Acterna FST-2802 User Manual

Acterna FST-2802 TestPad

Gigabit Ethernet Services Module

User’s Guide

Acterna FST-2802 TestPad

Gigabit Ethernet Services Module

User’s Guide

Notice Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this document was accurate at the time of printing. However, information is subject to change without notice, and Acterna reserves the right to provide an addendum to this document with information not available at the time that this document was created.

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Acterna in the United States and/or other countries.

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States and/or other countries.

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Specifications, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

Ordering information This guide is a product of Acterna's Technical Information Development Department, issued as part of the Acterna FST-2802 Gigabit Ethernet Services Module. The ordering number for a published guide is ML-2802-1103.

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Federal This product was tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Communications A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

Commission (FCC) designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- Notice ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The authority to operate this product is conditioned by the requirements that no modifications be made to the equipment unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by Acterna.

Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Requirements

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB003 du Canada.

EMC Directive This product was tested and conforms to the EMC Directive, 89/336/ Compliance EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC for electromagnetic compatibility. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity is provided with

this manual.

If you purchase the 2802-FE to perform 10/100 Ethernet testing, you must use the shielded twisted pair cable (STP) provided to maintain CE compliance.

Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Low Voltage Directive This product was tested and conforms to the Low Voltage Directive, Compliance 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Conformity with this directive

is based upon compliance with the harmonized safety standard, EN60950. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity is provided with this manual.

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Declaration of

conformity

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Important Safety Instructions

The following table defines safety terms. Failure to observe these precautions while using the FST-2802, violates the intended use of this product.

Safety definitions

Term	Description
DANGER	Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
	not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING	Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
	not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION	Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
	not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
	may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

When using this product, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, shock, and injury to persons. Basic safety precautions are as follows:

1Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product and included in the manual.

2Use only the AC Adapter/Charger supplied with the product.

3Do not use AC Adapter/Charger outdoors or in wet or damp locations.

4Connect the AC Adapter/Charger to the correct mains voltage, as indicated on the ratings label.

5Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and do not locate the product where people can walk on the power cord.

6Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

7Do not use this product in the vicinity of a gas leak or in any explosive environment.

8Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous, high voltage points and other hazards. Contact qualified service personnel for all service.

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9CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with (part number 11-18066). Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

10CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

11CAUTION: The FST-2802 is a Class 1 laser product.

Save these instructions

Symbols The following safety symbol is used on the FST-2802. All safety precautions must be observed when operating, servicing, or repairing the FST-2802. Failure to comply with the following safety precautions or with hazard cautions and warnings used throughout this manual violates the intended use of this instrument.

GENERAL HAZARD

This icon represents a general warning or caution.

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Contents

About This Guide		xxi
	Purpose and scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	xxii
	Assumptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	xxii
	Related information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	xxii
	Technical assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	xxiii
	Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	xxiv
Chapter 1	FST-2802 TestPad Overview	1
	About the FST-2802 TestPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 2
	What’s new. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 2
	Features and capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 3
	Ethernet features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 4
	Fibre Channel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 5
	FST-2000 TestPad features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 5
	Configurations and options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 6
	FST-2802 options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 7
	FST-2000 TestPad options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 8
	Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 8
	GBIC accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 9
	Connectivity accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 12
	Print accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 14
	Additional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 15

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	Exploring the FST-2802. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
	Top panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
	USB/Serial port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
	PCMCIA card slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
	Bottom panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
	Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
	LED display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
	Powering the TestPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
	Navigating the user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
	Application buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
	RFC 2544 button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
	Port Swap button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
	SETUP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
	Configuration summary bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
	Result buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
	Result display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
	Action buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
	Message display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
	System buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
	Tools button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
	Power Status button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
	Extended Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Chapter 2	Basic Operations	27
	Connecting and swapping application modules . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
	Maintaining the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30
	Viewing the battery charge status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
	Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
	Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
	Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	33
	Setting up the FST-2802 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	34
	Specifying a Remote GUI password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	35
	Specifying date and time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	35
	Setting up the screen saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
	Setting the screen brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
	Specifying speaker settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39
	Loading options and software upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
	Loading options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41
	Loading an FST-2802 software upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
	Defining the Custom result category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
	Restoring factory defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46

