Wavetek ANT-20, ANT-20E Operating Manual

ANT-20, ANT-20E Advanced Network Tester

Broadband Analyzer/Generator

BN 3035/90.80 Software Version 7.20 Operating Manual

BN 3035/98.32

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Order no.: BN 3035/98.32 Edition: 06/00.07 (V 7.20)

Previous edition: 05/00.04 (V 7.10)

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Contents

Introduction

1 Main applications of the Broadband Analyzer/Generator . . . . . . . .I-1

2 Application concept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-2

3 Test applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-5

3.1 ATM performance analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-5

3.2 Traffic management tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-5

3.3 UNI signaling tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-6

3.4 Analysis of ATM signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-6

3.5 Other fields of application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-6

4 Using and setting up the Broadband Analyzer/Generator . . . . . . . .I-7

5 Overview: Virtual Instruments, “VIs” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-8

6 Often used terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-9

Operation

1 ATM Test Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-1

1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-1

1.2 “ATM Test Control” window layout and commands. . . . . . . .O-2

1.3 Important dialog windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-4

2 ATM Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-7

2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-7

2.2 “ATM Test Results” main window layout and commands . . .O-7

2.3 Results window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-9

3 ATM Channel Explorer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-11

3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-11

3.2 “ATM Channel Explorer” window lay out and commands . .O-12

3.3 Results window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-14

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4 Port configurations (topologies) and

Instrument Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O-16

4.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-16

4.2 The “Instrument Configuration” dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-16

4.3 Port configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-17

4.4 Tx/Rx Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-19

4.4.1 The “ATM Layer” dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-19

4.4.2 “Edit Signal Structure”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-21

4.5 Signaling emulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-21

4.5.1 The “Signaling Protocol” dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-21

4.5.2 The “Address Input” dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-22

5 Test Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-25

5.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-25

5.2 The “Test Setup” dialog: Setting the Test Type . . . . . . . . .O-26

5.3 The “ATM Layer QoS - Looped Topology” test type. . . . . .O-27

5.4 The “ATM Layer QoS (PVC) - Point-to-point” test type. . . .O-28

5.5 The “ATM Layer QoS (PVC) - Looped” test type . . . . . . . .O-29

5.6 The “ATM Layer QoS (SVC) - Calling” test type. . . . . . . . . O-30

5.7 The “ATM Layer QoS (SVC) - Called” test type . . . . . . . . .O-30

5.8 The “ATM Layer QoS (SVC) - Self Call” test type. . . . . . . .O-31

5.9 The “Test Setup <...>” dialog: Configure test type . . . . . . .O-32

5.9.1 Select channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-33

5.9.2 Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-34

5.9.3 Called party address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-35

5.9.4 Own instrument address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-35

5.9.5 Source parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-36

5.9.6 Multiplexer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-37

5.9.7 Channel labeling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-37

6 Defining Virtual Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-38

6.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-38

6.2 The “Channel Editor” dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-38

6.3 Parameter display and modificatio n (index cards) . . . . . . . O-4 0

6.3.1 The “General” index card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-40

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6.3.2 The “Header/Address” index card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-41

6.3.3 The “Traffic Contract” index card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-43

6.3.4 The “Traffic Contract” index card (continued) . . . . . . . . . . .O-44

6.3.5 The “Traffic Source” index card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-45

Application Guide

1 The Application Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

1.1 Selecting the Instruments for ATM Applications . . . . . . . . . .A-1

1.2 Starting and Stopping the Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2

2 ATM Layer Quality of Service Measurements (SVC). . . . . . . . . . . .A-3

2.1 Overview: Basic operating sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3

2.2 Test setup and description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-4

2.3 Application settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

2.3.1 Configuring the Instrument: “ATM Test Control” VI. . . . . . . . A-5

2.3.2 Selecting the Test Type: “ATM Test Control” VI . . . . . . . . . .A-9

2.3.3 Configuring the Test Type: “ATM Test Control” VI . . . . . . .A-10

2.4 Enabling and Disabling Test Tra ffic:

“ATM Test Control” VI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-12

2.5 Editing Test Parameters “On-Line”:

“ATM Test Control” VI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-13

2.6 Inserting Errors: “ATM Test Control” VI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-14

2.7 Displaying the Results: “ATM Test Results” VI . . . . . . . . . .A-15

2.7.1 Preparing to Record Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-15

2.7.2 Displaying the Signaling Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-16

2.7.3 The “Quality Of Service” window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-18

2.7.4 The “Receiver Status” window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-20

3 Detecting and analyzing ATM channels (Channel Explorer) . . . .A-22

3.1 Overview: Basic operating sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-22

3.2 Test setup and description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-23

3.3 Application settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-23

3.4 Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-24

3.4.1 “Activity” Scan:

Detect and Display Active ATM Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-24

3.4.2 Analyzing the AAL types of active ATM channels. . . . . . . .A-25

3.4.3 Displaying the AAL Type Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-26

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3.4.4 Trouble Scan: Detecting and displaying

ATM Channels where alarms are present . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-27

3.5 Selecting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-29

3.6 Sorting Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-30

Technical Background

1 ATM Traffic Generation and Multiplexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TB-1

1.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TB-1

1.2 Generator Principle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB-2

1.3 Source Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB-2

1.3.1 “Constant Bit Rate” source model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB-3

1.3.2 “On-Off” source model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TB-4

1.4 Traffic Control and Multiplexing Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB-5

1.5 Traffic Shaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB-8

2 Testing Switched Virtual Circuits (SVCs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TB-9

2.1 General features of the signaling

(Software version 6.5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB-9

2.2 Interoperability with other instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB-9

2.3 Starting and stopping signa ling, generating test traffic. . . TB-10

2.4 “Calling” mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB-10

2.5 “Called” mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB-13

2.6 “Self Call” mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB-15

Specifications “ATM Layer”

1 Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-1

1.1 Scrambling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-1

1.2 Fill Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-1

1.3 Cell Header. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-1

1.4 General Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-2

1.4.1 Error Insertion (Anomalies). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-2

1.4.2 Alarm Generation (Defects) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-2

1.5 Functions for

ATM Layer Quality of Service Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . S-3

