HP E5200A User Manual
H
Broadband Service Analyzer
User’s Guide
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Manual Name: HP Broadband Service Analyzer User’s Guide
Manual Part Number: E5200-90001
Product Model Number: HP E5200A
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2 September 1996 A.01.30
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The HP Broadband Service Analyzer is warranted against defects in materials and
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The HP Broadband Service Analyzer hardware has a three year return to HP Service
Centre warranty, commencing at delivery
date (type 7A).
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date (type 3C).
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Warnings
The following general safety precau-
tions must be observed during all
phases of operation, service, and
repair of this product. Failure to
comply with these precautions or
with specific warnings elsewhere in
this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and
intended use of the product.
Hewlett-Packard Company assumes
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comply with these requirements.
Ground the equipment For equipment
having a protective ground terminal (Safety
Class 1), an uninterruptible safety ground
must be provided from the mains power
source to the product input wiring terminals or supplied power cable.
DO NOT operate the product in an
explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable gases or fumes
For continued protection against fire,
replace the line fuse(s) only with fuse(s) of
the same voltage and current rating and
type. DO NOT use repaired fuses or shortcircuited fuse holders.
Keep away from live circuits
Operating personnel must not remove
equipment covers or shields. Procedures
involving the removal of covers and shields
are for use by service-trained personnel
only. Under certain conditions, dangerous
voltages may exist even with the equipment switched off. To avoid electrical
shock, DO NOT perform procedures involving cover or shield removal unless you are
qualified to do so.
DO NOT operate damaged
equipment Whenever it is possible that
the safety protection features built into this
product have been impaired, either through
physical damage, excessive moisture, or
any other reason, REMOVE POWER and do
not use the product until safe operation can
be verified by service-trained personnel. If
necessary, return the product to a HewlettPackard Sales and Service Office for service
and repair to ensure the safety features are
maintained.
DO NOT substitute parts or modify
equipment Because of the danger of
introducing additional hazards, do not
install substitute parts or perform any
unauthorized modification to the product.
Return the product to a Hewlett-Packard
Sales and Service Office for service and
repair to ensure features are maintained.
DO NOT clean with fluids
Doing so may make the equipment unsafe
for use.
Safety Symbols
Instruction manual symbol affixed to product. Indicates that the user must refer to
the manual for specific Warning or Caution
information to avoid personal injury, or
damage to the product.
Protective conductor terminal indicates the
field wiring terminal that must be connected to ground before operating the
equipment—protects against electrical
shock in case of fault.
Frame or chassis ground terminal—typically
connects to the equipment’s metal frame.
Earth (ground) terminal.
Alternating current (ac).
Direct current (dc).
Indicates hazardous voltages.
Warning
Calls attention to a procedure, practice, or
condition that could cause bodily injury or
death
Caution
Calls attention to a procedure, practice, or
condition that could possibly cause damage
to equipment or permanent loss of data.
Indicates that antistatic precautions should
be taken.
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Avertissement
Cet appareil répond aux normes de la
“Classe de sécurité 1” et est muni d’un fil
de mise à la terre pour votre protection.
Pour prévenir les risques de choc électrique, la broche de mise à la terre du
cordon d’alimentation ne doit pas être désactivée.
Restrictions d’utilisation
L’utilisateur se doit d’observer les mesures
de précaution énumérerais-dessous pour
toutes les phases d’utilisation, de service et
de réparation de cet appareil. Le fait de ne
pas s’y conformer équivaut à ne pas
respecter les mises en gardes spécifiques
contenues dans ce manuel et constitue une
violation des normes de sécurité relatives à
la conception, la fabrication et l’utilisation
prévue de cet appareil. La société HewlettPackard n’assume aucune responsabilité
envers un client qui manquerait de se conformer à ces exigences.