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	Printing test configurations, test results, and histograms . . . .	47
	Printing to text files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47
	Encrypting print files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
	Sending an encrypted print file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
	Reading an encrypted print file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
	Print modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
	Print types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
	Print event triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
	Connecting a printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
	Configuring a serial printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
	Creating a heading for print output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
	Generating print output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
	Setting up a histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
	Viewing stored print files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	60
	Printing a stored print file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	61
	Using the on-screen keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	61
	Sending e-mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	62
	Launching Adobe Acrobat Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	66
	Launching the VNC Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	67
	Launching the Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	68
	Emulating a VT100 terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	69
	Using the Remote GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	69
	Determining the TestPad’s IP address or computer name . . . .	70
	Running the Remote GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	70
	Managing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	71
	Selecting files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	71
	Filtering files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	74
	Viewing, running, deleting, or renaming a file. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	75
	Copying and pasting files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	75
	Connecting to an FTP server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	76
	Connecting to the TestPad’s FTP server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	77
Chapter 3	Serial and Network Connections	79
	About serial and network connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	80
	Requirements for serial and network connections . . . . . . . . . .	80
	Establishing serial connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	81
	Establishing modem dial-out connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	83
	Establishing modem dial-in connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	85
	Establishing LAN connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	87
	Establishing IP socket connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	90

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Chapter 4	Basic Testing	93
	Running a test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 94
	Step 1: Configuring a test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 94
	Step 2: Connecting the TestPad for testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 96
	Connecting to a splitter to monitor 1G/2G traffic. . . . . . . .	. 97
	Connecting to monitor 1G/2G traffic in single port
	THRU mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 98
	Connecting to monitor 1G/2G traffic in dual port
	THRU mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 99
	Connecting to monitor 10/100 traffic in Thru mode. . . . . .	101
	Connecting for Ethernet Loopback testing . . . . . . . . . . . .	102
	Connecting for Fibre Channel loopback testing . . . . . . . .	103
	Connecting for a dual port loopback connection. . . . . . . .	103
	Connecting for end-to-end testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	104
	Step 3: Starting a test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	106
	Step 4: Viewing test results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	106
	Managing test configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	107
	Storing test configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	107
	Loading test configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	108
	Running test scripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	109
	Running a test script . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	109
	Viewing, renaming, and deleting script and results print files . 110
Chapter 5	Ethernet Testing	111
	About Ethernet testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	112
	Ethernet link initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	112
	Auto-negotiation and flow control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	113
	Ethernet traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	113
	Ethernet frame formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	114
	DIX frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	114
	802.3 frames. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	115
	VLAN tagged frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	115
	Ethernet switching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	115
	Traffic loads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	117
	Constant traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	118
	Bursty traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	118
	Ramped traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	119
	Traffic profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	120
	Transmit profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	120
	Receive profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	120

