Page 1: Table Of Contents
Installation Instructions Refer to the Release Notes for information on supported software applications, versions, and NIC configurations. Note: This document applies to both the PX3-QSFP-DD-8 and the DX3-QSFP-DD-8 appliances.The term PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 will be used throughout. • Certifications and Standards ..4 •...
Page 2: Limited Warranty
Software which it supplies will operate in material conformity with the specifications supplied by Spirent for such Software for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery (the “Software Warranty Period”). The “Product Warranty Period” shall mean the Hardware Warranty Period or the Software Warranty Period, as applicable.
Page 3: Safety Precautions
à la terre, les objets métalliques chauffent, ce qui peut provoquer des blessures graves ou souder l'objet métallique aux bornes. Calibration At the time of manufacture, all components manufactured by Spirent Communications are calibrated in accordance with applicable procedures. Spirent Communications equipment is calibrated using national standards, consensus standards, and ratio-type measurements...
Page 4: Certifications And Standards
Certifications and Standards Spirent PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 complies with the limits for a Class A digital device in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Page 5: Environmental Considerations
EN 60950 — “Safety of Information Technology Equipment” This product carries the cTUVus mark. Environmental Considerations This label is on all Spirent-provided electrical and electronic products that are sold and shipped (see Figure Figure 1. Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Label This label indicates that the product contains material that presents an environmental concern.
Page 6: Technical Specifications
PX3-QSFP-DD-8 and DX3-QSFP-DD-8 Installation Instructions Technical Specifications Technical Specifications • Environmental • Operating requirements: 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) when using QSFP-DD transceivers rated up to 15W. When using QSFP-DD transceivers exceeding 15W, the maximum operating temperature is 86° F (30° C); 20% to 80% relative...
Page 7: Site Selection
PX3-QSFP-DD-8 and DX3-QSFP-DD-8 Installation Instructions Site Selection Site Selection The Spirent PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 is a high-end network testing device that must be installed in a dust free and dry environment with adequate airflow, power, and cooling. • The PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 is designed with front to rear airflow and both ventilation locations must remain unobstructed for proper operation.
Page 8: Requirements
Note: The PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 does not support redundant power supply configurations. Cable Requirements You will need customer-supplied cables for connecting the PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 to your management network and for connecting the NIC test ports to your system under test. For cabling information, refer to...
Page 9: System Description
Tip: The administrative port can be connected to a different subnet from the test network. If traffic overwhelms the test network, having the administrative port on a different subnet enables you to access PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 and control the test currently running without contending with a heavily loaded network.
Page 10 PX3-QSFP-DD-8 and DX3-QSFP-DD-8 Installation Instructions System Description Table 1. PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 Connectors Connector Description – Power switch press this button to power on and off the appliance. QSFP-DD test ports - take care to insert QSFP-DD transceivers or cables in the proper direction.
Page 11 PX3-QSFP-DD-8 and DX3-QSFP-DD-8 Installation Instructions System Description Front Panel System LEDs The LEDs located on the front of the chassis show the status of the chassis and the PC connection. Table 2 describes the operation. Table 2. Front Panel System LEDs...
Page 12 PX3-QSFP-DD-8 and DX3-QSFP-DD-8 Installation Instructions System Description Test Port LEDs Each test port has one multi-color LED to indicate the speed for which the port is configured. The SPEED LEDs are labeled on the front panel. Table 3 describes the speed LEDs.
Page 13 (Figure 2 on page 9) to turn on the PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8. The typical boot time is six (6) minutes. Package switch times (switching from Spirent TestCenter to another product, or from another product to Spirent TestCenter) and firmware upgrades take approximately 10-15 minutes.
Page 14: Appliance Firmware Support
Appliance Firmware Support Appliance Firmware Support With the dual boot feature, you can switch between two installed versions of Spirent TestCenter using the command line interface. You can identify the current version and standby version using the appropriate commands described in this section.
Page 15: Connecting To The Px3/Dx3-Qsfp-Dd-8
Setting the PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 Addressing mode, IP Address, Netmask and Gateway If you are connecting the PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 to a LAN, you will probably need to change the IP address information. Obtain an unused IP address, netmask, and gateway IP address from your IT department.
Page 16 GUI or script can access the appliance. admin(hypervisor)>>reboot – Applies your settings and reboots the appliance. When the PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 appliance restores, after the power cycle or reboot, it is ready for use with the product’s GUI or an automation script (if supported in your current release).
Page 17 PX3-QSFP-DD-8 and DX3-QSFP-DD-8 Installation Instructions Connecting to the PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 Table 6. Spirent PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 Admin Commands Command Description activate [[<deviceName>]<ipaddress> Save and activate the network configuration <netmask> <gwaddress>] | [dhcp] | [ipv6 [<deviceName>] <ipv6addres> <ipv6gwaddress>] authenticate [on|off|reset] Enable | Disable | Reset authenticate mode console <vm name>...
Page 18 PX3-QSFP-DD-8 and DX3-QSFP-DD-8 Installation Instructions Connecting to the PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 Table 6. Spirent PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 Admin Commands (continued) Command Description ping6 <ipv6address> Ping an IPv6 address Display or change the ptp settings reboot Reboot the system recovery <chassis|tm> <enable|disable> Enable or disable appliance or test module recovery (Test...
Page 19 When authenticate is “on” or “reset,” a password must be generated using simple ascii text, but it cannot be left blank. After the password is generated, the Spirent TestCenter GUI or API user will be required to enter the generated password when they attempt to connect to the chassis or appliance.
Page 20: Related Documentation
Related Documentation Additional documentation related to this guide are listed below. • Spirent PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 Quick Reference – Provides a summary of the major steps you use to set up a PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 appliance. • Release Notes – Contain information that may affect product installation, test configuration, or test results;...
Page 21: How To Contact Us
Phone: +86 (400) 810-9529 (toll-free mainland China only) Phone: +86 (10) 8233 0033 (China) Hours: Monday through Friday, 09:00 to 18:00, Beijing Time Information about Spirent Communications and its products and services can be found on the main company website at https://www.spirent.com. Company Address Spirent Communications, Inc.

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