YOKOGAWA AQ1301 User Manual

YOKOGAWA AQ1301 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual AQ1300/AQ1301 ETHERNET Multi Field Tester IM AQ1300-01EN 9th Edition...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the AQ1300/AQ1301 ETHERNET Multi Field Tester. This user’s manual explains the features, operating procedures, and handling precautions of the AQ1300/AQ1301. To ensure correct use, please read this manual thoroughly before operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for quick reference in the event that a question arises.
  • Page 3 Revisions 1st Edition: November 2009 2nd Edition: March 2010 3rd Edition October 2010 4th Edition June 2012 5th Edition March 2013 6th Edition June 2014 7th Edition September 2015 8th Edition July 2016 9th Edition October 2017 IM AQ1300-01EN...
  • Page 4: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Conventions Used in This Manual Notes The notes and cautions in this manual are categorized using the following symbols. Improper handling or use can lead to injury to the user or damage to the instrument. This symbol appears on the instrument to indicate that the user must refer to the user’s manual for special instructions.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Conventions Used in This Manual ....................iii Chapter 1 Features Interaction between the Setup Software and the AQ1300/AQ1301 ......... 1-1 Test Menu (Top Menu) ...................... 1-2 Test Modes ........................1-4 Test Configurations ......................1-5 Layer 1 Control ......................... 1-8 Transmission Features ....................
  • Page 6 Contents Chapter 5 Automatic (Remote Control) Test Settings (Auto(Remote)) Selecting a Setup File ...................... 5-1 Setting Up a Test ......................5-3 Configuring Link Settings ....................5-4 Configuring the Master Settings ..................5-6 Configuring the Slave Settings ..................5-13 Switching between the Master and Slave Settings ............5-15 Controlling the Other Device Remotely ................
  • Page 7 Configuring the Detailed Settings (Service Setup) of the Y.1564 Test ......13-17 13.7 Configuring Y.1564 Options ..................13-23 13.8 Configuring the AQ1300/AQ1301 as a Master Device ..........13-26 13.9 Configuring the AQ1300/AQ1301 as a Slave Device ........... 13-31 13.10 Starting Measurement ....................13-33 13.11 Displaying the Test Results ..................
  • Page 8 15.3 Configuring Power Save Settings ................... 15-3 15.4 Configuring Network Settings ..................15-4 15.5 Resetting the AQ1300/AQ1301 to Its Factory Default Settings ........15-6 15.6 Setting the Top Menu Type ..................... 15-7 15.7 Using the Utility Menu ....................15-9 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting, Maintenance, and Inspection 16.1...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Features

    Create a test scenario with the setup software PC application, and then save the scenario to a setup file. Upload the saved setup file to the AQ1300/AQ1301 (AQ1300 and AQ1301), and then use the test scenario to perform a test. The test results are saved to a result file. Use the PC to download the result file, and then use the setup software to print a report.
  • Page 10: Test Menu (Top Menu)

    Test Menu (Top Menu) Auto Select Auto to perform automatic testing on a device according to the test items in the selected setup file. You can execute up to eight test items in order or at the same time. You can display pass/fail results for each test and automatically save the measurement results to a file.
  • Page 11 1.2 Test Menu (Top Menu) System Select System to configure the AQ1300/AQ1301 system settings. Language, Beep, USB Function, Date & Time Set, Power Save mode, Network Setup, Factory Setting, Product Info. display, Selftest, Version Up Y.1564 Test An automated test function in conformity with ITU-T Y.1564, the standard benchmarking methodology for a performance examination of Ethernet service and network systems.
  • Page 12: Test Modes

    You can also use traceroute testing to check the route to the target (the other device). BERT Mode In this mode, bit error rate testing is performed. The AQ1300/AQ1301 inserts a pseudo-random pattern (PN15) into the payload of the Tx frame and checks whether or not bit errors are occurring between itself and the other device.
  • Page 13: Test Configurations

    Traffic Network Traffic Loopback Traffic Test (Latency measurement) The other device is set to Loopback Test mode so that the AQ1300/AQ1301 receives the traffic that it sends, and the AQ1300/AQ1301 measures the network round-trip latency. Other device Loopback • MAC address DA/SA switching Network •...
  • Page 14 You can also use traceroute testing to check the route to the target (the other device). Other device Network ICMP emulation Traceroute BERT Test The AQ1300/AQ1301 performs a bit error rate test. Other device PN pattern BERT Network BERT PN pattern...
  • Page 15 1.4 Test Configurations Inband Remote This is the test configuration for an Auto(Remote) test. You can use dedicated remote commands to perform testing on the slave, change settings, and acquire measurement results. Because the slave device can be controlled remotely, a single person can perform this test.
  • Page 16: Layer 1 Control

    The frequency deviation of the Rx clock is displayed [ppm]. When the interface is RJ-45, the AQ1300/AQ1301 cannot measure the frequency deviation of the Rx clock for 1000BASE-T or 10BASE-T connections. To measure the frequency deviation of the Rx clock through the RJ-45 interface, use a 100BASE-TX connection.
  • Page 17 You can acquire and display link setting information of the other device connected to the AQ1300/AQ1301 or the DUT connected to the AQ1300/AQ1301 on the slave side as well as the status of the differences in the negotiation settings. In addition, you can check the UTP cable condition and display the results.
  • Page 18: Transmission Features

    Transmission Features Transmission Load Configuration When the test mode is Traffic Test, QoS Test, or BERT, you can set the transmission load by setting the Tx rate and the Tx mode. When the mode is Traffic Test or BERT, you can define a single frame. In QoS test mode, you can define up to eight frames and assign them to the various transmission channels.
  • Page 19 1.6 Transmission Features If the burst transmission interval determined by the value you set for Burst Number is greater than the value you set for Interval, the AQ1300/AQ1301 will transmit frames at a constant rate without any idle condition. Tx Rate...
  • Page 20 1.6 Transmission Features Tx Frame Definition For the Tx frame definition, in addition to basic frame editing, you can also set the payload, variable field setting, error addition, etc. Frame Editing When Manual has been selected in the Test menu, you can edit the following frames. • When the test layer is L2: MAC+TYPE • When the test layer is L3-IPv4: MAC+TYPE+IPv4...
  • Page 21 • Variable range: 64 to 9999 bytes When Test Interface is set to SFP(FE), the sending and receiving of frames that exceed 2048 bytes in length is outside of the AQ1300/AQ1301 guaranteed operating range. Automatic Checksum Calculation This feature guarantees the L3 header checksum when Manual has been selected in the Test menu, field variation is enabled, and the variable field has been set to a field within the L3 header checksum (IPv4 header) computation range.
  • Page 22 PN Pattern By inserting a pseudo-random pattern (PN15) into the fill pattern data area of a Tx frame payload and then sending the Tx frame to the other device, the AQ1300/AQ1301 can perform a BER measurement to check for device errors.
  • Page 23 1.6 Transmission Features Transmitting by QoS Channel When Manual has been selected in the Test menu and the test mode is QoS test, you can specify different frames, frame lengths, and transfer rates for each channel and send the frames separately. When Auto or Auto(Remote) has been selected in the Test menu and the test mode is QoS test, you can specify different QoS values, frame lengths, and transfer rates for each channel and send the frames separately.
  • Page 24: Reception Features

    Latency Measurement If you set the other device to Loopback Test mode, the AQ1300/AQ1301 can insert a timestamp in a Tx frame and measure the latency by determining the difference between the timestamp and the time that the frame comes back.
  • Page 25 Note • Burst loss packets are also counted as loss packets. • Reorder packets are not counted as loss packets. Max Burst Loss Consecutive frames that the AQ1300/AQ1301 is unable to receive are counted as burst loss packets. The Max Burst Loss number represents the maximum burst loss value. 14 15 16 17 18 19...
  • Page 26 1.7 Reception Features Reorder Packet Frames that are received out of the order that they were sent in are counted as reorder packets. The Reorder Packet number represents the total number of reorder packets. 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 Wrong order Loss Packet:...
  • Page 27 1.7 Reception Features Payload Error Measurement Using the (16-bit) payload CRC data in fields in Rx frame test tags, the AQ1300/AQ1301 can check for payload errors between itself and the other device. BER Measurement By inserting a pseudo-random pattern (PN15) into the fill pattern data area of a Tx frame payload and then sending the Tx frame to the other device, the AQ1300/AQ1301 can perform a BER measurement to check for device errors.
  • Page 28: Statistics

    Statistics List of Statistics Group Name Display Display Digits Condition Common Acquisition Time YYYY/MM/DD hh:mm:ss Measurement Duration hh:mm:ss Link Link Status Up to 22 characters Laser Off Count 16-digit integer XFP or SFP interface Linkdown Count 16-digit integer Tx Freq Deviate(ppm) +/- sign and 1 digit after the decimal point Rx Freq Deviate(ppm) +/- sign and 1 digit after the decimal point When the interface...
  • Page 29 1.8 Statistics Group Name Display Display Digits Condition Latency Max IFG(us) Integer part: 10 digits, fractional part: 1 digit Min IFG(us) Integer part: 10 digits, fractional part: 1 digit Avg IFG(us) Integer part: 10 digits, fractional part: 1 digit Max IFG(bit) Integer part: 16 digits Min IFG(bit) Integer part: 16 digits...
  • Page 30 1.8 Statistics E-OAM Test Statistics Group Name Display Display Digits Conditions LoopBack(LB) Test Count 16-digit integer When the mode is LB test Loss Count 16-digit integer Loss Rate Integer part: 3 digits, fractional part: 1 digit Max Response Time(ms) Integer part: 3 digits, fractional part: 3 digits Min Response Time(ms) Integer part: 3 digits, fractional...
  • Page 31 00 or 11 when signal reception is in a sync (block lock) state as defined in IEEE802.3. This feature is supported in firmware version (FW Ver.) R1.08.01.001 and later. 66B Sync hi-ber Count Indicates the number of times the AQ1300/AQ1301 detected 16 or more sync headers (2 bits) set to 00 or 11 in a 125 μs window when signal reception is in a sync (block lock) state as defined in IEEE802.3.
  • Page 32 1.8 Statistics Error Frame Indicates the total number of frames that have been sent with a CRC, undersize, oversize, or symbol error CRC Error Indicates the number of frames that have been sent with a CRC error attached to FCS Undersize Error Indicates the number of transmitted frames that have been larger than 17 bytes but smaller than 64 bytes (not including the preamble but including the FCS)
  • Page 33 Rx Error Group CRC Error Indicates the number of frames in which FCS errors were detected. The AQ1300/AQ1301 detects errors by comparing the CRC values calculated from the received frames to the FCS (Frame Check Sequence) values in the received frames. Undersize Indicates the number of undersized frames.
  • Page 34 The AQ1300/AQ1301 detects errors by comparing the CRC values calculated from the payload in received frames to the CRC values for payload checking that is included in the received frames.
  • Page 35 1.8 Statistics Rate(%) Indicates the data reception rate (as a percentage) for each QoS channel Rate(fps) For each QoS channel, this item indicates the number of frames that have been received normally in a single second Rate(bps) For each QoS channel, this item indicates the number of bits in the frames that have been received normally in a single second Peak Rate Indicates the highest rate detected during measurement (as a percentage, in fps, or in bps) for each...
  • Page 36 Bit Error Frame Indicates the number of received frames that contain a bit error. This is enabled when the AQ1300/ AQ1301 synchronizes with the received frame at least once (when the BERT target byte is not zero). Sync Loss Count Indicates the number of sync loss occurrences.
  • Page 37 1.8 Statistics LoopBack (LB) Group Test Count Indicates the number of sent LBM frames Loss Count Indicates the number of failed attempts Loss Rate Indicates the percentage of frames that have been lost as a result of timeouts Max Response Time(ms) Indicates the maximum response time Min Response Time(ms) Indicates the minimum response time...
  • Page 38 1.8 Statistics Through CCM Count Indicates the number of received CCM frames whose maintenance domain level (MD level) is higher than the MD level of the AQ1300/AQ1301 Unexpected MEP Count Indicates the number of unexpected MEP detections This is detected when the maintenance domain level (MD level) and domain name in the received CCM frame are correct but the MEP ID of the other network device (MEP) is different from the “target...
  • Page 39 When Manual has been selected in the Test menu and the test layer is L3-IPv4, you can configure ARP replying using the emulation settings. ARP Requests That Are Not Answered The AQ1300/AQ1301 will not send an ARP reply in response to the following kinds of ARP requests. • ARP requests with a LLC/SNAP header attached (only ARP requests that conform to the DIX specification are supported) • ARP requests with an MPLS label attached...
  • Page 40 1.9 Emulation Ping Requests That Are Not Answered The AQ1300/AQ1301 will not send a ping reply in response to the following kinds of ping requests. • Ping requests with an LLC/SNAP header attached (only ping requests that conform to the DIX specification are supported) • Ping requests with an MPLS label attached • Ping requests that are counted as errors, except for payload and sequence errors • Ping requests that are received at the same time that a linkdown occurs • Ping requests that are received at the same time that a collision occurs • Ping requests whose packet lengths are less than 63 bytes, greater than 10000 bytes, or greater than the oversize threshold.
  • Page 41 Multi Host If the test menu is set to Manual and the test layer is IPv4, this feature automatically generates multiple MAC addresses from the VLAN ID or IP address information and make the AQ1300/AQ1301 emulate multiple hosts in the VLAN.
  • Page 42 Ping6 Reply In Ping6 replying, the AQ1300/AQ1301 sends a ping6 reply (ICMPv6 echo reply) when it receives a ping6 request (ICMPv6 echo request). When you enable ping6 replying and the test mode is not Loopback Test, ping replying is always enabled regardless of the test mode setting, filter condition, or transmission condition.
  • Page 43 • When automatic acquisition is enabled, MAC address acquisition through NDP is performed with the specified target host (IP address) at the start of measurement. If the target host is not in the same segment as the AQ1300/AQ1301 from the prefix length, MAC acquisition is performed with the IPv6 router. (Acquisition is performed before measurement starts. Afterwards, the statistics are cleared and measurement starts.)
  • Page 44: Ping And Traceroute Testing

    1.10 Ping and Traceroute Testing Ping Test You can perform IPv4/IPv6 ping testing. • Destination: A single host • Interval: 1 ms, 10 ms, 100 ms, 1 s • Tx Mode: Frames, Time, Continuous • Frame Length IPv4: 64 (+up to two VLAN stacks) to 9999 bytes IPv6: 84 (+up to two VLAN stacks) to 9999 bytes Unsupported Ping Frames • IEEE802.3 ping frames • Fragmented ping frames • Ping frames with an MPLS label attached • Ping frames with three or more VLAN stacks.
  • Page 45: Logging Statistics

    1.11 Logging Statistics When Manual has been selected in the Test menu, you can log statistics on the AQ1300/AQ1301. The logged data is saved to a CSV file. • Logging interval: • Logging time: S pecify the time in seconds up to 4 hours (14400 seconds), or select 12, 24, 48, or 72 hours.
  • Page 46: Simple Test Creation And Execution

    You can execute tests by loading the setup file that you created with the setup software onto the AQ1300/AQ1301 and selecting the configured test items. Consecutive Test Item Execution You can execute registered test items consecutively.
  • Page 47: Displaying Test Pass/Fail Results

    You can set the pass/fail conditions in the setup software for each test mode. You can only use the AQ1300/AQ1301 to display the pass/fail conditions, not to set them. You can set whether or not to perform pass/fail judgment. For details about the pass/fail conditions, see the Setup Software User’s Manual, IM AQ1300-61EN.
  • Page 48: File

