Tektronix IPB220 Hardware Installation And Maintenance Manual

Tektronix IPB220 Hardware Installation And Maintenance Manual

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Iris Packet Broker (IPB)
Software Version 7.13.2
Hardware Installation and Maintenance
Guide
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Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited

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  • Page 1 Iris Packet Broker (IPB) Software Version 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Powered by VSS Monitoring Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 2 Copyright © Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material. Specification and price change privileges reserved. TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Bind G10s and IPB Devices to an Aggregation Cluster ........32 Chapter 4 IPB System Operating Specifications ................34 Overview ........................34 Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 4 Removing the IPB220 Chassis Module Air Filter..........45 Power Supplies ......................46 Replacing a Power Supply ...............46 Fan Tray ........................47 Chassis Modules ......................48 Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 5: What's New In Ipb Hardware Maintenance Version 7.13.2

    IrisView. IPB Software Upgrades  Support for IPB420/IPB220 Software Upgrades from IrisView Administrators can now perform IPB software upgrades using the Iris Admin Software tab. Rev. 001-140228 Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 6: Iris Packet Broker Introduction

    Introduction ACKET ROKERS Iris Packet Brokers (IPBs) enable you to more effectively utilize your existing Tektronix Communications monitoring solutions, simplify operational complexity, and realize a higher ROI from additional cost savings and service quality improvements. IPB intelligent stacking technology, vMesh, enables traffic capture devices to be deployed in a redundant, low-latency mesh for total, dynamic, fault-tolerant visibility.
  • Page 7: Ipb Benefits

    SFP+ chassis modules or that support different features, port densities, and port speeds up to a maximum line rate throughput of 240 Gbps for the IPB220 series and 640 Gbps for the IPB420. Additionally, ports and features are enabled as they are needed by license key. Any port can be designated as an ingress/input or an egress/output port.
  • Page 8: Ipb Base Features

    Stacking (connected by cables) provides up to 256 ports across multiple units.  G10s having an IIC100 configuration are limited to 24 total ingress ports. Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 9: Ipb Hardware Reference

    Direct Connect (connected by cable)    Integrated with IrisView Alarms and System Health    visibility Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 10 Microburst Protection (High Data Burst Buffer)  Protocol/Tag Stripping (GTP, VLAN, MPLS)  vMesh over IP (Interconnect IPB over TCP/IP)  Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 11: Ipb Chassis Components

    40G Chassis Module Filter Chassis Control Chassis Button LEDs Filter Figure 2.1 - IPB220 and IPB420 Front Panels Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 12 Electro-static Discharge (ESD) connector for ESD devices to prevent electrical damage. LEDs Refer to IPB220 and IPB420 Chassis LEDs. Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 13: Ipb220 And Ipb420 Rear Panel

    Rev. 001-140228 IPB Hardware Reference IPB220 and IPB420 Rear Panel The rear panel for the IPB220 and the IPB420 have the same components (Figure 2.2). Alarm Relay (not used) Management Ports (2) Grounding Lugs Fan Tray Power Supply 1 Power Supply 2...
  • Page 14: Ipb220 And Ipb420 Chassis Leds

    No power present. Solid GREEN Power on mode. Power supply outputs are on and power feed is good. Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 15: Ipb220 Chassis Port Leds

    Rev. 001-140228 IPB Hardware Reference IPB220 Chassis Port LEDs The IPB220 has eight 1G/10G ports built into the chassis itself (Figure 2.4). LED behavior for these eight ports differs from the IPB220 and IPB420 1G/10G Chassis Module LEDs. 1G/10G Chassis Module Ports (see...
  • Page 16: Ipb Interconnection Support

    10G/1G via SFP+ modules, LC-type fiber connectors  40G via QSFP+ modules, either MPO connectors (MMF) or LC connectors (SMF)  Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 17: Ipb Chassis Modules