1.5.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-3

1.5.2 Error Insertion (Anomalies). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-3

1.5.3 Alarm Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-3

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1.5.4 Test Cell Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-3

1.6 Source Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-4

1.6.1 Constant Bit Rate Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-4

1.6.2 “On-Off” Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-4

1.7 Traffic Shaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-5

1.7.1 Traffic Shaper for CBR, UBR and DBR Traffic Contracts . . . S-5

1.7.2 Traffic Shaper for VBR and SBR Traffic Contracts. . . . . . . .S-6

2 Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-7

2.1 Descrambling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-7

2.2 General Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-7

2.2.1 Error Measurements (Anomalies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-7

2.2.2 Alarm Detection (Defects). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-7

2.2.3 Receiver Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-7

2.3 ATM Layer Quality of Service Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . S-8

2.3.1 General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-8

2.3.2 Error Related Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-8

2.3.3 Delay Related Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-8

2.3.4 Alarm Detection (Defects). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-9

2.3.5 Other Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-9

2.4 Channel Explorer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-10

2.4.1 Activity Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-10

2.4.2 Trouble Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-10

2.4.3 AAL analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-11

3 Signaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-12

3.1 Traffic Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-12

3.2 Signaling Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-12

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Introduction

1 Main applications of the Broadband Analyzer/Generator

ATM is set to change the landscape in WANs and LANs in the coming years. Practically all network operators view ATM as a key technology in enabling them to provide the required high quality standard in future serv i ces.

With the Broadband Analyzer/Generator the right tool is provided to you for performing ATM tests in a simply, reliably manner and with highest accuracy.

The tester is particularly suitable for

• commissioning,

• acceptance testing and

• in-service testing of ATM services, switches and networks.

This means that your network management is enhanced to provide performance tests that

guarantee the best possible “Quality of Service”. A special feature, the real-time function supports the test, which also allows you to optimize the ATM traffic management.

Both SVCs (Switched Virtual Circuits) and PVCs (Permanent Virtual Circuits) are tested precisely.

Testing of different ATM service categories will be supported directly by the Broadband Analyzer/Generator.

A TM traffic contracts can be analyzed in detail and can therefore be guaranteed by means of an acceptance test. The figure below shows the relationship between the ATM Forum and ITU-T service categories, their traffic descriptions and the minimum guarantee corresponding to the appropriate traffic contract.

Service

2 Application concept

The Broadband Analyzer/Generator in the ANT-20/ANT-20E is an ATM tester that is equipped with integrated interfaces. This ensures that the necessary interface is easily accessible when you are on the move.

Fig. I-2 Comprehensive choice of interfaces for the ANT-20/ANT-20E

The Broadband Analyzer/Generator operates in “Emulate” mode for an UNI interface for most test applications. This configuration provides the test instrument with characteristics that are similar to those of an ATM terminal. This configuration also allows signaling emulation to enable you to make performance measurements using ATM switched virtual circuits. The function is also used for testing the major characteristics of ATM switches.

ATM tests on SVCs can be performed faster and more effectively since you no longer need to be concerned with setting up and clearing down the connection.

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The diagram below illustrates the steps that the Broadband Analyzer/Generator performs automatically, when a self-call was initiated:

1. Test circuit set up

2. Performance analysis over the test circ uit

Fig. I-3 Automatic test sequence for switched virtual circuits

The receiver of the Broadband Analyzer/Generator can be used separately for troubleshooting

or analysis. The ANT-20/ANT-20E can be used with a “T” connector or optical power splitter for this monitor type operating mode.

Fig. I-4 ANT-20/ANT-20E monitor function

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All test applications are supported by a practical application and channel database. In the simplest scenario, an application is called up and started directly.

With the ATM channel editor a comfortable tool for the extension and handling of the ATM channel database is available.

The results must be recorded, not just for acceptance tests. All the virtual instruments of the Broadband Analyzer/Generator include a print function to allow you to produce hard copies that can be used for presentations.

The Broadband Analyzer/Generator is particularly suitable for end to end or Multicall test applications. The concept allows new connections, network nodes or network terminations to be

tested simply and reliably on the customer’s premises. These tests can also be automated if they are performed using signaling and SVCs.

Fig. I-5 Multicall applications using the Broadband Analyzer/Generator

Several Broadband Analyzer/Generators are calling a “Call-server” OMC: Operation & Maintenance Center

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3 Test applications

3.1 ATM performance analysis

The basic version of the tester supports analysis of the ATM layer “Quality of Service”. Measurements are performed in conformance with ITU-T Recommendation O.191, “SPECIFICATIONS OF MEASURING EQUIPMENT; Equipment to Assess ATM Layer Cell Transfer Performance”.

This standard describes the currently most reliable ATM measurement method. It basically defines test cell formats and evaluation algorithms such as a 4-byte sequence number, the timestamp and a CRC16 check per cell.

By these definitions, test results in accordance to O.191 were registered, which can be compared directly.

The following quality parameters are reliably and unambiguously determined from the test cell data using the measurement algorithm:

• Error-related network performance parameters – CER, Cell Error Ratio – CLR, Cell Loss Ratio – SECBR, Severely Errored Cell Block Ratio – CMR, Cell Misinsertion Rate

• Availability-related network performance parameters – LPAC, Loss of Performance Assessment Capability

• Delay-related network performance parameters – CTD, Cell Transfer Delay – CDV, Cell Delay Variation

Using this measurement method, particularly precise long term measurements are possible which allow evidence of the constant high quality of a connection to be obtained.

3.2 Traffic management tests

Various test functions assist you in testing the ATM traffic management functions or to optimize their settings.

In particular, the tester supports the following:

• Definition and agreement of the ATM traffic contract for ATM circuits

• Checking the contract guarantees: Cell rates, cell losses, cell delay

• Tests using the “leaky bucket” algorithm (GCRA, generic cell rate algorithm)

• Simulations with traffic shaping

• Compliance and conformance simulations with ATM circuits and ATM sources

• Tests in connection with connection admission control

• Tests of UPC (usage parameter control) functions

• Analysis of cell loss priority control

• Tagging tests

• Explicit forward congestion analysis

In preparation:

• AAL-5 frame discard testing

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3.3 UNI signaling tests

The “Signaling Emulation” function allows you to test the signaling characteristics of UNIs. Signaling emulation provides a rapid “go/no go” assessment of the following:

• Is it possible to set up a connection?

