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Installation Guide SmartBits 600x/6000x October 2004 P/N 340-1309-001 REV B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Spirent Communications. The information in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable, however, Spirent Communications assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the document.
Provides information on this guide including its purpose, intended audience, content and organization, conventions used, and related documentation and online Help. Also explains how to contact technical support. Introduces the SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis. Chapter 1, “About SmartBits Chassis” Describes the installation and set up of the SmartBits Chapter 2, “Installation and...
Courier • SmartBits 600x refers to the SmartBits 600, 600B, or any later version of this chassis. SmartBits 6000x refers to the SmartBits 6000B, 6000C, or any later version of this SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide...
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The term SmartCard refers to a printed circuit board used in a SmartBits 200/2000 chassis. The term module generally refers to a printed circuit board used in a SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis. The term card is often used in SmartBits software applications and in this guide to refer to either type of circuit board.
About This Guide Related Manuals Related Manuals Additional manuals related to the SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide include: • SmartBits System Reference: Explains SmartBits system architecture and hardware, basic concepts for using SmartBits systems, and general maintenance/upgrade procedures. • All user guides supplied with both core and optional software applications.
Phone: +33 (0) 1 61 37 22 70 Fax: +33 (0) 1 61 37 22 51 In addition, the latest versions of user manuals, application notes, and software and firmware updates are available on the Spirent Communications Customer Service Center website at http://support.spirentcom.com.
All chassis support most of the same features and functionalities, and use SmartBits modules to support a variety of port types. This installation guide explains how to install and set up the SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis after a brief introduction to the systems’ features. For more information about the hardware descriptions of the modules used in these chassis, refer to the SmartBits System Reference manual.
• SmartBits 2000 chassis, 20 slots, up to 80 ports. SmartBits 600x/6000x Chassis Features The SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis provide the following features and capabilities: • A default IP Address, Gateway address, and Netmask address allow for quick and easy connection of your chassis without the need for a serial cable connection.
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Appendix A, “Multiple Chassis Local Connect.” • Reset button. The Reset button is located above the LEDs on the front of the SmartBits 600x chassis (see Figure 1-3 on page 11) and the SmartBits 6000B chassis (see Figure 1-4 on page 13).
SmartBits 600/6000B/6000C chassis and can be synchronized with other chassis in an expansion connection to provide higher port density. Figure 1-3. SmartBits 600B Chassis Utilizing Two 4-port SmartMetrics/TeraMetrics XD Modules SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Figure 1-4. SmartBits 6000B Chassis Table 1-2 on page 14 describes the maximum number of ports and modules that can be used per chassis. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Other available chassis slots can be filled with any 1- or 2-port SmartMetrics/Ter- aMetrics XD modules, or any other SmartBits 600x/6000x compatible modules. 2 It is recommended that all SmartBits 6000B chassis received an enclosure upgrade prior to operating SmartMetrics/TeraMetrics XD modules.
It is also recommended that all SmartBits 6000B chassis receive a cover replacement upgrade prior to operating SmartMetrics/TeraMetrics XD modules. To purchase a new cover, contact your Spirent Communications Sales Representative. SmartBits 6000C Chassis Enhancements The SmartBits 6000C chassis...
Supported Modules Supported Modules Table 1-3 is a list of SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis supported modules and their connector types. For a complete description of each module, plus cabling information, refer to the appropriate module chapter in the SmartBits System Reference manual.
Chapter 1: About SmartBits Chassis Specifications Specifications Specifications for the SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis are the same except as noted in Table 1-4. Table 1-4. SmartBits 600x/6000x Specifications Category Description Dimensions SmartBits 600x chassis: Height: 3.26 in. (8.280 cm) without legs Height: 3.42 in.
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Table 1-4. SmartBits 600x/6000x Specifications (continued) Category Description Front Panel LEDs SmartBits 600x – POWER, FAN, LINK, STATUS SmartBits 6000B – POWER, FAN, LINK, STATUS SmartBits 6000C – POWER and RESET switches; TEMP, FAN, LINK, STATUS, POWER indicators Back Panel LEDs SmartBits 600x/6000x –...
EMI Class A Standard Safety • CSA Listed (CSA 22.2 No. 22) • TUV (IEC 950) approved The SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis are marked in conformity with the following European Commission Directives: • The Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) • The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) •...
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It is currently the most commonly recognized and accepted engineering practice in designing electronic equipment. Spirent Communications designs and produces its products in conformance with CE directives in order to quantify performance measurements, with the ultimate goal of designing the best possible products in every respect.
