Chassis with interface modules software version 1.0 (132 pages)
Summary of Contents for IXIA FireStorm ONE
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FireStorm ONE Installation Guide Release 8.0.1, Mar. 2016...
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DFARS 252.227-7013 and FAR 52.227-19. Ixia, the Ixia logo, and all Ixia brand names and product names in this document are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Ixia in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Strike Center......ii Support......ii Documentation Feedback......iii Product Overview FireStorm ONE Overview......1 FireStorm ONE Front View......1 Control Center Overview......2 Getting Started Getting Started Overview......7 Task 1: Installing the BreakingPoint Device......8 Task 2: Configuring the BreakingPoint Device......8 Task 3: Establishing a BreakingPoint Session......
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Shipping Package Contents Overview......29 Installation Overview......29 Mounting the Appliance into an Equipment Rack......30 Powering the System......33 Connecting a Device Under Test to the FireStorm ONE......34 System Configuration Initial Configuration......35 Accessing the Control Center Accessing the Control Center......39 Frequently Asked Questions Account Questions......
Organization This guide is organized into the following sections: • About this Guide • Product Overview • Site and Safety Requirements • FireStorm ONE Installation • System Configuration • Accessing the Control Center • Frequently Asked Questions • Appendix • Index...
Related Documentation Table I-2 on page ii lists all the documentation related to the FireStorm ONE. All documentation can be accessed through the Documentation area of Strike Center. Table I-2: Related Documentation Documentation...
• Customer Number – Located on the Customer Support Agreement and on the shipping invoice for the FireStorm ONE. • Serial Number – Located on the shipping invoice for the FireStorm ONE. • Firmware Versions – Located from the Help Menu in the Control Center (select Help > About).
BreakingPoint Systems has developed a system that measures and hardens the resiliency of every component of your critical infrastructure against potentially crippling attacks and peak application traffic: the FireStorm ONE. It is a 1U, rack-mountable system that can accurately recreate a live network environment.
FireStorm ONE is connected to an improper power supply configuration. When connecting power to your FireStorm ONE, be sure to use only the power supply that was shipped with our FireStorm ONE appliance. Target Control Serial Port Used to manage and configure settings for the DUT.
• Task 10: Creating a Test Getting Started Overview Welcome to the Getting Started section of the FireStorm ONE Installation Guide. This section will provide an overview of the tasks you must complete in order to install and configure the BreakingPoint device, as well as explain how to set up your test environment within the BreakingPoint Control Center.
1. Open a web browser. 2. In the URL field, type the IP address or hostname of the Ixia chassis where the Ixia Web App server components are installed, followed by the port number that the Ixia Web App server is listening on (the default is 8080), and then press Enter.
Task 6: Setting the Time and Date To set the system time and day, go to the System Settings tab of the Ixia Administration page. The controls on this window set the time and date on the chassis. The system time and date appears in test results and system logs.
Ventilation Requirements The FireStorm ONE appliance contains a fan tray that pulls in cool air from the right side of the appliance and exhausts hot air on the left. There must be at least 3 inches of clearance at all of the ventilation openings to ensure that the appliance is properly ventilated.
This section covers the safety recommendations that you must read before installing or operating the FireStorm ONE. Keep in mind that any electronic equipment – like the appliance – can create a dangerous environment for employees and surrounding equipment if it is installed improperly.
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• Do not touch uninsulated wires or terminals unless all cables and connections have been disconnected from the appliance. • Do not remove the fan tray while the FireStorm ONE is powered on. Power the system off and wait until the fans have stopped running before removing the fan tray from the system.
2. Power on the system. For more information on powering on the system, see the section Powering the System on page 3. Connect the device under test to the FireStorm ONE. For more information on connecting a device under test to the FireStorm ONE, see the section...
1.75 inches and is comprised of three mounting holes. If you look at the rack’s mounting rails, you will notice small markers that indicate each rack unit. For the FireStorm ONE appliance, you will need 1 RU of rackspace.
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Mounting the Appliance Use the following instructions to mount the FireStorm ONE appliance to the equipment rack from the front. This process requires at least three people. To install the FireStorm ONE to an equipment rack: 1.
11. Connect the supplied Ethernet cable from the management port to your PC or network hub. You may optionally connect the supplied serial cable to the DB9 serial port on the FireStorm ONE appliance for performing some management functions.
Connecting a Device Under Test to the FireStorm ONE After mounting and configuring the FireStorm ONE, you can connect your device(s) under test to the system. Note: The system can be powered on when you connect the device under test to the FireStorm ONE.
Initial Configuration During an initial configuration, you will set up the IP address, netmask, and gateway for the FireStorm ONE. Additionally, during this process, you will create a user account that will be used to log into the Control Center.
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Administration area of the Control Center. Text Console To configure the FireStorm ONE through a text console, the appliance must be connected to a computer through the BPS Management serial port. To configure the network settings via text console: 1.
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The system will disconnect while the new network settings are applied and the account is created. Note: Document the host address and user account information configured for the FireStorm ONE. You will need this information to access and log into the Control Center. Once you have logged in, you can create additional user accounts, if necessary, through the Administration area of the Control Center.
• Accessing the Control Center Accessing the Control Center You can access the Control Center after you have configured the FireStorm ONE. When you access the Control Center, the first page that launches is the BreakingPoint Systems main page. From the main page, you can download the TCL shell, access Strike Center, view the online Help, find BreakingPoint Systems contact information, and launch the Control Center user interface.
System Questions Question: What are the power requirements for the FireStorm ONE? Answer: The following are the power requirements for the FireStorm ONE: 100-240 VAC, 4 A at 50-60 Hz, and a maximum power consumption of 400 Watts. Question: What is the manufacturer MAC address for the BPS Management port?
Appendix This section details the hardware and software specifications for the FireStorm ONE. Hardware Specifications Table A-1 on page I details the hardware specifications for the FireStorm ONE. Table A-1: Hardware Specifications Hardware Component Specification Model FireStorm ONE Dimensions Height: 7 inches (17.8 cm) Width: 17.4 inches (44.2 cm)
Serial Client Serial client running 115200/8/n/l/none Light-Emitting Diodes The light-emitting diodes (LEDs) status indicators are located on the front of the FireStorm ONE. Table A-3 on page II for descriptions of each LED and what each LED color represents. Table A-3: LED Statuses...
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Index Adobe Flash Player altitude BPS Management Ethernet Port BPS Management Serial Port BreakingPoint Control Center CE Mark Certification Class 1 lasers Connection Type Control Center Data Ports degradation Device Selection Device Status DHCP Enable/Disable Diagnostics File DUT Profile EIA-310-C EIA-310C Electrostatic Discharge equipment rack...
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Index Gateway gateway Gateway IP Address Hard drive tray Host Host Address host address humidity initial configuration JavaScript Locked Account login ID MAC Address Management COM Port Maximum IP Address Menu Bar Minimum IP Address Navigational Buttons...
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Index Netmask netmask Network IP Address Network Neighborhood network settings non-operating environment operating environment optical transceivers password port notes port reservations power cable Preload for slower connections Reset Password Router IP Address SFP optical receivers Strike Center Account Password Subnet Target Control COM/Serial Port Target Control Ethernet Port telnet...
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Index test interface text console Time and Date UL-60950-1 USB Port Use Address Range Virtual Router...
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