    IPB Hardware Reference IPB C HASSIS ODULES shows the IPB220 chassis module and the IPB420 chassis module. Refer to Figure 2.6 for a listing of features per IPB model. Ports can be configured as either ingress or Table 2.1 egress depending on configuration requirements. Refer to the IPB Software System Guide for port configuration details.
  • Page 18: Ipb220 And Ipb420 1G/10G Chassis Module Leds

    Rev. 001-140228 IPB Hardware Reference IPB220 and IPB420 1G/10G Chassis Module LEDs shows the LED usage for the IPB220 and IPB420 1G/10G chassis module ports. Figure 2.7 Figure 2.7 - IPB220 and IPB420 1G/10G Chassis Module Port LEDs describes the front panel Ethernet status LEDs.
  • Page 19: Fp100 Fuse Panel

    0.18 to 20 A per fuse, 100 A max per group (200 A total) Input voltage 40 to –72 VDC Alarm contact relays Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 20: Ipb System Level Alarms

    Dashboard. Refer to the Iris online help for details about the IPB alarms, including probable cause and recommended action. Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Ipb Installation

    (for example a central office (CO)). It is not intended for use as customer premises equipment (CPE). Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 22: Hardware Installation

    DC: IPB DC units must connect to a fuse panel. Refer to Fuse Panel Power Cabling  (DC Units Only) for details. Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 23: Fuse Panel Power Cabling (Dc Units Only)

    Figure 3.2 the Fuse Panel. Refer to the Terminal and Wiring Recommendations for additional wiring and lug recommendations. Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 24 Please ensure proper cabling if your equipment and cabling uses nonstandard DC electrical color coding. Improper cabling can cause damage to equipment or personal injury. Contact Tektronix to request specially labeled power cables (-48V = Red, Return = Black) for the IPB.
  • Page 25: Terminal And Wiring Recommendations

    IPB Installation Figure 3.3 - Example Grounding Solution Tektronix equipment, cables, and wiring diagrams comply with industry standard DC electrical color coding. Please ensure proper cabling if your equipment and cabling uses nonstandard DC electrical color coding. Improper cabling can cause damage to equipment or personal injury.
  • Page 26: Initial System Configuration

    ONFIGURATION Before beginning this procedure, confirm SSH keys have been generated on Iris Server. Contact Tektronix Communications Customer Support for assistance. Do not connect the IPB to the network until you change the IPB IP address. Perform the following to initially setup the IPB system.
  • Page 27 In browser navigate to http://192.168.0.250  The IPB System Software GUI appears (Figure 3.4). Figure 3.4 - IPB System Software Login GUI Log in using the user ID and password provided by Tektronix Communications. The main page appears (Figure 3.5). Main menu Figure 3.5 - IPB System Software Main Menu...
  • Page 28 Make other changes if necessary, such as System Name  Click Submit. The IP address will be changed at this point. Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 29 Contact TekComms for assistance. Management Port Figure 3.7 - IPB Rear Panel (AC Unit Shown) Contact Tektronix Communications customer support to connect the IPB to the Iris server. Select Access Control from the main menu. The following page appears (Figure 3.8).
  • Page 30: Connecting Ipb Network Ports

    DMIN ONFIGURATION Contact Tektronix Communications for assistance connecting the IPB devices to the Iris Server so you can view it in the Probe tab in IrisView Admin. After the IPB connects to the IrisView server, you can view it the Probes tab in Iris Admin. All provisioned G10 probes (G), TD140s (T), and IPBs (I) appear in the Probe Tab.
  • Page 31: Configure Ipb Settings

    Configure IPB Settings Perform the following to access the IPB System Management Web GUI from within IrisView. Tektronix Communications service personnel must initially setup the IPB to enable IrisView to access its configuration GUI. Contact Tektronix Communications for details. Step Action From IrisView, select System Config from the Admin menu.
  • Page 32: Bind G10S To Ipb420 Devices