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Use common sense. For example, a test or control cable laid over the AC power supply of an open DUT will most likely produce faulty measurement results. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Chapter 2: Installation and Setup Summary of Installation Procedures Summary of Installation Procedures This chapter explains how to install your SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis. A description of the following procedures is provided: Check SmartBits Requirements and Package Contents Check the system requirements (see page 29).
Procedure 1: Check the System Requirements Procedure 1: Check the System Requirements You must have the following hardware and software in order to use a SmartBits 600x/ 6000x chassis. Review these requirements carefully to ensure successful installation. PC/UNIX Workstation Requirements •...
Chapter 2: Installation and Setup Procedure 2: Check the Chassis and Package SmartBits Minimum Requirements • A SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis (with one or more ordered modules, card panels, and firmware installed). • Chassis firmware version 2.60 or higher. • SmartWindow, SmartLibrary, or SmartApplications (supplied and to be installed on the PC that is connected to the SmartBits chassis).
SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide (this document). Adding or Rearranging Modules Each SmartBits 600x chassis can hold up to two modules; each SmartBits 6000x chassis can accommodate up to 12 modules. The connector and interface for each module slot on either chassis is configured identically. Therefore, any SmartBits module may be installed into any SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis module slot.
Important: If you do not install the required key file for an optional application and you access the software, you will receive an error message and automatically be placed in demo mode. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
On the SmartBits firmware CD. • In the applications directory of each installed application. • At the Spirent Communications Customer Service Center website located at http://support.spirentcom.com. Take a few minutes to review the Release Notes for critical information. Printing User Guide and Reference Manuals For each application, programming library, or script option, you may wish to print the related documentation either now or later, as needed.
We recommend that you complete Procedures 4 through 10 before you connect to an application or device under test (Procedures 11/12). The back panel connectors of the SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis are identical. The chassis differ only in the location of the power supply connector and the ON/OFF switch.
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To connect multiple chassis remotely via GPS/CDMA or a modem, refer to the Using GPS/CDMA with Smart- Bits Chassis User Guide. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Clamp the ferrite block around the Ethernet cable making sure the built-in clip snaps together (see Figure 2-3 on page 37, #2). Connect the Ethernet cable to the chassis (see Figure 2-3 on page 37, #3). SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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The ferrite block is designed to slide along the Ethernet cable to allow you to move it as needed. Figure 2-3. Ferrite Block Installation SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
SmartBits chassis and SmartWindow. For a complete description of SmartWindow configuration and other options, refer to the SmartWindow User Guide or the SmartWindow online Help. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
SmartBits chassis, you can use any of the following means to do so: • HyperTerminal (serial port) – see page 43 • Telnet (Ethernet) – see page 47 • SmartWindow (Ethernet) – see page SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
“Procedure 9: Confirm the Ethernet Link” on page • Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting and Maintenance.” You may now connect a SmartBits application (such as SmartWindow) to the chassis. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
In the Connection Description window, enter a name for the new connection. Select the link you are making. In this example, we are using smblink. Click OK. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Click OK to access the COM Properties window. Set the port settings (38400, 8, None, 1, and Xon/Xoff) as shown in the Properties window below, and then click OK. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Properties button as shown below (or choose File > Properties). In the Properties window on the Settings tab, set the Emulation field to Auto detect or VT100. Click OK. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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16 Power off the SmartBits chassis and then power it back on. Important: You must reset (power cycle) the SmartBits chassis to implement the IP address change. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Start a telnet session on your PC or workstation using your preferred Telnet Interface software. Connect to the SmartBits 600x chassis by providing the chassis default IP address (192.168.0.100) to the Telnet software. You should see the following prompt: SmartBits SMB-600 Chassis...
Important: After making the change to the Smartbit6k.ini file, reset the SmartBits chassis by closing and then reopening SmartWindow to enable the option. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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After launching SmartWindow, you will see the following window. Click SmartBits and then select the type chassis you are using. (This example uses the SMB-600.) SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Click the box labeled Change the SmartBits IP address. Type in the IP address that you want to assign and click OK. Choose Actions > Disconnect. For the changes to take effect, reset the SmartBits chassis. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
SmartBits to PC, Power, and LAN” on page 34, or connect the cables now, as needed. PC on Same Subnet as SmartBits 600x/6000x Chassis To connect a PC on the same local subnet as the SmartBits chassis, you can connect the PC to the chassis locally through either of the following connections: •...