Mise à la terre
Afin de minimiser les risques de choc électrique, le châssis et le cabinet de l’appareil
doivent être mis à la terre. L’appareil est
équipé d’un cordon d’alimentation muni
d’une fiche homologuée à trois lames, compatible c.a. La prise murale et la prise
femelle de la rallonge électrique doivent
respecter les normes de sécurité de la
“Commission Électrotechnique Internationale” (IEC).
Environnement
Ne faites pas fonctionner cet appareil en
présence de gaz inflammables ou de
vapeurs dangereuses. L’utilisation de
n’importe quel appareil électrique dans ces
conditions constitue un risque élevé pour
votre sécurité.
Service et ajustement
Des “tensions dangereuses” résident dans
cet appareil. Par conséquent, le service et
l’ajustement doivent être effectué uniquement par une personne qualifiée.
Ne remplacez pas de composantes lorsque
le cordon d’alimentation est sous tension. Il
pourrait y avoir présence de “tension dangereuses” même lorsque l’appareil est
déconnecté.
Manipulation du tube cathodique
Une manipulation brusque, ou le fait de
secouer l’appareil, peut provoquer le bris du
tube cathodique. L’implosion qui s’en suivrait entraînerait la dispersion à grande
vélocité d’éclats de verre. Le retrait ou
l’installation du tube cathodique ne doit
être exécuté que par un technicien qualifié,
portant un masque et des gants de sécurité
homologués.
Service non autorisé
L’installation de pièces étrangères, ou tous
modification apportée à l’appareil sans le
consentement de Hewlett-Packard est
formellement interdit. Le fait de procéder à
de tels modifications sans autorisation
pourrait entraîner l’annulation de la garantie de l’appareil ou de tout contrat de service.
Pour un service et des réparations
autorisées, retournez l’appareil à un point
de vente et service Hewlett-Packard.
Symboles des sécurité
Attention (voir documents d’accompagnement)
Le conducteur protectif indique que la prise
de terre doit être connectée avant d’utiliser
l’equipment—protège contre le choc electrique en cas de faute.
Borne de terre
ou
Borne de masse, châssis
Courant alternatif
Courant continu
Risque de choc electriques
WARNING
Attire l’attention sur une procédure, une
pratique, ou des conditions qui peuvent
entraîner des blessures corporelles ou la
mort.
CAUTION
Attire l’attention sur une procédure, une
pratique, ou des conditions qui peuvent
endommager l’équipement.
Signale que des précautions antistatique
doivent étre prises.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014
Manufacturer’s Name Hewlett Packard Australia Ltd.
Manufacturer’s Address Australian Telecom Operation
347 Burwood Highway
Burwood East, 3151
Victoria, Australia
declares that the product:
Product Name Broadband Service Analyzer
Model Number HP E5200A
Product Options This declaration covers all options of the above product.
conforms to the following product specifications:
Safety EN 61010-1:1993 / IEC 1010-1:1990 + A1
EMC EN 55011:1991 / CISPR 11:1990 (Group 1, Class A
Supplementary Information This product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage
CSA C22.2 No. 1010-1:1992
UL 3111-1:1994
1
EN 50082-1:1992
IEC 801-2:1991 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD
IEC 801-3:1984 3 V/m
IEC 801-4:1988 0.5 kV Signal Lines, 1 kV Power Lines
.
Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
This product uses high speed digital interfaces which are susceptible to
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). ESD may corrupt received data.
1
The product meets the listed specifications with interface pods
installed in both ports.
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Melbourne, Australia, December 5,1995
Issue 1
European Contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Department ZQ/
Standards Europe, Herrenberger Straße 130, D-71034 Böblingen, Germany (FAX +49-7031-14-3143)
Graeme Cobb - Quality Manager
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What is the HP Broadband Service Analyzer?
What is the HP Broadband Service Analyzer?
The HP E5200A Broadband Service Analyzer is a portable yet powerful tool
designed specifically to test broadband equipment, networks, and services. It
can be used by public and private network providers to
• test network equipment
• aid in equipment installation
• test interworking devices
• test end-to-end services
Y ou can use the analyzer to test the physical, ATM, and AAL layers in network
traffic.
