Agilent N5540A Data Sheet

Agilent N2X

Agilent N2X Chassis

N5540A, N5541A and N5542A

Technical Data Sheet

The most powerful, scalable, and realistic
multi-port test system for verifying the ultimate
performance of multi-service networks and
devices.

N5540A, N5541A and N5542A – Agilent N2X Chassis

Key Features

Hot-swappable test cards

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Multi-user, remotely accessible

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Support for SONET/SDH, POS,

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ATM, Ethernet, FR and Fibre
Channel interfaces
Capable of daisy-chaining up to

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60 chassis, time synchronized to
10 ns
Hundreds of test ports available in

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one system
Completely backward compatible

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with existing RouterTester 900,
OmniBER XM and SAN Tester
hardware and software

Product Overview

Agilent N2X is the industry’s
most comprehensive test solution
for testing the development and
deployment of network services for
converging network infrastructures.
Service providers, network
equipment manufacturers (NEMs),
and component manufacturers can
verify service attributes of entire
networks end-to-end, while also
isolating problems down to individual
networking devices and subsystems.

Agilent N2X has significantly
enhanced RouterTester 900, OmniBER
XM and SAN Tester, and combined
them into an integrated test solution.
What distinguishes N2X is its ability
to test leading-edge services such as
metro Ethernet, MPLS L2/3 VPNs,
Multicast and SAN services, over the
latest converging infrastructures such
as MPLS, IPv6 and next-generation
SONET/SDH, simultaneously in the
one test environment.

The Agilent N2X provides cost­effective multi-port test system for
verifying the ultimate performance of
multi-services networks and devices
– from multi-channel simulation and
analysis of SDH and SONET standards,
to wire-speed packet generation,
through to simulation of Internet­scale network topologies around
Multi Service Platforms, switches and
routers.

Agilent offers 3 types of N2X chassis
from a 2-slot portable unit to a 4-slot
platform which can be mounted in
a standard 19” rack or stacked on a
bench top.

N5540A 2-slot Portable Chassis

The chassis provides a convenient
platform for testing scenarios where
portability or small size is a factor. Two
different card types can be configured
simultaneously allowing for test
scenarios that use a combination of
port types.

N5541A 4-slot Chassis

The chassis provides a small, flexible
platform that can be either mounted
in a standard 19” rack or stacked on a
bench top. It can accommodate up to 4
test cards, providing added flexibility in
system configuration.

N5542A 4-slot Chassis with ext
BITS / MTS clock input

This version of the 4-slot chassis has the
capability to synchronize the transmit
clock on all the N2X XM test cards in
a system to a common source. Users
have a choice of four external reference
clock inputs for synchronization:

1.544 Mb/s BITS

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2.048 Mb/s MTS

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2.048 MHz

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10 MHzT

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Agilent N2X chassis family

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N5540A, N5541A and N5542A – Agilent N2X Chassis

Product Features

Hot-swappable test cards

Cards can be easily swapped between
chassis in different locations, even
while the system is powered, allowing
cards to be added or removed without
interrupting another user’s test
configuration.

Versatile test port arrangement

With support for up to 64 ports of
10/100 Ethernet or 8 ports of OC-48c
POS in 2U of rack space, the Agilent
N2X chassis provides a dense port
arrangement.

The N2X chassis will scale to provide
hundreds of ports of connectivity
to your system under test (SUT),
providing a powerful large-scale test
solution.

Multi-user, remotely accessible

Multiple users can access a single
chassis, each controlling their own set
of test ports within the chassis. The
chassis, together with other chassis
forms a complete test system that is
remotely accessible via the on-board
application programming interface.

Daisy-chain up to 60 chassis, time
synchronized to 10 ns

The Agilent N2X 4-slot chassis is
highly scalable to provide hundreds of
ports of combined real-time traffic and
protocol testing. Up to 60 chassis, or
3 full test racks, can be daisy chained
and synchronised to 10 ns for large
scale testing.

Backward compatible with
existing RouterTester, OmniBER
XM and SAN Tester

Designed as an extension to the
industry leading RouterTester 900,
OmniBER XM and SAN Tester system,
this chassis is completely compatible
with existing hardware and test
software.

Configuration

The N2X Chassis is a component of
the Agilent N2X solution. Test cards,
system controller PC, and system
software are required to form a
complete N2X system.
Product Numbers

N5540A 2-slot Portable Chassis

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N5541A 4-slot Chassis

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N5542A 4-slot Chassis with ext

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BITS / MTS clock input

Support for SONET/SDH, POS,
ATM, Ethernet, Frame Relay and
Fibre Channel interfaces

The Agilent N2X solution provides
support for SONET/SDH (OC-3/12/48
& OC-192), POS (OC-3c to OC-768c),
ATM(OC-3c & OC-12c, Ethernet (10
Mb/s to 10Gb/s), Frame Relay (OC-3c
to OC-48c) and Fibre Channel (1 Gb/s
to 4Gb/s) interfaces.