    1.14 File The AQ1300/AQ1301 and the setup software use the following files. File Type File Format Extension AQ1300/AQ1301 Setup Software (AQ1300 and AQ1301) Save Load Save Load Setup file Binary Management file Binary .dmf Statistical result file Binary Statistic log file Text .csv...
  • Page 49: Optical Power Measurement (Aq1300 Option)

    1.15 Optical Power Measurement (AQ1300 Option) On models with the /SPML option, when OPM has been selected in the Test menu, you can measure optical power. Wavelength range 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650 nm Measurement range –60 to +10 dBm Modulation mode CW, 270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz You can select the modulation frequency of the incident rays from a list.
  • Page 50: Rfc2544 Measurement (Aq1300 Option)

    During the test duration, if a loss is detected, the rate is automatically decreased. The AQ1300/ AQ1301 performs another measurement to detect whether a loss occurs at this new rate. If a loss is detected, the same operations are repeated. These operations are repeated until the rate is decreased to the specified minimum rate.
  • Page 51 This is the length of one measurement for detecting losses. Number of Trials The number of times that the AQ1300/AQ1301 will perform the series of operations from the start of measurement to the point where the rate converges to the specified value. In one trial, frame signals of the preset frame lengths are used to perform the loss detection measurements.
  • Page 52 The delay is the average of the values from all the trials. Test Rate The traffic rate that the AQ1300/AQ1301 uses to measure the delay. You can change the test rate value. If you have already performed the throughput measurement, you can set the traffic rate to the measured throughput result.
  • Page 53 Number of Trials The number of times that the AQ1300/AQ1301 will perform the series of operations from the start of measurement to the point where the rate at which losses are no longer detected is found. In one trial, frame signals of the preset frame lengths are used to perform the frame loss rate measurements.
  • Page 54 AQ1300/AQ1301 concludes the back to back measurement. Pass/Fail Judgment You can perform pass/fail judgments by setting the threshold on the number of burst frames (the lower limit on the number of frames) on the AQ1300/AQ1301 in advance.If the value falls below the threshold, a fail judgment occurs. 1-46 IM AQ1300-01EN...
  • Page 55 The delay variation is the average of the values from all the trials. Test Rate The traffic rate that the AQ1300/AQ1301 uses to measure the delay variation. You can change the test rate value. If you have already performed the throughput measurement, you can set the traffic rate to the measured throughput result.
  • Page 56 60 classes. The AQ1300/AQ1301 sets the percentile value to the largest value that is within the class that contains the value that corresponds to the threshold value.
  • Page 57: Vlan Test

    MAC+TYPE+IPv6+UDP Reception and Analysis The AQ1300/AQ1301 compares the list of the VLAN IDs that are planned to be received with the actual received VLAN IDs and displays the result. You can edit VLAN ID lists on the AQ1300/AQ1301 or load VLAN ID definition files into the VLAN ID list.
  • Page 58: Telnet Remote Control

    1.18 Telnet Remote Control The AQ1300/AQ1301 can be controlled remotely as a Telnet server. This feature is supported in auto test or auto(remote) test modes. For details, see the Communication Interface User’s Manual, IM AQ1300-17EN. 1-50 IM AQ1300-01EN...
  • Page 59: E-Oam Test

    The E-OAM test checks the connection of network devices that are connected to a network segment configured with an E-OAM router. In this test, the AQ1300/AQ1301 sends E-OAM frames and checks whether response frames are returned from devices connected at the far end of the network (MEP;...
  • Page 60 When LOC Is Detected When a loss of continuity is detected (CCM frame is not received), if the auto RDI transmission is enabled on the AQ1300/AQ1301, an RDI frame is sent to the network device at the destination address. AQ1300/AQ1301...
  • Page 61 1.19 E-OAM Test LB Reply If LB reply is enabled in the AQ1300/AQ1301 emulation settings, when an LBM frame addressed to the AQ1300/AQ1301 is received, an LBR frame is sent to the network device at the destination address. LT Execution...
  • Page 62: Test

    The Tx rate when the minimum rate of CIR test is set to 25% is 250 Mbps, which is one-fourth the CIR Tx rate (1000 Mbps). Service setting example (SLA) Enter the CIR and EIR regions for each service (service numbers 1 to 8) on the AQ1300/AQ1301, and set the Tx rate.    CIR: 1000 Mbps   EIR: 250 Mbps...
  • Page 63 1.20 Y.1564 Test CIR Test (STEP1 to STEPn) Traffic within the committed information rate is sent for the specified time (T seconds), and the Tx rate is increased in steps (STEP1 to STEP n). Traffic parameters (IR, FL, FTD, FDV) are measured in each step.
  • Page 64 In a burst size test, burst frame signals (consecutive frame signals) are periodically sent to a network device to measure the following parameters. The AQ1300/AQ1301 automatically calculates the burst transmission period from the specified burst size (CBS, EBS) and frame length.
  • Page 65 1.20 Y.1564 Test EBS Test (Excess Burst Size) Burst frame signals corresponding to the specified EBS value are sent. When transmission is complete, frame signal transmission is stopped for a given time. Then, traffic is resumed at the summed rate of the committed information rate (CIR) and excess information rate (EIR). When colors (green and yellow) are assigned to frames, green frames are sent at the CIR rate and yellow frames at the EIR rate.
  • Page 66 1.20 Y.1564 Test Service performance test In a service performance test, frame signals at the committed information rate (CIR) for all service circuits (up to eight) are sent simultaneously to a network device to measure the following parameters: • Information rate (IR) • Frame loss (FL) • Frame transfer delay (FTD) • Frame delay variation (FDV)
  • Page 67: Chapter 2 Screen Explanations

    Chapter 2 Screen Explanations Measurement Screens (Common Items) This section explains the common items in the measurement screens. Screen during Measurement Test information Title bar Measurement status Summary Test results Error History “over” is displayed when the number of detected errors exceeds 999.
  • Page 68 Green and green When the level of received light is appropriate Red and red When the level of received light is too high If you are using optical modules that are not recommended on an AQ1300/AQ1301 whose firmware version is R1.05.01.001 or later, black and black is displayed. Current Time The current time is displayed (YYYY/MM/DD hh:mm:ss).
  • Page 69 2.1 Measurement Screens (Common Items) Link Status Indications The link status is indicated. Category Status Name Status Indication Description I/F type The XFP interface is selected. The SFP interface is selected. RJ-45 The RJ-45 interface is selected. Module type The I/F type is XFP, and the module type is SR. The I/F type is XFP, and the module type is LR. The I/F type is XFP, and the module type is ER. The I/F type is SFP(GbE), and the module type is SX. The I/F type is SFP(GbE), and the module type is LX. The I/F type is SFP(FE), and the module type is FX.
  • Page 70 2.1 Measurement Screens (Common Items) Measurement Status Indications The measurement status is indicated. Status Name Status Indication Description Tx time The remaining Tx time/ The remaining time is indicated in seconds. number of frames The remaining number of frames is indicated by a number from 0 to 99999999.
  • Page 71 “over” is displayed when the number of detected errors exceeds 999. • Bit errors • Sequence errors • Payload errors The number of detected errors is cleared when: • Measurement is started • Setup data is loaded • You log in to the AQ1300/AQ1301 Test-Mode-Specific Items Different measurement items are displayed for different test modes. For details, see section 2.2. Index IM AQ1300-01EN...
  • Page 72: Measurement Screens (Test-Mode-Specific Items)

    Measurement Screens (Test-mode-specific items) This section explains the test-mode-specific items in the measurement screens. Traffic Test Summary (Tx rate; Tx time, frames, or elapsed time; frame length, fill pattern) Test-mode-specific indications (Rx rate, packet latency) Loopback Test Summary (loopback target) Test-mode-specific indications (none) QoS Test Summary (Tx rate for each channel)
  • Page 73 2.2 Measurement Screens (Test-mode-specific items) PING Test Summary (destination IP address, Tx interval, number of frames) Test-mode-specific indications (loss count, sequence number, round trip time, packet length, TTL) BERT Summary (Tx rate; Tx time, frames, or elapsed time; frame length) Test-mode-specific indications (bit error rate, bit error, BERT target byte) Index...
  • Page 74 2.2 Measurement Screens (Test-mode-specific items) Summary A summary of the settings is displayed, or the addresses are displayed. • Summary: Representative settings are displayed. Test Mode Displayed Items Traffic Test Tx rate; Tx time (when Tx Mode is set to Time), number of frames (when Tx Mode is set to Frames), or elapsed time (when Tx Mode is set to Continuous);...
  • Page 75: Chapter 3 Common Operations

    MENU will not appear. • If you press ESC on the first page of a setup menu (Auto, Auto(Remote), Manual, Option, or System), the AQ1300/AQ1301 will operate in the same manner as when MENU is pressed. Index IM AQ1300-01EN...
  • Page 76 3.1 Key, Rotary Knob, and Arrow Key Operations About the Explanations in this Manual In this manual, steps 1 through 3 listed previously and the setup operations in the menu that follows them are written as shown below. Setup Operation Example Press the Manual soft key, the Next 1/2 soft key, and then the File soft key to display the following screen.
  • Page 77 3.1 Key, Rotary Knob, and Arrow Key Operations Rotary Knob and Arrow Key Operations This section explains how to operate a menu and the operations to perform when a setup dialog box appears. As an example, we will use the dialog box that appears when you press the System soft key and then the System softkey in the system setup.
  • Page 78 3.1 Key, Rotary Knob, and Arrow Key Operations About the Explanations in this Manual In this manual, steps 1 through 4 listed previously and the setup operations in the menu that follows them are written as shown below. Setup Operation Example Press the OPM soft key and then the Setup soft key to display the following screen.
  • Page 79: Entering Strings

    Entering Strings After you have selected a setup item and pressed ENTER, a character input dialog box will appear if it is necessary. This section explains the operations that you can perform after the dialog box appears. Entering Strings Using the rotary knob and ENTER, enter a string. The string that you entered appears in the edit screen.
  • Page 80 3.2 Entering Strings Entering Strings from the History Using the rotary knob and ENTER, select to display the input history screen. Using the rotary knob and ENTER, choose the string that you want to enter. The string appears in the edit screen. Note Entered strings are saved to the input history when you confirm them.
  • Page 81: Chapter 4 Automatic Test Settings (Auto)

    Appears when you have created a display management file setup file list. using the setup software and sent it to the AQ1300/AQ1301 Note In Auto and Auto(Remote) mode, to select a setup file, you can choose to use the latest setup, use the default setup, load a setup file from the file list, or select a setup file from the setup file list.
  • Page 82 4.1 Selecting a Setup File Auto Setup Screen The following screen appears when you select a setup file. Set up the test. ►section 4.2 Configure the test items. ►section 4.4 Configure link and address settings. ►section 4.3 Select a setup file. ►section 4.1 To Auto Setup page 2/2 Displays pass/fail judgment conditions...
  • Page 83 Select this item when you want to load a setup file that is not in the setup file list. To create a setup file, you can use the setup software and send the file to the AQ1300/AQ1301, or you can save the settings on the AQ1300/AQ1301.
  • Page 84: Setting Up A Test

    Setting Up a Test Procedure Test Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 4.1 to display the Auto Setup screen. Press the Test Setup soft key to display the following screen. Set the test interface (XFP(10GbE), SFP(GbE), RJ-45). Set the test layer (L2 Test, L3-IPv4 Test, L3-IPv6 Test).
  • Page 85: Configuring Link And Address Settings

    AQ1300/AQ1301 Applies link settings Applies the acquired other device’s link settings to the AQ1300/AQ1301. You can execute this when the measurement interface is RJ-45 or SFP(GbE) and the acquisition status is Finish. Status (Preparing, Finish, Fail)
  • Page 86 4.3 Configuring Link and Address Settings Source Address Screen Press the Link/Address soft key and then the Source Address soft key to display the following screen. Set the source MAC address. Refer to the MAC Address table. Set the VLAN stack number (None, 1, 2). Configure the VLAN settings (CoS: 0-7, ID: 0-4095, TPID: 0-FFFF).
  • Page 87 Use the setup software to create this table. IPv6 Press this soft key to automatically acquire an IP address. When you press this soft key, the AQ1300/AQ1301 acquires an IPv6 address through stateless autoconfiguration. Select the source IPv6 address from the IP Address table. Index...
  • Page 88 4.3 Configuring Link and Address Settings Gateway Press Refer next to the gateway address to display the following screen. Select to set the gateway manually. Select to automatically set the gateway to xxx.xxx.xxx.1. Select to automatically set the gateway to xxx.xxx.xxx.254. IM AQ1300-01EN...
  • Page 89 Press the Search List soft key to display the following screen. Search for other devices. When you press this soft key, the AQ1300/AQ1301 searches for other devices (AQ1300 or AQ1301) on the same network segment. Search for other devices Area of the search list that changes...
  • Page 90 4.3 Configuring Link and Address Settings MAC Address Table Press Refer next to the MAC address to display the following screen. Press this soft key to automatically acquire the destination MAC address. When the test layer is L3-IPv4, MAC Address (ARP) appears. When the test layer is L3-IPv6, MAC Address (NDP) appears.
  • Page 91 You can set the communication mode for when Speed is set to 100M or 10M. This setting is valid when Test Interface is set to RJ-45. • FULL: Full duplex communication • HALF: Half duplex communication • Auto: T he AQ1300/AQ1301 chooses full or half duplex automatically. This setting is valid when Negotiation is set to Auto. Note When Test Interface is set to XFP(10GbE), or SFP(GbE), or SFP(FE), or when it is set to RJ-45 and Speed is set to 1G, the duplex mode is fixed at FULL.
  • Page 92 Normal, The cable may be defective. It is two-pair cable • Applying Link Settings You can apply the acquired other device’s link settings to the AQ1300/AQ1301. You can do this when the measurement interface is RJ-45 or SFP(GbE) and the acquisition status is Finish.
  • Page 93 Select whether to specify the source IPv4 address manually or to acquire and set it automatically through DHCP. This setting is valid when Test Layer is set to L3-IPv4 Test. • Manual: You must set the source IPv4 address manually. • DHCP: W hen you press Get IP Address, the AQ1300/AQ1301 acquires and sets the source IPv4 address using DHCP.
  • Page 94 Searching for Other Devices When you select Search other Device, the AQ1300/AQ1301 searches for other devices (AQ1300 or AQ1301) on the same VLAN or network segment and displays the results in the search list. Switching the Display You can switch between different search list displays.
  • Page 95 4.3 Configuring Link and Address Settings Address Type You can switch the address type that is displayed when Switch is set to Master Addr. • MAC address • IP address MAC Address Table Select the destination MAC address from the MAC Address table. • MAC Address (ARP): W hen the test layer is L3-IPv4, press this soft key to automatically acquire the destination MAC address.
  • Page 96: Configuring Test Items

    Configuring Test Items Procedure Select Test Item Screen Follow the procedure in section 4.1 to display the Auto Setup screen. Press the Select Test Item soft key to display the following screen. Example with the Default Settings Traffic setup ►section 4.5 Loopback setup ►section 4.6 QoS setup ►section 4.7 PING setup ►section 4.8...
  • Page 97: Configuring A Traffic Test