The analyzer’s user interface has four main components that provide most of
the tools you need to install, test, and support network equipment and
services:
• Link Monitor and Channel Monitor continuously measure the key
indicators of the health of the link or of a specific channel (VPI/VCI), and
display the information in an easy-to-read summary format.
• SMARTtests and predefined macros speed up the common and
routine tasks you need to perform when installing and testing network
equipment and services, and to ensure quality of service.
• Simulator gives you all of the tools you need to have manual control of
the transmit functions of the analyzer.
• Capture Viewer shows you details of captured traffic. You can
troubleshoot any fault in any level of the protocol stack, such as LAN
emulation, classical IP, and Frame Relay over ATM.
Y ou can use the analyzer as a standalone test solution for dispatched testing in
installation, commissioning, or maintenance applications. You can also display
the user interface on any HP-UX workstation and connect the instrument to a
network for remote monitoring.
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Where to Find Information
Where to Find Information
The HP E5200A Broadband Service Analyzer comes with a comprehensive set
of paper and online documentation. Use the following table to determine
which documents you should use.
What is it? What does it do? Who is it for?
User’s Guide
Chapter 1
“Setting Up the
Analyzer”
User’s Guide
Chapter 2
“Using the
Analyzer”
User’s Guide
Chapter 3
“Using the
Online Help”
User’s Guide
Chapter 4
“System
Administration”
contains instructions on
how to set up and install
the analyzer
provides an outline of
the most common
analyzer functions
describes the types of
online help available
provides an outline of
the most common
system administration
functions
users who are
responsible for the initial
setup and any
subsequent relocation
of the analyzer
users who want a quick
introduction to the
analyzer and its main
functions
all users
all users
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Where to Find Information
What is it? What does it do? Who is it for?
User’s Guide
Chapter 5
“Standards and
Specifications”
Online Help three help volumes—
Quick Reference provides a brief overview
Setting Up the
Interface Pod
guides
lists the electrical,
mechanical, and
environmental
specifications
User, Macro, and UPE
Compatibility—contain
information about, and
instructions for using,
the analyzer
of the analyzer’s main
features and functions
a series of guides that
provide descriptions of,
and instructions for
installing, individual
interface pods
users who are
responsible for
connecting the analyzer
to other equipment
all users
all users
all users
Worldwide
Support card
Release Notice
(if relevant)
provides information
about support, service,
and warranty
provides information
not available when this
guide was printed
all users
all users
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Where to Find Information
The release 1.7 documentation, in PDF format, is included on the CD ROM that
contains the distribution software. This includes the Release 1.7 Broadband
Network Analyzer User’s Guide. The files are in the manuals directory on the CD
ROM. This directory contains the following files.
