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Performance Analysis System
SmartBits 600/6000B
Installation Guide
January 2002
P/N 340-1109-001 REV D
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  • Page 1 SmartBits Performance Analysis System SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide January 2002 P/N 340-1109-001 REV D www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2002 Spirent Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information contained in this document is the property of Spirent Communications, and is furnished for use by recipient only for the purpose stated in the Software License Agreement accompanying the document. Except as per- mitted by such License Agreement, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of Spirent Communications, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SmartWindow Launcher ........... . 29 SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Using the Debug Console ............88 SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 Cleaning Guidelines............96 Index SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
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  • Page 7: About This Guide

    This section of the installation guide contains the following topics: • Purpose..2 • Audience..2 • User Guide Content..2 • Conventions..3 • Related Manuals..4 • Online Help..4 • SmartBits Hardware Handling/Cleaning Practices..4 • How to Contact Us..5 SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 8: Purpose

    This user guide is designed for engineers and technicians who are familiar with PCs and have a working knowledge of telecommunications equipment. User Guide Content This guide contains the following sections: Introduces the SmartBits 600 and SmartBits 6000B Chapter 1, “About SmartBits 600/ chassis. 6000B”...

  • Page 9: Conventions

    Notes, cautions, and other important user information are shown as follows: Note: Includes related information and tips. Caution: Includes related precautions. Important: Includes related important details. Warning: Includes related warnings to prevent damage to equipment and or injury. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 10: Related Manuals

    Some SmartBits equipment contains fibre optic components that are very susceptible to contamination from particles of dirt and dust. Product performance may be damaged if these components are not kept clean. Refer to Appendix E, “Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines” for proper cleaning practices for these components. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 11: How To Contact Us

    In addition, the latest versions of application Help files, application notes, and software and firmware updates are available on our website at: http://www.spirentcom.com Company Address Spirent Communications of Calabasas 26750 Agoura Road Calabasas, CA 91302 +1 818.676.2300 SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1 About Smartbits 600/6000B

    In this chapter . . . This chapter contains the following topics: • Introduction..8 • What is SmartBits?..8 • What are the SmartBits Models?..9 • SMB-600/6000B Features and Benefits..10 • SmartBits Applications..12 • Supported Modules..13 • Specifications and Safety Requirements..15 SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    In response to this growth, test system capabilities must also grow. Testing under real-world conditions can involve generating more than 64,000 flows of traffic. The SmartBits 600 and SmartBits 6000B (referred to as SMB-600/6000B in this guide) are the next generation of test platforms that meet these growing requirements.

  • Page 15: What Are The Smartbits Models

    SmartBits systems are comprised of five different chassis models. This user guide describes the following two models: • SmartBits 600 chassis (SMB-600) with 2 slots, up to 16 ports. • SmartBits 6000B chassis (SMB-6000B) high-density model, 12 slots, up to 96 ports.

  • Page 16: Chapter 1: About Smartbits 600/6000B Smb-600/6000B Features And Benefits

    Chapter 1: About SmartBits 600/6000B SMB-600/6000B Features and Benefits SMB-6000B The SMB-6000B is an ultra high-port density network performance analysis test system. Each chassis holds up to 12 modules that can support up to: • 96 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports •...

  • Page 17: Reset Button

    Chapter 1: About SmartBits 600/6000B SMB-600/6000B Features and Benefits • Higher performance levels than the SMB-2000. – Faster downloads of test configurations. – Faster statistics data and captured traffic transfers to a PC or UNIX workstation. • External clock support.

  • Page 18: Smartbits Applications

    AST II (Advanced Switch Tests) • SmartxDSL • SmartCableModemTest • SmartTCP • WebSuite • TeraRouting Tester • TeraVPN Note: For the latest software applications, release notes, online help, and updates to manuals, check the Spirent Communications website at www.spirentcom.com. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 19: Supported Modules

    Chapter 1: About SmartBits 600/6000B Supported Modules Supported Modules Table 1-1 shows a list of SMB-600/6000B supported modules and their connector types. For a complete description of each module, plus cabling information, refer to the SmartBits System Reference manual. Table 1-1. SMB-600/6000B Supported Modules...