    Configuring a Traffic Test Procedure Traffic Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 4.4 to display the Traffic Setup screen. Set the Tx rate (0.00001-100.00000%). Set the Tx mode (Continuous, Frames, Time). Set the (actual) frame length (For L2 and L3-IPv4: No VLAN stacks: 64 (64)-9999 (9999) bytes 1 VLAN stack: 64 (68)-9999 (9999) bytes 2 VLAN stacks: 64 (72)-9999 (9999) bytes...
  • Page 98 4.5 Configuring a Traffic Test Tx Rate Table Press Refer next to the Tx rate to display the following screen. Select a Tx rate from the Tx Rate table. Tx Time Table Press Refer next to the Tx time to display the following screen. Select a Tx time from the Tx Time table.
  • Page 99 4.5 Configuring a Traffic Test Frames Table Press Refer next to the number of frames to display the following screen. Select a number of frames from the Frames table. Note All the tables are created on the setup software. Explanation Traffic Setup Screen Tx Rate Set the Tx rate.
  • Page 100 4.5 Configuring a Traffic Test Variable Frame Length Screen This feature is supported in firmware version (FW Ver.) R1.08.01.001 and later. Range Set the frame length adjustment range. Range: 64 to 9999 bytes Step Set the frame length adjustment step. • +1: The length is adjusted within the specified range in steps of +1. • -1: The length is adjusted within the specified range in steps of -1. • Random: The length is adjusted within the specified range randomly.
  • Page 101: Configuring A Loopback Test

    Configuring a Loopback Test Procedure Loopback Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 4.4 to display the Loopback Setup screen. Set the loopback target frames (Source Address, All Frames). Explanation Loopback Target Frame Set the loopback target frames. • Source Address: Only frames from the source address are looped back. • All Frames: All frames are looped back.
  • Page 102: Configuring A Qos Test

    Configuring a QoS Test Procedure QoS Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 4.4 to display the QoS Setup screen. Set the Tx mode (Continuous, Frames, Time). Set the QoS test type (Frame_ID, VLAN-ID, VLAN-CoS (when there are VLAN stacks), IPv4-ToS, IPv4- DSCP (when the test layer is L3-IPv4), IPv6-TrafficClass, IPv6-DSCP (when the test layer is L3-IPv6), L4-DP, L4-SP(when...
  • Page 103 4.7 Configuring a QoS Test Explanation QoS Setup Screen Selecting the QoS Channels to Use You can select up to four QoS channels. QoS Field Select the type of QoS test. Test Type Test Layer Description Notes IPv4 IPv6 Frame_ID The frame number for each QoS channel VLAN-ID The VLAN ID...
  • Page 104: Configuring A Ping Test

    Configuring a Ping Test Procedure PING Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 4.4 to display the PING Setup screen. When Test Layer Is Set to L3-IPv4 Test or L3-IPv6 Test Select this check box to use the destination IPv4 or IPv6 address from the address settings.
  • Page 105 4.8 Configuring a Ping Test Explanation PING Setup Screen When Test Layer Is Set to L3-IPv4 Test or L3-IPv6 Test Destination IPv4 or IPv6 Address “Use Destination Address” Check Box (Always selected) The destination IPv4 or IPv6 address in the address settings is used (fixed). To specify a different destination IPv4 address, clear this check box.
  • Page 106: Configuring A Bert

    Configuring a BERT Procedure BERT Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 4.4 to display the BERT Setup screen. Set the Tx rate (0.00001-100.00000%). Set the Tx mode (Continuous, Frames, Time). Set the (actual) frame lengths* (For L2 and L3-IPv4: No VLAN stacks: 64 (64)-9999 (9999) bytes 1 VLAN stack: 64 (68)-9999 (9999) bytes 2 VLAN stacks: 64 (72)-9999 (9999) bytes...
  • Page 107: Displaying Pass/Fail Judgment Conditions

    4.10 Displaying Pass/Fail Judgment Conditions Procedure Pass/Fail Screen Follow the procedure in section 4.1 to display the Auto Setup screen. Press the Pass/Fail soft key to display the following screen. To the next page To the previous page Pass/fail judgment conditions Explanation You can display the pass/fail judgment conditions of the selected test items.
  • Page 108: Configuring Options (Auto)

    4.11 Configuring Options (Auto) Procedure Advance Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 4.1 to display the Auto Setup screen. Press the Option (Auto) soft key and then the Advance setup soft key to display the following screen. Set the interval between the pressing of START and the start of transmission (1 to 10 s).
  • Page 109 Select whether or not to confirm that you want to proceed before proceeding to the next test item whenever a test item has finished. This setting is valid when Execution Type is set to Continue. • ON: W henever a test item has finished, you must confirm that you want to proceed before the AQ1300/AQ1301 will proceed to the next test item. • OFF: W henever a test item has finished, the AQ1300/AQ1301 will proceed to the next test item without confirmation.
  • Page 110 4.11 Configuring Options (Auto) Method for saving continuance test result files You can save each test item of a continuous test to separate files or save multiple test items to a single file. • Single: Each test item is saved to a separate file. This is the conventional method. • Bundle: Selected test items are saved to a single file. Note • Files cannot be loaded into the setup software when the firmware version is older than R1.08.01.001, regardless of whether Single or Bundle is selected.
  • Page 111 Select whether or not to try synchronizing with the other device (the address specified as the destination address) when the START or STOP key is pressed. When the START or STOP key is pressed, the AQ1300/AQ1301 sends a measurement start or stop packet to the other device at the destination address.
  • Page 112: Chapter 5 Automatic (Remote Control) Test Settings (Auto(Remote))

    Appears when you have created a display management file setup file list. using the setup software and sent it to the AQ1300/AQ1301 Note In Auto and Auto(Remote) mode, to select a setup file, you can choose to use the latest setup, use the default setup, load a setup file from the file list, or select a setup file from the setup file list.
  • Page 113 Select this item when you want to load a setup file that is not in the setup file list. To create a setup file, you can use the setup software and send the file to the AQ1300/AQ1301, or you can save the settings on the AQ1300/AQ1301.
  • Page 114: Setting Up A Test

    Setting Up a Test Procedure Test Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 5.1 and then select a setup file to display the following screen. Configure the link settings. ►section 5.3 Select a setup file ►section 5.1 Set the test interface (XFP(10GbE), SFP(GbE), RJ-45).
  • Page 115: Configuring Link Settings

    Acquires the link setting information of the other device connected to the AQ1300/AQ1301 Applies link settings Applies the acquired other device’s link settings to the AQ1300/AQ1301. You can execute this when the measurement interface is RJ-45 or SFP(GbE) and the acquisition status is Finish.
  • Page 116 Negotiation is set to Auto). Link Setting Acquisition If the interface is SFP(GbE) or RJ-45, you can acquire and display link setting information of the other device (DUT; the device on the user side) connected to the AQ1300/AQ1301. For details, see section 4.3. Index...
  • Page 117: Configuring The Master Settings

    Configuring the Master Settings Procedure These are the procedures for configuring the AQ1300/AQ1301 when it is the master in Auto(Remote) mode. Source Address Screen Follow the procedure in section 5.3 and then press the Master Setting soft key to display the following screen.
  • Page 118 Press the Search List soft key to display the following screen. Search for other devices. When you press this soft key, the AQ1300/AQ1301 searches for other devices (AQ1300 or AQ1301) on the same network segment. Search for other devices Area of the search list that changes...
  • Page 119 5.4 Configuring the Master Settings Connect Screen Press the Connect soft key to display the following screen. ’ Select when you don t want to change the slave settings. Pressing this soft key will open the Auto Setup screen. Select to apply the currently displayed settings to the slave.
  • Page 120 5.4 Configuring the Master Settings Auto Setup Screen Press the Complete soft key to display the following screen. Set up the test. ►section 4.2 Configure the test items. ►section 4.4 Configure link and address settings. ►section 4.3 Select a setup file. ►section 5.1 To Auto Setup page 2/2 Switch between the master and slave.
  • Page 121 Select whether to specify the source IPv4 address manually or to acquire and set it automatically through DHCP. This setting is valid when Test Layer is set to L3-IPv4 Test. • Manual: You must set the source IPv4 address manually. • DHCP: W hen you press Get IP Address, the AQ1300/AQ1301 acquires and sets the source IPv4 address using DHCP. Source IPv4 Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Set the source IPv4 address, subnet mask, and gateway when IPv4 is set to Manual.
  • Page 122 Searching for Other Devices When you select Search other Device, the AQ1300/AQ1301 searches for other devices (AQ1300 or AQ1301) on the same VLAN or network segment and displays the results in the search list. Switching the Display You can switch between different search list displays.
  • Page 123 All the tables are created on the setup software. For details, see the Setup Software User’s Manual. Connect Screen The AQ1300/AQ1301 will connect remotely to the other device with the specified destination address. After the connection, you can use the test interface to control the other device remotely.
  • Page 124: Configuring The Slave Settings

    Configuring the Slave Settings Procedure These are the procedures for configuring the AQ1300/AQ1301 when it is the slave in Auto(Remote) mode. Source Address Screen Follow the procedure in section 5.3 and then press the Slave Setting soft key to display the following screen.
  • Page 125 AQ1300/AQ1301, the AQ1300/AQ1301 enters into slave mode and displays the slave execution screen. When the AQ1300/AQ1301 is in slave mode, even if you change the AQ1300/AQ1301 link or address settings from the master, they will not be saved as the latest setup.
  • Page 126: Switching Between The Master And Slave Settings

    Switching between the Master and Slave Settings Procedure Follow the procedure in section 5.4 to display the Auto Setup screen. Press the Master <-> Slave soft key to switch between the displays of the master and slave settings. Switch between the master and slave (Master, Slave).
  • Page 127: Controlling The Other Device Remotely

    Controlling the Other Device Remotely Procedure Follow the procedure in section 5.4 to display the Auto Setup screen. Press the Remote Control soft key to display the following screen. Stop remote control. Re-establish remote control. Set the test direction. (M => S, M <= S, M <=> S, M <=> LOOP ) Explanation Remote Disconnect Press this soft key to stop remote control from the master.
  • Page 128: Chapter 6 Manual Test Settings (Manual)

    Select this item to load a setup file (with an .sd extension) from the file list. To create a setup file, you can use the setup software and send the file to the AQ1300/AQ1301, or you can save the settings on the AQ1300/AQ1301.
  • Page 129: Setting Up A Test

    Setting Up a Test Procedure Test Setup Screen Press the Manual soft key and then the Test Setup soft key to display the following screen. Set the test interface (XFP(10GbE), SFP(GbE), SFP(FE), RJ-45). Set the test layer (L2 Test, L3-IPv4 Test, L3-IPv6 Test). Explanation Test Interface Specify which test interface to use.
  • Page 130 Acquires the link setting information of the other device connected to the AQ1300/AQ1301 Applies link settings Applies the acquired other device’s link settings to the AQ1300/AQ1301. You can execute this when the measurement interface is RJ-45 or SFP(GbE) and the acquisition status is Finish.
  • Page 131 6.3 Configuring Link and Address Settings Source Address Screen Press the Manual soft key, the Link/Address soft key, and then the Source Address soft key to display the following screen. Set the source MAC address. Refer to the MAC Address table. ►section 4.3 Set the VLAN stack number (None, 1, 2).
  • Page 132 Press the Search List soft key to display the following screen. Search for other devices. When you press this soft key, the AQ1300/AQ1301 searches for other devices (AQ1300 or AQ1301) on the same network segment. Search for other devices Area of the search list that changes...
  • Page 133 Select whether or not to use auto negotiation. This setting is valid when Test Interface is set to RJ-45 or SFP(GbE). • Auto: T he link between the AQ1300/AQ1301 and the device that it is connected to is configured automatically through auto negotiation.
  • Page 134 Link Setting Acquisition If the interface is SFP(GbE) or RJ-45, you can acquire and display link setting information of the other device (DUT; the device on the user side) connected to the AQ1300/AQ1301. For details, see section 4.3. Source Address Screen Source MAC Address Set the source MAC address.
  • Page 135 Select the VLAN CoS and ID from the VLAN table. IP Address Table Select the source IP address from the IP Address table. • Get IP Address: P ress this soft key to get the IP address. The AQ1300/AQ1301 will acquire an IP address, using DHCP when the test layer is L3-IPv4 or stateless autoconfiguration when the test layer is L3-IPv6.
  • Page 136 6.3 Configuring Link and Address Settings Automatically Generating MAC Addresses If the test layer is L3-IPv4, set whether to automatically generate its own port’s MAC address that is included in ARP replies. • Selected: T he MAC address is automatically generated. You can select this check box when the ARP reply check box is selected. • Cleared: T he MAC address is not automatically generated. The source MAC address is used in ARP replies.
  • Page 137 Searching for Other Devices When you select Search other Device, the AQ1300/AQ1301 searches for other devices (AQ1300 or AQ1301) on the same VLAN or network segment and displays the results in the search list. Switching the Display You can switch between different search list displays.
  • Page 138: Selecting A Test Mode

    Selecting a Test Mode Procedure Select Test Mode Screen Press the Manual soft key and then the Test Item soft key to display the following screen. Traffic setup ►section 6.5 Loopback setup ►section 6.6 QoS setup ►section 6.7 PING setup ►section 6.8 BERT setup ►section 6.9 Explanation Select a test mode.
  • Page 139 Configuring a Traffic Test Procedure Traffic Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 6.4 to display the Traffic Setup screen. Tx Setting Screen Press the Detail Setup soft key and then the Tx Setting soft key to display the following screen. Frame structure indication Configure the frame settings.
  • Page 140: Configuring A Traffic Test