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If you were unable to ping the address, proceed to the next topic, “Checking the TCP/ IP Stack/Address/Gateway on Your PC” on page SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Configuration window may appear. In this case, click on the TCP/IP adapter card, and then click on the IP Address tab to review IP address parameters. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Select the Advanced tab in the window. The following window appears. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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14 Ping the SmartBits IP address again, as described on page 52. If you are unable to ping the SmartBits chassis, refer to Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting and Maintenance.” SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Applications,” for a detailed downloading/installing procedure. You can obtain the firmware from these sources: http:// • Spirent Communications’ Customer Service Center website at: support.spirentcom.com. • An email message from Spirent’s Technical Support department (no password required). Checking the Current Firmware Version To determine the version level of the software you are using, look on the CD label, or: Note: You must be connected to a SmartBits chassis to perform the following tasks.
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Firmware updates from the website are contained in .exe files that require a password obtained from Spirent Communications’ Technical Support department. Contact Spirent Communications for one or more firmware passwords, by phone, fax, support@spirentcom.com or email: Download the desired firmware .exe file(s) from the Spirent Communications’...
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(see preceding window), and click on fdlmgr.exe. This launches the Download Manager application, which you use to download the firmware. You will see the Download Firmware window shown below. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Chapter 2: Installation and Setup Procedure 10: Update Firmware Version (optional) Click on the chassis icon. Chassis Icon The Connection Setup window appears. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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The Download Firmware window appears, displaying the current firmware versions for the chassis and for every module installed in the chassis. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Click the Download button to load the firmware to the selected chassis/modules. Note: To find out if there are other users active in the chassis, select Action > Show Active Users. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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If the version of the firmware that you are downloading is older or the same as the version you already are using, you will see one of the following windows: SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Using the mouse and the Ctrl key or Shift key, select the .rpm file(s) that you want to download to the selected modules and then select Open. You must select the appropriate .rpm file(s) for the selected TeraMetrics modules. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
• The serial cable cannot be used to connect any of the SmartBits software applications to the SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis. This feature is only available with the SmartBits 200/2000 chassis. To connect a SmartBits application to a specific SmartBits chassis for the first time: Check that you have: •...
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Note: If you close SmartWindow now and then re-open it, the application will automatically try to connect to the IP address last specified in the Connection Setup window. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Procedure 12: Connect to the DUT and Check Cabling To connect the SmartBits chassis either to your PC or to the network to which your PC is connected, use the SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis Ethernet port labeled 10/100BASE-T located on the backplane.
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For sample test scenarios, refer to the user guide for each software application. • For cable description and pinout information, refer to Appendix B, “Cable Information.” SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Reference manual and in the SmartWindow online help. In this chapter . . . This chapter contains the following topics: • SmartBits 600x/6000x Chassis Front Panel LEDs ..70 • Over-temperature Sequence Condition (SmartBits 6000C) ..72 •...
Every SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis has LEDs located on the front panel of the chassis (see Figure 3-1). On the SmartBits 600x chassis, the LEDs are located on the left side on the front panel; on the SmartBits 6000x chassis, they are located on the lower left side of the front panel.
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Chapter 3: LED Indicators SmartBits 600x/6000x Chassis Front Panel LEDs Table 3-1. SmartBits 600x/6000x Chassis Front Panel LEDs Color/Status Description Green Internal fans are operating properly. One or more of the fans are not working properly. LINK Green One or more users are connected to the SmartBits chassis.
If a user logs onto the chassis using a TELNET session while the chassis is in an “over-temperature” condition, an additional message will be displayed to indicate the condition. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Chapter 3: LED Indicators SmartBits 600x/6000x Chassis Back Panel LEDs SmartBits 600x/6000x Chassis Back Panel LEDs Every SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis has four LEDs located on the back panel of the chassis (see Figure 3-2). These LEDs indicate the status of the Ethernet control port to the chassis controller.
