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  • Page 1 BreakingPoint Storm Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 Keysight shall not customarily provided to the public to use, be liable for errors or for incidental or modify, reproduce, release, perform,...
  • Page 3 Contact Us Ixia headquarters 26601 West Agoura Road Calabasas, California 91302 +1 877 367 4942 – Toll-free North America +1 818 871 1800 – Outside North America +1.818.871.1805 – Fax www.ixiacom.com/contact/info Support Global Support +1 818 595 2599 support@ixiacom.com APAC Support +91 80 4939 6410 support-asiapac@ixiacom.com EMEA Support...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contact Us Product Safety Information Chapter 1 About This Guide Chapter 2 Product Overview Chapter 3 Getting Started Chapter 4 Site and Safety Regulations Chapter 5 Installation Guide Chapter 6 System Configuration Chapter 7 Accessing the Control Center Chapter 8 Frequently Asked Questions Appendix A Hardware Specifications Appendix B Safety Instructions INDEX...

  • Page 5: Product Safety Information

    Product Safety Information Before installing the unit, read all product safety instructions contained in this document. These instructions contain specific safety messages that will alert you to any hazards associated with the installation and proper operations of the equipment. Failure to follow those instructions can result in serious injury or death.
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  • Page 7: Chapter 1 About This Guide

    About This Guide HAPTER This section explains the purpose, audience, and organization of this guide. It also defines conventions used to present instructions and information throughout this guide and includes information on how to get support for issues encountered while you use your BreakingPoint device. Purpose The purpose of this guide is to provide safety regulations, site requirements, and installation instructions for BreakingPoint Storm.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1  About This Guide Helpful suggestion or Note: Note: Racks must meet standard EIA-310-C reference to requirements. additional information Related Documentation The following table lists all the documentation related to BreakingPoint Storm. You can access all Strike Center documentation through the Documentation area of Documentation Description BreakingPoint Storm...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Product Overview

    Product Overview HAPTER This section covers the following: BreakingPoint Storm Overview Hardware Overview Control Center Overview BreakingPoint Storm Overview BreakingPoint Systems has developed a product that measures and hardens the resiliency of every component of your critical infrastructure against potentially crippling attacks and peak application traffic: the BreakingPoint Storm.
  • Page 10 Chapter 2  Product Overview Callout 2 and Callout 3 refer to the modules dedicated to high-speed data plane processors, or the blades, for the computer. When you initially receive BreakingPoint Storm, these modules will not contain any blades, so you will need to install the blade(s) into the chassis. For more information on installing the blades, see Installing the Blade If you are using 10 Gb blades, you will have four fiber-optic data ports that support up to 10 Gbps.
  • Page 11 Chapter 2  Product Overview Callout Component Description System Fan Holds the fan tray for the computer. Tray Data Ports Transmits and receives traffic to and from the DUT. Target Used to manage and configure settings for the DUT. Control Serial Port Target Used to manage and configure settings for the DUT.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2  Product Overview Back-view The power inlet and power switch are located on the back of the chassis, as shown in the following image. Additionally, there are BNC interfaces that you can use in future releases to link together multiple chassis.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2  Product Overview 1. Open an Internet Explorer browser window. 2. Click Tools > Internet Options from the menu bar. 3. Click the Security tab. 4. Click Custom Level . 5. Scroll down to the Scripting section. 6. Find the category called Active Scripting . 7.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2  Product Overview To access the Control Center, do the following: 1. Open a Web browser. Note: After upgrading or reverting to any release of the BreakingPoint Firmware, clear your cache and refresh your browser. Note: The default address is http://10.10.10.10, however, the host address may have changed during the initial configuration of the computer.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2  Product Overview Navigational Overview This section provides an overview of the navigational areas in the Control Center. The Control Center is divided into two main areas: the menu bar and the navigational buttons. See the following image for a tour of the interface: Callout Name...
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  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Getting Started