    6.5 Configuring a Traffic Test Press the MAC soft key to display the following screen. Frame Setting (MAC) Screen Set the source MAC address (Manual, Source Setting). This setting is valid when Source MAC is set to Manual. Set the destination MAC address (Manual, Destination Setting).
  • Page 141 6.5 Configuring a Traffic Test Press the IP soft key to display the following screen. Frame Setting (IPv4) Screen Set the source IPv4 address (Manual, Source Setting). This setting is valid when Source IPv4 is set to Manual. Set the destination IPv4 address (Manual, Destination Setting).
  • Page 142 6.5 Configuring a Traffic Test Press the UDP soft key to display the following screen. Frame Setting (UDP) Screen Set the source port number (0-65535). Set the destination port number (0-65535). Note The UDP soft key is valid when Frame Structure is set to MAC+TYPE+IPv4+UDP or MAC+TYPE+IPv6+UDP. Variable Frame Length Screen Press Detail next to Frame Length to display the following screen. Set the adjustment range (64-9999 bytes).
  • Page 143 6.5 Configuring a Traffic Test Variable Field Setting Screen Press Detail next to Field to display the following screen. Set the method (Field, Offset). Set the field. This setting is valid when Method is set to Field. (MAC-DA, MAC-SA, VLAN-ID, VLAN-CoS, IPv4-ToS, IPv4-DSCP, IPv4-DA, IPv4-SA, IPv4-Protocol, IPv6-DA, IPv6-SA, IPv6-TrafficClass,...
  • Page 144 6.5 Configuring a Traffic Test Tx Mode Setting Screen Press the Detail Setup soft key and then the Tx Mode Setting soft key to display the following screen. Set the Tx mode (Continuous, Frames, Time). Set the number of frames (1-4294967295).
  • Page 145 Source Address for the VLAN Setting” check box is cleared. Note The AQ1300/AQ1301 will receive the type of frames specified by the Frame Structure setting. Rx Base Filter Setting Screen Press Detail next to a filter to display the following screen.
  • Page 146 6.5 Configuring a Traffic Test Explanation Tx Setting Screen Tx Frame Setting Frame Structure The specified frame structure is displayed. Detail Press to configure the Tx frame settings in the Frame Setting screen. Frame Length and Actual Length Set the Tx frame length. The actual frame length that corresponds to the length you set is also displayed.
  • Page 147 Select whether or not to refer to the source address for the VLAN settings. • Selected: The AQ1300/AQ1301 refers to the source address for the VLAN settings. • Cleared: The AQ1300/AQ1301 does not refer to the source address for the VLAN settings. VLAN Stacks When the “Refer to Source Address for the VLAN Setting”...
  • Page 148 6.5 Configuring a Traffic Test Error Addition Select whether or not to add errors to Tx frames. • Unused: Errors are not added to Tx frames. • CRC Error: CRC errors are added to Tx frames. • Symbol Error: Symbol errors are added to Tx frames. Frame Setting (MAC) Screen Source MAC Address Set the source MAC address. • Manual: You must set the source MAC address manually.
  • Page 149 6.5 Configuring a Traffic Test Destination IPv4 Address Set the destination IPv4 address. • Manual: You must set the destination IPv4 address manually. • Destination Setting: The IPv4 address specified in the destination settings is used. Destination IPv4 Address Value Set the IPv4 address when Destination IPv4 is set to Manual. ToS/DS (DSCP) Set the IPv4 ToS/DS (DSCP). • Manual: Set the ToS/DS (DSCP) manually.
  • Page 150 6.5 Configuring a Traffic Test Value Set the IPv6 ToS/DS (DSCP) value. • Manual: 0 to FF • IPv6-TrafficClass: 0 to 7 • IPv6-DSCP: 0 to 63 Next Header Set the next header for when Frame Structure is set to MAC+TYPE+IPv6. Range: 0 to 255 Note The IP soft key is valid when Frame Structure is set to MAC+TYPE+IPv4, MAC+TYPE+IPv4+UDP, MAC+TYPE+IPv6, or MAC+TYPE+IPv6+UDP. Frame Setting (UDP) Screen Source Port# Set the source port number. Range: 0 to 65535 Destination Port# Set the destination port number.
  • Page 151 6.5 Configuring a Traffic Test Field Set the fields to adjust when Type is set to Field. Field Frame Structure* Description Notes IPv4 UDP(v4) IPv6 UDP(v6) MAC-DA/MAC-SA The least significant four bytes of the source/destination MAC address are adjusted. VLAN-ID The VLAN ID When there are VLAN VLAN-CoS The VLAN Class of Service stacks IPv4-ToS The IPv4 Type of Service...
  • Page 152 6.5 Configuring a Traffic Test Minimum and Maximum Values Set the field adjustment value range. When Type is set to Offset: 0 to 4294967295 (DEC) or 0 to FFFFFFFF (HEX) The range varies depending on the specified bit width. When Type is set to Field: Field Range MAC-DA/MAC-SA 0 to 4294967295 0 to FFFFFFFF VLAN-ID 0 to 4095 0 to FFF VLAN-CoS 0 to 7...
  • Page 153 6.5 Configuring a Traffic Test Burst Setting These settings are valid when the traffic format is “Burst.” Burst Number Specify the number of burst frames. Range: 1 to 65535 Interval Set the interval. 1 to 1000000 us, 1 to 1000 ms Unit Setting Set the unit of the interval.
  • Page 154 • OR: The conditions of the Rx base filters are combined using OR logic. Condition Select the type of frame to allow to pass through the Rx base filters. The AQ1300/AQ1301 takes the statistics of the frames that pass through the filters.
  • Page 155 6.5 Configuring a Traffic Test Offset Setting Set the Rx base filter when Type is set to Offset. Offset Set the Rx base filter offset. Range: 0 to 255 bytes Bit/Mask Set the pattern comparison method for when the Rx base filter method is offset. • Bit: T he Rx data is compared using the specified bit offset, width, and comparison pattern.
  • Page 156: Configuring A Loopback Test

    Be careful when you use the AQ1300/AQ1301 in an environment where many different types of frame structures are mixed together.
  • Page 157: Configuring A Qos Test

    Configuring a QoS Test Procedure QoS Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 6.4 to display the QoS Setup screen. Tx Frame Setting Screen Press the Detail Setup soft key and then the Tx Frame Setting soft key to display the following screen.
  • Page 158 6.7 Configuring a QoS Test Frame Setting Screen Press Detail next to Frame Structure. Press the Basic Setting soft key to display the following screen. Frame Setting (Basic setting) Screen Set the frame structure (MAC+TYPE, MAC+TYPE+IPv4, MAC+TYPE+IPv4+UDP, MAC+TYPE+IPv6, MAC+TYPE+IPv6+UDP). Select this check box to refer to the source address for the VLAN settings.
  • Page 159 6.7 Configuring a QoS Test Press the VLAN soft key to display the following screen. Frame Setting (VLAN) Screen Configure the VLAN settings (TPID: 0-FFFF, CFI: 0-1, CoS: 0-7, ID: 0-4095). These settings are valid when VLAN stacks is set to 1 or 2. Note The VLAN soft key is valid in the following situations.
  • Page 160 6.7 Configuring a QoS Test Frame Setting (IPv6) Screen Set the source IPv6 address (Manual, Source Setting). This setting is valid when Source IPv6 is set to Manual. Set the destination IPv6 address (Manual, Destination Setting). This setting is valid when Destination IPv6 is set to Manual.
  • Page 161 Set the QoS pattern values. Select this check box to use CH8 as the Other channel. Select the QoS channels that you want to receive. Note The AQ1300/AQ1301 will receive the type of frames specified by the Frame Structure setting. 6-34 IM AQ1300-01EN...
  • Page 162 Set how Rx base filters 1 and 2 are combined (AND, OR). Select a check box to use the corresponding Rx base filter. Note The AQ1300/AQ1301 will receive the type of frames specified by the Frame Structure setting. Index 6-35 IM AQ1300-01EN...
  • Page 163 6.7 Configuring a QoS Test Explanation Tx Frame Setting Screen QoS Channels Select the QoS channels that you want to send. CH1 to CH8 Frame Length (Actual) The frame lengths and actual frame lengths of the Tx QoS channels are displayed. Detail Press to adjust the frame length in the Variable Frame Length screen. For details, see section 6.5.
  • Page 164 6.7 Configuring a QoS Test Note • Settings that would cause the total Tx rate of QoS channels to exceed 100% are not allowed. If CH1 is set to burst transmission, the TX rate of CH1 is automatically adjusted so that the total of all channels do not exceed 100%. Interval Burst length 100% Burst load (CH1) Constant rate load (CH2 and later channels) • Burst transmission cannot be specified on CH2 or later channels. Frame Settings Set the Tx frame on the frame setting screen. • Frame Setting (Basic setting) Screen This screen is the same as that of the traffic test.
  • Page 165 6.7 Configuring a QoS Test Tx Mode Setting Screen Tx Mode Set the Tx mode. • Continuous: I n this mode, frames are transmitted continuously. After you start transmission, it continues until you stop it. • Frames: In this mode, a specified number of frames is transmitted. After you start transmission, the specified number of frames is sent, and then transmission is stopped automatically.
  • Page 166 6.7 Configuring a QoS Test • QoS Filter 1 and 2 Specify the QoS filters that you want to use. • Selected: The QoS filter is used. • Cleared: The QoS filter is not used. The specified QoS test type is displayed. Detail Press to configure the Rx QoS filter settings in the Rx QoS Filter Setting screen.
  • Page 167 6.7 Configuring a QoS Test Rx QoS Filter Setting Screen • Method Set the Rx QoS filter method. • Field: Specify a field. • Offset: Specify an offset. • Field Set the Rx QoS filter when Type is set to Field. Field Frame Structure* Description Notes IPv4...
  • Page 168 • Cleared: Payload errors are not detected. Note If you select the “Remove Test Tag from Test Frame” check box in the Option (Manual) Advance setup, the AQ1300/AQ1301 will be unable to detect payload errors. • Offset Set the payload error offset.
  • Page 169 6.7 Configuring a QoS Test • Combination Set the combination condition for Rx base filters 1 and 2. • AND: The conditions of the Rx base filters are combined using AND logic. • OR: The conditions of the Rx base filters are combined using OR logic. • Condition Select the type of frame to allow to pass through the Rx base filters.
  • Page 170: Configuring A Ping Test

    Configuring a Ping Test Procedure PING Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 6.4 to display the PING Setup screen. Press the Detail Setup soft key to display the following screen. Fixed this check box to use the source IPv4 address from the address settings. When Test Layer is set to L3-IPv6, the source IPv6 address is always used (no check box appears).
  • Page 171 6.8 Configuring a Ping Test Source IPv4 or IPv6 Address Set the source IPv4 or IPv6 address, the subnet mask (1 to 31), and the gateway. When Test Layer Is Set to L2 Test Each address is set automatically from the MAC address. Destination IPv4 address: 10.lower three bytes of the destination MAC address Source IPv4...
  • Page 172: Configuring A Bert

    Configuring a BERT Procedure BERT Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 6.4 to display the BERT Setup screen. Tx Setting Screen Press the Detail Setup soft key and then the Tx Setting soft key to display the following screen. Frame structure indication Configure the frames.
  • Page 173 6.9 Configuring a BERT Tx Mode Setting Screen Press the Detail Setup soft key and then the Tx Mode Setting soft key to display the following screen. Set the Tx mode (Continuous, Frames, Time). Set the number of frames (1-4294967295). This setting appears when Tx Mode is set to Frames.
  • Page 174 6.9 Configuring a BERT Explanation Tx Setting Screen Tx Frame Setting Frame Structure The specified frame structure is displayed. Detail Press to configure the Tx frame settings in the Frame Setting screen. For details, see section 6.5. Frame Length and Actual Length Set the Tx frame length.
  • Page 175 6.9 Configuring a BERT Burst Setting These settings are valid when the traffic format is “Burst.” Burst Number Specify the number of burst frames. Range: 1 to 65535 Interval Set the interval. 1 to 1000000 us, 1 to 1000 ms Unit Setting Set the unit of the interval.
  • Page 176 6.9 Configuring a BERT Start Pattern comparison from Payload of Tx Frame Select whether or not to set the Tx frame payload as the comparison location. • Selected: The Tx frame payload is set as the comparison location. • Cleared: T he Tx frame payload is not set as the comparison location. You must set the payload comparison location as an offset value.
  • Page 177: Configuring The Statistics Log

    6.10 Configuring the Statistics Log Procedure Statistics Log Setting Screen Press the Manual soft key, the Next 1/2 soft key, and then the Statistics Log Setting soft key to display the following screen. Select this check box to execute logging. Save the log after measurement is complete.
  • Page 178 6.10 Configuring the Statistics Log Save a statistic log after the measurement Set whether to automatically save statistical results. This feature is supported in firmware version (FW Ver.) R1.08.01.001 and later. • Selected: T he statistical log file will be saved. Selecting the Execute Logging check box will automatically select this check box. • Cleared: The statistical log file will not be saved.
  • Page 179: Configuring Options (Manual)

    6.11 Configuring Options (Manual) Procedure Advance Setup Screen Press the Manual soft key, the Next 1/2 soft key, the Option (Manual) soft key, and then the Advance setup soft key to display the following screen. Set the interval between the pressing of START and the start of transmission (1-10 s).
  • Page 180 6.11 Configuring Options (Manual) Explanation Advance Setup Screen Synchronize Measurement and Transmission controls Select whether or not to start transmission when the START key is pressed. • Selected: Transmission is started when the START key is pressed. Also, measurement is stopped when transmission finishes.
  • Page 181 Select whether or not to try synchronizing with the other device (the address specified as the destination address) when the START or STOP key is pressed. When the START or STOP key is pressed, the AQ1300/AQ1301 sends a measurement start or stop packet to the other device at the destination address.
  • Page 182: Chapter 7 Measuring

    Chapter 7 Measuring Starting and Stopping Measurement Procedure When Measurement and Transmission Control Are Synchronized Follow the procedure in section 4.11 or 6.11 to synchronize measurement and transmission control. Starting Measurement Press START to display the following screen and start measurement and transmission. Screen during Measurement (Traffic Test) Remaining Tx time Indication that measurement is in...
  • Page 183 7.1 Starting and Stopping Measurement Stopping Measurement Press STOP to display the following screen, stop transmission, and finish measurement. Screen after Measurement Has Been Stopped (Traffic Test) Remaining Tx time Indication that measurement has finished Measurement duration Note • When Auto(Remote) has been selected in the Test menu, measurement and transmission control are synchronized regardless of the measurement and transmission control synchronization setting.
  • Page 184 7.1 Starting and Stopping Measurement Starting Transmission Press the Start Transmit soft key to start transmission. Screen during Measurement (Traffic Test) Remaining Tx time Indication that measurement is in progress Stops transmission Measurement duration When the transmission end conditions are met, transmission stops automatically. Press STOP to display the following screen and stop measurement.
  • Page 185 7.1 Starting and Stopping Measurement Stopping Transmission Press the Stop Transmit soft key to display the following screen and stop transmission. Screen after Transmission Has Been Stopped (Traffic Test) Remaining Tx time Starts transmission Indication that measurement is in progress Measurement duration Stopping Measurement Press STOP to display the following screen and stop measurement.
  • Page 186 7.1 Starting and Stopping Measurement When Auto or Auto(Remote) Has Been Selected, Execution Type Is Set to Continue, and Continuance Confirmation Is Enabled Follow the procedure in section 4.11 to set the test item Execution Type setting to Continue and Continuance Confirmation to ON.
  • Page 187 7.1 Starting and Stopping Measurement Explanation When Measurement and Transmission Control Are Synchronized Start and stop measurement this way when you want to perform measurement and transmission at the same time. START key: Press this key to start measurement and transmission. STOP key: Press this key to stop transmission and finish measurement.
  • Page 188 7.1 Starting and Stopping Measurement Displaying Test Results in Auto or Auto(Remote) Mode When the Test Item Execution Type Is Continue During continuous test item execution, results of tests that have been completed can be displayed. Follow the procedure in section 4.4 to set the test items to execute. Follow the procedure in section 4.11 to set the test item execution type to Continue.
  • Page 189: Performing L1 Control

    Performing L1 Control Procedure L1 control is valid when Test Interface is set to XFP(10GbE) or SFP(GbE). Press the Special Control soft key and then the L1 Control soft key to display the following screen. Example when Test Interface Is Set to XFP(10GbE) Executes or releases Laser OFF Starts or stops LF transmission Starts or stops RF transmission These settings are valid when Test Interface is set to XFP(10GbE).
  • Page 190 Accuracy: ± 2 ppm Note • While frames are being sent, you cannot change the transmission frequency. • When the 1000BASE-T (RJ-45) interface is in use, the AQ1300/AQ1301 may not be able to send or receive frames normally when it is configured as follows: The test type is set to Manual mode, the transmission IFG is set less than 96 bytes, and the Tx frame length is set to 1526 or greater.
  • Page 191: Changing The Tx Rate

    Changing the Tx Rate Procedure Follow the procedure in section 7.1 to start measurement and transmission for a traffic, QoS, or BER test. Press the Special Control soft key and then the Tx Rate Change soft key to display the following screen.
  • Page 192: Inserting Errors