File Manual
5200ug31.pdf Broadband Network Analyzer User’s Guide
5120ig1a.pdf Setting up the DS1DS3 Interface Pod
5121ig1a.pdf Setting up the E3 Interface Pod
5122ig1a.pdf Setting up the OC-3/STM-1 Optical Interface Pod
5123ig1a.pdf Setting up the STM-1 Electrical Interface Pod
5125ig1.pdf Setting up the E1 Interface Pod
5126ig1.pdf Setting up the J2 6.3 Mb/s Electrical Interface Pod
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Contents
What is the HP Broadband Service Analyzer? ........................................... vii
Where to Find Information ......................................................................... viii
Appendixes ............................................................................................. xi
1 Setting Up the Analyzer
Introduction ................................................................................................. 1-2
To Unpack the Analyzer .............................................................................. 1-3
Connector Panel at a Glance .................................................................. 1-5
To Connect the Analyzer to a Computer ................................................... 1-6
To Connect the Analyzer as a Standalone System ............................... 1-7
To Connect the Analyzer as a Networked System ................................ 1-10
To Connect the Analyzer Using a Modem ............................................. 1-16
To Change Configuration Parameters ................................................... 1-20
To Connect a Printer to the Analyzer ........................................................ 1-21
To Switch the Analyzer On and Off ............................................................ 1-22
To Back Up and Restore Files .................................................................... 1-23
To Back Up Files ..................................................................................... 1-24
To Restore Files ...................................................................................... 1-25
To Reset the Notebook PC ..................................................................... 1-27
To Insert or Remove an Interface Pod ....................................................... 1-28
To Troubleshoot the Analyzer .................................................................... 1-30
To Print a Window .................................................................................. 1-33
2 Using the Analyzer
To Connect to the System Under Test ....................................................... 2-2
Intrusive System Connection ................................................................. 2-3
Non-Intrusive System Connection ......................................................... 2-6
Diagnostic System Connection .............................................................. 2-8
To Log In to the Analyzer ........................................................................... 2-11
To Log In to the Analyzer Graphical User Interface ............................. 2-11
To Log In to the Command Line Interface ............................................ 2-13
To Read the Analyzer’s Main Screen ..................................................... 2-14
To Log Out from the Analyzer .................................................................... 2-16
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To Configure the Analyzer and Ports ..................................................2-18
To Configure the Analyzer ...............................................................2-18
To Configure a Port ..........................................................................2-18
To Monitor the Link (Network) ...........................................................2-20
Link Summary ..................................................................................2-21
Channel Summary ............................................................................2-24
To Monitor a Channel (VPI/VCI) .........................................................2-26
To Monitor Alarms and Errors .............................................................2-28
To Monitor Alarms and Errors on the Link .....................................2-28
To Monitor Alarms and Errors on a Channel ..................................2-31
To Log Statistics ...................................................................................2-33
To Run SMARTtests and Predefined Macros ......................................2-36
To Capture and View Data ...................................................................2-38
To Capture Data ...............................................................................2-39
To View Captured Data ....................................................................2-41
To Simulate Traffic ...............................................................................2-44
To Inject Alarms and Errors .................................................................2-48
To Inject Protocol Layer Alarms and Errors ...................................2-48
To Inject Physical Layer Alarms and Errors ...................................2-51
To Use Macros .......................................................................................2-54
To Create a Macro ............................................................................2-55
To Edit a Macro ................................................................................2-56
To Play a Macro ................................................................................2-56
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3 Using the Online Help
To Install the Online Help ......................................................................3-2
To Install the Online Help on a PC ....................................................3-2
To Install the Online Help on a Workstation .....................................3-3
To Display the Online Help ....................................................................3-5
4 System Administration
To Use the System Administration Functions ......................................4-2
To Start the System Administration Functions ................................4-2
To Move Around in the System Administration Functions .............4-4
To Change a Password ...........................................................................4-6
To Set the System Date, Time, and Time Zone ....................................4-7
To Change the System Date and Time ..............................................4-8
To Change the System Time Zone ....................................................4-9
To Upgrade the Analyzer Software ............................................................ 4-10
To Upgrade Software Using Diskettes ................................................... 4-11
To Upgrade Software Using FTP ........................................................... 4-12
5 Standards and Specifications
Standards ..................................................................................................... 5-2
Electrical Specifications .............................................................................. 5-3
External Connectors ................................................................................... 5-4
Timing and Frequency References ............................................................ 5-10
Foreground Traffic Generation .................................................................. 5-11
Capture and Playback System .................................................................... 5-13
Mechanical and Environmental Specifications .......................................... 5-14
Appendixes
Hexadecimal to ASCII Conversion ............................................................. A-2
Default Acadia Configuration ..................................................................... B-2
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Introduction 1-2
To Unpack the Analyzer 1-3
To Connect the Analyzer to a Computer 1-6
To Connect a Printer to the Analyzer 1-21
To Switch the Analyzer On and Off 1-22
To Back Up and Restore Files 1-23
To Insert or Remove an Interface Pod 1-28
To Troubleshoot the Analyzer 1-30
1 Setting Up the
Analyzer
Setting Up the Analyzer
Setting Up the Analyzer
Introduction
Introduction
When you receive your HP Broadband Service Analyzer, you must perform
the following steps before you can use it:
• Unpack the analyzer.
