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Keysight APS-M8400 Installation Manual

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APS-M8400/APS-ONE-100 Platform
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Installation Guide
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  • Page 1 APS-M8400/APS-ONE-100 Platform Release 9.35 Installation Guide 202304210109-05:00...
  • Page 2 EULA shall apply, except to the extent that and fitness for a particular purpose. those terms, rights, or licenses are explicitly Keysight shall not be liable for errors or for required from all providers of commercial incidental or consequential damages in con-...

  • Page 3: Contacting Us

    APS-M8400/APS-ONE-100 Platform Contacting Us Keysight headquarters 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1738 www.ixiacom.com/contact/info Support Global Support +1 818 595 2599 support@ixiacom.com Regional and local support contacts: APAC Support +91 80 4939 6410 support@ixiacom.com Australia +61-742434942 support@ixiacom.com EMEA Support +40 21 301 5699 support-emea@ixiacom.com...

  • Page 4: 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3 APS-M8400 and APS-ONE-100 Platform specifications Chapter 4 Unpacking and installation Unpack the units Rack mount the chassis Chapter 6 APS-M8400 and APS-ONE-100 Platform ports and indicators APS-M8400 chassis descriptions APS-ONE-100 chassis descriptions Chapter 7 APS-M8400 to APS-ONE-100 port connectivity...
  • Page 6 How to remove chassis from rack Appendix D How to rack mount the APS-ONE 100 Appendix E How to replace an APS-M8400 power supply Appendix F How to replace an APS-ONE-100 power supply Chapter G How to replace the APS-M8400 fan tray Index –...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    KCOS (Keysight Cluster Operating System) Operating System (software) Details: The APS-M8400 Management Node Appliance is used to manage the entire cluster of compute nodes and expose administrative and test configuration features to the user. It aggregates compute node L47 traffic, can generate L23 traffic natively, and has eight QSFP-DD 400G interfaces for connecting to the devices under test (DUTs).

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Related Documentation

    The latest documentation for each release can be found on the Ixia Support website. Documentation Description APS-M8400/APS-ONE-100 Provides information about new features, resolved customer Platform Release Notes issues, known defects and workarounds (if available). KCOS CLI Reference Guide This guide describes the commands that make up the command- line interface (CLI).

  • Page 9: Chapter 3 Aps-M8400 And Aps-One-100 Platform Specifications

    APS-M8400/APS-ONE-100 Platform HAPTER APS-M8400 and APS-ONE-100 Platform specifications These specifications provide information that will be helpful as you set up the unit. For additional information about features, capacity, and performance, refer to the product Data Sheet. APS-M8400 specifications APS-ONE-100 specifications...
  • Page 10 Chapter 3  APS-M8400 and APS-ONE-100 Platform specifications Description Specifications Height: 1.72” [43.7mm] Weight: 36.1 lbs. [15.9 kg] Thermal Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Operating humidity: 10 to 85% (RH), non-condensing Storage temperature: 20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) short...

  • Page 11: Chapter 4 Unpacking And Installation

    Make sure the cabling is positioned away from equipment that can damage the cables. Operating environment is within the ranges listed in the datasheet and installation guide. Make sure airflow around the Keysight APS System and respective vents is unrestricted. – 11 –...

  • Page 12: Unpack The Units

    APS-ONE-100 compute nodes to the APS-M8400 appliance rear panel ports and is not intended for any other use. Rack mount the chassis Follow the detailed procedure shown in the Appendix to rack mount the APS-M8400 chassis and rack mount the APS-ONE-100 chassis.

  • Page 13: Chapter 6 Aps-M8400 And Aps-One-100 Platform Ports And Indicators

    RJ-45 Serial Connection labeled “B” (Blue): Baud:115200, data bits: 8, stop bits 1, parity: None, flow control: XON/XOFF; Connect via RJ45-to-USB serial cable (1G Base-T, included) RJ45 Port labeled “C” (Red): 1 GE port that connects the APS-M8400 management port to the lab network Ethernet Port labeled “D”...
  • Page 14 The appliance hostname is provided on the appliance luggage tag as shown in the following example. The format is APS-M8400-US<serial#>. For example, the hostname that you will write in the URL field for this unit would be, “APS-M8400-US12345678”. – 14 –...
  • Page 15 400GBASE-R Active Electrical fan-out Cable (2 provided). Connect the QSFP-DD end of the fan-out cable to a QSFP-DD Port on the rear panel of the APS-M8400. Connect two of the QSFP28 ends of the fan-out cables to the QSFP28 ports on the front panel of the APS-ONE- 100 Compute Node.