    Inserting Errors Procedure Follow the procedure in section 7.1 to start measurement and transmission for a traffic, QoS, or BER test. Press the Special Control soft key and then the Error Insertion soft key to display the following screen. Example When a BERT Is Being Performed Inserts a bit error Valid when the test mode is BERT Inserts a CRC error...
  • Page 193: Performing A Traceroute Test

    Performing a Traceroute Test Procedure Follow the procedure in section 4.8 or 6.8 to set the test mode to PING Test, and press STOP. The PING measurement screen appears. Press the Special Control soft key and then the Traceroute soft key to display the following screen. Starts Traceroute testing Stops Traceroute testing Save data to a file.
  • Page 194 7.5 Performing a Traceroute Test Explanation Start Press this key to start Traceroute testing. Stop Press this key to stop Traceroute testing. File Press this key to save the Traceroute measurement results to a .csv file. For details, see section 9.3. To the next page Press this key to switch between Traceroute result screens.
  • Page 195: Displaying Test Results

    Displaying Test Results Procedure Follow the procedure in section 7.1 to start or stop measurement. Press the Test Result Display soft key to display the following screen. Example When a Traffic Test Is Being Performed Switches the rate unit (%, fps, bps) This setting is valid when you are performing a traffic or QoS test.
  • Page 196: Comparing Transmission And Reception

    Comparing Transmission and Reception Procedure Setting the Tx/Rx Comparison Display Items Follow the procedure in section 7.1 to start or stop measurement. Press the Tx/Rx Comparison soft key and then the Tx/Rx Comparison soft key to display the following screen. Shows page 1 Shows page 2 Clears all display items...
  • Page 197 7.7 Comparing Transmission and Reception Explanation Setting the Tx/Rx Comparison Display Items Pages 1 and 2 You can switch between the two pages of comparison display items. • Page 1: Press this soft key to show the first page. • Page 2: Press this soft key to show the second page. All Clear Press this soft key to clear the check boxes for all the display items. Lines 1 to 19 Select the check boxes of the items that you want to display Tx/Rx comparisons for.
  • Page 198: Customizing The Display

    Customizing the Display Procedure Configuring the Custom Display Items Follow the procedure in section 7.1 to start or stop measurement. Press the Custom Display soft key and then the Custom Display Item soft key to display the following screen. Master/slave indication (M: master, S: slave) Shows page 1 Shows page 2 Clears all display items...
  • Page 199 7.8 Customizing the Display Explanation Configuring the Custom Display Items Pages 1 and 2 You can switch between the two pages of custom display items. • Page1: Press this soft key to show the first page. • Page2: Press this soft key to show the second page. All Clear Press this soft key to clear the check boxes for all the display items. Lines 1 to 19 Select the check boxes of the items that you want to display Tx/Rx comparisons for.
  • Page 200: Displaying Detailed Statistics

    Displaying Detailed Statistics Procedure Configuring the Detailed Statistics Follow the procedure in section 7.1 to start or stop measurement. Press the Detail Display soft key and then the Detail Display Item soft key to display the following screen. Shows page 1 Shows page 2 Clears all display items Select the pages that you want to display.
  • Page 201 7.9 Displaying Detailed Statistics Explanation Configuring the Detailed Statistics Pages 1 and 2 You can switch between the two pages of detailed statistic items. • Page 1: Press this soft key to configure the settings on the first page. • Page 2: Press this soft key to configure the settings on the second page. All Clear Press this soft key to clear the check boxes for all the display items.
  • Page 202: Changing The Displayed Screen

    Procedure Follow the procedure in section 7.1 to start or stop measurement. Configure the AQ1300/AQ1301 so that a soft key from Next 1/3 to 3/3 is displayed on the measurement screen. Press the arrow keys to switch screens in the manner indicated below when the Test Result Display screen is displayed.
  • Page 203 7.10 Changing the Displayed Screen Explanation ► and ◄ Keys These keys change the displayed screen. They are valid in measurement screens when a soft key from Next 1/3 to 3/3 is displayed on the screen. Test Result Display, Tx/Rx Comparison, Custom Display, Detail Display ▲...
  • Page 204: Operating The Other Device

    7.11 Operating the Other Device Procedure Perform the following operation when measurement has finished. Press the Operate Other device soft key to display the following screen. Valid when the test mode is Auto or Manual Acquires the settings Acquires the measurement results Sends a screen image Valid when the test mode is Auto(Remote)
  • Page 205: Switching Between The Master And Slave Displays

    7.12 Switching between the Master and Slave Displays Procedure Perform the following operation when the test mode is Auto(Remote) and measurement has finished. Press the Master <-> Slave soft key to display the following screen. Switches between the master and slave displays (Master, Slave) Valid when the test mode is Auto(Remote) Explanation...
  • Page 206: Clearing The History

    7.13 Clearing the History Procedure Follow the procedure in section 7.1 to start or stop measurement. Press the History Clear soft key to display the following screen. Clears the history Flow control (PAUSE/COL) L2 error (L2 ERR) LFS (TxLF, TxRF, RxLF, RxRF) Explanation History Clear The flow control, L2 error, and LFS histories are cleared.
  • Page 207: Displaying The Header Information Of Received Frames

    Press the Received Frame Format soft key. The following screen appears. Set the Rx frame format Pause the updating of the Rx frame format Explanation Displaying Received Headers The AQ1300/AQ1301 displays the header information of received frames. The following header information can be displayed. Protocol Header Parameter...
  • Page 208 7.14 Displaying the Header Information of Received Frames The header information is updated every second. Press the Pause soft key to pause the screen updating. Note Header information can be displayed when Manual is selected in the Test menu. Index 7-27 IM AQ1300-01EN...
  • Page 209: Chapter 8 Configuring Rfc2544 Measurement Settings (Aq1300 Option)

    Appears when you have created a display setup file list. management file using the setup software and sent it to the AQ1300/AQ1301 Note To select an RFC2544 setup file, you can choose to use the latest setup, use the default setup, load a setup file from the file list, or select a setup file from the setup file list.
  • Page 210 8.1 Selecting a Setup File RFC2544 Setup Screen The following screen appears when you select a setup file. Set up the test. ►section 8.2 Configure the settings that are common to all RFC2544 tests. ►section 8.4 Configure link and address settings. ►section 8.3 Configure the detailed settings for the individual RFC2544 tests.
  • Page 211 Select this item when you want to load a setup file that is not in the setup file list. To create a setup file, you can use the setup software and send the file to the AQ1300/AQ1301, or you can save the settings on the AQ1300/AQ1301.
  • Page 212: Setting Up A Test

    Setting Up a Test Procedure Test Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 8.1 to display the RFC2544 Setup screen. Press the Test Setup soft key to display the following screen. Set the test interface (XFP(10GbE), SFP(GbE), SFP(FE), RJ-45). Set the test layer (L2 Test, L3-IPv4 Test, L3-IPv6 Test).
  • Page 213: Configuring Link Address Settings

    Link Setting Acquisition Executes link setting information acquisition Acquires the link setting information of the other device connected to the AQ1300/AQ1301 Applies link settings Applies the acquired other device’s link settings to the AQ1300/AQ1301. You can execute this when the measurement interface is RJ-45 or SFP(GbE) and the acquisition status is Finish.
  • Page 214 8.3 Configuring Link Address Settings Source Address Setup Screen Press the Link/Address soft key and then the Source Address soft key to display the following screen. Set the source MAC address. Refer to the MAC address table. ►section 4.3 Set the VLAN stack number (None, 1, 2). Configure the VLAN settings (CoS: 0 to 7, ID: 0 to 4095, TPID: 0 to FFFF).
  • Page 215 8.3 Configuring Link Address Settings Destination Address Setup Screen Press the Link/Address soft key and then the Destination Address soft key to display the following screen. Set the destination MAC address. This setting appears when Test Layer is set to L2. Refer to the MAC address table.
  • Page 216 Link Setting Acquisition If the interface is SFP(GbE) or RJ-45, you can acquire and display link setting information of the other device (DUT; the device on the user side) connected to the AQ1300/AQ1301. For details, see section 4.3. IM AQ1300-01EN...
  • Page 217 Select whether to specify the source IPv4 address manually or to acquire and set it automatically through DHCP. This setting is valid when Test Layer is set to L3-IPv4 Test. • Manual: You must set the source IPv4 address manually. • DHCP: W hen you press Get IP Address, the AQ1300/AQ1301 acquires and sets the source IPv4 address using DHCP. Source IPv4 Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Set the source IPv4 address, subnet mask, and gateway when IPv4 is set to Manual.
  • Page 218 IP Address Table Select the source IP address from the IP address table. • Get IP Address: Press this soft key to get the IP address. The AQ1300/AQ1301 will acquire an IP address, using DHCP when the test layer is L3-IPv4 or stateless address autoconfiguration when the test layer is L3-IPv6.
  • Page 219: Configuring Common Rfc2544 Test Items

    Configuring Common RFC2544 Test Items Procedure Test Information Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 8.1 to display the RFC2544 Setup screen. Press the Common Setting soft key and then the Information Setup soft key to display the following screen. Test information settings Test Item Setup Screen Press the Common Setting soft key and then the Test Select Setup soft key to display the following...
  • Page 220 8.4 Configuring Common RFC2544 Test Items Frame Length Setup Screen Press the Common Setting soft key and then the Frame Length Setup soft key to display the following screen. Test frame length settings User-defined frame length settings Frame Setup Screen Press the Common Setting soft key and then the Frame Setup soft key to display the following screen.
  • Page 221 8.4 Configuring Common RFC2544 Test Items Test Item Setup Screen Test Item Selection Select the tests that you want to execute. Select the check boxes of the tests that you want to perform. • Throughput test • Latency test • Frame loss rate test • Back to back test • Packet jitter test Frame Length Setup Screen Test Frame Length Selection...
  • Page 222 8.4 Configuring Common RFC2544 Test Items Value Set the value that will be inserted in the field that you selected with Field. Range VLANn-CoS/IPv4-ToS/IPv6-TrafficClass: 0 to 7 IPv4-DSCP/IPv6-DSCP: 0 to 63 Fill Pattern Set the test frame’s payload pattern. • Random: A random pattern • ALL0: All zeros • ALL1: All ones • 0/1: Alternating zeros and ones...
  • Page 223: Configuring Throughput Test Settings

    Configuring Throughput Test Settings Procedure Throughput Test Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 8.1 to display the RFC2544 Setup screen. Press the Detail Setup soft key and then the Throughput Setup soft key to display the following screen. Set the test duration (1 to 999). Set the number of trials (1 to 60).
  • Page 224 8.5 Configuring Throughput Test Settings Resolution Select whether to accept frame loss during the throughput test. • Selected: Loss during the throughput test will be accepted. • Cleared: Loss during the throughput test will not be accepted. If loss will be accepted, set the acceptable frame loss as a percentage. Range: 0.01 to 100.00% Acceptable Loss Set the acceptable frame loss during the throughput test as a percentage.
  • Page 225: Configuring Latency Test Settings

    Configuring Latency Test Settings Procedure Latency Test Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 8.1 to display the RFC2544 Setup screen. Press the Detail Setup soft key and then the Latency Setup soft key to display the following screen. Set the test duration (1 to 999). Set the number of trials (1 to 60).
  • Page 226 8.6 Configuring Latency Test Settings Pass/Fail Judge Set whether to perform pass/fail judgments on the latency test result. • Selected: Pass/fail judgments are performed. • Cleared: Pass/fail judgments are not performed. Note If you want to perform pass/fail judgments, enable the pass/fail judgment setting in the optional measurement settings as well. Threshold Criterion If you select to perform pass/fail judgments on the latency test result, set the judgment threshold. Range: 0.1 to 999999.9μs 8-18 IM AQ1300-01EN...
  • Page 227: Configuring Frame Loss Rate Test Settings

    Configuring Frame Loss Rate Test Settings Procedure Frame Loss Rate Test Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 8.1 to display the RFC2544 Setup screen. Press the Detail Setup soft key and then the Loss Rate Setup soft key to display the following screen.
  • Page 228 8.7 Configuring Frame Loss Rate Test Settings Step Down Rate If you have selected to have the rate decreased between measurements, set the step down rate. • Value: 10%, 20% Pass/Fail Judge Set whether to perform pass/fail judgments on the frame loss rate test result. • Selected: Pass/fail judgments are performed. • Cleared: Pass/fail judgments are not performed. Note If you want to perform pass/fail judgments, enable the pass/fail judgment setting in the optional measurement settings as well.
  • Page 229: Configuring Back To Back Test Settings

    Configuring Back to Back Test Settings Procedure Back to Back Test Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 8.1 to display the RFC2544 Setup screen. Press the Detail Setup soft key and then the Back to Back Setup soft key to display the following screen.
  • Page 230: Configuring Packet Jitter Test Settings

    Configuring Packet Jitter Test Settings Procedure Packet Jitter Test Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 8.1 to display the RFC2544 Setup screen. Press the Detail Setup soft key and then the Packet Jitter Setup soft key to display the following screen.
  • Page 231 8.9 Configuring Packet Jitter Test Settings Test Window Size Set the sample width for the calculation of the delay variation value. The AQ1300/AQ1301 statistically processes a delay variation value for each sample width. For details, see section 1.16, “RFC2544 Measurement.”...
  • Page 232: Configuring Rfc2544 Options

    8.10 Configuring RFC2544 Options Procedure Advance Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 8.1 to display the RFC2544 Setup screen. Press the Option (RFC2544) soft key and then the Advance setup soft key to display the following screen. Measurement Setup Screen Press the Option (RFC2544) soft key and then the Measurement Setting soft key to display the following screen.
  • Page 233 8.10 Configuring RFC2544 Options Explanation Advance Setup Screen Select setup file after selecting RFC2544 Select whether to display the Select Setup File screen after you select RFC2544 on the Test Menu. • Selected: The Select Setup File screen is displayed. • Cleared: T he Select Setup File screen is not displayed. The previous settings are automatically selected. Allow to Change the Test Setup Select whether to allow the Test Setup screen settings to be changed.
  • Page 234 8.10 Configuring RFC2544 Options Operation after Measurement Stops Judge Pass or fail Select whether to perform pass/fail judgments after measurements finish. • Selected: Pass/fail judgments are performed after measurements finish. • Cleared: Pass/fail judgments are not performed after measurements finish. Note To perform pass/fail judgments for a particular test, you have to set the pass/fail judgment setting on the test’s setup screen. Save measurement results Select whether to save the measurement results to a file after measurement finishes. • Selected: The measurement results are saved to a file when measurement finishes.
  • Page 235: Starting Measurement

    Network status ►section 2.1 Note Before starting the measurement, check that the AQ1300/AQ1301 connected to the other device is set to Loopback Test mode. For instructions on how to specify Loopback Test mode, see section 4.6, “Configuring a Loopback Test” or section 6.6, “Configuring a Loopback Test.”...
  • Page 236 Pre Exec: The AQ1300/AQ1301 is waiting to execute the test. Learning: The AQ1300/AQ1301 is learning an address. Preparing: The AQ1300/AQ1301 is performing the preliminary measurement (only during the packet jitter test). Executing: The AQ1300/AQ1301 is executing the test. Finish: The test has finished.
  • Page 237 9.1 Starting Measurement Note The pass/fail judgment result is not displayed while a test is being executed or if the pass/fail judgment is not enabled. Statistics Counter and Error Detection History Display During measurement, the statistical information of the frames that are transmitted from and received by the measurement port and the status of error detection are displayed here. •...
  • Page 238: Displaying The Test Results