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	Out-of-service testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 121
	Establishing connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 121
	Specifying link initialization parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 123
	Troubleshooting 1G connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 127
	Configuring the traffic load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 128
	Defining receive profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 133
	Defining transmit profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 136
	End-to-end testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 139
	BER testing on unswitched (layer 1) networks . . . . . . . . . .	. . 143
	BER testing on switched (layer 2) networks . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 146
	Measuring service disruption time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 147
	Transmitting patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 149
	Loopback testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 151
	Using the Line Loopback feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 151
	Using the Automatic Loopback feature . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 153
	Inserting an FCS error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 156
	Measuring round trip delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 158
	Ping testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 159
	Running the RFC 2544 script . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 165
	Running the script from the TestPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 165
	Running the script from a Remote GUI session. . . . . .	. . 169
	Assigning a source address to a TestPad port . . . . . . . . . .	. . 172
	In-service testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 174
	Monitoring 1G traffic using a splitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 174
	Monitoring 1G Ethernet traffic in single port THRU mode	. . . 174
	Monitoring 1G Ethernet traffic in dual port THRU mode . . .	. . 175
	Monitoring IP addresses on 1G Ethernet traffic . . . . . . . . .	. . 176
	Monitoring 10/100 traffic in dual port THRU mode . . . . . . .	. . 177
Chapter 6	Fibre Channel Testing	181
	About Fibre Channel testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 182
	Link initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 182
	Fibre Channel traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 182
	Fibre Channel frame format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 182
	Traffic loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 184
	Traffic profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 184
	Transmit profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 184
	Receive profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 185
	Out-of-service testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 185
	Establishing connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 185
	Troubleshooting connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 187
	Configuring the traffic load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 188
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	Defining receive profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	192
	Defining transmit profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	194
	End-to-end testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	197
	BER testing on unswitched (layer 1) networks . . . . . . . . . . . .	200
	BER testing on switched (layer 2) networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	202
	Measuring service disruption time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	203
	Transmitting patterns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	205
	Loopback testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	207
	Using the Line Loopback feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	207
	Using the Automatic Loopback feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	209
	Inserting a CRC error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	211
	Measuring round trip delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	214
	In-service testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	215
	Monitoring traffic using a splitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	215
	Monitoring Fibre Channel traffic in single port THRU mode . .	215
	Monitoring Fibre Channel traffic in dual port THRU mode . . . 216
Chapter 7	Test Results	219
	About test results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	220
	Summary results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	220
	LED results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	222
	About status and alarm LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	222
	Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	222
	Alarm LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	222
	LED results category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	223
	Signal results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	223
	Time results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	224
	AutoNeg Status results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	224
	Link Stats results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	227
	Link Counts results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	228
	Filter Stats results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	231
	Filter Counts results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	232
	Error Stats results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	234
	Pattern Stats results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	237
	Ping Stats results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	237
	L1 Bert Stats results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	238
	L2 Bert Stats results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	239
	Custom results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	240

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Chapter 8	Troubleshooting	241
	About troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 242
	Resolving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 242
	Installing and setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 242
	Operating the TestPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 242
	Performing tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 242
Appendix A	Specifications	245
	Physical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 246
	Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 246
	Power specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 247
	Electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 247
	GBIC specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 248
Appendix B	Remote Control Commands	249
	About the remote control function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 250
	Characteristics of remote control commands . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 250
	Configuration commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 251
	config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 251
	Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 251
	Remark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 251
	Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 251
	config:all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 266
	Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 266
	Remark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 266
	config:value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 266
	Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 266
	Remark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 266
	config:id . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 266
	Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 266
	Remark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 267
	config:test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 267
	Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 267
	Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 267
	Result commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 269
	result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 269
	Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 269
	Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 269

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result:all. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Syntax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Remark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 result:id . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Syntax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 result:summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Syntax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Remark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 LED result field IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Signal result field IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Link Stats result field IDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Link Counts result field IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Filter Stats result field IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Filter Counts result field IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Error Stats result field IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 AutoNeg Status result field IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Pattern Stats result field IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Ping Stats result field IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 L1 Bert Stats result field IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 L2 Bert Stats result field IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284

Event commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Syntax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Remark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Event commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

Miscellaneous commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 hello. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Syntax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Syntax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 id . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Syntax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288

options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Syntax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Syntax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Remark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 rev . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Syntax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288

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Appendix C	Customer Services	289
	About our services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 290
	Customer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 290
	Technical assistance (business hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 290
	Instrument repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 291
	Equipment return instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 291
	Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 292
	Global services and solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 295
	System deployment and field engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 295
	Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 296
	Instructor-led training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 296
	Alternative learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 297
	Product support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 297
	Consulting services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 298
	Integrated service programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 299
Glossary		301
Index		307

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About This Guide

The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows:

–“Purpose and scope” on page xxii

–“Assumptions” on page xxii

–“Related information” on page xxii

–“Technical assistance” on page xxiii

–“Conventions” on page xxiv

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Purpose and scope

Purpose and scope

The purpose of this guide is to help you successfully use the FST-2802 TestPad features and capabilities. This guide includes task-based instructions that describe how to install, configure, use, and troubleshoot the FST-2802 TestPad. Additionally, this guide provides a complete description of Acterna’s warranty, services, and repair information, including terms and conditions of the licensing agreement.

