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VeEX MPA SCM-210 User Manual

Multi-protocol analyzer, rackmount hardware installation and software configuration guide, system controller module
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  • Page 2 MPA INSTALLATION GUIDE MPA Installation Guide Document No. CO 402227...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Copyright and Safety Information ....................v Copyright ............................v About this Guide ..........................v Patent Information..........................v Trademarks ............................v Customer Technical Support ....................... v Return Shipping Instructions ......................v Safety Guidelines for Rack-mount Products ..................vi Chapter 1 - Installing the Chassis and Hardware ..............
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade ............ 3-1 3.1 Overview ........................... 3-1 3.2 Getting started ........................... 3-1 3.3 DLI Remote Client Software ....................3-2 3.4 Understanding Test Units ......................3-6 3.5 AMC Test Module Cards and Slot Locations (including SCM-210) ........3-7 3.6 How the MPA Supports Multiple Concurrent Users ..............

  • Page 5: Copyright And Safety Information

    Copyright © 2018 Digital Lightwave - A division of VeEX - All rights reserved. VeEX reserves the right to revise and improve this document, as well as the commands listed in this document as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not represent the product at all times in the future.

  • Page 6: Safety Guidelines For Rack-Mount Products

    Copyright and Safety Information Safety Guidelines for Rack-mount Products Read and follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions marked on the product and included in this document. The following safety precautions are provided to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it during installation and normal operation.
  • Page 7 VeEX. Environmental Statement: This product may contain lead-based solder materials and a lithium battery for computer support. Please return all VeEX products to the factory for proper disposal. Operation of this product is not hazardous to the environment.
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  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Installing The Chassis And Hardware

    (Advanced Mezzanine Cards), whose module numbers may be MPM-10G or MPM-100G depending on the Interface rates supported by the AMC card. In January of 2017, VeEX released a Second Generation Chassis for the MPA system. The AMC bays in the second generation chassis still support the same MPM modules originally sold with the first generation MPA chassis.

  • Page 10: Front Of Mpa

    Chapter 1 - Installing the Chassis and Hardware 1.3 Front of MPA 2 Generation Chassis (including SCM-210) Figure 1-2: Front of MPA Chassis ESD Ground Strap Connector AC/DC Power Supply Module Air Filter 19" 1U Rack Mounting Ears SCM-210 (System Controller Module) Cooling Unit (2x Fan Trays) 6x Test Module Slots 1.4 MPA Slot Locations...

  • Page 11: Chassis Mounting Brackets

    Chapter 1 - Installing the Chassis and Hardware 1.5 Chassis Mounting Brackets A Multi-Protocol Analyzer (MPA) rackmount chassis ships with mounting brackets attached to either side of the chassis. Because of the variety of screw thread dimensions used with different racks, you must supply four (4) mounting screws specifically threaded to attach the chassis to your rack’s mounting Figure 1-4: Left rails.

  • Page 12: Dual Cooling Units (Fan Trays)

    Chapter 1 - Installing the Chassis and Hardware 1.8 Dual Cooling Units (Fan Trays) The 2 generation chassis supports two redundant swappable Cooling Units, each equipped with 4 push-pull fans per CU with each fan rated at 20 CFM, for more than 100 CFM of total airflow though the chassis for better thermal profile.

  • Page 13: Power Connections

    Chapter 1 - Installing the Chassis and Hardware 1.10 Power Connections The 2 Generation chassis includes a Power Module slot that allows users to switch between AC and DC power supplies. Figure 1-8: Power Module Slot For the 110v/220v AC Power Supply: 1.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 - Installing the Chassis and Hardware For the -48v DC power chassis: 1. The 420W -48v DC power chassis supports dual power inputs for redundancy and load sharing. a. Refer to Chapter 4 for the proper shutdown method before connecting or disconnecting Figure 1-10: DC Power Supply the DC power cord or swapping the DC power supply.

  • Page 15: System Controller Module (Scm-210)

    Chapter 1 - Installing the Chassis and Hardware 1.11 System Controller Module (SCM-210) The MPA chassis requires either the an MCH and AMC Processor combination, or just one SCM-210 (System Controller Module). The new SCM-210 combines the functionality of the original MCH and AMC Processor combination, into one full-sized card that inserts in the legacy MCH slot, freeing up an addition Test Module slot where the AMC Processor used to occupy.

