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- Page 1 XGS12 Chassis Platform Release 9.10 Assembly Guide Document version: 202008071545+05:30...
- Page 2 Technology Licenses computer software Notices documentation that is not The hardware and/or software customarily provided to the Copyright Notice described in this document are public; or (2) Relinquish to, or furnished under a license and © Keysight Technologies 2016– otherwise provide, the may be used or copied only in 2020 government rights in excess of...
- Page 3 A CAUTION notice denotes a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. A WARNING notice denotes a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. – iii –...
- Page 4 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 Regional and local support contacts:...
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Page 5: Documentation Conventions
Documentation conventions Documentation conventions The following documentation conventions are used in this guide: Describing interactions with the UI You can interact with products by using different input methods: keyboard, mouse, touch, and more. So in most parts of the user documentation, generic verbs have been used that work with any input method. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Unpack and Mount the Chassis Remove and Insert Processor Module Remove and Insert Power Supply Module Remove and Insert Fan Module Chapter 4 Log on to XGS12 Chassis Chapter 5 XGS12-SD Configuration Connecting the XGS12-SD Processor module Initial Configuration XGS12-SD... - Page 7 Start a Windows Remote Desktop Connection Chapter 8 Troubleshooting LED Indicators IP Addressing Issues Troubleshooting Licensing Issues INDEX – vii –...
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Page 8: About This Guide
About this guide This section explains the notational and typographical conventions used in this documentation, and provides a list of related documentation. Section contents: Note icons and messages viii Typographical conventions viii Textual conventions Note icons and messages The following table describes the note icons and messages used in this document. Name Icon Description... -
Page 9: Textual Conventions
About this guide Convention Description Italic text Italic text indicates: A text reference to the name of a field, option, or parameter. Document and book titles. The first reference to a new term. Special identification or emphasis in a statement. monospace Text shown in a monospace font is used to indicate: text... -
Page 10: Chapter 1 Introduction
This document describes how to install the XGS12 chassis and its various modules. The XGS12 Chassis is the next generation high performance platform capable of supporting all XM form factor load modules, including full chassis configurations of the Xcellon load modules. It is a 12-slot chassis with high speed backplane (160 Gbps between each adjacent two cards) designed for aggregation across load modules. - Page 11 Chapter 1 Introduction – 2 –...
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Page 12: Chapter 2 Xgs12 Chassis Modules
The Processor Module is plugged into the front of the chassis, in slot 0. The power supplies and fans are accessible from the rear of the chassis. Each of the modular components is capable of being removed in the field and replaced with minimum downtime. XGS12 Chassis Back View – 3 –... - Page 13 This page intentionally left blank. – 4 –...
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Page 14: Chapter 3 Install Xgs12 Chassis
Remove and Insert Fan Module on page 12 XGS12 Chassis Installation Precautions The following precautions should be followed while installing the XGS12 chassis: A two person lift is recommended when installing the chassis into the rack. Ensure that each person is properly grounded during installation of either the chassis (onto the rack) or load modules (into the chassis) to prevent an ESD event. - Page 15 Remove all external plastic protective film prior to chassis operation. Operator intervention may be required to power cycle the XGS12 chassis or restart a software program in the event the XGS12 chassis operation is upset or stopped by electrostatic discharge.
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Page 16: Unpack And Mount The Chassis
Chapter 3 Install XGS12 Chassis XGS12 Rack Screw Mount Locations Unpack and Mount the Chassis 1. Cut tape and open the carton. 2. Remove accessories box, top foam inserts, and side packing inserts. 3. Lift chassis out of the carton. - Page 17 However, these certifications for the chassis safety approvals are only valid when the unit is operating from all three 200-240 VAC main power supplies. https://support.ixiacom.com/user-guide/ixos Refer to the Ixia Platform Reference Guide at: for more details. – 8 –...
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Page 18: Remove And Insert Processor Module
Chapter 3 Install XGS12 Chassis Remove and Insert Processor Module To remove the processor module: 1. Unfasten the screws. 2. Pinch the clips and then pull outwards. Removing processor module To insert the processor module: 1. Slide the module into the slot. -
Page 19: Remove And Insert Power Supply Module
Chapter 3 Install XGS12 Chassis Remove and Insert Power Supply Module XGS12 The power supply module is accessible after removing the rear cover. For details see the Chassis Back View image To remove the rear cover, unfasten the four screws around the cover and pull out the cover. - Page 20 Chapter 3 Install XGS12 Chassis 3. Push the power clamp handles in to lock the busbars in place. 4. Tighten the thumbscrew at the upper left corner of the power supply module. 5. Replace the rear cover and fasten it with the screws.