Assumptions

This guide is intended for novice, intermediate, and experienced users who want to use the FST-2802 TestPad effectively and efficiently. We are assuming that you have basic computer, mouse/track ball, and networking experience and are familiar with basic telecommunication concepts and terminology.

Related information

Use this guide in conjunction with the FST-2802 Online Help.

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Technical assistance

Technical assistance

If you need assistance or have questions related to the use of this product, call or e-mail Acterna’s Technical Assistance Center for customer support.

Table 1 Technical assistance centers

Region	Phone Number
Americas (except Brazil)	1-866-ACTERNA	(1-866-228-3762)
	301-353-1550	[e-mail]
Brazil	0800-7015370
	4617 3839
	4617 3729
Europe, Africa, and Mid-	[phone]	[e-mail]
East	(European Freephone)
	(Acterna UK)	[e-mail]
	[phone]	[e-mail]
	(Acterna Germany)
	[phone]	[e-mail]
	(Acterna France)
Asia and the Pacific	[phone]
	(Hong Kong)
	[phone]
	(Beijing-China)
Australia	[phone]

During off-hours, you can request assistance by doing one of the following: leave a voice mail message at the Technical Assistance number in your region; e-mail North American Technical Assistance Center, [e-mail], or European Technical Assistance Center, [e-mail]; or submit your question using our online Technical Assistance Request form at www.acterna.com.

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Conventions

Conventions

This guide uses naming conventions and symbols, as described in the following tables.

Table 2 Typographical conventions

Description	Example
User interface actions appear in	On the Status bar, click Start.
this typeface.
Buttons or switches that you press	Press the On switch.
on a unit appear in this Typeface.
Code and output messages	All results OK
appear in this typeface.
Text you must type exactly as	Type: a:\set.exe in the dialog
shown appears in this typeface.	box.
Variables appear in this typeface.	Type the new hostname.
Book references appear in this	Refer to Newton’s Telecom Dictio-
typeface.	nary
A vertical bar | means “or”: only	platform [a|b|e]
one option can appear in a single
command.
Square brackets [ ] indicate an	login [platform name]
optional argument.
Slanted brackets < > group	<password>
required arguments.

Table 3 Keyboard and menu conventions

Description	Example
A plus sign + indicates simulta-	Press Ctrl+s
neous keystrokes.
A comma indicates consecutive	Press Alt+f,s
key strokes.
A slanted bracket indicates choos-	On the menu bar, click
ing a submenu from menu.	Start > Program Files.

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Table 4 Symbol conventions

This symbol represents a general hazard.

This symbol represents a risk of electrical shock.

NOTE:

This symbol represents a Note indicating related information or tip.

Table 5 Safety definitions

WARNING:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

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1

This chapter provides a general description of the FST-2802 TestPad. Topics discussed in this chapter are as follows:

–“About the FST-2802 TestPad” on page 2

–“What’s new” on page 2

–“Features and capabilities” on page 3

–“Configurations and options” on page 6

–“Accessories” on page 8

–“Exploring the FST-2802” on page 15

–“Powering the TestPad” on page 20

–“Navigating the user interface” on page 21

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About the FST-2802 TestPad

About the FST-2802 TestPad

The FST-2802 TestPad Gigabit Ethernet Services Module is the ideal telecommunications solution for testing and verifying Ethernet and Fibre Channel network elements and services. The FST-2802 is optimized for field use because it is portable and easy-to-use. As a member of the Acterna TestPad 2000 family of products, the FST-2802 has an easy-to-use touch screen user interface that simplifies test setup and reduces test configuration time. The “smart tester” icondriven interface is easy to learn, and the large display provides ample space for viewing test results.

The following items ship with the FST-2802:

–FST-2802 application module—The application module connects to the UIM, allowing you to test 1G Ethernet links. Options are available which enable you to test 10BaseT/100BaseT Ethernet, 1G Fibre Channel, and 2G Fibre Channel links. You can also purchase the optional dual port configuration to generate and analyze Ethernet or Fibre Channel traffic from two ports simultaneously.