• What address format is supported?

• Which contract parameters can be negotiated?

• Which service categories can be used?

• Does the signaling process operate without problems?

3.4 Analysis of ATM signals

The ATM Channel Explorer is used to analyze ATM signals. This tool, for example can perform rapid diagnostics by finding the active ATM channels and displaying their bandwidth and AAL distributions. A further application is the detection of defects and anomalies in the ATM signal.

3.5 Other fields of application

The range of applications for the Broadband Analyzer/Generator is very wide and includes the following fields:

• Function tests for ATM network elements and modules

• Performance management

• Remote-controlled measurement of demand

• ATM network monitoring

• Acceptance tests

• Commissioning of ATM network nodes and ATM connections

• Commissioning of new ATM services

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4 Using and setting up the Broadband Analyzer/Generator

The Broadband Analyzer/Generator is a flexible test concept for performing tests on the various protocol layers.

The diagram shows the points of access that the ATM tester can use within the layer model. It also shows the modular structure of the Windows user interface in conjunction with the generator and receiver hardware.

Fig. I-6 Hardware and software structure of the Broadband Analyzer/Generator

The modern operating concept and the user interface have been developed to allow you to perform tests simply and reliably. The number of operating steps needed has been reduced to a minimum:

1. Select the required instrument configuration

2. Select the test type

3. Select and edit the default test parameters where necessary

4. Start the measurement

The generator produces a test data stream in accordance with the selected test type and the analyzer outputs the test results in optimized form.

If one of the pre-defined applications in the Application Manager matches your test requirements exactly, it can be started immediately. This also applies to any applications that will be defined or modified by yourself. Own applications are easily made by storing instrument settings once with the Application Manager.

The stock of applications you create, together with the universal channel database allows the ATM tester to be rapidly adapted to new, complex test situations.

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5 Overview: Virtual Instruments, “VIs”

To make it easier to locate and operate the large number of instrument functions, a user interface was developed for the ANT-20 family of instruments that makes use of the concept of

virtual instruments or “VIs”. The VIs are designed so that each has a clearly defined set of tasks. By selecting specific VIs, tools or “applications” can be developed and tailored to perform particular measurement tasks. The VIs for the Broadband Analyzer/Generator are summarized briefly below.

Virtual instrument Protocol

Icon Name

ATM Test Control

ATM Test Results

ATM Channel Explorer

Table I-1 Virtual instruments for the Broadband Analyzer/Generator

layer

Physical

•••

Function

ATM

Higher

Configure the test connection, signaling emulation and protocol layers for ATM measurements. Define measurement modes and virtual channels. Control traffic generation. Insert errors in the ATM and higher layers.

Display and outpu t the results o f the A TM me asurements made.

Characterize ATM traffic at the standard interfaces and trace alarms in the ATM layer (up to 1000 channels). Perform AAL layer analysis.

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6 Often used terminology

Application

An application consists of a suitable collection of virtual instruments (VIs for short) used to solve a measurement task. In this way applications can be defined e.g. for physical layer or ATM layer measurements.

Applications are configured and managed in the “ANT20 - <Application Title>” window (Application Manager VI).

If an application is saved, the parameter settings for the VIs used will also be saved. In the same way, the measurement results are also saved with the application. When the application is loaded, the test equipment is automatically set to the same settings as

when the application was last used.

Test type

The “test type” is a concept used for ATM measurements. Test types are used to simply and quickly configure the instrument and prevent operating errors, particularly if signaling emulation is being used.

A test type consists of a measurement mode (only “ATM-Layer QoS” is available in this software version) and a “connection mode”.

When a test type is selected, the instrument is pre-set for performing the measurement. A setup dialog is provided for each test type so that you can make settings that are specific to the test you want to perform.

The settings for all test types used are saved within an application. When an application is loaded, the last test type used in the application will automatically be activated.

Example test types:

• ATM Layer QoS (PVC) - Point-to-point

• ATM Layer QoS ( SVC) - Calling

• ATM Layer QoS ( SVC) - Self-Call

Connection mode

The “connection mode” indicates the way that the virtual connection is switched through the ATM layer.

Example connection modes:

• For permanent virtual connections (PVC): – Point-to-point – Looped

• For switched virtual connections SVC): – Calling (switched point-to-point connection with calling instrument) – Called (switched point-to-point connection with called instrument) – Self-Call (switched connection with self-call)

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Port configuration

The Port configuration (topology) describes the way in which the test equipment is connected to the device under test on the physical layer.

Example topologies:

• Emulate

• Looped (between generator and receiver)

• Monitor (not yet supported)

Traffic type

The traffic type indicates the type of traffic contract. This term is defined by the ATM Forum. The

ITU equivalent term is “broadband bearer capability”. A traffic type must be specified for each virtual channel defined in the Channel Editor of the

“ATM Test Control” VI. Example traffic types:

• CBR (constant bit rate)

• VBR-nRT (variable bit rate, non real time)

• DBR (deterministic bit rate)

• SBR (statistical bit rate)

The CBR and DBR traffic types are identical in most respects. This is also true of the VBR-nRT and SBR traffic types.

Switched Virtual Circuit (SVC)

• Forward is the direction from the “calling” device to the “called” device.

• Backward is the direction from the “called” device to the “calling” device.

Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC)

• Forward is the send direction of the device.

• Backward is the receiving direction of the device

Device means: ANT-20/ANT-20E.

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Operation

1 ATM Test Control

1.1 Introduction

Task

The “ATM Test Control” VI is used to select a test type and to configure the instrument for the selected test type. You can also control the running of the test from this VI if the selected test type allows for manual control (“Test - Online Control” dialog). Each test type generally includes configuration of the generator and the receiver.

The instrument configuration covers selection of the port configuration (topology), setting the various protocol layers, in particular the ATM layer and higher layers, as well as selection of the type of connection, i.e. “permanent” or “switched”.

The “test types” available for selection are used to structure measurement types and connection modes. These are arranged according to protocol layers, with only the ATM layer being supported at present. Only those test types that are possible and practicable with the selected instrument configuration are available for selection.