Link is not ready. RX/ERR Green Receiving frame. SONET/SDH alarm active. MGMT/LOF Green Receiving management frame.| Loss of Frame. TRIG/LOS Green Trigger event. Loss of signal. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Link up at 2 Gbps. No GBIC or loss of signal. LINK 1000 Green Autonegotiated at 1000 Mbps. LINK 100 Yellow Autonegotiated at 100 Mbps. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Receiving encoding errors. Green Receive trigger. No OS error or trigger. TRIG/PAUSE Green Receiving trigger frames. Yellow Receiving PAUSE frames. No trigger or pause events. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Collision. TRIG/COLL- Yellow Collision/paused. PAUSE Green Receiving trigger. No pause condition or trigger. LINK Yellow Autonegotiation in progress. Green Link initialized. No link. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
“Management” frame is received. TRIG/LOS Green Triggered frame is received. Yellow Loss of Signal (optical signal) condition exists. Yellow Loss of Signal (optical signal) condition exists. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
No OS error or trigger. LINK SPEED Green Link up at 1 Gbps. Link up at 2 Gbps. No GBIC or loss of signal. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Receiving trigger frames. Yellow or Green Receiving PAUSE frames. No trigger or pause events. LINK Green Link up. Yellow Loss of signal. Empty XENPAK slot. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Check that the IP address you have entered in SmartWindow is the same IP address you set on the SmartBits chassis. Check that cables are connected properly and are the correct cable type. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Replacing Fuses in SmartBits 600x/6000B Chassis Replacing Fuses in SmartBits 600x/6000B Chassis The power supply in the SmartBits 600x/6000B chassis has a universal input that accepts 120/240 VAC requiring no selection or adjustment. The Power Supply Inlet is the main disconnect device and is located on the rear of the chassis.
Multiple chassis environments may include any mixed combination of SmartBits 10, SmartBits 200/2000, or SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis. This document references all of these chassis types. Important: The following rules must be followed to ensure proper multiple chassis connections, synchronization, and correct test results.
• Controller – A chassis that can be connected via IP (#4, #5, #8, #10). A controller can be a SmartBits 200/2000 chassis or a SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis. • Primary Controller – The controller that supplies the synchronization in an expansion configuration (#4).
“Setting Up and Powering Up Multiple Chassis” on page 90, turn on the slave chassis first, then turn on the SmartBits 2000 chassis (master controller) last. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
3 feet in length will cause faulty test results. Use the supplied purple 3 foot (.9144 m.) straight-through Ethernet LAN cable for this connection. Primary Controller Any combination of SmartBits 200/2000 and SmartBits 600x/6000x Dependent Controller Chassis 3-foot cables only Figure A-3. Example of a Multiple Chassis Expansion Connection...
Table A-1. Multiple Chassis Application Support SmartBits Chassis Application 200/2000 600x/6000x Combined AST II Avalanche SmartBits Block Storage Tester Fabric Services Tester SAN Routing Tester SmartCableModem Test SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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TeraVPN Tester Turn Up Connect WebSuite Note: Check with your Spirent Communications sales representative for the latest required version levels for all products. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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• When using a multiple chassis configuration that contains SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis, you must use a synchronous CAT-5 straight-through (not crossover) cable to connect the chassis together. (Refer to Table 2-1 on page 35.) The use of the...
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Caution: To prevent false test results, make sure that the Expansion In and Expansion Out cables are attached to the proper connectors at each end. Any cables left disconnected may cause problems. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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(Time varies between 30 and 60 seconds.) • SmartBits 600x/6000x – Allow the STATUS LED on the chassis to turn green before powering up the next chassis in sequence. (Time varies between 30 and 200 seconds.) •...
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If you disconnect a master controller chassis in a stack, you automatically disconnect all slave units connected (DB37) to it. • If you disconnect a slave unit within a stack, the entire stack is disabled. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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You may power down the slave units (#1, #2, #3, #6, #7, and #9) any time after the master controller chassis that they are connected to has been powered down. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Category 5 UTP Cable Primary Controller Principle Extension Unit IN Port Figure A-9. Initial Connection of a SmartBits Chassis to an Extension Unit SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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512 chassis. Principle Extension Unit Subordinate Extension Unit Figure A-11. Connecting an Extension Unit to Another Extension Unit SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Figure A-12. Connecting Additional SmartBits Chassis to a Second Extension Unit Continue adding extension units and chassis until you reach the desired number of chassis that you want to synchronize (up to 512). SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Each of these cables can be when exiting the any variable under 47 feet chassis. (50 - 3 = 47) Figure A-13. Example of Hierarchical Connection Configuration SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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SmartBits chassis, remember that the total cable length can be any variable under 50 feet. Figure A-14. Connecting Chassis Through an Extension Unit in a Hierarchical Connection Configuration SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Crossover Cable for 10/100/1000 Base Color Color BLUE ORANGE BLUE-WHITE ORANGE-WHITE ORANGE BLUE GREEN BROWN GREEN-WHITE BROWN-WHITE ORANGE-WHITE BLUE-WHITE BROWN GREEN BROWN-WHITE GREEN-WHITE SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
The J1 and J2 pin structures are exactly the same except for the port numbers (0, 1, 2, 3 for J1; and 4, 5, 6, 7 for J2). SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4 RESET This low active output can be used as PHY hardware reset signal. 5 DNC Do not connect. 6 MDIO This signal is bi-directional. MDC This is an output signal. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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RD+ (Rx Data Out +) RD- (Rx Data Out -) Rx Signal Detect) TD- (Tx Data In -) TD + (Tx Data In +) Tx Gnd SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Note: Refer to the appropriate user manual for the Interface Kit you are using for the cable information pertaining to that kit. SmartBits (DCE RS-232 (9-pin) DB9P DB9S Male Female Chassis Cable SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Communications’ Customer Service Center website at In order to enter this website, you need to register with Spirent Communications. Once registered, you can use the Customer Service Center to download new versions of software applications, scripts, and firmware. You will also have access to Spirent product FAQs, service tracking information, and Spirent news issues.