    Getting Started HAPTER Note: You can also reference the BreakingPoint User Guide for the most current information on performing the tasks described in this topic. This section covers the following: Getting Started Overview Task 1: Installing the BreakingPoint Device Task 2: Configuring the BreakingPoint Device Task 3: Establishing a BreakingPoint Session Task 4: Accessing the BreakingPoint Control Center Task 5: Creating a User Account...
  • Page 18 Chapter 3  Getting Started Task 6 Setting the time and date. Task 7 Creating a DUT Profile. Task 8 Creating a Network Neighborhood. Task 9 Making Port Reservations. Task 10 Creating a test. Task 1: Installing the BreakingPoint Device This section describes how to set up the BreakingPoint device. To set up the BreakingPoint device, do the following: 1.
  • Page 19 Chapter 3  Getting Started To configure the BreakingPoint device by using Telnet, do the following: 1. Open a telnet client (for example, PuTTy or AlphaCom). 2. Telnet to the following host address: 10.10.10.10. 3. Specify your terminal emulation preference (for example, ANSI or xterm) at the prompt and press Enter .
  • Page 20 Chapter 3  Getting Started 3. Specify the following information in the Network Information box: DHCP Enable/Disable DHCP Hostname IP Address Netmask Gateway 4. Click Next when you are done inputting your network settings. 5. Type the login ID that you want to use for the user account at the prompt. 6.
  • Page 21 Chapter 3  Getting Started Task 4: Accessing the BreakingPoint Control Center The BreakingPoint Control Center is a web-based user interface where you can create the testing environment, run tests, and view reports. The BreakingPoint Control Center is accessible through an Adobe Flash-enabled web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Opera.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3  Getting Started 3. In the search bar, search for javascript.enabled . 4. Right click the result named javascript.enabled and click Toggle . JavaScript is now turned off. To turn on JavaScript, repeat these steps. To turn on JavaScript for Safari, do the following: 1.
  • Page 23 Chapter 3  Getting Started The following table lists the elements of the BreakingPoint Control Center: Callout Name Description Menu Bar Provides point and click access to the main areas of the user interface. Device Provides access to the Device Status area so that you can reserve ports Status Icon while no tests are running or the Real-Time Statistics screen if there is a running test.
  • Page 24 Chapter 3  Getting Started 1. Log on with an admin account. 2. Click Administration > Users . 3. Click New User . The Create User Account window appears. 4. Configure the account. (See the following table for fields and parameter descriptions.) 5.
  • Page 25 Chapter 3  Getting Started Parameter Description Time Current time (hours:minutes) in 24-hour clock format. Date Today's date. Time zone Time zone where the chassis is located. Task 7: Creating a Device Under Test Profile This section describes how to create a DUT profile. A DUT profile defines the connection settings for the device under test, such as the device’s connection type, connection parameters, link type, and global commands.
  • Page 26 Chapter 3  Getting Started 5. Click Device Selection and select a device type (optional). Note: Each device type has its own set of global commands. Select the device type that best fits your device. 6. Click Connection Type and select Telnet, SNMP, SSH, or Serial. Note: If you select Serial , the DUT must be plugged into the chassis through the BPS management serial port.
  • Page 27 Chapter 3  Getting Started To create a Network Neighborhood, do the following: 1. Click Control Center > Network Neighborhood from the BreakingPoint Control Center menu bar. 2. Click Create a new network neighborhood (‘+’) located under the Network Neighborhoods list. 3.
  • Page 28 Chapter 3  Getting Started To define a non-VLAN subnet, do the following: 1. Click Control Center > Network Neighborhood from the BreakingPoint Control Center menu bar. 2. Select a Network Neighborhood from the Network Neighborhoods list. 3. Select a test interface to modify by clicking the Interface tab. 4.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3  Getting Started 12. Click Type . 13. Do one of the following: Click Host from the Type list to use one MAC address per host. Click Virtual Router from the Type list to use one MAC address for all hosts, and type an IP address for the virtual router in the Router IP Address box.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3  Getting Started Task 9: Making Port Reservations The number of tests that you can run concurrently depends on the number of available ports that the BreakingPoint device has. For example, a single-blade BreakingPoint device with four available ports can only run four tests at a time.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3  Getting Started Note: A lock appears over the reserved port. All other ports are tagged with a small blue icon, denoting the port’s Active Group. These ports, even though they have not been manually reserved by you, are reserved under your account. Force Reserving a Blade If another user has reserved the ports on a blade, you can force reserve all the ports on that blade by clicking any of the ports.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3  Getting Started Task 10: Creating a Test This section describes how to create a test from start to finish, which includes selecting the Network Neighborhood and DUT profile, adding a test component, configuring the test component, and running the test.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3  Getting Started 7. Select the test component that you want to add to the test. 8. Do any of the following: Click the Information tab. Type a new name for the test component in the Name box (optional). Type a new description for the test component in the Description box (optional).
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  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Site And Safety Regulations