  • Page 20: Chapter 1: About Smartbits 600/6000B Supported Modules

    Chapter 1: About SmartBits 600/6000B Supported Modules Table 1-1. SMB-600/6000B Supported Modules Module Description Connector POS-3504A POS OC-48c, 1-port, single mode, 1550nm, SmartMetrics module SC Fiber POS-3505As POS OC-48c, 1-port, single mode, 1310nm, TeraMetrics module SC Fiber POS-3505A POS OC-48c, 1-port, single mode, 1550nm, TeraMetrics module...

  • Page 21: Specifications And Safety Requirements

    Chapter 1: About SmartBits 600/6000B Specifications and Safety Requirements Specifications and Safety Requirements Specifications • Input Power: 100-240 VAC Nominal 115 or 230 VAC, 50-60 Hz. • Controllable over the Internet or from a PC with Windows 98/2000/NT. • Maximum number of ports: SMB-600 – 16; SMB-6000B – 96.

  • Page 22: Fcc Part 15 Statement

    It is currently the most commonly recognized and accepted engineering practice in designing electronic equipment. Spirent Communications designs and produces its products in conformance with EC directives in order to quantify performance measurements, with the ultimate goal of designing the best possible products in every respect.
  • Page 23 Chapter 1: About SmartBits 600/6000B Specifications and Safety Requirements • IEC 801-3 Radiated Immunity Standard • IEC 801-4 Electrical Fast Transients/Burst Standard • EN 61000 Power Analysis Harmonics and Flicker Standard Guidelines on Equipment Use In general, any equipment that is in compliance with the tests listed above will work well in a standard industrial environment.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Installation And Setup

    Procedure 8: Confirm the Ethernet Link..39 • Procedure 9: Update Firmware Version (optional)..43 • Procedure 10: Connect SmartBits to an Application..51 • Procedure 11: Connect to the DUT and Check Cabling..53 • Maintenance and Advanced Procedures..54 SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 26: Summary Of Installation Procedures

    Then use SmartWindow, SmartLibrary, or any other SmartBits test software to access and use the capabilities of the SmartBits system (see page 53). For more detailed explanations of these procedures, refer to the sections that follow. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 27: Procedure 1: Check The System Requirements

    SmartBits to test your device. Note: SmartBits systems can also be controlled using the UNIX version of SmartLib for custom application programming. For UNIX workstation requirements, please refer to the SmartLib documentation or Release Notes. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 28: Procedure 2: Check The Chassis And Package

    SmartBits 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) Key File Disk(s) (for optional applications ordered; not required for SmartWindow, SmartLib, or SmartApplications). • SmartBits Documentation CD (for SmartWindow, SmartLib, and SmartApplications manuals). • SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide (this document). SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 29: Adding Or Rearranging Modules

    CD for each application. If you require hard copies of any SmartBits user manuals, please contact your sales representative, fax the request form supplied with the SmartBits products, or call us at Spirent Communications Technical Support. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 30: Printing/Reviewing Your Release Notes

    On the SmartBits firmware CD. • In the applications directory of each installed application. • At the Spirent Communications website located at http://www.spirentcom.com/ support/softwareupdates. Take a few minutes to review the Release Notes for critical information. Printing User Guides and Reference Manuals For each application, programming library, or script option, you may wish to print the related documentation either now or later, as needed.

  • Page 31: Procedure 4: Connect Smartbits To Pc, Power, & Lan

    SmartBits chassis Ethernet Port Power Supply Auxiliary DB-9 Connector Connector Connects to a GPS Receiver ON/OFF BNC Connectors for External Clock Switch Connects to a GPS Receiver Figure 2-1. SMB-600/6000B Chassis Back Panel Connectors SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 32 Refer to Appendix A, “Connecting Multiple Chassis Locally” for details. To connect multiple chassis remotely via GPS or a modem, refer to the Using GPS with SmartBits manual. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 33: Procedure 5: Install The Ferrite Block

    Place the Ethernet cable in the open ferrite block (see Figure 2-3, #1). Clamp the ferrite block around the Ethernet cable making sure the built-in clip snaps together (see Figure 2-3, #2). Connect the Ethernet cable to the chassis (see Figure 2-3, #3). SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 34 Ethernet cable that connects to the SmartBits chassis. The ferrite block is designed to slide along the Ethernet cable to allow you to move it as needed. Figure 2-3. Ferrite Block Installation SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 35: Procedure 6: Start Smartwindow