On-line control allows relevant test parameters to be altered during the traffic generation. This is particularly useful for traffic parameters such as the peak cell rate or mean cell rate, allowing rapid assessment of the effects of these parameters on the behavior of the device under test. On-line control also allows errors (anomalies and defects) to be inserted into the test cell stream.

The “A TM Test Control” VI is normally used together with the “A TM Test Results” VI. The latter displays the test results as determined by the selected test type and corresponding instrument configuration.

The settings made for a certain test type are saved within an “application” and are set again automatically when the test is called up again. Bit error measurements in the physical layer are not supported by the “ATM Test Control” VI.

Requirements

✓ The “Signal Structure” VI must also be loaded when performing ATM measurements. This is

used to control and configure the physical layer, e.g. select the bit rate, frame type, etc. The instrument can also be configured for bit error measurements in the physical layer with the “Signal Structure” VI. If the “ATM Test Control” VI is loaded, the “Signal Structure” VI can only be accessed via the “Instrument Configuration” dialog of the “ATM Test Control” VI.

✓ To perform detailed tests in the physical layer, the “Anomaly/Defect Insertion” and “Anomaly/

Defect Analyzer” VIs should also be loaded. The “Anomaly/Defect Insertion” VI allows insertion of a wide range of anomalies and defects in the physical layer. The “Anomaly/ Defect Analyzer” VI provides corresponding analysis of the anomalies and defects in the physical layer.

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Restrictions

The following virtual instruments cannot be used within a single application at the same time as

the “ATM Test Control” VI: “ATM Signal Structure”, “ATM Background Generator” and “ATM Traffic Analyzer”

1.2 “ATM Test Control” window layout and commands

The “ATM Test Control” main window appears after the VI is loaded. It basically consists of a menu bar, toolbar and workspace containing the current configuration diagram. Most functions can be executed via menu commands (text) or via the icons in the toolbar.

When you select a menu command or an icon, a dialog window for making further settings may appear in the foreground.

Menu bar and toolbar

Configuration diagram/ workspace

Fig. O-1 “ATM Test Control” main window

The “ATM Test Control” main window essentially consists of

• the menu bar and pull-down menus,

• the toolbar and

• the workspace with configuration diagram.

Menu bar

The menu bar contains a range of pull-down menus for selecting the following commands or groups of commands:

Instrument Configure instrument Test Select test type, set test parameters (on-line, off-line),

insert errors and control traffic enable

Options Select optional settings Tools Define, handle and print out virtual channels View Customize the application window Help Use on-line help

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Toolbar

The toolbar buttons provide direct access to the more important functions of the VI. Meanings of icons, from left to right (equivalent menu command shown in brackets):

Icon Meaning

Configure instrument (Instrument - Configuration ...)

Select test type, set test parameters (Test - Setup ...)

Alter source parameters “on-line”(Test - Online Control ...)

Insert errors (Test - Error Insertion ...)

Enable test traffic (Test - Traffic Enable)

Define and handle virtual channels (Tools - Channel Editor ...)

Print list of virtual channels (Tools - Print Channel List ...)

Open on-line help (Help - Contents)

Table O-1 Meanings of icons

Configuration diagram

The main window workspace always displays a pictogram of the actual measurement configuration. If the configuration requires a second instrument, this will also be shown. Further information describes the configuration and the instrument status in detail:

Fig. O-2 Display of “Port configuration” (Main window “ATM Test Control” VI),

Example: “Emulate” and switched virtual circuit (SVC)

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1.3 Important dialog windows

The “Instrument Configuration” dialog

The “Instrument Configuration” dialog is used to set the port configuration or topology for the measurement task and to match the instrument to the protocol layers used. You can also select whether permanent (PVC) or switched (SVC) virtual connections are to be tested. If switched virtual connections are selected, you can also configure the signaling emulation and set the ATM address of the instrument in this dialog.

The dialog shows the selected configuration in graphical form along with push buttons that open further dialogs for a given layer. This is also the case for the physical layer; the “Signal Structure” VI is opened when the “PHYSICAL” button is clicked, assuming that the “Signal Structure” VI has been loaded in the current application; see Sec. 4.4,Page O-19.

Fig. O-3 “Instrument Configuration” dialog

The “Test Setup” dialog

The “Test Setup” dialog is used to select the appropriate test type for your measurement task. Depending on the requirements and modifications with respect to the default setup, further dialog windows can be called up to configure your test type.

Fig. O-4 “Test Setup” dialog with available test types

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The extended “Test Setup” dialog

The “Test Setup <...>” dialog is used to configure the test type and to match it to your measurement task (see Sec. 5.9).

Fig. O-5 The extended “Test Setup <...>” dialog

The “Channel Editor” dialog

The Channel Editor is used to define virtual channels and save them in a database; Sec. 6,Page O-38. Push buttons and a list box in the dialog window header are used for defining and handling the channels. When first used, the list contains a range of default virtual channels for the usual types of traffic (CBR, VBR, etc.). These channels can be saved under a new name and edited individually.

Fig. O-6 The “Channel Editor” dialog

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The “Test Online Control - <...>” dialog

The source parameters of interest for your measurement task can be altered using the “Test Online Control - <...>” dialog as the test cell stream is being generated while a measurement is running. Any changes made become effective immediately. The channels (A, B, etc.) are controlled from separate index cards.

Fig. O-7 The “Test Online Control <...>” dialog

The “Test Error Insertion <...>” dialog

The “Test - Error Insertion” dialog is used to insert test-specific errors (anomalies and defects) into the test cell stream. The channels (A, B, etc.) are controlled from separate index cards.

Fig. O-8 The “Test Error Insertion <...>” dialog

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2 ATM Test Results

2.1 Introduction

Task

The “ATM Test Results” VI is used to display the results of measurements performed using the “A TM Test Control” VI. The results windows are configured depending on the active “Test type” set in the “ATM Test Control” VI. The following results windows may appear in the workspace of the “ATM Test Results” main window:

• “Receiver Status” window; this gives an overview of the overall receiver status.