  • Page 16: Aps-One-100 Chassis Descriptions

    APS-ONE-100 chassis descriptions Front panel ports QSFP28 Ports 1-4 (Green): Ports that connect Compute Node test ports to APS-M8400 Back Panel ports 1-16. Connect one QSFP28 end of the fan-out cable to Port 1 of the APS-ONE-100 Compute Node; connect a second QSFP28 end of the fan-out cables to Port 3 of the same APS- ONE-100 Compute Node Connect the QSFP-DD end of the fan-out cable to a QSFP-DD Port on –...
  • Page 17 “APS-O1-TW12345678”. Rear panel ports RJ-45 Port 1 (White) Connects a Compute Node to an APS-M8400 RJ45 Ports 1-16 used to connect and manage Compute Nodes. C14 Power Inlets labeled “A” (Orange): AC power cord connectors for primary and redundant power 2 USB 3.0 Ports labeled "D"...

  • Page 18: Chapter 7 Aps-M8400 To Aps-One-100 Port Connectivity

    RJ-45 Ports 1-16 (Red): Ports that connect APS-M8400 to Compute Node management ports. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to an RJ45 port in the rear panel of the APS-M8400 (RJ-45 Ports 1-16). Connect the other end of the RJ45 cable to RJ45 cable Port 1 (White) on the rear panel of the APS-ONE-100 Compute Node.
  • Page 19 Parity: None Flow control: XON/XOF RJ45 Port labeled “C” (Red): 1 GE port that connects the APS-M8400 management port to the lab network. Use an ethernet cable to connect this port to the network from which you intend to manage the APS-M8400 appliance.

  • Page 20: Chapter 8 Connect Power And Power On All Units

    Power Cords 15A,250V,C13 TO C14,6 FT (x2) – Included Max Power Requirement (APS-M8400) – 1800W Appliance can operate with Single Supply PSU while receiving 200-240VAC and both power supplies are physically present in the system chassis. For detailed product safety information, please review the “For Your Safety”...
  • Page 21 Power on/power off the chassis To power on the device: 1. Connect supplied power cords into the power inlets of the APS-M8400 chassis. 2. Plug the power cords into appropriate power receptacles. To power off the device: 1. Press the power button on the front panel.

  • Page 22: Chapter 9 Accessing The Breakingpoint User Interface

    The MN hostname is provided on the MN luggage tag as shown in the following example. The format is, APS-M8400-<XX><<serial #>. For this example, the hostname that will be entered in the URL field for this unit would be, “APS-M8400-US12345678”.

  • Page 23: Ip Configuration Using The Kcos Cli

    Chapter 9  Accessing the BreakingPoint user interface IP Configuration using the KCOS CLI 1. Connect to the RS232 serial interface labeled “console” in front of the appliance (baud:115200, data bits: 8, stop bits 1, parity: None, flow control: XON/XOFF). 2. At the KCOS CLI "login:" prompt, type console. Then select the enter key. 3.
  • Page 24 Chapter 9  Accessing the BreakingPoint user interface d. networking dns-servers delete e. networking dns-servers add <dns server ip> DNS needs to be functional to access the Keysight online update websites. – 24 –...

  • Page 25: Chapter 10 Getting Started With The Breakingpoint User Interface

    APS-M8400/APS-ONE-100 Platform HAPTER Getting Started with the BreakingPoint user interface Open a new BreakingPoint session 1. Log in to BreakingPoint as described in Accessing the BreakingPoint user interface. The BreakingPoint dashboard will display. 2. Select the New Session button under the BreakingPoint icon.

  • Page 26: Access The Breakingpoint Device Status And Reserve Ports For Testing

    The displayed slot IDs correspond to the port number the APS-ONE-100 Compute Node management port is connected to on the APS-M8400 Management node. For example, a Compute Node management port connected to port 4 on the Management node will correspond to slotID 4 in BreakingPoint Device Status Interface.