    This tab is useful when you want to set up a configuration offline, before you connect to the SmartBits chassis. SmartBits tab shows chassis types for connection or configuration. Figure 2-4. SmartBits Tab (SmartWindow Launcher) SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 36: Procedure 7: Set The Ip Address

    If you prefer not to use the default IP address and want to set a unique IP address in an unconfigured SmartBits chassis, you can use any of the following means to do so: • HyperTerminal (serial port) (see page • Telnet (Ethernet) (see page • SmartWindow (Ethernet) (see page SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 37 Default IP Address Connection To establish a default IP Address connection, you need to connect the chassis directly to a PC using the white, 10-foot long (3.048 m), RJ-45 Ethernet crossover cable (Spirent part number 620-0083-001), included in your SmartBits shipment.

  • Page 38: Setting The Ip Address Via Hyperterminal

    In the Connection Description window, enter a name for the new connection. Select the link you are making. In this example we are using smblink. Click OK The Phone Number dialog box appears as shown in step 4 on page SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 39 4). The example below shows Direct to COM2 selected. Click OK to access the COM port Properties window. Set the port settings (38400, 8, Xon/Xoff) as shown in the Properties window below, and then click OK. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 40 In the HyperTerminal Console Command window which then appears, click the Properties button as shown below (or choose File > Properties). In the Properties window Settings tab, set the Emulation field to Auto detect or VT100. Click OK. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 41 If you receive garbled characters instead of the message below, see the “Garbled Data on HyperTerminal” on page Important: If the chassis has already completed its startup before HyperTerminal is open, simply press Esc for a menu prompt. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 42: Setting The Ip Address Via Telnet

    Connect to the SMB-600 chassis by providing the chassis default IP address (192.168.0.100) to the Telnet software. You should see the following prompt: SmartBits SMB-600 Chassis Copyright @ 2000, Spirent Communications login: At the prompt, type: login <enter> Once connected, you should see the same command prompt, “>>”, as if you are connected over the console port.

  • Page 43: Setting The Ip Address Via Smartwindow

    Note: Before you proceed any further, you must add Allow Admin=1 to the Smartbit6k.ini file. To do this, open the SmartBit.ini file C:\WINNT\Smartbit6k.ini file, and add Allow Admin=1 as follows: Add Line After launching SmartWindow, you will see the following window. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 44 Click the box labeled Change the SmartBits IP address. Type in the IP address that you want to assign and click OK. Choose Actions > Disconnect. For the changes to take effect, reset the SmartBits chassis. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 45: Procedure 8: Confirm The Ethernet Link

    Ethernet cable (a blue Ethernet 10 inch [25.4 cm.] cable is provided). The LINK LED will light when a cable is connected from the hub to the SMB-600/6000B chassis. If the LINK LED does not light, refer to Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting.” SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 46 Ethernet connection, and then define the PC’s IP address and subnet mask as needed. If the PC is on a subnet different from that of the SmartBits chassis, you will also need to set a gateway address. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 47 192.169.100.19 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This means that systems on this same subnet will all have IP numbers that start with 192.169.100. If your PC is on the same subnet as the subnet of your SmartBits chassis, proceed to step 9. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 48 10 Shut down and restart Windows 98/2000 for the change to take effect. 11 Ping the SmartBits IP address again, as shown on page 40. If you are unable to ping the SMB-600/6000B chassis, refer to Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting.” SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 49: Procedure 9: Update Firmware Version (Optional)

    You will see the following window. This window will identify the SmartWindow Version number, and the Controller, Serial Number, and Firmware Revision number. SmartWindow Version Firmware Revision Number Displays slot number, card description, and firmware version for each card. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 50 Updating Firmware from the Spirent Website or E-mail To download firmware updates from the Spirent website or an e-mail message: Important: Close all SmartBits applications such as SmartWindow and SmartApplications. If you keep an application open, the chassis connection will not be available.
  • Page 51 Once the firmware files are copied, locate the directory where the files were copied (see preceding screen), and click on fdlmgr.exe. This launches the Download Manager application, which you use to download the firmware. You will see the Download Firmware screen shown below. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 52 Important: It is important to record your password for easy reference. If you lose the password and later need the password to download new chassis firmware, you must return the chassis to the factory to reset the firmware. Double click on the chassis icon. Chassis Icon SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 53 10 There are three options for connecting to the chassis: • Select Action > Connect to connect to the chassis. • Press the F8 key. • Click on the connect icon in the tool bar. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 54 To download firmware to the chassis: Maximize the Download Firmware window so that the Status column is displayed (if the Download Firmware window is not displayed, then select the Firmware (BFT) tab to display it). SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 55 Using the mouse and the Ctrl key or Shift key, select the .rpm file(s) that you want to download to the selected module and then select Open. You must select the appropriate .rpm file(s) for each TeraMetrics module. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 56 To reserve all TeraMetrics modules, click the Reserve/Release All Modules box. The green button next to each module turns blue to indicate reserved status. Select the To Download tab, then click the Files button and select Add to All Reserved Modules. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 57: Procedure 10: Connect Smartbits To An Application