• Connect the analyzer to a controlling computer.
• Switch on the analyzer.
• Prepare the analyzer for use.
• Insert the interface pods.
1-2
Setting Up the Analyzer
To Unpack the Analyzer
To Unpack the Analyzer
When you receive your HP Broadband Service Analyzer, ensure you have
received the correct items by checking the contents of the package
against the packing list in each box within the packing carton.
Caution The external connectors on the analyzer and interface pods are
susceptible to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Handle the equipment with
the necessary care to avoid ESD damage during unpacking, installation,
and operation.
The analyzer can operate either standing up or lying flat. Use the
stabilizing feet if you want the unit to stand up.
Carry handle
1 Setting Up the
Analyzer
Connector panel
Power connector and
switch
Stabilizing feet
1-3
Setting Up the Analyzer
To Unpack the Analyzer
Analyzer Software
All of the required software is preinstalled. If you have the HP Broadband
Service Analyzer (E5200A), the application software is pre-installed on
the analyzer.
If you have the HP Broadband Service Analyzer with the notebook PC
(E5200A option 050), the application software is pre-installed on the
analyzer, and the following software is pre-installed on the notebook PC:
• analyzer software (as backup)
• interface pod software (as backup)
• online help
• MS-DOS (Ver. 6.2)
• Microsoft Windows (Ver. 3.1)
• PC-Xware (Ver. 2.1)
• Acadia/VxD (Ver. 2.2)
• Borland C++ (optional—supplied with the Broadband Series UPE
Conversion Toolkit p/n E5190A)
Y ou will also receive a set of diskettes containing the PC based online help,
and/or a CD-ROM that contains the
• analyzer software
• notebook PC software
• PC based online help
• UNIX based online help
Caution When you receive your analyzer, you should make a complete backup of
the notebook PC hard disk. This will save you time in the future if you
ever have any problems with the notebook PC hard disk. For backup
procedures, refer to “To Back Up Files” on page 1-24.
Caution Do not load any non-analyzer related software on the notebook PC. This
may cause damage to the analyzer’s software.
You can also use the analyzer with an HP-UX workstation as the display
server.
The HP Broadband Service Analyzer is certified to operate only with the
supplied notebook PC or an HP-UX workstation. If you have any problems,
contact your local HP representative.
1-4
Connector Panel at a Glance
Setting Up the Analyzer
To Unpack the Analyzer
1 Setting Up the
Analyzer
Power LED
Access
LED
BITS
Sync In
Sync Out
Power LED Light emitting diode (LED) that indicates when power is supplied to the
Access LED Light emitting Diode (LED) that indicates when the analyzer is accessing
BITS Input for synchronizing the analyzer to a Building Integrated Timing Source
Sync In Input for synchronizing the analyzer’s Data Clocks, Measurement System,
Sync Out Output for synchronizing external equipment, or for synchronizing the Data
UTP Connects the analyzer to a 10BaseT (Ethertwist/TPE) Local Area Network.
AUI Attachment Unit Interface connector used with an external MAU (Medium
Serial Port for connecting the analyzer to a Terminal using RS-232C serial
DC Out This output is not active.
UTP
(LAN)
AUI
(LAN)
analyzer.
information from a network.
(BITS) or to a DS1 or E1 source.
or Data Timestamp to external equipment or another analyzer.
Clocks, Measurement System, or Data Timestamps of another analyzer to
this analyzer.
When the analyzer is supplied with an Omnibook, the UTP port is used for
connecting the analyzer to the Omnibook.
Attachment Unit) to allow connection of the analyzer to a variety of
different Local Area Networks.
communications.