    Displaying the Test Results Procedure Test Result Display Screen Follow the procedure in section 9.1 to start and stop measurement. Displays the file operation screen ►section 12.2 To measurement page 2/3 Displays the results screen for the throughput test ►section 9.3 Displays the results screen for the latency test ►section 9.4...
  • Page 239 9.2 Displaying the Test Results Note • During measurement, you can select menu items other than “File.” • If you press ESC while another measurement screen is displayed, the measurement results screen will appear. • You can also use the left and right arrow keys to switch between measurement screens. For details, see section 9.8. Explanation Switching the Summary Display You can switch the contents of the summary display. • Summary: The transmission rate, transmission time, frame length, and fill pattern are displayed. • Address: The source and destination MAC and IP addresses are displayed. Index IM AQ1300-01EN...
  • Page 240: Displaying Throughput Test Results

    Displaying Throughput Test Results Procedure Throughput Test Results Screen Follow the procedure in section 9.1 to start and stop measurement. Press the Throughput soft key to display the following screen. Switches the graph display Throughput test results graph Throughput test results table Note • You can display this screen even during measurement.
  • Page 241 9.3 Displaying Throughput Test Results Throughput Test Results Table The following items are displayed. • No: T his is the test frame length number. If pass/fail judgment is enabled, the pass/fail judgment results are indicated with colors for each frame length. Green: Pass Red: Fail • Length: Test frame length • Rate(%): The measured result is displayed as a rate (%). • Rate(fps): The measured result is displayed as frames per second. • Rate(bps): The measured result is displayed as bits per second. Note • Use the up and down arrow keys to switch the displayed page. If more than seven test frame lengths are enabled, the first seven frame lengths are displayed on the first page, and the remaining test frame lengths are displayed on the second page.
  • Page 242: Displaying Latency Test Results

    Displaying Latency Test Results Procedure Latency Test Results Screen Follow the procedure in section 9.1 to start and stop measurement. Press the Latency soft key to display the following screen. Switches the graph display Latency test results graph Latency test results table Note • You can display this screen even during measurement.
  • Page 243 9.4 Displaying Latency Test Results Note • Use the up and down arrow keys to switch the displayed page. If more than seven test frame lengths are enabled, the first seven frame lengths are displayed on the first page, and the remaining test frame lengths are displayed on the second page. • During measurement or for any test frame lengths that have not yet gone through measurement, the result columns display “----.” • During measurement, the No cells for any test frame lengths whose delay measurement frames were lost are displayed in orange.
  • Page 244: Displaying Frame Loss Rate Test Results

    Displaying Frame Loss Rate Test Results Procedure Frame Loss Rate Test Results Screen Follow the procedure in section 9.1 to start and stop measurement. Press the Loss Rate soft key. When the Rate Is Decreased between Measurements If you have selected the Step Down check box in the frame loss rate test settings (see section 8.7), the following screen is displayed.
  • Page 245 9.5 Displaying Frame Loss Rate Test Results Explanation When the Rate Is Decreased between Measurements Test Frame Length This indicates the frame length that was used to generate the results graph and results table that are currently displayed. You can use the up and down arrow keys to switch the displayed test frame length. Frame Loss Rate Test Results Graph The measured results are displayed on a graph.
  • Page 246: Displaying Back To Back Test Results

    Displaying Back to Back Test Results Procedure Back to Back Test Results Screen Follow the procedure in section 9.1 to start and stop measurement. Press the Back to Back soft key to display the following screen. Back to back test results graph Back to back test results table Note • You can display this screen even during measurement.
  • Page 247: Displaying Packet Jitter Test Results

    Displaying Packet Jitter Test Results Procedure Packet Jitter Test Results Screen Follow the procedure in section 9.1 to start and stop measurement. Press the Packet Jitter soft key to display the following screen. Set whether the maximum value graph is displayed (ON, OFF).
  • Page 248 9.7 Displaying Packet Jitter Test Results Note • Use the up and down arrow keys to switch the displayed page. If more than seven test frame lengths are enabled, the first seven frame lengths are displayed on the first page, and the remaining test frame lengths are displayed on the second page. • During measurement or for any test frame lengths that have not yet gone through measurement, the result columns display “----.” • During measurement, the No cells for any test frame lengths whose test frames were lost are displayed in orange.
  • Page 249 Changing the Displayed Screen Procedure You can switch the displayed measurement screen by pressing the left and right arrow keys. ◄ key ► key ESC key Test result display screen Throughput test results screen Latency test results screen Frame loss rate test results screen Back to back test results screen Packet jitter test results screen...
  • Page 250: Chapter 10 Optical Power Measurement (Aq1300 Option)

    Chapter 10 Optical Power Measurement (AQ1300 Option) 10.1 Pre-Measurement Calibration Before you calibrate the optical power meter, remove the optical fiber cable from the AQ1300, and close the AQ1300 optical connector covers. Procedure Performing Zero Set Press the OPM soft key and then the Setup soft key to display the following screen. Performs zero set Explanation Perform zero set whenever necessary. Performing zero set adjusts the offset of the optical power...
  • Page 251: Setting Optical Power Measurement Conditions And Holding The Display

    10.2 Setting Optical Power Measurement Conditions and Holding the Display Procedure Power Meter Screen Press the OPM soft key to display the following screen. Bar graph display of the measured value Sets the reference to the currently displayed Measured value measured value Holds the measured value display Displays the detail setup screen...
  • Page 252 10.2 Setting Optical Power Measurement Conditions and Holding the Display Explanation Wavelength The light receiving element of the optical power measurement section has a wavelength sensitivity distribution. The AQ1300 measures optical power more accurately by adjusting the sensitivity according to the specified wavelength. You can set the measurement wavelength to one of the following values. 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm, 1625 nm, 1650 nm Set the wavelength according to the test interface as indicated in the table below.
  • Page 253 10.2 Setting Optical Power Measurement Conditions and Holding the Display Turning the Maximum and Minimum Value Menu On and Off In the Power Meter screen, you can display a menu that shows the maximum (Max) and minimum (Min) measured values. The menu is displayed.
  • Page 254 Chapter 11 VLAN Test 11.1 Selecting a Setup File Procedure VLAN Test Setup Screen Press the Option soft key and then the VLAN Test soft key to display the following screen. Set up the test. ► section 11.2 Configure link and address settings. ►...
  • Page 255 For details on the Setup Software, see the Setup Software User's Manual, IM AQ1300-61EN. VLAN ID Definition File VLAN ID definition files (csv format; .csv or .txt extension) created in advance can be loaded into the VLAN ID list of the AQ1300/AQ1301. For the procedure, see section 11.5. 11-2 IM AQ1300-01EN...
  • Page 256: Configuring The Test Settings

    11.2 Configuring the Test Settings Procedure Test Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 11.1 to display the VLAN Test Setup screen. Press the Test Setup soft key to display the following screen. Set the test interface (XFP(10GbE), SFP(GbE), SFP(FE), RJ-45). Set the test layer (L2 Test, L3-IPv4 Test, L3-IPv6 Test).
  • Page 257: Configuring Link Address Settings

    11.3 Configuring Link Address Settings Procedure Link Setting Screen Follow the procedure in section 11.1 to display the VLAN Test Setup screen. Press the Link/Address soft key and then the Link Setting soft key to display the following screen. Set the negotiation (Auto, Manual). This setting is valid when Test Interface is set to RJ-45 or SFP(GbE).
  • Page 258 11.3 Configuring Link Address Settings Destination Address Screen Press the Link/Address soft key and then the Destination Address soft key to display the following screen. Set the destination MAC address. This setting appears when Test Layer is set to L2. Refer to the MAC Address table.
  • Page 259 11.3 Configuring Link Address Settings Explanation Link Setting Screen Negotiation Select whether to use auto negotiation. This setting is valid when Test Interface is set to RJ-45 or SFP(GbE). • Auto: T he link between the AQ1300 and the device that it is connected to is configured automatically through auto negotiation. • Manual: The link must be configured manually. Speed When Test Interface is set to RJ-45, you can set the link speed.
  • Page 260 11.3 Configuring Link Address Settings VLAN1 and VLAN2 Set the TPID (Tag Protocol Identifier), CFI (Canonical Format Indicator), CoS (Class of Service), and VLAN-ID for 1 or 2 VLAN stacks. You can refer to the VLAN table to set the values. • TPID: 0 to FFFF • CFI: 0 or 1...
  • Page 261 Searching for Other Devices When you select Search other Device, the AQ1300/AQ1301 searches for other devices (AQ1300 or AQ1301) on the same VLAN or network segment and displays the results in the search list. Switching the Display You can switch between different search list displays.
  • Page 262 11.4 Configuring the Tx Settings Procedure TX Setting Screen Follow the procedure in section 11.1 to display the VLAN Test Setup screen. Press the Detail Setup soft key and then the TX Setting soft key to display the following screen. Set the interval (1ms, 10ms, 100ms, 1s).
  • Page 263: Configuring The Vlan Id Tx Settings

    11.5 Configuring the VLAN ID Tx Settings Procedure VLAN ID TX Setting Screen Follow the procedure in section 11.1 to display the VLAN Test Setup screen. Press the Detail Setup soft key and then the VLAN ID TX Setting soft key to display the following screen.
  • Page 264 11.5 Configuring the VLAN ID Tx Settings Sub Menu Press the Sub Menu soft key to display the following screen. Refer to a file A File screen opens. Select a VLAN ID definition file and load it. • File operation (fixed to Load) •...
  • Page 265 11.5 Configuring the VLAN ID Tx Settings Explanation VLAN ID TX Setting Screen Not Send VLAN ID Set whether to send VLAN IDs. • Selected: V LAN IDs are not sent. You will not be able to create VLAN ID lists or load VLAN ID definition files. You can use this setting to prevent mistakes in operation. • Cleared: V LAN IDs are sent. You will be able to create VLAN ID lists and load VLAN ID definition files.
  • Page 266 • Others: Consecutive spaces or tabs around the delimiter If a file contains a character other than those described above, an error will occur when the file is loaded into the AQ1300/AQ1301. Example 1, 2, 3, 0004, 5, 6 , 7, 8, 9 , 0010...
  • Page 267: Configuring The Vlan Id Rx Settings

    Press the Detail Setup soft key and then the VLAN ID RX Setting soft key to display the following screen. Select this check box to use the AQ1300/AQ1301 as a monitor. Sets the frames to receive (All, Only AQ130x) Select the type of frames to receive.
  • Page 268 11.6 Configuring the VLAN ID Rx Settings Sub Menu Press the Sub Menu soft key to display the following screen. Refer to a file. ► section 11.5 Switches the display format (All ID, Input ID). To VLAN ID RX Setting 2/2 Display formats All ID Input ID...
  • Page 269 Setting the Frames to Receive Select the type of frames to receive. • All: All frames are received. • Only AQ130x: O nly the test frames that the AQ1300/AQ1301 transmits are received. Setting the Input Method Same as VLAN ID Tx Setting. For details, see section 11.5. VLAN ID List That Is Planned to Be Received Same as VLAN ID Tx Setting.
  • Page 270: Starting And Stopping Measurement

    11.7 Starting and Stopping Measurement Procedure After entering the settings described in sections 11.1 to 11.6, you can execute the VLAN test. Starting Measurement Press START on the Tx and Rx sides. The following screen appears, and measurement starts. Press the Start Transmit soft key on the Tx side. VLAN ID transmission starts. The Stop Transmit soft key is enabled.
  • Page 271 11.7 Starting and Stopping Measurement Explanation Test Information The type of test that is currently being performed and the repeat count are displayed. Test Type : Indicates a VLAN test Repeat Count The current Tx count and the specified repeat count (see section 11.4) are displayed. Specified repetition count Current transmission count Measurement Status...
  • Page 272 11.7 Starting and Stopping Measurement Measured Result Display The judgment result and measurement results are displayed on the Rx side. The display varies depending on whether the Use as Monitor check box is selected (see section 11.6). If the Use As Monitor Check Box Is Cleared The judgment result and measurement results are displayed. Judgment result Displays “Measuring” during measurement Judgment result No display Before measurement Measuring...
  • Page 273: Switching Screens And Saving Measured Results

    11.8 Switching Screens and Saving Measured Results Procedure After making measurements in section 11.7, the received VLAN IDs can be displayed on a map or a list. Map Screen When you press STOP to stop the measurement, the measured results of all VLAN IDs are displayed on a map.
  • Page 274 11.8 Switching Screens and Saving Measured Results List Screen IDs are listed starting from the VLAN ID that is selected on the Map screen. Switch pages. Press the left and right arrow keys to switch pages. To the map screen Set the VLAN ID (0-4095).
  • Page 275 11.8 Switching Screens and Saving Measured Results Explanation Map Screen The measured results of all VLAN IDs (from 0 to 4095) are mapped to 16 by 16 grids. All and Part You can display the entire map or expand a part of the map. • All: 1 6 VLAN IDs are assigned to each grid. If the statuses of the IDs are different, the color is displayed according to the order of precedence explained later.
  • Page 276 11.8 Switching Screens and Saving Measured Results List Screen IDs are listed in a 16 line by 8 column spreadsheet starting from the VLAN ID that is selected on the Map screen. Color Depending on the ID Rx status, the IDs are displayed using different colors. The colors are the same as those of the Map screen.
  • Page 277 Chapter 12 E-OAM Test 12.1 Selecting a Setup File Procedure E-OAM Test Setup Screen Press the Option soft key, the Next 1/2 soft key and then the E-OAM soft key to display the following screen. Set up the test. ►section 12.2 Configure the test items.
  • Page 278 Select this item to load an E-OAM test setup file (with an .sd extension) from the file list. To create a setup file, you can use the setup software and send the file to the AQ1300/AQ1301, or you can save the settings on the AQ1300/AQ1301.
  • Page 279: Configuring The Test Settings

    12.2 Configuring the Test Settings Procedure Test Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 12.1 to display the E-OAM Test Setup screen. Press the Test Setup soft key to display the following screen. Set the test interface (XFP(10GbE), SFP(GbE), SFP(FE), RJ-45). Set the E-OAM standard (IEEE802.1ag, ITU-T Y1731).
  • Page 280: Setting The Test Mode

    12.3 Setting the Test Mode Procedure Select Test Mode Screen Follow the procedure in section 12.1 to display the E-OAM Test Setup screen. Press the Test Item soft key to display the following screen. LB test settings ►section 12.5 CC test settings ►section 12.6 Explanation Select a test mode.
  • Page 281: Configuring Link Address Settings

    (10GbE) or SFP(GbE). Executes link setting information acquisition Acquires the link setting information of the other device connected to the AQ1300/AQ1301 Applies link settings Applies the acquired other device’s link settings to the AQ1300/AQ1301. You can execute this when the measurement interface is RJ-45 or SFP(GbE) and the acquisition status is Finish.
  • Page 282 12.4 Configuring Link Address Settings Source Address Screen Press the Link/Address soft key and then the Source Address soft key to display the following screen. Set the source MAC address. Refer to the MAC Address table. ►section 4.3 Set the VLAN stack number (1, 2). Configure the VLAN settings (TPID: 0-FFFF, CFI: 0-1, CoS: 0-7, ID: 0-4095).
  • Page 283 12.4 Configuring Link Address Settings Destination Address Screen Press the Link/Address soft key and then the Destination Address soft key to display the following screen. Set the destination MAC address. Refer to the MAC Address table. ►section 4.3 Select the search list. ►section 4.3 Note Address Settings and MD Level Setting For the E-OAM test, you can also set the source and destination MAC address and MD level settings on the...
  • Page 284 Select whether or not to use auto negotiation. This setting is valid when Test Interface is set to RJ- 45 or SFP(GbE). • Auto: T he link between the AQ1300/AQ1301 and the device that it is connected to is configured automatically through auto negotiation.
  • Page 285 Link Setting Acquisition If the interface is SFP(GbE) or RJ-45, you can acquire and display link setting information of the other device (DUT; the device on the user side) connected to the AQ1300/AQ1301. For details, see section 4.3. Source Address Screen Source MAC Address Set the source MAC address.
  • Page 286 12.4 Configuring Link Address Settings Emulation Setting Screen Enabling LB (Loop Back) Reply Set whether to use the AQ1300/AQ1301 as the other device and send an LBR frame when an LBM is received in an LB test or multicast LB test. • Selected: An LBR frame is transmitted.
  • Page 287: Configuring The Lb Test