SmartBits chassis. This key file is contained on a 3.5-inch diskette that is shipped with the product CD or is emailed to you from Spirent Communications Technical Support. Download the key file, which appears in the format <application>key.txt, into the directory where the product is installed.
The following SmartBits firmware commands are available when you connect your PC HyperTerminal program using a serial port to a SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis. To view each help window and the chassis firmware version level, enter the HELP command and press Return, in the HyperTerminal window.
Serial Command Interface Updates Serial Command Interface Updates Starting with firmware version 2.00, the SmartBits 600x/6000x chassis serial command interface has been enhanced to improve the basic user/card management command structures and by adding Netmask and Gateway commands. The Netmask and Gateway commands listed in this appendix are for 2.00 or later firmware releases.
USERS CLOSE [1...15/ALL] – Closes the connection(s) for either the indicated usernum or for ALL users. A console (serial port) connection does not have a user number and cannot be closed. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Existing Super-user password will not be changed.” is displayed, and the change is rejected. EXITSU – Exits superuser mode and exits access to the superuser command set. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
NETMASK RESET – (Only used for firmware versions prior to 2.00.) Resets the netmask to 0.0.0.0, allowing a new netmask to be defined by the user. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Only one gateway is user-definable, and this is used by default. Subsequent gateway definitions will replace the default gateway. Other gateways are tracked automatically in response to received ICMP redirect messages. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
External Time Reference Commands External Time Reference (ETR) is a Spirent Communications generic term for providing a way to offer either GPS or CDMA protocols within a network. These commands are used to confirm your system is operational. Refer to Using GPS/CDMA with SmartBits Chassis User Guide for complete information about these commands and the receivers available.
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The SmartBits chassis checks the reported value for the FFOM against the limiting value set by this command when determining if the GPS’s time is usable. The default value on reset is 0. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Merit is an estimate only, based on measured performance of the internal crystal oscillator. Similarly, if a CDMA loses reception of the cellular signal, its TFOM is also estimated. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Available for both GPS and CDMA. 10-100 ms Available for both GPS and CDMA. Greater than 100 ms Available for both GPS and CDMA. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
This allows access to any of the External Time Reference’s native commands. Refer to the vendor specific documentation for a description of the available commands. SmartBits 600x/6000x Installation Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Appendix E: ESD Requirements General Equipment Handling Spirent Communications manufactures and sells products that require industry standard precautions to protect against damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). This document explains the proper process for handling and storing electrostatic discharge sensitive (ESDS) devices, assemblies, and equipment.
Figure E-1. ESD Protected Workstation Note: The equipment needed for proper grounding is available in ESD service kits, such as the ESD Field Service Kit available from Spirent Communications (P/N 170-1800). Additional information on ESD can be found on the following website: http://www.esda.org/aboutesd.html.
Appendix F: Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines Cleaning Guidelines Spirent Communications manufactures and sells products that contain fiber optic components, including fiber optic transmitters and receivers. These components are extremely susceptible to contamination by particles of dirt or dust, which can obstruct the optic path and cause performance degradation.
Appendix G Revision History Spirent Communications increments the revision letter in a manual’s part number when the technical content changes. When minor non-technical changes (cosmetic or editorial) are made, the revision letter does not increment, but remains the same. Revision A: (March 2004) First release of this manual.
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