• “Quality of Service” window; this displays the ITU-T O.191 QoS performance parameters.

The results from a maximum of four test channels are displayed: Cell Error Ratio, Cell Loss Ratio, Cell Misinsertion Rate, Mean Cell Transfer Delay, etc.

• “Signaling Analysis” window; this displays the results of signaling analysis.

Requirements

✓ The “ATM Test Results” VI is primarily intended for use with the “ATM Test Control” VI.

Restrictions

The following virtual instruments cannot be used within a single application at the same time as the “ATM Test Results” VI: “ATM Signal Structure”, “ATM Background Generator” and “ATM Traffic Analyzer”.

Tip: Detailed analysis of the physical layer is performed using the “Anomaly/Defect Analyzer”

VI which can be used at the same time as the “ATM Test Results” VI.

2.2 “ATM Test Results” main window layout and commands

The “ATM Test Results” main window appears after the VI is loaded. The display area contains separate windows for the receiver status, QoS results and signaling analysis.

The commands for selecting and arranging the results windows and for outputting data are found in the menu bar. The main commands are also available as icon buttons in the toolbar.

The “ATM Test Results” main window essentially consists of

• the menu bar and pull-down menus,

• the toolbar and

• the workspace with results window.

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Menu bar and toolbar

Result window/

workspace

Fig. O-9 “ATM Test Results” main window

Menu bar

The menu bar contains a range of pulldown menus for selecting the following commands or groups of commands:

Options Select optional settings for the record file for signaling measurements. Print Print out or export the results. View Customize the application window. Help Use on-line help.

Toolbar

The toolbar buttons provide direct access to the more important functions of the VI: Functions for arranging the results windows, for printing out and exporting the results. Other functions for customizing the screen display are found in the menu bar.

Meanings of icons, from left to right (equivalent menu command shown in brackets):

Icon Meaning

Cascade the results windows (View - Cascade)

Display rece iver status (View - Receiver Status)

Display Quality of Service parameters (View - Quality Of Service)

Display signaling events (View - Signaling Analysis)

Table O-2 Meaning of icons

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Icon Meaning

Print results (Print - Print ...)

Export results (Print - Export ...)

Open on-line help (Help - Content s)

Table O-2 Meaning of icons

2.3 Results window

After the measurement has been started, the measurement data are written continuously to the display fields of the individual windows.

After the VI is loaded, the workspace contains the following result windows in their default configuration:

“Receiver Status”

The “Receiver Status” results window gives a quick overview of the status of the receiver. This window is always displayed in the workspace, regardless of the current type of test.

(continue)

Fig. O-10 “Receiver Status” results window

“Quality Of Service”

The “Quality Of Service” results window (Fig. 11, Page 2-10) shows the ITU-T O.191 QoS performance parameters. The index cards of the window show detailed, channel-specific results. The right-hand section of the window is always visible and shows the alarm states for all channels.

The VI displays the QoS performance parameters of up to four permanent virtual circuits (PVC) or switched virtual circuits (SVC) simultaneously.

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Fig. O-11 “Quality Of Service” results window

“Signaling Analysis”

A record of the signaling is made and displayed in the “Signaling Analysis” window for each measurement on switched virtual circuits (SVC). The record is saved in a Log File. If the “Log QoS Parameters” option is activated, the results for the QoS parameters are also saved in the log file when the circuit is teared down. The results of “ATM Layer QoS (SVC) <...>” type measurements can be recorded completely in this way. This is particularly useful if an instrument is operated in “Called” mode without supervision over a long period of time.

Fig. O-12 “Signaling Analysis” results window

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3 ATM Channel Explorer

3.1 Introduction

Task

The “ATM Channel Explorer” VI is a tool for observing and interactively analysing activity on an ATM Link. The Channel Explorer provides various types of “Scans” and “Analyses” for this purpose.

The selection of the Scan type determines the criteria that the instrument uses to investigate the data stream that is present. Channels that match the corresponding criteria are recorded in the VI database and displayed in a list of results.

“Activity” Scan

“Activity” Scan registers all existing virtual channels up to a maximum count of 1000. Important attributes of the channels are determined, such as VPI/VCI value and various bandwidth informations. The channels recorded in the database can be subjected to various analyses, such as AAL type analysis.

“Trouble” Scan

“Trouble” Scan registers all virtual paths (VPs) and virtual channels (VCs) where an alarm state (AIS or RDI) is present, up to a maximum count of 1000. VP (F4) and VC (F5) layer results are listed separately.

Requirements

✓ To operate the “ATM Channel Explorer” VI, the “Signal Structure” VI must also be loaded so

that the instrument can be matched to the physical layer. The receiver of the instrument must be configured for ATM operation to operate the Channel Explorer.

Restrictions

The following virtual instruments cannot be used at the same time as the “ATM Channel Explorer” VI within an application (applies to ANT-20 only): “ATM Signal Structure”, “ATM Background Generator” and “ATM Traffic Analyzer”.

The Channel Explorer can only be used if no other measurements have been started with the Application Manager and no test traffic is enabled.

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3.2 “ATM Channel Explorer” window layout and commands

The “ATM Channel Explorer” main window with the result list appears after the VI is loaded. The commands for configuring and starting the Scan functions are found in the menu bar. In

addition, there are commands to perform analyses, to sort the output and to output results. The main commands are also available as icon buttons in the toolbar.

Menu bar and toolbar

Results window

e.g. Scan “Activity”

Fig. O-13 “ATM Channel Explorer” main window with results list

The “ATM Channel Explorer” main window essentially consists of

• the menu bar and pull-down menus,

• the toolbar and

• the workspace with results window.

Menu bar

The menu bar contains a few simple pulldown menus for selecting the following commands or groups of commands:

Scan Select Scan type, start and stop Scan. Analyse Select Analysis type and perform analysis. Sort Select sort criterion. Options Select ATM interface. Print Print out or export the Scan results. View Customise the application window. Help Use on-line help.

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Toolbar

The toolbar buttons provide direct access to the more important functions of the VI:

• Triggering the Scan function

• Triggering AAL analysis

• Sorting

• Preselecting the interface

• Printing and exporting the results.