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Page 21: Remove And Insert Fan Module
Chapter 3 Install XGS12 Chassis Remove and Insert Fan Module XGS12 Chassis Back View The fan module is located on the rear side of the chassis. For details see the image To remove the fan module: 1. Unfasten the four screws that are present on the edges of the fan module. -
Page 22: Chapter 4 Log On To Xgs12 Chassis
Log on to XGS12 Chassis HAPTER The Username for an XGS12 (Windows 7 and Windows 10) remote desktop session is ixia and the password is the CPU module serial number found on the sticker located in front of the CPU module. - Page 23 This page intentionally left blank. – 14 –...
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Page 24: Chapter 5 Xgs12-Sd Configuration
XGS12-SD Configuration HAPTER This section describes the tasks needed to configure the XGS12-SD chassis. In this section: Connecting the XGS12-SD Processor module Initial Configuration XGS12-SD... -
Page 25: Connecting The Xgs12-Sd Processor Module
Connecting the XGS12-SD Processor module This section describes the process of connecting the XGS12-SD Processor module. To connect the module you need to do the following: 1. Insert and remove the Processor Module. 2. Connect the RJ45 management port (4) as the designated management port to your lab management switch. -
Page 26: Initial Configuration Xgs12-Sd
1. Connect the monitor, USB mouse and keyboard, and then start the chassis. 2. When the chassis boots up, log on to the chassis. The user name is ixia and the password is the CPU module serial number found on the sticker located at the back of the chassis. - Page 27 Chapter 5 XGS12-SD Configuration 4. Select Properties . Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) . 5. Select Properties and then select the Use the following IP address option. 6. Enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. – 18 –...
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Page 28: Chapter 6 Ixia Test Applications Support
Ixia Test Applications Support HAPTER This section provides the details of the Ixia Test Applications supported by XGS12 chassis platform. In this section: Ixia Applications support for XGS12-SD... -
Page 29: Ixia Applications Support For Xgs12-Sd
3. Select XGS12 ports for configuration in the IxNetwork test: Select Ports in the navigation pane. Select the Add Chassis icon (in the Port Tools ribbon). Enter the XGS12 host name or IP address. 4. Assign ports from the XGS12 system to the current IxNetwork test scenario. - Page 30 Chapter 6 Ixia Test Applications Support Note: It is recommended that you periodically check the Ixia compatibility matrix https://support.ixiacom.com/support-overview/product-support/product-compatibility- matrix ) to determine the correct Ixia software application versions that are validated for interoperability. – 21 –...
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Page 31: Chapter 7 Common Administrative Tasks
Common Administrative Tasks HAPTER This topic describes, for reference, some of the common tasks that system administrators will perform on the XGS12 system. In this section: Start a Windows Remote Desktop Connection... - Page 32 Start a Windows Remote Desktop Connection To start a Remote Desktop Connection session to the XGS12 system: 1. If you do not know the IxOS IP address, ping the unit's host name. The host name appears on the label on the back of the unit.
- Page 33 Troubleshooting HAPTER This section provides guidance for interpreting the operational status of your XGS12 unit, and troubleshooting issues that may arise. If you need assistance, contact Ixia Technical Support using the contact information provided in Contact Us In this section:...
- Page 34 The XGS12 chassis provides LED indicators that provide a visual presentation of the operational status of the device and its individual ports. LED/LCD Display The XGS12-SD chassis has front panel LEDs for each load module slot. The following table describes the purpose and meaning of each indicator: Label...
- Page 35 The XGS12-SD chassis model requires the following management IP addresses: the IxOS address If your network implements a DHCP service, the XGS12 IP addresses will automatically be assigned by that service, unless you choose to assign static IP addresses instead. When assigning static IP addresses, you must observe the following requirements: The two management IP addresses must be in the same subnet.
- Page 36 Licensing: An IxOS license is required to run both BreakingPoint and IxLoad. License invalidation: Time discrepancies between the network and theXGS12 system will invalidate the installed licenses. To avoid this, configure the XGS12 to use NTP (or manage the time setting manually, if NTP is not an available to you).
- Page 37 Connecting 16 deprecated words v documentation conventions v initial configuration XGS2-SD 17 IP addressing issues 26 ixia applications support for XGS2-SD 20 keyboard interactions v LED indicators 25 mouse interactions v Remote Desktop Connection, starting 23 touch interactions v troubleshooting licensing issues 27 typographical conventions viii –...
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