    12.5 Configuring the LB Test Procedure LB Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 12.1 to display the E-OAM Test Setup screen. Follow the procedure in section 12.3 to display the Select Test Mode screen, and then select LB (L2 Ping).
  • Page 288: Configuring The Cc Test

    12.6 Configuring the CC Test Procedure CC Setup Screen Follow the procedure in section 12.1 to display the E-OAM Test Setup screen. Follow the procedure in section 12.3 to display the Select Test Mode screen, and then select CC(Continuity Check). The following screen appears. Set the maintenance domain information.
  • Page 289 First Rx CCM apply to domain Check Box After a CC test is started, the AQ1300/AQ1301 receives the first CCM frame from the target MEP, reads the maintenance domain information in the frame, and saves it as its own domain name.
  • Page 290 First Rx CCM apply to domain Check Box After a CC test is started, the AQ1300/AQ1301 receives the first CCM frame from the target MEP, reads the MEG ID in the frame, and copies it into its Tx CCM frames. To set the information manually, clear the check box.
  • Page 291 Tx START Condition The CCM frame transmission and reception timing can be synchronized within the same maintenance domain. • First Rx CCM: A fter a CC test is started, CCM frame transmission starts when the AQ1300/ AQ1301 receives the first CCM frame from the target MEP. • Test Start: C CM frame transmission starts when the specified wait time elapses after the START key is pressed. • Wait Time: Set the wait time for when the Tx START Condition is set to Test Start.
  • Page 292: Setting Options (E-Oam)

    12.7 Setting Options (E-OAM) Procedure Measurement Screen Press the Next 1/2 soft key, the Option (E-OAM) soft key, and then the Advanced setup soft key to display the following screen. Explanation Measurement Screen Measurement START Condition Not start the measurement when Link is down. If linkdown is detected when START is pressed, measurement does not start.
  • Page 293: Starting And Stopping An Lb Test

    12.8 Starting and Stopping an LB Test Procedure After entering the settings described in sections 12.1 to 12.5 and 12.7, you can execute an E-OAM LB test. Starting an LB Test Press START. The following screen appears, and an LB test starts. Test information Title bar ►section 2.1 Measurement status ►section 2.1...
  • Page 294 A number is assigned in sequence from the start of transmission. When an LBM frame is lost, the sequence number of the corresponding frame is not displayed. Response Time The time from when the AQ1300/AQ1301 transmits an LBM frame until it receives an LBR frame from the destination network device (MEP). The unit is ms. 12-18...
  • Page 295 12.9 Starting and Stopping a CC Test Procedure After entering the settings described in sections 12.1 to 12.4, 12.6, and 12.7, you can execute an E-OAM CC test. Starting a CC Test Press START. The following screen appears, and a CC test starts. Test information Title bar ►section 2.1 Measurement status ►section 2.1...
  • Page 296 12.9 Starting and Stopping a CC Test Detailed Statistics Display Start or stop a measurement. Press the Detail Display soft key to display the following screen. Displaying Tx/Rx CCM information Start or stop a measurement. Press the Tx/Rx CCM information soft key to display the following screen. Rx CCM Frame Information Display Example Tx CCM information Rx CCM information...
  • Page 297 12.9 Starting and Stopping a CC Test Explanation Test Results Indication that measurement is in progress Indication that measurement is in progress Results Display Rx results Tx results Tx and Rx status Simple CCM frame information display The Tx and Rx results show counters that indicate the number of transmitted and received frames and the transmission and reception status.
  • Page 298: Executing An Lt And Multicast Lb

    12.10 Executing an LT and Multicast LB Procedure Executing an LT Follow the procedure in section 12.8 to select LB test or section 12.9 to select CC test, and press STOP. The LT execution screen appears. Press the Special soft key and then the LinkTrace(LT) soft key to display the following screen. Starts a link trace Stops a link trace Save to file ►section 13.2...
  • Page 299 12.10 Executing an LT and Multicast LB Executing a Multicast LB Follow the procedure in section 12.8 to select LB test or section 12.9 to select CC test, and press STOP. The LT execution screen appears. Press the Special soft key and then the MulticastLB soft key to display the following screen. Starts a multicast LB Stops a multicast LB Save to file ►section 13.2...
  • Page 300 12.10 Executing an LT and Multicast LB Explanation Executing an LT Start Starts a link trace. Stop Stops a link trace. File The measurement results of a link trace is saved to a CSV file. For details, see section 13.2. Next Page Flips the link trace result pages.
  • Page 301 12.10 Executing an LT and Multicast LB Measurement Result Display Events Indicates the hop number. 1st(ms) The response time for when an LBM frame was sent to the connected device is displayed. Indication Description No response was received from the host. Value The response time is displayed in 100 ms resolution.
  • Page 302: Chapter 13 Y.1564 Test

    Set File Operation to Load. Select a drive (Internal, USB Memory). Loads the file Select a setup file (.sd extension) to File list load. The files that you have created using the setup software or the AQ1300/AQ1301 appear. Index 13-1 IM AQ1300-01EN...
  • Page 303 13.1 Selecting a Setup File Y.1564 Setup Screen The following screen appears when you select a setup file whose configuration type is standalone. For details on the configuration type, see section 13.2. Set up the test. ►section 13.3 Configure the settings that are common to all Y1564 tests.
  • Page 304 Select this item when you want to load a setup file that is not in the setup file list. To create a setup file, you can use the setup software and send the file to the AQ1300/AQ1301, or you can save the settings on the AQ1300/AQ1301.
  • Page 305: Selecting The Configuration Type

    When the test configuration is inband remote (see “Inband Remote” in section 1.4), measurement is performed with the AQ1300/AQ1301 as the master device. An AQ1300/AQ1301 set to SlaveDevice must be connected at the other end of the network to be measured.
  • Page 306: Setting Up A Test

    • L3-IPv4 Test: Select this option to test layer 3 according to the IPv4 protocol. • L3-IPv6 Test: Select this option to test layer 3 according to the IPv6 protocol. Direction Set the test direction when executing Y.1564 tests with the AQ1300/AQ1301 set to MasterDevice. When the configuration type is set to Standalone, this is fixed to Loopback. • Loopback The slave device is set to loopback. Traffic is sent from the master to the slave. The master receives the traffic that is looped back from the slave to execute tests.
  • Page 307 13.3 Setting Up a Test • One-way(M->S) Test is executed in the master-to-slave direction. • One-way(S->M) Test is executed in the slave-to-master direction. • Two-way Test is executed in the master-to-slave direction and slave-to-master directions. • Asymmetric Test Different services can be set on the master device and slave device. The frame length and Tx rate can be set to different values to perform tests on different traffic conditions in the master- to-slave and slave-to-master directions.
  • Page 308: Configuring Link Address Settings

    AQ1300/AQ1301 Applies link settings Applies the acquired other device’ s link settings to the AQ1300/AQ1301. You can execute this when the measurement interface is RJ-45 or SFP(GbE) and the acquisition status is Finish. Status (Preparing, Finish, Fail)
  • Page 309 13.4 Configuring Link Address Settings Source Address Setup Screen • Standalone Follow the procedure in section 13.1 to display the Y.1564 Setup screen. Press the Link/Address soft key and then the Source Address soft key to display the Source Address Setup screen. •...
  • Page 310 13.4 Configuring Link Address Settings Destination Address Setup Screen • Standalone Follow the procedure in section 13.1 to display the Y.1564 Setup screen. Press the Link/Address soft key and then the Destination Address soft key to display the Destination Address Setup screen. •...
  • Page 311 Link Setting Screen Negotiation Select whether to use auto negotiation. This setting is valid when Test Interface is set to RJ-45 or SFP(GbE). • Auto: The link between the AQ1300/AQ1301 and the device that it is connected to is configured automatically through auto negotiation. • Manual: The link must be configured manually. Speed When Test Interface is set to RJ-45, you can set the link speed.
  • Page 312 You can set the communication mode for when Speed is set to 100M or 10M. This setting is valid when Test Interface is set to RJ-45. • FULL: Full duplex communication • HALF: Half duplex communication • Auto: The AQ1300/AQ1301 chooses full or half duplex automatically. This setting is valid when Negotiation is set to Auto. Note When Test Interface is set to XFP(10GbE), SFP(GbE), or SFP(FE), or when it is set to RJ-45 and Speed is set to 1G, the duplex mode is fixed at FULL.
  • Page 313 Select the VLAN CoS and ID from the VLAN table. IP Address Table Select the source IP address from the IP address table. • Get IP Address: P ress this soft key to get the IP address. The AQ1300/AQ1301 will acquire an IP address, using DHCP when the test layer is L3-IPv4 or stateless address autoconfiguration when the test layer is L3-IPv6.
  • Page 314 When the test layer is L3-IPv4 and ARP Reply is selected, you can specify the ARP reply target frames. • Source Address only: The AQ1300/AQ1301 will send ARP replies to ARP requests that are directed at the source address. • All addresses: The AQ1300/AQ1301 will send ARP replies to ARP requests, regardless of the address that they are directed at.
  • Page 315: Configuring Common Y.1564 Test Items

    13.5 Configuring Common Y.1564 Test Items Procedure Test Information Setup Screen • Standalone Follow the procedure in section 13.1 to display the Y.1564 Setup screen. Press the Common Setting soft key to display the Common Setting screen. • MasterDevice Follow the procedure in section 13.8 to display the Y.1564 Setup screen. Press the Common Setting soft key to display the Common Setting screen.
  • Page 316 13.5 Configuring Common Y.1564 Test Items Unit Setup Screen Press the Common Setting soft key and then the Unit Setup soft key to display the following screen. Set the rate unit. Frame delay variation measurement reference (Previous Frame, Min. Threshold, User) Explanation Test Information Setup Screen Test Information...
  • Page 317 13.5 Configuring Common Y.1564 Test Items Unit Setup Screen Set the unit of the Tx load rate. IR (effective speed: bps), UIR (data rate), % (ratio of the data rate to the Tx rate) Example of when Tx rate is 1 Gbps (unit: UIR or %)  Frame Frame Frame...
  • Page 318: Configuring The Detailed Settings (Service Setup) Of The Y.1564 Test

    13.6 Configuring the Detailed Settings (Service Setup) of the Y.1564 Test Service Setup Screen • Standalone Follow the procedure in section 13.1 to display the Y.1564 Setup screen. Press the Service Setup soft key to display the Service Setup screen. •...
  • Page 319 13.6 Configuring the Detailed Settings (Service Setup) of the Y.1564 Test Setting the Frame Length (EMIX) Press the Detail soft key and then the Detail soft key next to EMIX under Frame Length to display the following screen. Current value The alphabet item letters of the specified frame lengths are displayed. New value The alphabet item letters of the selected frame lengths are displayed (up to five...
  • Page 320 13.6 Configuring the Detailed Settings (Service Setup) of the Y.1564 Test Press the MAC soft key to display the following screen. Frame Setting (MAC) Screen Set the source MAC address (Manual, Source Setting). This setting is valid when Source MAC is set to Manual.
  • Page 321 13.6 Configuring the Detailed Settings (Service Setup) of the Y.1564 Test Press the IP soft key to display the following screen. Frame Setting (IPv4) Screen Set the source IPv4 address. (Manual, Source Setting). This setting is valid when Source IPv4 is set to Manual.
  • Page 322 13.6 Configuring the Detailed Settings (Service Setup) of the Y.1564 Test Explanation Setting the Service Circuit to Perform the Test On Set whether to perform the Y.1564 test for the service number currently displayed on the screen. • Selected: Y.1564 test is performed. • Cleared: Y.1564 test is not performed. Service Type Set the type of test frame.
  • Page 323 13.6 Configuring the Detailed Settings (Service Setup) of the Y.1564 Test SLA (Service Level Agreement) • CIR (0 to 10000) The unit is Mbps. • EIR (0 to 10000) The unit is Mbps. • CBS (0 to 1000) The unit is Kbyte. • EBS (0 to 1000) The unit is Kbyte. • FLR (0.00000 to 100.00000) The unit is %. • FD (0.001 to 10000.000) The unit is msec. • FDV (0.001 to 10000.000) The unit is msec. • FDV (%ile) (100%ile, 99.9%ile, 90%ile, 75%ile) The unit is percentile (%ile). • AVAIL (0.001 to 100.000) The unit is %. This is valid when the check box is selected. 1 Percentile is a number that represents a measurement position counted from the smallest of all the values measured in a single test duration.
  • Page 324: Configuring Y.1564 Options

    13.7 Configuring Y.1564 Options Procedure Advance Setup Screen • Standalone Follow the procedure in section 13.1 to display the Y.1564 Setup screen. Press the Option (Y.1564) soft key and then the Advance setup soft key to display the Advance setup screen. •...
  • Page 325 13.7 Configuring Y.1564 Options Explanation Advance Setup Screen Select setup file after selecting Y.1564 Select whether to display the Select Setup File screen after you select Y.1564 on the Test Menu. • Selected: The Select Setup File screen is displayed. • Cleared: The Select Setup File screen is not displayed. The previous settings are automatically selected. Allow to Change the Test Setup Select whether to allow the Test Setup screen settings to be changed.
  • Page 326 13.7 Configuring Y.1564 Options When L2 Error is detected Select whether to stop measurement when an L2 error is detected during measurement. • Selected: Measurement is stopped when an L2 error is detected. • Cleared: Measurement is not stopped when an L2 error is detected. When Fail Result is detected Select whether to stop measurement when the result of the test currently being performed produces a fail judgment.
  • Page 327: Configuring The Aq1300/Aq1301 As A Master Device