Meanings of icons, from left to right (equivalent menu command shown in brackets):

Icon Meaning

Start and stop Scan (Scan - Start)

Analyse AAL type in the active channel (Analyse - AAL Type)

Display AAL Type Distribution as a pie chart (Analyse - AAL Type Distribution)

Sort channels by VPI/VCI values (Sort - VPI/VCI)

Sort channels by bandwidth (load) (Sort - Bandwidth)

Delete inactive channels (Options - Aging)

Select UNI (Options - UNI)

Select NNI (Options - NNI)

Print results (Print - Print ...)

Export results (Print - Export ...)

Open on-line help (Help - Contents)

Table O-3 Meanings of icons

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3.3 Results window

After the Scan has been triggered, the results are saved in the result memory and displayed in the appropriate results window according to the selected Scan type. The results memory can store up to 1000 channels per Scan. The results window can only show about 10 channels at once. The scroll bar at the side of the window can be used to view the remaining channels.

The order of the channels can be changed according to the Sort criterion selected in the “Sort” menu. The “Print” menu commands allow you to print out and to export the data to other programs for further processing.

Scan - Activity

The “Scan - Activity” investigates for active channels. The instrument detects every active channel and enters it in the results list. The results list is expanded until no new channels are detected or the maximum number of 1000 channels is reached. Each line corresponds to a channel. The columns in the results list contain the specific attributes of the channel.

Analyse - AAL Type

Detects and displays the AAL types for the active ATM channels.

Analyse - AAL Type Distribution

Determines and displays the distribution of active ATM channels according to AAL type. The “AAL Type Distribution” window appears showing the current distribution of active channels according to AAL type:

• Dynamic overview as a pie-chart display

• Quantitative display as a table of percentage values

Fig. O-14 “AAL Type Distribution” results window

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Scan - Trouble

“Scan - Trouble” checks for channels that are in an alarm state. The instrument detects every alarm message cell and enters the corresponding channel in the results list. There are two results windows corresponding to the error management hierarchy:

• F4 window: OAM Flow 4 (VP level)

• F5 window: OAM Flow 5 (VC level)

Fig. O-15 “Scan - Trouble” results display

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4 Port configurations (topologies) and

Instrument Configuration

VI: ATM Test Control

4.1 Overview

To simplify the basic setting of the instrument for ATM measurements, all the fundamental

settings are made from a central dialog. This “Instrument Configuration” dialog handles the following:

• Selecting the topology (port configuration)

• Configuring the physical layer

• Configuring the ATM layer

• Enabling and configuring signaling emulation

4.2 The “Instrument Configuration” dialog

Port configuration (topology)

Signaling for switched virtual circuits

The “Instrument Configuration” dialog is used to set the port configuration or topology for the measurement task and to match the instrument to the protocol layers used. You can also select whether permanent (PVC) or switched (SVC) virtual circuits are to be tested. If switched virtual connections are selected, you can also configure the signaling emulation and set the ATM address of the instrument in this dialog.

Configuration:

Signaling Protocol layers

Fig. O-16 The “Instrument Configuration” dialog; e.g. with “Emulate” topology and Signaling

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The dialog contains the following sections:

Section Meaning

Port configuration Set the topology (Sec. 4.3,Page O-17) Tx/Rx Configuration Match the instrument to the protocol layers (Sec. 4.4, Page O-19) Signaling emulation Activate the signaling emulation Buttons Confirm configuratio n for all layers and closes the dialog

Table O-4 “Instrument Conf igu r ati on” dia log sect ion s

4.3 Port configuration

The radio buttons in the “Port configuration” field are used to set the way in which the instrument is connected to the device under test (ATM DUT). The following topologies can be selected:

Emulate

The instrument's generator and receiver are connected to the same port of the device under test. This topology allows emulation with permanent or switched virtual connections. The “Emulate” topology must be used if signaling emulation is to be used. “Emulate” can only be selected if the physical layer bit rate and mapping are the same for the generator and the receiver and if an ATM mapping is selected.

Cancel configuration settings

Fig. O-17 Dialog display, if “Emulate” topo logy is selected

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Looped

The instrument's generator and receiver are connected to different ports, with the Tx signal looped back to the receiver. Using this topology, it is possible to configure the physical layer for different bit rates or mappings for the generator and receiver. An ATM mapping must, however, be selected for the Tx and Rx sides.

Fig. O-18 Dialog display, if “Looped” topology is selected

Disabled

Pseudo-topology indicating that ATM operation is disabled.

Fig. O-19 Dialog display, if “Disabled” option is selected

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4.4 Tx/Rx Configuration

The buttons in the “Tx/Rx configuration” field are used to configure the individual protocol layers for the Tx and Rx sides of the instrument.

The buttons have the following meanings:

Button Meaning

SERVICE SIG AAL SAAL ATM PHYSICAL

1 Actually not implemented. 2 For Emulate topology with signaling emulation. 3 This button is present for both Tx and Rx for Looped topology. It is only present once for Emulate topology.

Configure the ATM service layer Configure the signaling protocol (Sec.4.5.1,Page O-21) Configure the ATM adaptation layer Configure the signaling AAL Configure the ATM layer (Sec. 4.4.1,Page O-19) Configure the physical layer (Sec. 4.4.2,Page O-21)

Table O-5 Meaning of action buttons

Note: The most important layer-specific settings are shown on each button area.

Buttons for non-relevant layers are disabled.

4.4.1 The “ATM Layer” dialog

This sub dialog is used to configure the ATM layer.

Fig. O-20 The “ATM Layer” sub dialog (“Emulate” topology)

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The buttons and check boxes have the following meanings:

Radio buttons/Check boxes Meaning

Tx/(Rx) Settings (a) Generator (receiver) side parameters

Interface Interface type

Payload Scrambler Activate/deactivate payload scrambler Stuffing Type of stuffing cells

Rx Settings (b) Receiver parameters

Interface Interface type

Payload Scrambler Activate/deactivate payload scrambler

CLOSE (c) Action button to confirm settings and return to main dialog.