    Connected the PC to SmartBits with the serial cable or Ethernet cable. • Set the IP address for the SmartBits chassis. • Powered up the SmartBits chassis. Enter the application by selecting Start > Programs > SmartBits (or Netcom Systems) Applications > APPLICATIONname. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 58 “Unable to reach remote host” is displayed, refer to Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting.” Note: If you close SmartWindow, and then re-open it, the application will try to connect to the IP address last specified in the Connection Setup window. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 59: Procedure 11: Connect To The Dut And Check Cabling

    Appendix D, “ESD Requirements.” Once the testing environment is properly prepared, you are ready to use the appropriate software for the tests you want to perform. Failure to comply with these guidelines may produce invalid test results. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 60: Maintenance And Advanced Procedures

    For maintenance or upgrade information, please refer to the SmartBits System Reference manual. Procedures include but are not limited to the following topics: • Changing Chassis Timeout • Replacing Chassis Fuses • GPS and Other Remote Access Methods SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 61: Chapter 3 Led Indicators

    In this chapter . . . This chapter contains the following topics: • SMB-600/6000B Chassis Front Panel LEDs..56 • SMB-600/6000B Chassis Back Panel LEDs..57 • Ethernet Module LEDs..58 • Packet Over SONET (POS) Module LEDs..59 • Fibre Channel Module LEDs..60 SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 62: Smb-600/6000B Chassis Front Panel Leds

    The chassis is on. The chassis is off. 1 During bootup, the Status LED starts out red, turns to yellow while initializing, then turns to green when modules are initialized and Ethernet logins are enabled. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 63: Smb-600/6000B Chassis Back Panel Leds

    HDX/FDX Green Full duplex. (Communications Protocol) Yellow Half duplex. LINK/ERR Green Physically connected to the network; (Link/Error Status) confirmed with an Ethernet link pulse. Errors have occurred on the link. Not connected to the network. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 64: Chapter 3: Led Indicators Ethernet Module Leds

    MGMT/ Green Flashes for management frames. PAUSE Yellow Flashes for pause frames. TRIG/COL Green Receiving trigger frames. Flashes for collisions. No collision or trigger. LINK Green Full duplex with valid link. Yellow No link detected. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 65: Packet Over Sonet (Pos) Module Leds

    MGMT/LOF Yellow Loss of Frame condition exists. Flashing Green “Management” frame is received. TRIG/LOS Green Triggered frame is received. Yellow Loss of Signal (optical signal) condition exists. Yellow Loss of Signal (optical signal) condition exists. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 66: Fibre Channel Module Leds

    Green Receiving frame. Not receiving. TRIG/OSERR Receiving encoding errors. Green Receive trigger. No OS error or trigger. LINK/SPEED No GBIC or Loss of Signal. Green Link up at 2 Gbps. Link up at 1 Gbps. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 67: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides solutions for common serial and Ethernet connection problems, as well as HyperTerminal problems. In this chapter . . . This chapter contains the following topics: • Ethernet Connection Problems..62 • Serial Connection Problems..62 • HyperTerminal Problems..66 SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 68: Ethernet Connection Problems

    Setup dialog box is consistent with the baud rate indicated on the chassis’ front panel. SmartWindow operates successfully at 2400, 4800, 9600, 19,200 and 38,400 bps. Generally, baud rates of 9600 and above are preferred for better system performance. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 69 If this does not work, check that you have connected to the correct port, and that the port is functioning properly. Ensure that Hardware Flow Control is NOT selected. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 70 Enter a name for the new connection. Select Direct to Com in the Connect Using combo box. The example below shows Direct to Com2 selected. Set the communications parameters to 38400 8N1 XON/XOFF, as shown below. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 71 HyperTerminal as follows: To turn the RS-232 LED ON, enter sr at the >> prompt and press the Enter key. To turn the RS-232 LED OFF, enter sm at the >> prompt and press the Enter key. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 72: Hyperterminal Problems