Serial
DC Out
Power On/Off
Switch
Power
Outlet
1-5
Setting Up the Analyzer
To Connect the Analyzer to a Computer
To Connect the Analyzer to a Computer
The analyzer is designed for both onsite and remote broadband testing
applications. The way in which you connect the analyzer to a computer
depends on whether you want to perform remote or local testing. You can
connect the analyzer as a
• standalone system (with a notebook PC)
• networked system
• remote system (using a modem)
Both the HP Broadband Service Analyzer and the supplied notebook PC
are pre-configured for all of these connections (except for network
specific configuration parameters). For a networked system, you will need
to record additional information. See “To Connect the Analyzer as a
Networked System” on page 1-10.
The default configuration for the analyzer is as follows:
1-6
Boot source Local Disk
Ethernet IP Address 10.0.0.1
Ethernet IP Netmask 255.255.255.0
Host IP Address 10.0.0.2
Host Gateway IP Address not used
SLIP IP Address 10.0.1.1
The default configuration for the notebook PC is as follows:
Ethernet IP Address 10.0.0.2
Ethernet IP Netmask 255.255.255.0
SLIP IP Address 10.0.1.2
Setting Up the Analyzer
To Connect the Analyzer to a Computer
Warning For your safety, the power cord supplied with the analyzer has a
grounded plug. Always use the power cord with a properly grounded
mains power outlet to avoid electrical shock.
If you will be converting data captured by the analyzer into HP
Broadband Series Test System (BSTS) captured data files, you must
install the Data Conversion Utility (p/n E5200-10010). See the
Installing/Upgrading Software section in the HP BSTS System
Installation & Startup Guide.
After you have prepared the analyzer for use, back up the analyzer’s hard
disk to the notebook PC or workstation; then archive this data using
backup storage media. See “To Back Up and Restore Files” on page 1-23.
To Connect the Analyzer as a Standalone System
You should connect the analyzer as a standalone system for onsite
testing, for example, at an installation site or a monitoring point. There
are two ways you can connect the analyzer as a standalone system:
• point-to-point ethernet interface
• point-to-point serial interface
1 Setting Up the
Analyzer
Normally, you would use the point-to-point ethernet interface. You can
use the point-to point serial interface as a backup connection when there
is a problem with the ethernet interface, or when you need to set up the
configuration parameters for a networked system. See “To Change
Configuration Parameters” on page 1-20.
The computer to which you connect your analyzer should only contain
the software specified in “Analyzer Software” on page 1-4.
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Setting Up the Analyzer
To Connect the Analyzer to a Computer
To Connect the Analyzer to a Point-to-Point
Ethernet Interface
Connect the analyzer to
3
the notebook PC using
the PCMCIA LAN cable.
Connect the
2
network cable
(E5200-64005)
to the PCMCIA
LAN cable.
Connect the cross-
1
over cable
(E5200-64006) to
the network
cable (E5200A-
64005).
Connect the AC adapter
4
to the notebook PC.
Connect the analyzer to a
5
mains power outlet.
Caution Make sure at least 3 cm of clear space is left between the analyzer
ventilation openings and other objects.
If there is a boot failure, the analyzer attempts to boot from the host
computer using the configured boot host, and analyzer IP address.
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Setting Up the Analyzer
To Connect the Analyzer to a Computer
To Connect the Analyzer to a Point-to-Point
Serial Interface
Connect the analyzer to the
1
notebook PC’s serial
connector. If this cable is
not supplied, use cable p/n
24542U.
Connect the
2
analyzer to a mains
power outlet.