1 In Emulate topology, the Tx settings are also set for the receiver.

Table O-6 Meaning of buttons and check boxes (“ATM Layer” sub dialog)

“UNI” option: User-Network Interface “NNI” option: Network-Node Interface

“Idle cells” option “Unassigned cells” option

“UNI” option: User-Network Interface “NNI” option: Network-Node Interface

Additional buttons for “Looped” topology:

Button Meaning

Tx => Rx Copy Tx settings to the receiver Tx <= Rx Copy Rx settings to the generator

Table O-7 Additional buttons (“ATM Layer” sub dialog)

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4.4.2 “Edit Signal Structure”

The “PHYSICAL” button brings the “Signal Structure” VI to the front if it was previously loaded using the Application Manager. The relevant parameters such as physical interface, bit rate, frame structure or mapping, etc. are set from this VI.

This button is provided for both Tx and Rx sides in “Looped” topology. The buttons both perform the same action.

When the “ATM Test Control” VI has been opened, settings in the “Signal Structure” VI can only be made via the mentioned “PHYSICAL” button. Direct opening of the “Signal Structure” VI by the Application Manager will cause disabling most of the edit boxes. This avoids undesired effects during instrument settings.

Note: Overhead bytes of the physical frame can be configured with the separate “Overhead

Generator” VI.

4.5 Signaling emulation

The check box activates signaling emulation.

Check box checked: Allow switched virtual connections (SVC).

Check box unchecked: Only allow permanent virtual connections (PVC). Note: Signaling can only be activated if “Emulate” topology has been selected.

To configure the signaling, open the “Instrument configuration - Signaling Protocol” dialog using the “SIG”-button.

4.5.1 The “Signaling Protocol” dialog

This dialog is used to configure the signaling and to set the instrument ATM address (own call address). You should normally always enter an instrument address. This address is used as the called address in self-c all mo de.

Fig. O-21 The “Signaling Protocol” sub dialog

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The buttons and check boxes have the following meanings:

Button/Check Box Meaning

Protocol (a) Combo box with protocol types: UNI 3.0, UNI 3.1, Q.2931 Associated Signaling Check box for selecting “Associated Signaling”. This requires that the

Signaling Channel (b) Header value for the signaling channel.

Decimal, Hex. Input format

VPI Virtual path identifier VCI Virtual channel identifier Range Display field for VPI/VCI range of values

Instrument Address (c) Address display and button for changing the instrument address

Format Format display (e.g. Native E.164) Address Address display (various formats) Sub-address Sub-address display (if required) Change Address Enter own instrument address

Table O-8 Meaning of edit and check boxes (“Signaling Protocol” dialog)

4.5.2 The “Address Input” dialog

Q.2931 protocol is selected. With “Associated Signaling”, the user channels are in the same virtual path (VP) as the signaling channel.

Decimal” option: Decimal input “Hex” option: Hexadecimal input

Accessed using the “Change Address” button. The dialog is used to set the instrument address (own call address ) .

Fig. O-22 The “Address Input” sub dialog

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The buttons and check boxes have the following meanings:

Button/Check Box Meaning

Format (a) Address format

Native E.164 Option for E.164 format

NSAP Option for NSAP-format Address (b) Change address for “Native E.164” format or “NSAP” format Subaddress (c) Change sub-address

Table O-9 Parts of “Address Input” dialog

The “Address Input - Native E.164” box

Button/Check Box Meaning Button for

Number type: Type of address

international - int ernational national

network specific subscriber abbreviated unknown

- national

- network-specific

- subscriber-specific

- abbreviated

- unknown

Numbering plan: Type of numbering plan

ISDN - ISDN standard plan unknown

- unknown plan

Check Box for

E.164 address without prefix

edit box for address (without 0 prefix)

Length - Maximum number of characters

1 Not always available, depends on protocol. 2 Decimal.

Table O-10 Parts of “Address Input” dialog

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The “Address Input - NSAP” box (not displayed)

Button/Check Box Meaning Radio buttons for

AFI

Edit boxes for

IDI HO-DSP

ESI

SEL

Display field

ICD - International Code Designator DCC - Data Country Code E.164 - Public network code number, as per E.164 E.191 - Public network code number (for Q.2931 only), as per E.191

Type of address (Authority and Format Identifier)

Initial Domain Identifier High Order Specific Part End System Identifier Selector

Length Number of characters for the selected edit box e.g. 4 for ICD-IDI

1 NSAP address: AFI (2 characters) + IDI + HO-DSP + ESI + SEL (length = 40). 2 Hexadecimal.

Table O-11 Parts of “Address Input” dialog

The “Sub-address” box (NSAP)

This box is used to set a sub-address.

Box Meaning

Enable Subaddress Enables sub-address Subaddress

Length Number of characters (40)

1 Hexadecimal

Table O-12 Parts of “Address Input” dialog

Edit box for sub-address (hexadecimal string)

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5 Test Types

5.1 Overview

“Test types” serve to structure the measurement modes and the so-called connection modes. A “test type” comprises a measurement mode and a connection mode. The connection mode defines how the virtual ATM connection is switched.

To allow precise line-up of traffic contracts, facilities must be provided to allow virtual connections to be switched between two or more test instruments. Some test types are designed for such configurations involving several test instruments. Software version 6.5 initially only provides support for the “A TM-layer Quality of Service” measurement mode; the following connection modes are possible:

Connection Mode Meaning

For PVCs

Point-to-Point The virtual connection is a point-to-point connection between two or more

instruments.

Looped The virtual connection is a looped-back point-to-point connection. The loop-

For SVCs

Calling The virtual connection is a point-to-point connection between two or more

Called The virtual connection is a point-to-point connection between two or more

Self-Call The virtual connecti on is a loop ed-back po int-to-poin t connect ion in th e ATM

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Possible connection modes

back can be either in the ATM layer or in the physical layer.

instruments . The instrument initiates the call (calling instrument).

instruments. T he instrument takes the call (called instrument)

layer. The instrument generates a se lf-call.

The test type is selected in the “Test Setup” dialog of the “ATM Test Control” VI. The configuration of the instrument determines which of the test types will be available for selection. Only those test types that are possible and meaningful for the given configuration setting are displayed for selection.

The table below indicates the test types that can be selected:

Test type Signaling

activated

ATM Layer QoS - Looped Topology No Looped Only test type available for

Topology Notes

Looped topology.