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Accessories

E7912-80012

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N2X 2-slot Chassis Hard Transit
Case
E7900-80012

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N2X 4-slot Chassis Hard Transit
Case
E7900-64207

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N2X Chassis-to-Chassis Cable
E7900-64208

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N2X Rack-to-Rack Cable

N5540A, N5541A and N5542A – Agilent N2X Chassis

Technical Specifications.

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

Physical

Test card slots

Width

Depth

Height

Weight (empty)

Weight (fully loaded)

Electrical

AC Voltage

Frequency

Power consumption

Environmental

Location

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Cooling requirements

Humidity

Safety

Front Panel

Power

2 and 4

30 cm (11.81”) - 2 slot

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45.4 cm (17.87”) (mounts in EIA-standard

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19” rack) - 4 slot

49.0 cm (19.29”) - 2 slot

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49.0 cm (19.29”) - 4 slot

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11 cm (4.33”) - 2 slot

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8.89 cm (3.50” = 2U) - 4 slot

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5.1 kg (11.2 lbs) - 2 slot

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9.1 kg (20 lbs) - 4 slot

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7.5 kg (16.5 lbs) typical - 2 slot

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12.7 kg (28 lbs) - 4 slot

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100 to 120 V nominal

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200 to 240 V nomina

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47 to 63 Hz•

330 W max - 2slot

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630W max - 4 slot

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Indoor use only
Altitude up to 2000m

5 °C to 40 °C•

-40 °C to 70 °C•

Air vents must remain unobstructed
(minimum clearance 3 inches/7.62 cm). Inlet
air temperature must not exceed the operating
temperature limits.

Maximum relative humidity 80% for
temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly
to 50% relative humidity at 40°C - non­condensing

Installation category: II

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Pollution degree: 2

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On/Off Rocker Switch•

Rear Panel

Connectors

Power

MDI

MDI-X

Daisy-chain Out

Daisy-chain In

External Trigger In

External Trigger Out

Male AC power receptacle

RJ-45. 100 Mb/s Ethernet (to PC controller or
previous chassis)

RJ-45. 100 Mb/s Ethernet (to next chassis)

Male D-shell. Event/clock connections to next
chassis

Male D-shell. Event/clock connections from
previous chassis

Female BNC. Trigger input from external
device.
Only one external reference clock source
should be applied to the rear panel at any
given time.
In response to the fault condition where more
than one clock source is introduced during
operation the chassis will lock to the first valid
signal presented. If more than one signal is
present at re-boot the chassis will lock using
the following order of preference:

LED Indicators

LINK

ACT

Regulatory Compliance

Electrical
(Electromagnetic
Compliance - EMC)

Electrical (Safety)

Optical Safety (when
fitted with optical
interfaces/blades)

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50 Ohm BNC - 10 MHz

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100 Ohm Bantam - 1.544 Mbs BITS

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75 Ohm BNC - 2.048 Mbs MTS

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75 Ohm BNC - 2.048 MHz

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Siemens 3-pin - 2.048 Mbs MTS

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Female BNC. Trigger output to external
device.

Ethernet Link•

Ethernet Activity•

As per IEC 61326-1:1997 + A1:1998 / EN
61326-1:1997 + A1:1998 +A2:2000 +A3:2003.
Electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use. (ClassA)
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (including
93/68/EEC)
For complete compliance information refer
to Declaration of Conformity E7900-91300

IEC 61010-1:1990 + A1:1992 + A2:1995.
Safety requirements for electrical equipment
for measurement, control, and laboratory
use
Low voltage directive 73/23/EEC

Complies with IEC 60825/CDRH Class 1, and
21 CFR 1040 - Class 1 Laser Products

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Agilent N2X

Agilent’s N2X multi-service tester combines leading-

edge services with carrier grade infrastructure testing

and emulation. The N2X solution set allows network

equipment manufacturers and service providers to

more comprehensively test new services end-to-end,

resulting in higher quality of service and lower network

operating costs.

Warranty and Support

Hardware Warranty

All N2X hardware is warranted against defects in mate-

rials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the

date of shipment.

Software Warranty

All N2X software is warranted for a period of 90 days.

The applications are warranted to execute and install

properly from the media provided.

This warranty only covers physical defects in the media,

whereby the media is replaced at no charge during the

warranty period.

Software Updates

With the purchase of any new system controller,

Agilent will provide 1 year of complimentary software

updates. At the end of the first year, you can enroll into

the Software and Support Agreement (SSA) contract for

continuing software product enhancements.

Support

Technical support is available throughout the support

life of the product. Support is available to verify that the

equipment works properly, to help with product opera-

tion, and to provide basic measurement assistance for

the use of the specified capabilities, at no extra cost,

upon request.

Ordering Information

To order and configure the test system consult your

local Agilent field engineer.

Sales, Service and Support

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Agilent Technologies
Test and Measurement Call Center
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Englewood, CO 80155-4026
1-800-452-4844

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Mississauga, Ontario
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Agilent Technologies
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The Netherlands
(31 20) 547-2323

United Kingdom

07004 666666

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