  • Page 27: Chapter 11 Connect Duts For Testing

    APS-M8400/APS-ONE-100 Platform HAPTER Connect DUTs for testing The APS-M8400 supports up to eight 400GE active ports for testing as shown in the following diagram. – 27 –...

  • Page 28: Chapter 12 Add Breakingpoint-Ati Licenses

    APS-M8400/APS-ONE-100 Platform HAPTER Add BreakingPoint-ATI licenses From the Device Manager access: Control Center > Administration > Licensing. Import the license files corresponding to the Compute Nodes that will be used. – 28 –...

  • Page 29: Chapter 13 How To Install Software Packages

    APS-M8400/APS-ONE-100 Platform HAPTER How to install software packages An automatic snapshot is created whenever KCOS OS is updated, however, this snapshot will not contain the results database. Before upgrading, you can create a snapshot that contains all system data, including the database. To...

  • Page 30: Chapter 14 Sample Kcos Debug Commands

    Chapter 14  Sample KCOS debug commands HAPTER Sample KCOS debug commands This section lists KCOS commands that allow you to debug issues you may encounter with your APS System. Check Compute Node connectivity 1. Connect to your APS System Management Node using SSH and log in with admin/admin. 2.

  • Page 31: Chapter 15 Aps-M8400 And Aps-One-100 Platform Ports And Connectivity

    Front Panel RJ45 port labeled “B” (Blue): Port used to connect RJ45-to-USB serial cable. QSFP-DD Ports 1-16 (Yellow): Ports that are used to connect APS-M8400 test ports to the device under test (DUT) via 400GE direct attach copper cables (included).

  • Page 32: Compute Node (Aps-One-100)

    4 be connected at one time. Back Panel RJ-45 Ports 1 (White) Connects a Compute Node to an APS-M8400 port (1-16 as shown in the image above). Sockets labeled “A” (Amber): AC power cord connectors for primary and redundant power.

  • Page 33: Appendix A Safety And Environmental Information

    APS-M8400/APS-ONE-100 Platform PPENDIX Safety and environmental information Before setting up and using the unit, read all of the safety information in this section and take all necessary measures to ensure your safety. This safety alert symbol is used to indicate a hazard. Specific keywords and additional graphical representations are used to explain the specific nature of each hazard.

  • Page 34: Appendix B Regulatory Marks

    EU DIRECTIVE and other National legislation. Refer to keysight.com/go/takeback understand your trade-in options with Keysight, in addition to product take-back instructions. Australian RCM The RCM mark is a registered trademark of the Mark Australian Communications and Media Authority.
  • Page 35 Appendix B  Regulatory marks Regulatory name Mark example Description Japan VCCI Mark The VCCI mark is a voluntary control certification for IT equipment in Japan. Restriction of Indicates that the product has passed RoHS Hazardous compliance testing. Substances (RoHS 1) China RoHS – EFUP This symbol indicates the time period Label (20 years) during which no hazardous or toxic...

  • Page 36: Appendix C How To Rack Mount The Aps-M8400

    PPENDIX How to rack mount the APS-M8400 This chapter describes how to install the APS-M8400 unit onto round, squared, or tapped hole 4-post racks using Jonathan slide rails kit (PN: 3707457). It also describes how to remove the chassis from the rack after installation, if needed.

  • Page 37: Contents And Tools Required For Installation

    Appendix C  How to rack mount the APS-M8400 Contents and tools required for installation a. Tools needed for installation: Phillips #2 screwdriver. b. 3707457-KT Kit contains the following: Slide assembly and members identification The slide assembly is comprised of two assembled parts: Cabinet section and Chassis section. To...

  • Page 38: How To Separate Members

    Appendix C  How to rack mount the APS-M8400 How to separate members The slide incorporates a locking mechanism. Unlock the chassis section and separate the members by lifting the lever and pulling the chassis section away from the cabinet section.