1 Setting Up the
Analyzer
To Record the System Administration Information
After you have connected the analyzer, switch on the analyzer (see “To
Switch the Analyzer On and Off” on page 1-22); then use the system
administration functions of the analyzer to set the
• system administrator password (see “To Change a Password” on
page 4-6)
• required users (see User Online Help)
• date, time, and time zone (see “To Set the System Date, Time, and
Time Zone” on page 4-7)
• printer (see User Online Help)
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Setting Up the Analyzer
To Connect the Analyzer to a Computer
To Connect the Analyzer as a Networked System
You should connect the analyzer as a networked system when you want to
remotely monitor a network. By connecting the analyzer to a networked
system, you can use either the supplied notebook PC, or an HP-UX
workstation at a remotely controlled monitoring point.
To connect the analyzer as a networked system, you need to perform the
following steps:
1 Configure the notebook PC or workstation.
2 Configure the analyzer.
3 Connect the analyzer.
4 Test for network connectivity.
5 Install the online help (UNIX workstation only).
6 Record the system administration information.
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To Configure the Notebook PC or Workstation
If you are connecting the analyzer to the notebook PC via your network,
use Acadia/Vxd to reconfigure the following parameters (assigned by the
system administrator):
• notebook PC hostname
• notebook PC IP address
• notebook netmask
• default router IP address
• analyzer’s IP address
If you are connecting the analyzer to a HP-UX workstation via your
network, complete the following steps:
1 Note down the workstation’s hostname and IP address. You will find
this information in the /etc/hosts file.
2 Add the analyzer’s hostname and IP address to your workstation’s
/etc/hosts file.
Setting Up the Analyzer
To Connect the Analyzer to a Computer
3 Note down the workstation’s netmask. You will find this information in
the /etc/netlinkrc file.
4 Note down your workstation’s default route. You will find this
information in the /etc/netlinkrc file.
To Configure the Analyzer
Before you connect the analyzer as a networked system, you must set up
the following configuration parameters:
Notebook PC UNIX Workstation
Boot source local disk local disk
Analyzer Ethernet
IP Address
Analyzer Ethernet
IP Netmask
Boot Host IP
Address
This must match the analyzer’s IP
address that you recorded in
Acadia/Vxd.
This must match the notebook
PC’s ethernet netmask IP address
that you recorded in Acadia/Vxd.
This must match the notebook
PC’s ethernet IP address that you
recorded in Acadia/Vxd.
This must match the analyzer’s
IP address you added to the
/etc/hosts file.
This must match the netmask
IP address noted down from
your workstation’s
/etc/netlinkrc file.
This must match your
workstation’s IP address as
indicated in the /etc/hosts
file.
1 Setting Up the
Analyzer
Boot Host Gateway
IP Address
To set up the configuration parameters for a networked system, you can
either
• use the Network Configuration utility—see “To Change Configuration
Parameters” on page 1-20
• set up the analyzer as a standalone system; then use the system
administration functions—see the User Online Help
This must match the notebook
PC’s default router IP address that
you recorded in Acadia/Vxd.
This must match your
workstation’s default router as
indicated in the
/etc/netlinkrc file.
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Setting Up the Analyzer
To Connect the Analyzer to a Computer
To Connect the Analyzer
Connect the analyzer to the LAN
1
using the UTP cable
(E5200-64005).
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Connect the
2
analyzer to a mains
power outlet.
Note You can also connect the analyzer to a LAN using a Medium Attachment Unit (MAU).
An MAU cable is not provided with the analyzer.
Setting Up the Analyzer
To Connect the Analyzer to a Computer
To Test for Network Connectivity
If you have connected the analyzer to a workstation, do the following:
• Use the UNIX ping command to verify that the analyzer is up and
running on your network. The syntax of the ping command may vary
from site to site. See your system administrator or the UNIX online
man pages for more details. If you cannot ping to the analyzer, check
all of the cable connections and configuration parameters.
• Check that you have given xhost authority for the analyzer to connect
to your X-display. See your system administrator or the UNIX online
man pages for more details.
If you are using the notebook PC, click the Ping icon in the Acadia/Vxd
program group. Ping the notebook PC and the analyzer separately using
their hostnames.
To Install the Online Help
If you have HP-UX superuser permission, you can install the analyzer
help on an HP series 700 workstation running HP-UX 9.05.