    Site and Safety Regulations HAPTER This section covers the following: Site Requirements Safety Recommendations Safety Regulations Site Requirements Site requirements must be met before any type of electrical equipment can be installed at your location. Site requirements include the following: Rack Requirements Ventilation Requirements Environmental Requirements...
  • Page 36 Chapter 4  Site and Safety Regulations Ventilation Requirements BreakingPoint Storm contains a removable fan tray that pulls in cool air from the right side of the chassis and exhausts hot air on the left. There must be at least three inches of clearance at all of the ventilation openings to ensure that the chassis is properly ventilated.
  • Page 37 Chapter 4  Site and Safety Regulations Safety Recommendations This section covers the safety recommendations that you must read before installing or operating BreakingPoint Storm. Keep in mind that any electronic equipment, like the chassis, can create a dangerous environment for employees and surrounding equipment if it is installed improperly. By following the safety recommendations outlined in this section, you can reduce the likelihood of accidents and ensure the proper installation of BreakingPoint Storm.
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  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Installation Guide

    Installation Guide HAPTER This section covers the following: Shipping Package Contents Overview Installation Overview Powering the Computer Shipping Package Contents Overview The shipping packages for BreakingPoint Storm contains the following items: BreakingPoint Storm Chassis Kit 1 – Fan tray 1 – Power tray 1 –...
  • Page 40 Chapter 5  Installation Guide The following image shows that the blades are installed in the top two modules, and the computer controller is installed in the module above the power tray. Mounting BreakingPoint Storm into an Equipment Rack The following instructions describe how to mount BreakingPoint Storm into a standard 19-inch equipment rack.
  • Page 41 Chapter 5  Installation Guide Loading the equipment rack from the bottom up. Ensuring that the operating environment is 15°C to 40°C (59°F to 104°F) Required Tools and Mounting Steps To mount BreakingPoint Storm, you will need the following tools: Phillips screwdriver Use the following instructions to mount BreakingPoint Storm to the 19-inch equipment rack from the front.
  • Page 42 Chapter 5  Installation Guide Note: This step must be done by the third person, while the two other people are holding the chassis. Installing the System Controller Install the computer controller in the module above the power tray. To install the computer controller, do the following: 1.
  • Page 43 Chapter 5  Installation Guide Note: Any unused optical transceiver must be covered with the rubber dust cover. This will prevent the optical data port from damage and protect your eyes from the Class 1 lasers. Powering the Computer Before connecting any power cables to the chassis, verify the following: The chassis has been securely fastened into an equipment rack.
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  • Page 45: Chapter 6 System Configuration

    System Configuration HAPTER This section covers the following: Initial Configuration Initial Configuration During an initial configuration, set up the IP address, netmask, and gateway for BreakingPoint Storm. Additionally, during this process, create a user account that you can use to log on to the Control Center.
  • Page 46 Chapter 6  System Configuration 3. Specify your terminal emulation preference at the prompt (ANSI or xterm). 4. Press Enter . 5. Specify the following information in the Network Information box: DHCP Enable/Disable Note: If DHCP is turned off, you can configure additional computer routes from the Routes tab in the Administration area of the Control Center.
  • Page 47 Chapter 6  System Configuration IP Address Netmask Gateway 4. Click Next when you are done inputting your network settings. 5. Type the login ID that you will use for the user account at the prompt. 6. Type the password for the user account at the prompt. 7.
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  • Page 49: Chapter 7 Accessing The Control Center