  • Page 16: Swapping And Inserting New Cards

    Chapter 1 - Installing the Chassis and Hardware 1.12 Swapping and Inserting new cards If a module needs to be swapped out, or removed for any reason, or if a new module needs to be added, then see the Shutdown Procedure in Chapter 4 to safely turn the system off before swapping the cards.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 - Configuring The Ip Address

    Chapter Configuring the IP Chapter 2 - Address 2.1 Overview This chapter describes how to configure the IP Address programmed on MPA systems, containing the new SCM-210 (System Controller Module). For MPA system containing an AM4022 Processor and MCH Controller module, please refer to an earlier revision of this manual (i.e.

  • Page 18: Emi Shielding And Airflow Warning

    Chapter 2 - Configuring the IP Address 2.2 EMI Shielding and Airflow Warning Warning! Never turn the chassis Power on with any of the bays unpopulated or uncovered! Before turning the chassis Power On, verify that the Fan Tray, the SCM-210 module, and all of the AMC cards are properly inserted, and verify that any empty bays have blank filler plate covers inserted.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 - Configuring the IP Address Hardware Requirements • Standard USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 flash drive (20KB of free space) • PC with any text file editing software program (i.e., Notepad, Notepad++, or Wordpad) • Optional: USB 2.0 Micro-B cable (only needed if using the USB 2.0 (Micro-B) port) Changing the Processor’s IP Address with USB Flash 1.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 - Configuring the IP Address 5. Close all open remote software connections to the MPA system, such as Remote GUI, VNC, and/or SCPI. 6. Connect the USB flash drive to the appropriate USB port (the USB ports include standard USB 2.0, USB 2.0 Micro-B (using a USB Micro-B adaptor cable), or USB 3.0).

  • Page 21: Changing The Ip Address With The Remote Gui Client

    Chapter 2 - Configuring the IP Address 2.4 Changing the IP Address with the Remote GUI Client The Remote Client software is a Windows PC based Graphical User Interface (GUI) that remotely controls the rackmount MPA system, via the MPA’s current IP Address. If you are able to Ping the MPA’s current IP Address, and are able to login to the MPA via the Remote GUI client software, then you can change the MPA’s IP Address from the Remote GUI client.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 - Configuring the IP Address Figure 2-3: System tab’s I/O Settings screen 4. Select the Obtain an IP Address from a DHCP server option for a DHCP IP Address. Note: Verify that an Ethernet cable linked to a DCHP server or router is connected the SCM’s RJ-45 LAN management port before setting the IP Address to DHCP.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection And Upgrade

    Chapter Software Installation, Chapter 3 - Connection and Upgrade 3.1 Overview This chapter describes the remote software installation, and the steps needed to connect to a rack- mounted MPA system with the remote software, as well as how to upgrade the system’s software to a new Feature Set version.

  • Page 24: Dli Remote Client Software

    Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade 3.3 DLI Remote Client Software The DLI Remote Client software is a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that supports the rackmount MPA and portable NIC products. This software installs on a Windows based PC and allows you to connect to and remotely control the units.
  • Page 25 Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade 2. When installing from the CD, insert the Remote Client software CD into the PC’s CD-ROM drive, and open the Remote Client folder. − Double-click SETUP.EXE from the Remote Client folder, to launch the Remote Client software setup utility 3.
  • Page 26 Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade • See Chapter 2 for instructions on changing the system’s IP Address 3. Select OK. 4. If your firewall asks to allow access for the Quasar.exe application, select Allow or Always Unblock. 5.
  • Page 27 Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade Closing the Remote Client software ) located in the 1. Click CTRL + F4 from your keyboard, or click the Close button ( upper right corner of the GUI’s window. The remote connection is terminated. 2.

  • Page 28: Understanding Test Units

    Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade 3.4 Understanding Test Units The DLI Remote Client GUI will show a series of Protocol Processors tabs, used for testing the various interfaces supported by the test modules inserted into the MPA chassis. The GUI considers a “Test Unit”...

  • Page 29: Amc Test Module Cards And Slot Locations (Including Scm-210)

    Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade 3.5 AMC Test Module Cards and Slot Locations (including SCM-210) An MPA system can support up to six (6) single-slot MPM test module cards, one per Slot. Figure 3-3 shows an outline of an MPA system with an example configuration of four MPM-10G cards (Slot 1 –...

  • Page 30: How The Mpa Supports Multiple Concurrent Users

    Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade 3.6 How the MPA Supports Multiple Concurrent Users Lock Icon General Information • The GUI’s multi-user functionality allows up to 20 simultaneous users to be connected to a single portable or rackmount device, using the Remote Client software (remote GUI) and/or SCPI connections.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade Lock Icon Guidelines The following guidelines describe how to Lock and unlock a test set using the Lock icon. ICON DESCRIPTION UNLOCKED The test set is Unlocked and available. No individual user has control of it.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade • Select Exit to close the Lock/Unlock Window and leave the Protocol Processor Unlocked. This is useful if you are an Admin, and you needed to Force the Unlock of a Protocol Processor, so a non-Admin user will then be able to Lock the Protocol Processor.