    If you need to unbind a G10 from an IPB420, first ensure the G10 is not currently being upgraded during execution of a software campaign. Refer to IPB Software Upgrades for details. Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 33 Ingress ports are the equivalent of span ports with Time and Port stamping enabled  in the IPB GUI. Both IPB220 and IPB420 devices can have ingress ports appear in Iris Admin. Egress ports are the equivalent of monitor ports with TekComms format port ...
  • Page 34: Bind G10S And Ipb Devices To An Aggregation Cluster

    Ingress ports are the equivalent of span ports with Time and Port stamping enabled  in the IPB GUI. Both IPB220 and IPB420 devices can have ingress ports appear in Iris Admin. Egress ports are the equivalent of monitor ports with TekComms format port ...
  • Page 35 Member Of column of the Ingress ports area (Figure 3.17). Figure 3.17 - Iris Admin Probes Tab - Physical Link Assigned for Cluster Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 36: Chapter 4 Ipb System Operating Specifications

    IPB conforms. Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 37: Ipb Physical Dimensions

    72W, 10G/1G SFP+ 74W, 10G/1G SFP+ 68W, 40G QSFP+ 68W, 10G/1G SFP+ 68W, 10G/1G SFP+ 61W, 40G QSFP+ Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 38: Ipb Environmental Specifications

    -20°C (-4°F) to +100°C (212°F), storage Humidity: +5% to +95%, non-condensing  Designed for NEBS Level 3  Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Ipb Software Upgrades

    Schedule IPB activation during non-peak hours  REREQUISITES Tektronix Communications loads software upgrades on the Iris server to make them available for installation on the IPB using campaigns. Available upgrades appear in the Software List pane on the Available Patches Tab.
  • Page 40: To Verify Ipb Software Packages

    Click the Software tab, and then click the Probe Campaigns tab. The Campaigns pane appears (Figure 5.1). Figure 5.1 - Probe Campaigns Tab - IPB Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 41: Upgrading G10 Probes Bound To Ipb

    If a campaign failed on a bound IPB, a new campaign CANNOT be scheduled immediately. The  user must wait until the previous campaign completes before scheduling a new one. Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 42: Campaign Status

    From IPB main GUI, select Save Settings to access the Save Configuration Settings page (Figure 5.2). Figure 5.2 - Save Settings- IPB GUI Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 43: Restore An Ipb Configuration

    Figure 5.3 - Load Settings- IPB GUI Click the Browse button and select a config file. Click the Load Settings button. Restart the IPB. Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 44: Chapter 6 Ipb Maintenance Guidelines

    Electrostatic discharge can damage circuits or shorten their life. Before performing any maintenance procedures, or touching electronic components, ensure that you are working in an ESD-safe environment. Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 45: Air Filters

    Rev. 001-140228 IPB Maintenance Guidelines ILTERS shows the location of the IPB chassis air filters. To ensure that the IPB unit Figure 6.1 operates efficiently, Tektronix requires the air filters to be cleaned every 3 months. Chassis IPB220 module air filter...
  • Page 46 When visible dust is present, clean the filter by vacuuming it or gently rinsing it with cold water. Once dry, reinstall the filter. Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 47: Removing The Ipb220 Chassis Module Air Filter

    Rev. 001-140228 IPB Maintenance Guidelines Removing the IPB220 Chassis Module Air Filter Perform the following steps to remove the IPB220 chassis module air filter. You can remove the air filter while the unit is still powered on. Step Action Loosen the retention thumbscrew in the center of the chassis module and...
  • Page 48: Power Supplies

    Remove the power supply from the unit by pulling the handles. Power supply breaker switch Figure 6.5 - Loosen Retention Screws Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 49: Fan Tray

    Figure 6.6 - IPB220 and IPB420 Fan Tray Insert the replacement fan tray, and tighten the retention screws. Iris Packet Broker (IPB) 7.13.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Tektronix Communications | For Licensed Users | Unauthorized Duplication and Distribution Prohibited...
  • Page 50: Chassis Modules

    ODULES Installed features can vary per chassis module, so it is very important to ensure you are replacing a chassis module with the same features as the original. Contact Tektronix Communications for assistance in chassis module replacement. Perform the following steps if a chassis module needs to be replaced due to an actual or...

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