    Start HyperTerminal with the same settings as before to confirm that the serial connection is working correctly. Power the SmartBits chassis off and on again. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the “Loaded from device 1” message. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 73: Appendix A Connecting Multiple Chassis Locally

    Connecting Multiple Chassis Locally In this appendix . . . This appendix contains the following topics: • Multiple Chassis Connections..68 • Setting Up and Powering Up Multiple Chassis..71 • Multi-chassis Extension Unit..76 SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 74: Appendix A: Connecting Multiple Chassis Locally Multiple Chassis Connections

    Slave Unit – In a stacking configuration, a unit (SMB-2000 or SMB-10) that relies on the master controller for its source (#1, #2, #3, #6, #7, #9). Note: Each controller that is connected via expansion needs a separate IP connection to the application. Figure A-1. Multiple Chassis Terminology SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 75: Stacking Connections (Smb-2000 Only)

    Connect third and fourth SmartBits slave units if needed. When you power up the SmartBits stack (see “Power up the multiple chassis in sequential order” on page 73, turn on the slaves first, then turn on the SMB-2000 (master controller) last. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 76: Expansion Connections (All Chassis)

    If you are using an SMB-2000 chassis as the primary controller or one of the dependent controller chassis, you can also stack and connect up to three additional units below it via the DB-37 ports. In this configuration, the chassis would then become a master controller chassis. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 77: Setting Up And Powering Up Multiple Chassis

    • • SmartFlow 1.00 and higher ScriptCenter 1.00 and higher • SmartVoIPQoS 1.00 and higher 1 Multiple chassis support is provided only through the multi-instance capability of SmartWindow. SmartWindow does not recognize Expansion or GPS. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 78 Appendix A: Connecting Multiple Chassis Locally Setting Up and Powering Up Multiple Chassis Note: Please confirm with your Spirent Communications sales representative for the latest required version levels for all products. Assign an IP Address to each SmartBits chassis Each chassis must have its own IP address and be connected to a LAN or WAN (see “Procedure 7: Set the IP Address”...
  • Page 79 Stacking configuration – Turn on all the slave units (any sequential order). Wait at least 30 seconds and then power up the master controller of the stack. If this sequence is not followed, the master controller may not recognize the slaves. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 80 Important: If any of the dependent controllers get power-cycled or disconnected, repeat the power-up sequence to ensure the system clock connection. Step 2 Step 1 Figure A-5. Multiple Chassis Power Up Sequence SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 81 Power down the dependent controller chassis #8 and #5. Power down the master controller chassis #4. You may power down the slave units any time after the master controller chassis that they are connected to have been powered down. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 82: Multi-Chassis Extension Unit

    An AC/DC power converter is included with the Multi-chassis Extension Unit. This converter connects to the back of the unit and into any 120V outlet (see Figure A-7). Power Converter Receptacle Figure A-7. Multi-chassis Extension Unit – Back View SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 83: Multi-Chassis Extension Unit Terminology

    Hierarchal Connection – A series of connections from extension units to SmartBits chassis in multiple layers. Primary Controller Principle Extension Unit Dependent Flat Controller Connection Subordinate Extension Unit Dependent Controller Hierarchal Connection Figure A-8. Multi-chassis Extension Unit Terminology SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 84: Multi-Chassis Extension Unit Cable Connections

    Principle Expansion Unit as shown in Figure A-9. Chassis OUT Port Category 5 UTP Cable Primary Controller Principle Extension Unit IN Port Figure A-9. Initial Connection of a SmartBits Chassis to an Extension Unit SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 85 Subordinate Extension Unit as shown in Figure A-11 below. You may continue adding extension units and chassis until you reach 512 chassis. Principle Extension Unit Subordinate Extension Unit Figure A-11. Connecting an Extension Unit to Another Extension Unit SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 86 45 feet. Figure A-12. Connecting Additional SmartBits Chassis to a Second Extension Unit Continue adding extension units and chassis until you reach the desired number of chassis that you want to synchronize (up to 512). SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 87 3 foot cable Each of these cables can vary and be any The cable length variable under 47 feet. measuring process starts over when exiting the chassis. Figure A-13. Example of Hierarchal Connection Configuration SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 88 Important: When measuring cable length from a SmartBits chassis to an extension unit, and to another SmartBits chassis, remember that the total cable length can be any variable under 50 feet. Figure A-14. Connecting Chassis Through an Extension Unit in a Hierarchal Connection Configuration SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 89: Appendix B Downloading And Installing Applications