    Accessing the Control Center HAPTER This section covers the following: Accessing the Control Center Accessing the Control Center This section describes how to access the Control Center. You can access the Control Center after you have configured BreakingPoint Storm. When you access the Control Center, the first page that opens is the BreakingPoint Systems main page.
  • Page 50 Chapter 7  Accessing the Control Center 6. Click Login . Note: The computer allows three invalid logins. If you type invalid login information on the fourth attempt, the login window will lock you out. Refresh the browser to unlock your accounts.

  • Page 51: Chapter 8 Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions HAPTER This section provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. If you have any techpubs@breakingpoint.com questions that you would like added to this section, send them to Account Questions Question : I have had four invalid login attempts to the Control Center, and my account is now locked. How do I unlock my account? Answer : Close the Control Center window and open a new browser window.
  • Page 52 Chapter 8  Frequently Asked Questions Answer : No. It is not necessary for each user to have a Strike Center account, however, if you have multiple boxes, you may want to create an account for each box. Addressing Questions Question : How do I configure the computer to use one MAC address per host? Answer : If you edit the Network Neighborhood selected for your test, you can select 'Host' as the type for the domain.
  • Page 53 Chapter 8  Frequently Asked Questions Question : Can I send and receive traffic on the same interface? Answer : Yes. You can send and receive traffic on the same interface if you assign the interface a domain that has VLAN-tagging turned on. Bandwidth Questions Question : How do I define the maximum throughput for each test interface? Answer : The maximum throughput is defined by using the Data Rate parameters.
  • Page 54 Chapter 8  Frequently Asked Questions Answer : 00:1A:C5 Question : Does the computer support ephemeral ports or application specification modifications that are required to match the application data to the IP and TCP/UDP headers? Answer : No. This functionality is currently not supported. Question : What is the maximum current available for the DUT power receptacle? Answer : 120 VAC or 8.3 A Question : Can multiple users use the computer?
  • Page 55 Chapter 8  Frequently Asked Questions Answer : Use the Preload for slower connections command if your connection is slow. Pressing this button prefetches the application assets and places them into the browser's cache. This reduces the amount of time it takes for the application to load. When you clear your browser's cache, press the Preload for slower connections button again on subsequent logins.
  • Page 56 Chapter 8  Frequently Asked Questions Update Questions Question : I just installed the latest OS update, however, I could not reconnect. What should I do? Answer : Clear your cache and refresh the browser. Question : Where can I download the latest software updates and ATI updates? Answer : You can download all updates from the Ixia website at: https://support.ixiacom.com >...

  • Page 57: Appendix A Hardware Specifications

    Hardware Specifications PPENDIX This section details the hardware and software specifications for BreakingPoint Storm. Hardware Specifications The following table details the hardware specifications for BreakingPoint Storm: Hardware Component Specification Model BreakingPoint Storm Dimensions Height: 7 inches (17.8 cm) Width: 17.4 inches (44.2 cm) Depth: 19.5 inches (49.8 cm) Shipping Weight: 45 lbs (20.4 kg) Rack Units: 4 RU...
  • Page 58 Appendix A  Hardware Specifications Component Browser Supported browsers: Adobe Flash (version 11.6.602.171) enabled browser (Internet Client Explorer 10), Mozilla Firefox 18, Chrome, and Safari (Mac) Not supported: Safari for Windows, and Safari 6.0.2 on Mac OS 10.8.2 Recommended minimum screen resolution: 1024 x 768 Minimum 2 Gb RAM Telnet Client Telnet client running VT100 emulation...
  • Page 59 Appendix A  Hardware Specifications System Controller kit: 2 – DB9M-DB9F serial cables 2 – CAT6 ethernet cables 1 – system controller 1 or 2 10 Gb blade kit: 4 – 10 Gb fiber-optical cable 1 – Domestic AC input cable 4 –...
  • Page 60 Appendix A  Hardware Specifications reboot reboot Reboot the computer removeUser Joe removeUser Delete a user account updateNetwork -dhcp updateNetwork Configure a network interface yes - hostname test.bpointsys.int - ip 10.10.10.123 - netmask 24 - gw 10.10.10.1 updateNetwork Switch ports on and off updateNetwork -http_ off value HTTP Off: <true>...