  • Page 33: System Date And Time

    Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade 3.7 System Date and Time • If the MPA system is not be connected to the internet or an NTP timeserver, the system Date and Time can also be set by using the Unit Time, Date setting in the GUI’s System >...

  • Page 34: Chassis Clock

    Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade 3.8 Chassis Clock MPA units with the new SCM-210 module can be configured for a variety of Internal and External clock in/out references, to support the RJ-45 CLK-A In/Out port or the SMA CLK-B In/Out port.
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade 4. Select Chassis Clock. The Chassis Clock dialog box appears. 5. Select one of the following External or Internal clock reference options. Chassis Clock Options Description Internal (No Output) The transmit signals derive their data's timing source from the MPA system's Internal Stratum 3 clock source.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade (No Output) MHz 75 ohm TTL timing source attached to the SMA CLK-B In connector. Chassis (Ext 2 MHz) option appears in the Clock Reference menu, and CLK:Ext 2 MHz displays in the Quick LED Status area when selected. There is no timing signal on either Clock Out ports.

  • Page 37: Remote Scpi Connections

    Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade 3.9 Remote SCPI Connections MPA units can be controlled remotely using SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) script commands. • To connect to SCPI from a Remote PC, use the Server’s IP address and TCP Port 8090. Ex.

  • Page 38: Software Upgrade

    Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade 3.10 Software Upgrade The following procedure is for upgrading an MPA system which already contains Feature Set 7.5.35 or later, to a newer Feature Set version. Figure 3-6: About this Product Software Upgrade Requirements •...
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade Software Upgrade Procedure (Current Feature Set ≥ 7.5.35) The steps in this section only apply if the current Feature Set version on your system is equal to or greater than 7.5.35. Contact Tech Support for assistance with older software versions. 1.
  • Page 40 Chapter 3 - Software Installation, Connection and Upgrade Software Upgrade to 8.1.x (Current Feature Set < 8.0.51) In order to upgrade the software from Feature Set 8.0.x or earlier to Feature Set 8.1.x or later, you must first perform an incremental software upgrade to Feature Set 8.0.51. The tca.8.0.51.tgz software upgrade file for Feature Set 8.0.51 can be downloaded from www.lightwave.com/service.YOU.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4 - Shutdown Procedure

    Chapter Shutdown Procedure Chapter 4 - 4.1 Overview This chapter describes the step by step process for shutting down a rack-mounted MPA system. When an MPA system needs to be powered down, follow the instructions below in the specified order. 4.2 Shutdown Procedure Warning! Do not turn the chassis Power off or unplug the power cable without first deactivating the SCM-210 and Power Supply.
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 - Shutdown Procedure 4. For the AC Power Supply, toggle the On/Off switch to the OFF position before unplugging the power cable. a. The AC Power Supply supports a standard IEC 320-C14 connector, as well as a Self-Locking connector to prevent the power cord from accidentally being unplugged.

  • Page 43: Chapter 5 - Glossary Of Terms

    Chapter Glossary of Terms Chapter 5 - 5.1 Overview This chapter describes the terms and acronyms used within this document. 5.2 Glossary Term Description Advanced Mezzanine Card. This is any mid-sized card type that can be inserted and removed from a rackmount MPA chassis. AMC Processor This is an AMC CPU card, similar to a computer’s motherboard, CPU, and hard drive.
  • Page 44 The required management controller on the AMC cards which interfaces to the MCMC on the MCH card. Multi-Protocol Analyzer • VeEX’s MPA rackmount systems are a MicroTCA chassis systems used for testing multiple telecom and datacom networks up to 100Gbps including SONET/SDH, OTN, CPRI, GFP, Ethernet and Fibre Channel. •...
  • Page 45 Chapter 5 - Glossary of Terms Optical Transport Network. • Described in the ITU-T Recommendation G.709, OTN adds Operations, Administration, Maintenance, and Provisioning (OAM&P) functionality to optical carriers, providing end-to-end networking. PICMG PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG) • An industry standards body responsible for the creation of specifications such as AMC, and MicroTCA.
  • Page 46 Chapter 5 - Glossary of Terms Synchronous Digital Hierarchy • A set of European fiber-optic-based standards, similar to SONET. SONET Synchronous Optical Network • An American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standardized digital communication protocol, used to transmit a large volume of data over relatively long distances using a fiber optic medium.

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