Note This installation modifies the following files:
1 Setting Up the
Analyzer
• /etc/inetd.conf
• /etc/services
1 Mount the CD-ROM onto your file system by typing:
/bin/mkdir /cdrom
/etc/mount <cdrom_device_file> /cdrom
See your system administrator if you are unsure of the CD-ROM device
file name.
2 Run the HP-UX update utility by typing:
/etc/update
The update utility Main Menu is displayed.
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Setting Up the Analyzer
To Connect the Analyzer to a Computer
3 Select “Change Source or Destination” by using the arrow keys to
highlight the option; then pressing either Enter or F4.
The Change Source or Destination window is displayed.
4 Select “From Tape Device to Local System” as the Update from Source
to Destination by using the arrow keys to highlight the option; then
pressing either Enter or F4.
The From Tape Device to Local System window is displayed.
5 In the Source field, type /cdrom/HELP/HYPHELP/HELP.PKG
6 Press F4.
The Main Menu is redisplayed.
7 Select “All Filesets on the Source Media” by using the arrow keys to
highlight the option; then pressing either Enter or F4.
The Select All Filesets on the Source Media window is displayed.
8 Select “Start Loading Now” by using the arrow keys to highlight the
option; then pressing either Enter or F4.
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A message window is displayed asking you whether you want to “Start
loading filesets now?”
9 Type y.
The Loading Partitions and Filesets window is displayed. This window
indicates the progress of the installation.
The help package is installed in the /OPT/E5200A/ directory.
10 When the installation is complete, you should view the log file to check
for errors in the installation. At the # prompt type more
/tmp/update.log
.
11 Errors are displayed at the end of the file. If there are errors, correct
the problem and reinstall the help.
12 Unmount the CD-ROM from your file system by typing:
cd /
/etc/unmount /cdrom
Setting Up the Analyzer
To Connect the Analyzer to a Computer
13 To print help topics, set up the current printer for the help viewer
using the Printer Setup option in the File menu. For more information
see the How to use Help option in the Help menu in the help viewer.
To Record the System Administration Information
1 Switch on the analyzer (see “To Switch the Analyzer On and Off” on
page 1-22).
2 Log in to the analyzer using the following user name and password.
Note The HP Broadband Service Analyzer has two sets of default login information:
• User Name—boomer
• User Name—root
See “To Log In to the Analyzer” on page 2-11.
3 After you have connected the analyzer, use the system administration
functions of the analyzer to set the
• system administrator password (see “To Change a Password” on
page 4-6)
• required users (see User Online Help)
• date, time, and time zone (see “To Set the System Date, Time, and
Time Zone” on page 4-7)
• printer (see User Online Help)
• remote hosts (see User Online Help)
• routing details (see User Online Help)
• remote file systems (see User Online Help)
Password—broadband
Password—rootpasswd
1 Setting Up the
Analyzer
Note You must have the appropriate privileges to perform system administration
functions.
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Setting Up the Analyzer
To Connect the Analyzer to a Computer
To Connect the Analyzer Using a Modem
You can use a modem (configured to no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit) to
remotely access the analyzer from the notebook PC. You should use a
modem connection only to access the Tcl interface.
You can set up a modem connection using either:
• an external modem
• a PCMCIA internal modem
To connect the analyzer using a modem, complete the following steps:
1 If you are using the PCMCIA internal modem, change the COM port
assignments for the notebook PC.
2 Connect the analyzer.
3 Set the remote modem to auto answer.
4 Set up the modem connection.
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5 Record the system administration information.
To Change the COM Port Assignment
1 From the Main program group, click the Control Panel icon.
2 Click the OmniBook icon. The OmniBook Configuration window is
displayed.
3 Click the Change button in the COM Port Assignments area. The Select
COM Port Assignments window is displayed.
4 Set the serial port to COM4 by clicking COM4 in the Serial Port
column; then click OK.
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