    13.8 Configuring the AQ1300/AQ1301 as a Master Device Procedure Perform the following procedure when the configuration type is set to MasterDevice. Test Setup Screen Select MasterDevice by following the procedure in section 13.2, and then press the Next soft key to display the following screen.
  • Page 328 13.8 Configuring the AQ1300/AQ1301 as a Master Device Source Address Setup Screen Press the Next soft key to display the following screen. Set the destination address. ►section 13.4 Configure the link settings. ►section 13.4 Destination Address Setup Screen Press the Next soft key to display the following screen.
  • Page 329 13.8 Configuring the AQ1300/AQ1301 as a Master Device Search List Press the Search List soft key to display the following screen. Search for other devices. When you press this soft key, the AQ1300/AQ1301 searches for other devices (AQ1300 or AQ1301) on the same network segment.
  • Page 330 13.8 Configuring the AQ1300/AQ1301 as a Master Device Connect Screen Press the Connect soft key to display the following screen. Select when you don t want to change the slave settings. Pressing this soft key will open the Y.1564 Setup screen.
  • Page 331 Searching for Other Devices When you select Search other Device, the AQ1300/AQ1301 searches for other devices (AQ1300 or AQ1301) on the same VLAN or network segment and displays the results in the search list. Switching the Display You can switch between different search list displays.
  • Page 332 13.9 Configuring the AQ1300/AQ1301 as a Slave Device Procedure Perform the following procedure when the configuration type is set to SlaveDevice. Test Setup Screen Select SlaveDevice by following the procedure in section 13.2, and then press the Next soft key to display the following screen.
  • Page 333 13.9 Configuring the AQ1300/AQ1301 as a Slave Device Source Address Setup Screen Press the Next soft key to display the following screen. Slave Execution Configure the link settings. ►section 13.4 Slave Execution Press this soft key to exit the slave (connection standby) state.
  • Page 334 13.10 Starting Measurement Procedure Starting Measurement Press START to display the following screen and start measurement and transmission. Test information Title bar ►section 2.1 Measurement status ►section 2.1 Summary Test results Statistics counter and error detection history Network status ►section 2.1 Explanation Test Information The name of the test that is currently being performed and the number of steps that will be performed...
  • Page 335: Starting Measurement

    Pass/fail judgment Execution status For each test, the current measurement execution state and the pass/fail judgment result are displayed here. • Execution State Pre Exec: The AQ1300/AQ1301 is waiting to execute the test. Executing: The AQ1300/AQ1301 is executing the test. Finish: The test has finished. Aborted: During test execution, the STOP button was pressed to force the test to stop or the test stopped automatically because an error was detected.
  • Page 336 13.10 Starting Measurement Statistics Counter and Error Detection History During measurement, the statistical information of the frames that are transmitted from and received by the measurement port and the status of error detection are displayed here. • Transmission and Reception Rates During measurement, the transmission and reception rates are indicated (as percentages).
  • Page 337: Displaying The Test Results

    13.11 Displaying the Test Results Procedure Test Result Display Screen Follow the procedure in section 13.10 to start and stop measurement. Displays the file operation screen ►section 12.2 To measurement page 2/2 Displays a table of test results ►section 13.15 Displays the results screen for the IR load test ►section 13.12...
  • Page 338: Displaying The Ir Load Test Results

    13.12 Displaying the IR Load Test Results Procedure IR Load Test Results Screen Follow the procedure in section 13.10 to start and stop measurement. Press the IR Load Test soft key to display the following screen. Switch between the master and slave (Master, Slave) Select the services (Service 1-Service 8).
  • Page 339: Displaying The Burst Size Test Results

    13.13 Displaying the Burst Size Test Results Procedure Burst Size Test Result Display Screen Follow the procedure in section 13.10 to start and stop measurement. Press the Burst Size Test soft key to display the following screen. Switch between the master and slave (Master, Slave) Select the services (Service 1-Service 8).
  • Page 340 13.14 Displaying the Performance Test Results Procedure Performance Test Result Screen Follow the procedure in section 13.10 to start and stop measurement. Press the Performance Test soft key to display the following screen. Switch between the master and slave (Master, Slave) Note • You can display this screen even during measurement.
  • Page 341: Displaying A Table Of Test Results

    13.15 Displaying a Table of Test Results Procedure Test Summary Screen Follow the procedure in section 13.10 to start and stop measurement. Press the Summary List soft key to display the following screen. IR load test, burst size test Switch between the master and slave (Master, Slave) Select the services (Service 1-Service 8).
  • Page 342 13.16 Changing the Displayed Screen Procedure You can switch the displayed measurement screen by pressing the left and right arrow keys. ◄ ► ESC key Test result screen IR load test result screen Burst size test result screen Performance test result screen On the IR load test result screen and performance test result screen, you can switch between pages of results on the displayed screen by pressing the up and down arrow keys.
  • Page 343: Chapter 14 File Operation

    Hot-plugging is supported: you can connect or disconnect the USB device at any time, regardless of whether the AQ1300/AQ1301 is on or off. When the power is on, the AQ1300/AQ1301 automatically detects the USB storage medium after it is connected.
  • Page 344: Saving And Loading Data

    14.2 Saving and Loading Data Procedure File Screen Display the screen for manipulating files. Operate according to the test menu. Setting • Auto, Auto(Remote), or RFC2544 Follow the procedure in the relevant section to display the Select File Display. • Auto Section 4.1 • Auto(Remote) Section 5.1...
  • Page 345 14.2 Saving and Loading Data Directory path The number of directories and files in the selected directory Set the action (Save, Load). Set the file type. Set the extension of the file type you want to save or load. For details, see the explanation later in this section.
  • Page 346 You can select one of the following drives. Internal The AQ1300/AQ1301 internal memory USB Memory The USB storage medium connected to the USB Type A port on the AQ1300/AQ1301. File Name File Name Format You can set the file name format to one of the following options. For all formats, the maximum number of characters is 30.
  • Page 347 14.2 Saving and Loading Data Directory Name You can specify a destination directory when you save statistical result and log files. When you specify a directory name, the directory name appears followed by a slash in front of the file name.
  • Page 348: Deleting And Copying Files

    14.3 Deleting and Copying Files Procedure File Screen Follow the procedure in section 14.2 to display the file screen. Directory path The number of directories and files in the selected directory Set the action (Delete, Copy). Set the file type. Set the extension of the file type you want to delete or copy.
  • Page 349 Using the mini B USB port on the AQ1300/AQ1301, you can send the files and directories in the AQ1300/ AQ1301 internal memory to a PC. To do this, set the AQ1300/AQ1301 mini B USB port function to Storage (see section 14.1). When the PC accesses the AQ1300/AQ1301 and downloads the files, the download speed depends on the performance of the PC.
  • Page 350: Changing File Names

    14.4 Changing File Names Procedure File Screen Follow the procedure in section 14.2 to display the file screen. Directory path The number of directories and files in the selected directory Set the action (Rename). Set the file type. Set the extension of the file type of the file whose name you want to change.
  • Page 351: Creating Directories

    14.5 Creating Directories Procedure File Screen Follow the procedure in section 14.2 to display the file screen. Directory path The number of directories and files in the selected directory Set the action (Make Dir). Set the drive (Internal, USB Memory). Use the rotary knob and ENTER to select Create a directory.
  • Page 352: Deleting And Copying Directories

    • You may not be able to copy or delete the selected directory if it contains many levels of directories. • Using the mini B USB port on the AQ1300/AQ1301, you can send the files and directories in the AQ1300/ AQ1301 internal memory to a PC. To do this, set the AQ1300/AQ1301 mini B USB port function to Storage (see section 14.1). When the PC accesses the AQ1300/AQ1301 and downloads the files, the download speed depends on the performance of the PC.
  • Page 353: Specifying The Items That Are Displayed In The File List

    14.7 Specifying the Items That Are Displayed in the File List This feature is supported in firmware version (FW Ver.) R1.08.01.001 and later. Procedure File List Setup Screen Press the System soft key and then the System soft key. Using the rotary knob and ENTER, select File List Setup to display the following screen. When Display is set to Default or File List Set Display to “Default”...
  • Page 354: Chapter 15 Other Operations

    Set the USB function (Storage, Control I/O). Explanation Display Language Set the language to display on the AQ1300/AQ1301 screen. The options that appear vary depending on the product’s language specification. Turning the Beep On and Off You can make the AQ1300/AQ1301 beep whenever an operation error occurs, an error message is displayed, measurement finishes, or an error occurs during measurement.
  • Page 355: Setting The Date And Time

    15.2 Setting the Date and Time Procedure Date & Time Set Screen Press the System soft key and then the System soft key. Using the rotary knob and ENTER , select Date & Time Set to display the following screen. Set the year, month, and day.
  • Page 356: Configuring Power Save Settings

    Off. You can use the battery even longer than you can when you select Power save. Switching Screen Saving On and Off When the AQ1300/AQ1301 is on, it can turn the display off automatically after it has not been used for 15 seconds. Index...
  • Page 357: Configuring Network Settings

    The AQ1300/AQ1301 can communicate over the network. Invalid The AQ1300/AQ1301 cannot communicate over the network. If Valid is selected and the AQ1300/AQ1301 is not connected to a network, it will require more time to start. Host Name, User Name, and Password Specify the host name for when you are performing remote control in Auto(Remote) mode using the test interface and for when you are searching for other devices.
  • Page 358 AQ1301 for the specified time. Range: 0 to 3600 s The AQ1300/AQ1301 will not time out if you set the timeout value to 0. If the AQ1300/AQ1301 is connected to a network and the connection between the AQ1300/AQ1301 and another device is broken abnormally due to an external cause, the AQ1300/AQ1301 will remain connected to the network until the power is turned off.
  • Page 359: Resetting The Aq1300/Aq1301 To Its Factory Default Settings

    Using the mini B USB port on the AQ1300/AQ1301, you can send the files and directories in the AQ1300/ AQ1301 internal memory to a PC. To do this, set the AQ1300/AQ1301 mini B USB port function to Storage (see section 14.1). When the PC accesses the AQ1300/AQ1301 and downloads the files, the download speed depends on the performance of the PC.
  • Page 360: Setting The Top Menu Type

    15.6 Setting the Top Menu Type This feature is supported in firmware version (FW Ver.) R1.08.01.001 and later. Procedure Type 1 This is the conventional menu (default). The top menu is the test menu. For details on the test menu, see section 1.2.
  • Page 361 15.6 Setting the Top Menu Type Explanation Menus for configuring different items are assigned to soft keys. When you display a setup screen from one of the menus, the operation from this point is the same as with the conventional menu. : Displays the test item menu.
  • Page 362: Using The Utility Menu

    • Manual • RFC2544 The AQ1300/AQ1301 automatically determines the test type of the selected setup file, and then displays the corresponding test setup screen.For information about how to operate the Select Setup File screen, see sections 4.1, 5.1, and 8.1, “Selecting a Setup File.”...
  • Page 363 Press this soft key to display the File screen. Select the display management file (disManage.dmf) or the package file (.dmfz) for the setup file that you want to copy to the AQ1300/AQ1301. The corresponding setup file is copied to the /setup folder in the AQ1300/AQ1301 internal memory.
  • Page 364: Chapter 16 Troubleshooting, Maintenance, And Inspection

    2 See the Setup Software User’s Manual, IM AQ1300-61EN. 3 When it is likely that the usage limitations of the AQ1300 or AQ1301 will be exceeded, the AQ1300 or AQ1301 will display a warning message and turn off automatically to prevent damage. For the conditions under which messages appear, see section 16.2.
  • Page 365: Messages And Corrective Actions

    16.2 Messages and Corrective Actions Error Messages Messages may appear on the screen while you are using the AQ1300 or AQ1301. This section explains the meanings of the error messages and how to respond to them. You can display the error messages in English or Japanese (see section 14.1).
  • Page 366 1297 The file format is not valid. Check the contents of the file. 5001 System Error. The system may be broken. Contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer. 5002 FPGA Configuration Error. 5003 FAN Alarm. 5004 Detect Bad Clock.
  • Page 367: Performing A Self Test

    (Unexecution, Executing..., Normal., Error.) Error code Appears when the result of the self test is “Error” Explanation In the self test, the AQ1300 or AQ1301 performs the following operations. • Internal 10 Gbps and 1 Gbps loopback tests. Status The self test status is indicated. Status Description Unexecution The self test has not been executed yet.
  • Page 368: Viewing The Product Information

    Press the System soft key and then the Product Info. soft key to display the following screen. Explanation The following information about the AQ1300 or AQ1301 is displayed. Model Name, Serial Number, Suffix Code, MAC Address Information (COM port, measure port), Version Information, etc.
  • Page 369: Updating The Firmware

    To update the firmware, select a firmware update file (.YMC extension). • The AQ1300 or AQ1301 will automatically restart when the firmware update ends successfully. After the AQ1300 or AQ1301 restarts, check the version information in the Product Info. screen. • If the firmware update fails, the AQ1300 or AQ1301 will automatically restart and then display an error message. Make sure that there are no problems with the firmware update file.
  • Page 370 If the battery pack is leaking, move it away from sources of fire. Changing the Battery Pack • To prevent electric shock, turn the AQ1300 or AQ1301 off, and disconnect the AC adapter power supply from it. • When you remove the battery pack cover, do not do so with the back of the AQ1300 or AQ1301 facing down. Also, after you attach the battery pack, be sure to close the battery cover completely. Otherwise, the battery pack may fall out and cause injury or be damaged. CAUTION Replacement Procedure • Do not touch the battery pack electrodes. Doing so may damage the battery pack.
  • Page 371 It is best to store the battery pack when it is 40 to 50% charged. This is equivalent to the state the battery is in after you turn off the AQ1300 or AQ1301 and charge an empty battery for an hour at room temperature.
  • Page 372 When the battery is low, a warning message will appear. When this happens, charge the battery. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter plug to the AQ1300 or AQ1301. Connect the power plug to an outlet.
  • Page 373: Routine Maintenance

    Cleaning the Outside of the AQ1300 or AQ1301 To clean the LCD and the outside of the AQ1300 or AQ1301, turn off the power; remove the power cord from the outlet; use a damp, well-wrung cloth to wipe the LCD and the outside of the AQ1300 or AQ1301;...
  • Page 374: Recommended Replacement Parts

    16.8 Recommended Replacement Parts For part replacement, contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer. Parts with Limited Service Lives Part Name Service Life Notes Battery pack Approx. 300 charges The service life varies depending on the environment in which the battery pack is used.
  • Page 375: Calibration

    16.9 Calibration Periodic calibration is an effective means of keeping the instrument performing correctly for a long time and of detecting malfunctions at an early stage. We recommend that you have the AQ1300 or AQ1301 calibrated once a year. 16-12...
  • Page 376: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix 1 Data File Format Statistic Log File Example The following example shows the saved statistic log file being displayed in a spreadsheet program. Index App-1 IM AQ1300-01EN...
  • Page 377 Index Symbols deleting ..............14-6, 14-10 Page destination address (Auto)............4-9 .csv ................1-40, 14-3 destination address (Auto(Remote))........5-7 .dmf ..................1-40 destination address (Manual) ..........6-5 .mr ................1-40, 14-3 destination address setup (RFC2544) ........8-7 .sd ................1-40, 14-3 destination address setup (VLAN) .........11-5 .YMC ..................
  • Page 378 Index manual setup ................6-1 Page master and slave displays, switching ........7-24 gap measurement..............1-16 master and slave settings, switching ........5-15 gateway ................. 4-8, 15-5 master settings ............... 5-6 max burst loss ..............1-17 Page maximum and minimum value display........10-4 maximum and minimum value menu ........
  • Page 379 Index statistics log ................1-37 Page statistics log, configuring ............6-50 QoS channel measurement ..........1-16 strings, entering ..............3-5 QoS channel, transmitting by ..........1-15 strings, input history..............3-6 QoS test................1-4, sub menu (VLAN ID RX) .............11-15 QoS test (Auto), configuring ..........4-22 sub menu (VLAN ID TX) ............11-11 QoS test (Manual), configuring ..........
  • Page 380 Index Tx rate, changing ..............7-10 Tx rate table................4-18 Tx setting ................6-12 Tx setting (BERT) ..............6-45 Tx setting (VLAN) ..............11-9 Tx time ...................1-11 Tx time table ................. 4-18 Page unit ..................10-3 updating ................16-6 USB function................. 15-1 USB port (Type A)..............

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