER Bit Error Rate BERT Bit Error Rate Test bps Bit Per Second Bps Byte Per Second C Current CE European Conformity CRITIC Critical CRITIC/ECP Critical and Emergency Call Processing dB Decibel dBm Decibel - milliwatts DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A B C D Ethernet Test Set 235
Glossary Acronym List DS Differentiated Services DSCP Differentiated Services Code Point DTE Data Terminal Equipment DTS Dual Test Set DUT Device Under Test ECN Explicit Congestion Notification ECP Emergency Call Processing EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EOF End Of Frame ESD Electrostatic Discharge FC Fixed Connection FCC Federal Communications Commission FCS Frame Check Sequence fps frame per second Gbps GigaBit Per Second GMT Greenwich Mean Time GUA Global IPv6 Address
Glossary Acronym List H HDTV High Definition Television Hz Hertz ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol ID Identification IEC International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers IFG Inter Frame Gap IN Input IP Internet Protocol IPTV Internet Protocol Television IPv4 Internet Protocol version 4 IPv6 Internet Protocol version 6 ISO International Organization for Standardization L3 Layer 3 L4 Layer 4 LAN Local Area Network LC Lucent C
Glossary Acronym List lf Line Feed LOS Loss Of Signal LLA Link Local IPv6 Address m Minute m Meter MAC Media Access Control Mbps Megabit Per Second MDI Media Dependant Interface (straight through Ethernet cable) MDIX Media Dependant Interface Crossover (crossover Ethernet cable) ms millisecond MT-RJ Mechanical Transfer Registered Jack MTTR Mean Time to Repair Nb Number NE Network Element nm Nanometer M N 238 AXS-200/850
Glossary Acronym List O OS Operating System OUI Organizationally Unique Identifier OUT OUTput PC Personal Computer PHY Physical Layer Device ppm parts per million PRBS Pseudo Random Bit Sequence PSP Primitive Sequence Protocol PVID Port VLAN Identifier QoS Quality of Service Q-in-Q Queue in Queue – Stacked VLAN RFC Request For Comments RJ-45 Registered Jack 45 RMA Return Merchandise Authorization RX Receive P Q R Ethernet Test Set 239
Glossary Acronym List S s second SC Subscriber Connector SDTV Standard Digital Television SFP Small Form Factor Pluggable SLA Service-Level Agreement SONET Synchronous Optical NETwork ST Straight Tip SUI Smart User Interface TCP Transport Control Protocol TLV Type-Length Variable TOS Type Of Service TTL Time To Live TX Transmit UAS Unavailable Second UDP User Data Protocol μs microsecond UTC Universal Time Coordinated UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair T U 240 AXS-200/850
Glossary Acronym List V Ethernet Test Set VID VLAN Identifier VLAN Virtual Local Area Network VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol 241
Glossary VLAN VLAN Special VID values (IEEE Std 802.1Q-1998) ID Description 0 The null VLAN ID. Indicates that the tag header contains only user priority information; no VLAN identifier is present in the frame. This VID value must not be configured as a PVID, configured in any Filtering Database entry, or used in any Management operation. 1 The default PVID value used for classifying frames on ingress through a Bridge Port. The PVID value can be changed on a per-Port basis.
Index Index # Ping results table ................................... 190 ?.................................................................. 20 A Abort Frames............................................. 179 Absolute............................................ 119, 180 accuracy ................................................ 66, 69 acronym .................................................... 237 Address ............................................... 39, 151 address.......................................
Index conventions, safety ....................................... 5 Copy from Throughput Test ........................ 74 copying files .............................................. 214 Count ................................................ 167, 169 Current RX Rate......................................... 129 customer service........................................ 231 D data size.................................................... 189 default gateway.................................................
Index H Half ............................................................. 35 Help ............................................................ 20 Home menu ................................................ 12 Home menu structure ................................. 13 I IC.................................................................. vii identification label .................................... 226 Import ......................................................... 53 Inject ................................
Index N Q nb of validation........................................... 67 Nb. of Frames.............................................. 58 Network Setup ............................................ 37 No Traffic .................................................. 113 No. ............................................................ 190 No. of Trials................................................. 84 No. trace route result table ....................... 196 Non-Unicast .........................................
Index Graph .................................................... 14 Latency .................................................. 14 Summary ............................................... 14 Throughput ........................................... 14 RFC 2544 Results Graph .............................. 90 RFC 2544 Stream Configuration .......... 62, 132 RJ-45 connector ........................................ 216 runt ..................................................... 93, 118 RX ...........................
Index System menu ............................................ 213 System Settings Date and Time ....................................... 17 Display and Language............................ 17 Power .................................................... 17 System Software Options Module .................................................. 17 Platform................................................. 17 System tabs............................................... 213 System Utilities File Manager...................
Index Traffic Generation & Monitoring ............... 125 Transceiver Mode ........................................ 34 transportation requirements ............. 221, 227 Trial # ......................................................... 76 troubleshooting ........................................ 225 TTL .............................. 64, 105, 134, 146, 192 TX Frames.................................................... 77 TX Rate...................................................... 165 Tx Rate ..............
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