–Y cable—The Y cable connects to the USB/Serial port, enabling you to connect USB and serial devices to the FST-2802.

–User documentation—The FST-2802 ships with a User’s Guide and a comprehensive help system.

Before testing, the FST-2802 must be connected to a FST-2000 user interface module (UIM), which can be ordered separately (part number 2000-V6). The UIM ships with a VGA display, a battery, and an AC adapter, which you use to supply power to the TestPad.

What’s new

The FST-2802 is a significant enhancement over previous TestPads.

The primary changes are as follows:

–BER testing—You can now use the FST-2802 to verify circuit performance by sending BER patterns over switched (layer 2) and unswitched (layer 1) networks.

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–1G and 2G Fibre Channel testing—1G and 2G Fibre Channel options are now available for the FST-2802 which enable you to test and verify Fibre Channel network elements and services by testing connectivity, measuring service disruption time and round trip delay, and transmitting patterns to stress the jitter and noise characteristics of Fibre Channel network elements and systems.

–Dual port configuration—An optional dual port configuration is now available which allows you to generate and analyze Ethernet or Fibre Channel traffic from two ports simultaneously.

–THRU mode for 10/100 Ethernet testing—If you purchase the optional dual port configuration and the 10/100 option, you can now monitor 10/100 traffic in THRU mode.

–Optional single-mode and multi-mode GigE and Fibre Channel GBICs—You can now test Fibre Channel (and GigE Ethernet) on an optical link using a single-mode or multi-mode GigE and Fibre Channel GBIC.

–Optional copper GigE GBIC—You can now test 1G Ethernet on a copper link using a copper GBIC.

–Optional single-mode long-haul GBIC—You can now test 1G Ethernet over very long distances using a long-haul GBIC.

Features and capabilities

The FST-2802 provides you with the tools you need to provision Ethernet or Fibre Channel service, verify end-to-end connectivity, and analyze link performance by simulating different traffic conditions.

Features and capabilities of the FST-2802 include the following:

–Traffic generation—Using the FST-2802, you can generate frames and configure traffic parameters such as bandwidth utilization, frame length, and frame rate. You can simulate different network traffic conditions and analyze the performance of a link by configuring traffic loads for constant, bursty, and ramped traffic.

–Filtered traffic—Using the FST-2802, you can filter received traffic by defining a profile which specifies the frame characteristics of the traffic you want to monitor.

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–Link status—Using the easy-to-interpret LEDs on the FST-2802, you can obtain a quick summary of the state of the link you are analyzing. The LEDs indicate the status of the link or a specific traffic stream, allowing you to quickly verify circuit integrity or identify the source of a problem.

–Verify end-to-end connectivity—Using the FST-2802, you can ensure physical layer integrity and verify end-to-end connectivity of a circuit.

–Link utilization and throughput verification—Using the FST-2802, you can generate traffic at a specific bandwidth to verify the error free throughput of a link. The FST-2802 allows you to loopback frames at the far end to qualify the link in both directions.

–Identify problems with faulty interfaces—Using the FST-2802, you can perform basic troubleshooting of links and verify the capability of network elements to support reliable communications by transmitting standard frames over a circuit.

–Round trip delay measurement—Using the FST-2802, you can verify that a link complies with round trip delay requirements as specified in a customer’s service level agreement. You can also ensure frame loss and frame error statistics fall within the range specified as acceptable.

–Service disruption time measurement—Using the FST-2802, you can measure the amount of time it takes to switch service to a protect line.

–Pattern transmission—Using the FST-2802, you can stress the jitter and noise characteristics of Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel components and systems on physical layer networks by transmitting continuous random test patterns (CRPAT), continuous jitter test patterns (CJPAT), and the compliant supply noise pattern (CSPAT).

Ethernet features In addition to the standard features, the following features are available when performing Ethernet tests using the FST-2802:

–Auto-negotiation—You can configure auto-negotiation before establishing the link, which ensures compatibility between the FST-2802 and any installed Ethernet interface.

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