    Downloading and Installing Applications In this appendix . . This appendix contains the following topics: • Downloading SmartBits Applications..84 • Running the Application..85 • Key Files..85 SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 90: Appendix B: Downloading And Installing Applications Downloading Smartbits Applications

    SmartBits applications are available from the Spirent Communications website at http://www.spirentcom.com. To reach the download area, select the SmartBits option on the Spirent Communications home page. This displays the home page for Spirent Communications, SmartBits Division. From there, select Support > Software Updates. Both released and beta software and firmware versions are listed.

  • Page 91: Running The Application

    PC, you simply move the key file to the new PC with the application. If you want to run the application on a different SmartBits chassis, you will need another key file. Note: Spirent Communications Technical Support can generate special keys with more than one chassis number.
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  • Page 93: Appendix C Debug Console

    Debug Console In this appendix . . . This appendix contains the following topics: • Enabling the Debug Console..88 • Using the Debug Console..88 SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 94: Appendix C: Debug Console Enabling The Debug Console

    SmartWindow. The Debug smartbit.ini menu appears in the menu bar beside the Help menu. Using the Debug Console To use the Debug console (example): Choose Debug > SmartCard Debug Console as shown here. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 95 GX-1405 Gb Ethernet module in Port 11. To check the Configuration Data register, enter E for Edit Tx. The current status of the Link Config Data register is shown as 0020. Click Esc to return to the main menu. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 96 Return to the Debug Console (you will have to click in the window to make the Window active before it will accept commands). Select E again to display the Tx setup data. The Link Config Data is now shown as 01A0. SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 97: Appendix Desd Requirements

    ESD Requirements In this appendix . . . This appendix contains the following topics: • General Equipment Handling..92 • Workstation Preparation..93 SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 98: Appendix D: Esd Requirements General Equipment Handling

    Appendix D: ESD Requirements General Equipment Handling Spirent Communications manufactures and sells products that require industry standard precautions to protect against damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). This appendix explains the proper process for handling and storing electrostatic discharge sensitive (ESDS) devices, assemblies, and equipment.

  • Page 99: Workstation Preparation

    Figure D-1. ESD Protected Workstation Note: The equipment needed for proper grounding is available in ESD service kits, such as the ESD Field Service Kit available from Spirent Communications (P/N 170-8505). For additional information regarding Spirent Communications ESD standards and procedures, please refer to the ESD Control Procedure document (P/N 900-0211-001).
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  • Page 101: Appendix E Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines

    Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines In this appendix . . . This appendix contains the following topics: • Cleaning Guidelines..96 SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 102: Appendix E: Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines Cleaning Guidelines

    To ensure optimum product performance, it is important that all optics and connector ferrules be kept clean. This appendix presents guidelines for maintaining clean fiber optic components. Spirent Communications recommends that these guidelines be followed very closely.

  • Page 103: Index

    Ethernet link 39 connection FCC statement 16 chassis through an extension unit 82 ferrite block, install 27 Ethernet 39 fiber optic cleaning guidelines 96 Ethernet problems 62 Fibre Channel modules LEDs 60 gateway 42 GPS 25 SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 104 Ethernet port 25 SMB-6000B features 10 ON/OFF port 25 SmartCards ON/OFF switch 25 adding/arranging 22 power supply connector 25 SmartWindow serial console port 25 installing 29 launcher 29 start-up 29 SMB-2000 vs SMB-6000B 9 maintenance SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 105 Spirent Communications website 43 starting SmartWindow 29 support 5 svipaddr command 36 system requirements 21 TCP/IP 40 technical support 5 troubleshooting Ethernet connection problems 62 HyperTerminal 66 serial connection 62 user guide conventions 3 outline 2 SmartBits 600/6000B Installation Guide www.valuetronics.com...
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