  • Page 61: Appendix B Safety Instructions

    Appendix B  Safety Instructions Safety Instructions PPENDIX This appendix describes the various unit safety instructions in English and French. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (English) CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your equipment and working environment from potential damage.
  • Page 62 Appendix B  Safety Instructions When operating your equipment: CAUTION : Do not operate your equipment with the cover removed. Use this product only with approved / certified equipment. Operate this product only with approved /certified redundant power supplies. Operate the equipment only from the type of external power source indicated on the electrical ratings label.
  • Page 63 Appendix B  Safety Instructions SAFETY: Battery Disposal Your system uses a lithium coin-cell battery. These batteries are long-life batteries, and it is very possible that you will never need to replace them. However, should you need to do so, please contact Ixia to arrange for the replacement of the battery.
  • Page 64 Appendix B  Safety Instructions Disconnect product from mains power source in accordance with product-specific safety information located in this manual. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) events can harm electronic components. Under certain conditions, ESD may build up on your body or an object and then discharge into another object, such as your add-in modules.
  • Page 65 Appendix B  Safety Instructions ’l’installation de votre équipement et de votre ensemble de bâti dans une armoire n’a été approuvée par aucune agence de sécurité. Il vous incombe d’assurer que la combinaison finale d’équipements et de bâtis soit conforme à toutes les normes de sécurité applicables et aux exigences du code local en matière d’électricité.
  • Page 66 Appendix B  Safety Instructions S’assurer que l’ampérage nominal total de tous les équipements branchés ’à la rallonge ou à la barrette d’alimentation n’excède pas 80 pour cent de l’ampérage nominal maximal ’de la rallonge ou de la barrette d’alimentation. Si l’une des situations suivantes se produit, débrancher l’équipement de la prise de courant et remplacer la pièce ou contacter Ixia: Le câble d’alimentation, ’la rallonge ou la fiche est endommagé.
  • Page 67 Appendix B  Safety Instructions AVERTISSEMENT : ouvrir ou retirer le couvercle de cet équipement peut vous exposer à un risque de choc électrique. Les composants à l’intérieur de ces compartiments doivent être entretenus exclusivement par un technicien de service Ixia. Laisser l’équipement refroidir avant de retirer les modules additionnels.
  • Page 68 Appendix B  Safety Instructions Lors du retrait d’un composant sensible à l’électricité statique de son carton d’expédition, ne pas retirer le composant de son matériau d’emballage antistatique ’avant d’être prêt à installer ce composant. Juste avant de retirer l’emballage antistatique, ’veiller à décharger l’électricité statique de votre corps.
  • Page 69 Adobe Flash player 15 EIA-310-C 31 altitude 30 EIA-310C 29 ATI updates 50 electrostatic discharge 30 equipment rack 12, 33 BNC interfaces 6 ethernet address 23 BPS management ethernet port 5 BreakingPoint Control Center 15 FCC rules 31 force reserve 25 CE mark certification 31 class 1 lasers 30 gateway 12...

  • Page 70: Index

    INDEX login ID 8, 43 strike center account 50 MAC address 46 strike center password 50 management COM port 13 subnet 20 maximum IP address 23 system fan tray 5 menu bar 9, 17 minimum IP address 23 telnet 12 telnet client 13 NAT 46 terminal emulation client 13...
  • Page 71 © Keysight Technologies, 2005–2018 Ixia, a Keysight Business 26601 West Agoura Road Calabasas, California 91302...

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