  • Page 39: Rack Post Style And Cabinet Section Front/Rear Identification

    Appendix C  How to rack mount the APS-M8400 Rack post style and cabinet section Front/Rear identification a. Rack style selection and “U” spacing definition: Slide can be mounted either into square hole, round hole, or tapped hole rack rails using 2U space of the post rail.
  • Page 40 Appendix C  How to rack mount the APS-M8400 Push slide until all pins are located inside the post holes Release tool-less latch to lock bracket in place a. Install screws using square hole type rack Install two #8-32 truss head screws (A) and two #8-32 flat washers (B) in the top hole and bottom hole (follow image 6.1)

  • Page 41: How To Install Rear Bracket To Rail Post

    Appendix C  How to rack mount the APS-M8400 How to install rear bracket to rail post Adjust rear bracket in until the slide fits between front and rear posts. Align tool-less pins with holes on the post, ensuring that the rear bracket height is leveled with the front bracket Rotate tool-less latch to allow pins to go through the post.

  • Page 42: How To Install Chassis Into Rack

    Appendix C  How to rack mount the APS-M8400 How to install chassis into rack Chassis sections (left and right) must be installed at this time, if not go to step 4 for instructions on how to mount the chassis sections onto the chassis...

  • Page 43: How To Remove Chassis From Rack

    Appendix C  How to rack mount the APS-M8400 How to remove chassis from rack Remove both #8-32 screws from chassis flange (left and right) to unlock the chassis Pull chassis out until it stops Depress lock latch mechanism to unlock chassis from slide Pull chassis away from rack to remove –...
  • Page 44 Appendix C  How to rack mount the APS-M8400 – 44 –...

  • Page 45: Appendix D How To Rack Mount The Aps-One 100

    APS-M8400/APS-ONE-100 Platform PPENDIX How to rack mount the APS-ONE 100 The following guidelines are provided to optimize device performance. Make sure cabling is away from sources of electrical noise. Radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures can interfere with the device's performance.
  • Page 46 Appendix D  How to rack mount the APS-ONE 100 4. Install the inner rail onto the system barebone. Lock the keyholes and secure the screws on sides of the system. 5. Continue installing the outer rail bracket to the mounting frame. Attach the outer rail assembling to the frame and press the bracket to form a rack on both ends.
  • Page 47 Appendix D  How to rack mount the APS-ONE 100 6. Pull out the middle channel until the ball bearing retainer is locked forward. Verify ball bearing retainer is locked forward. – 47 –...
  • Page 48 Appendix D  How to rack mount the APS-ONE 100 7. Slide the release tab and push barebone into rack. Make sure the barebone is completely installed onto the rack. 8. Repeat this procedure until all components are rack mounted. – 48 –...

  • Page 49: Appendix E How To Replace An Aps-M8400 Power Supply

    PPENDIX How to replace an APS-M8400 power supply The APS-M8400 power supplies are not hot-swappable. You must power off the unit and disconnect both power cords/sources before replacing the power supply. This operation can be performed with the unit rack mounted.
  • Page 50 Appendix E  How to replace an APS-M8400 power supply Always replace the power supply with the same exact model. Contact Keysight for replacement parts. 6. Slide the new power supply into the chassis with the same orientation as the power supply you removed.

  • Page 51: Appendix F How To Replace An Aps-One-100 Power Supply

    APS-M8400/APS-ONE-100 Platform PPENDIX How to replace an APS-ONE-100 power supply The APS-ONE-100 power supplies are not hot-swappable. You must power off the unit and disconnect both power cords/sources before replacing the power supply. This operation can be performed with the unit rack mounted.
  • Page 52 Appendix F  How to replace an APS-ONE-100 power supply Always replace the power supply with the same exact model. Contact Keysight for replacement parts. 6. Slide the new power supply into the chassis with the same orientation as the power supply you removed.

  • Page 53: Chapter G How To Replace The Aps-M8400 Fan Tray

    5. Using a Philips screwdriver, loosen the four screws from top of the tray. Lift the fan tray from the APS-M8400 unit by holding it with the index fingers and thumbs of both hands using the four cut-out holes located near the screws. The following image displays a fan tray that has been removed.
  • Page 54 Chapter G  How to replace the APS-M8400 fan tray 6. To install the replacement fan tray, insert the fan tray module into place until it seats. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws in a diagonal pattern to secure the fan try.

  • Page 55: Index

    APS-M8400/APS-ONE-100 Platform Index customer assistance 3 documentation conventions 4 keyboard interactions 4 mouse interactions 4 product support 3 technical support 3 touch interactions 4 – 55 –...
  • Page 56 © Keysight Technologies, 2023 This information is subject to change without notice. www.keysight.com...

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