ATM Layer QoS (PVC) - Point-to-point No Emulate Two instruments required. ATM Layer QoS (PVC) - Looped No Emulate -

Table O-14 Übersich t der wählbaren Test types

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Test type Signaling

ATM Layer QoS (SVC) - Calling Yes Emulate Two instruments required.

ATM Layer QoS (SVC) - Called Yes Emulate Two instruments required.

ATM Layer QoS (SVC) - Self Call Yes Emulate Only possible on UNI.

Table O-14 Übersicht der wählbaren Test types

activated

(continue)

5.2 The “Test Setup” dialog: Settin g the Test Type

The “Test Setup” dialog (see Fig. 23) is used to select the appropriate test type (a) for your measurement task. Click the “Configure Test” button (c) to configure the test. The extended “Test Setup <...>” dialog win dow open s.

The “Virtual Channel Setup” box displays the current virtual connection mode as a pictogram with the channel names as specified in the Channel Editor.

Topology Notes

Only possible on UNI.

Fig. O-23 The “Test Setup” dialog with available test types,

e.g. with types for switched virtual circuits (SVCs)

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The “Test Setup” dialog consists of the following sections:

Section Meaning

Test type (a) List of test types, depends on the actual instrument configuration. Virtual Channel

Setup (b)

Configure Test (c) Button for opening the “Test Setup - <...>” dialog to configure the test.

Action buttons(d) OK: Confirm the selected test type and/or parameter settings in the

1 Names as specified in the Channel Editor

Table O-15 “Test Setup” dialog sections

Display of current virtual connection mode as a pic togram with t he channel

names

(Sec. 5.9,Page O-32)

“Test Setup - <...>” dialog and return to the main window. Cancel: Cancel the settings

“Point-to-point”, “Calling” or “Called” connection mode

“Looped” topology

“Looped” or “Self-Call” connection mode

5.3 The “ATM Layer QoS - Looped Topology” test type

This test type is intended for ATM layer QoS measurements in Looped topology. This means that the transmitter and receiver are connected to different ports of the device under test (DUT), with the Tx signal looped back to the receiver.

Characteristics

• Measurement of permanent virtual connections (PVC)

• Up to four virtual channels possible

• Cell delay measurements are possible

• Unidirectional or bi-directional channels can be

tested. The parameters for the backward direction are ignored for bi-directional channels..

Basic instrument settings

• “Looped” topology

The pictogram shown opposite appears in the workspace of the VI.

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5.4 The “ATM Layer QoS (PVC) - Point-to-point” test type

This test type is intended for ATM layer QoS measurements with permanent virtual connections where channels are to be tested from end to end in both directions. This test is particularly effective in determining adherence to traffic contracts. Two test instruments are required.

Characteristics

• Measurement of permanent virtual connections (PVC)

• Up to four virtual channels possible

• Cell delay measurements are not possible

• Bi-directional, symmetrical or asymmetric channels

can be test ed.

Basic instrument settings

• “Emulate” topology

• Signaling emulation “off”

The pictogram shown opposite appears in the workspace of the VI.

Tip: Configurations using more than two test

instruments are also possible.

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5.5 The “ATM Layer QoS (PVC) - Looped” test type

This test type is intended for ATM layer QoS measurements with permanent virtual connections where the virtual channels are to be looped back in the DUT either in the physical layer or in the ATM layer.

Loop-back in the physical layer

If you select unidirectional channels in the extended

“Test Setup <...>” dialog, this corresponds to a loop-back in the DUT in the physical layer.

Tip: Only virtual channels with symmetrical

bandwidth can be used with this method.

Characteristics

• Measurement of permanent virtual connections (PVC)

• Up to two virtual channels possible

• Cell delay measurements are possible

• Bi-directional, symmetrical channels can be tested.

From the point of view of the DUT, the channels are bi-directional and symmetrical; from the test instrument point of view, the connection is a unidirectional loop.

Loop-back in the ATM layer

If you select bi-directional channels in the extended “Test Setup <...>” dialog, this corresponds to a loop-back in the DUT in the ATM layer.

Characteristics

• Measurement of permanent virtual connections (PVC)

• Up to two virtual channels possible

• Cell delay measurements are possible

• Bi-directional, symmetrical or asymmetric

channels can be tested.

Basic instrument settings

• “Emulate” topology

• Signaling emulation “off”

The pictogram shown opposite appears in the workspace of the VI.

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5.6 The “ATM Layer QoS (SVC) - Calling” test type

This test type is intended for ATM layer QoS measurements with switched virtual connections where channels are to be tested from end to end in both directions. Two test instruments are needed for the test, one acting as calling party and the other as called party. The instrument configured with this test type is the calling party.

This test is particularly effective in determining adherence to traffic contracts.

Characteristics

• Measurement of switched virtual connections (SVC)

• Up to four virtual channels possible

• Cell delay measurements are not possible

• Bi-directional, symmetrical or asymmetric channels

can be test ed.

Basic instrument settings

• “Emulate” topology

• Signaling emulation “on”

The pictogram shown opposite appears in the workspace of the VI.

Tip: Configurations using more than two test

instruments are also possible.

5.7 The “ATM Layer QoS (SVC) - Called” test type

This test is particularly effective in determining adherence to traffic contracts. When the instrument accepts the call, it automatically configures its transmitter according to the

contract parameters contained in the incoming Setup Message. The instrument then starts generating traffic (if traffic generation has been enabled by the user) and measuring the QoS parameters. Traffic generation ceases after the call is cleared down.

The instrument can be called as often as is required, but it can accept a maximum of four calls at one time. The calls can come from different (ANT-20) instruments at the far end operating in

“Calling” mode. The signaling processes and connection states are saved in a log file and displayed in the “ATM

Test Results”. The measured QoS parameters can also be saved optionally in the log file.

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Characteristics

• Measurement of switched virtual connections (SVC)

• Up to four virtual channels possible

• Cell delay measurements are not possible

• Bi-directional, symmetrical or asymmetric channels

can be tested.

Basic instrument settings

• “Emulate” topology

• Signaling emulation “on”

The pictogram shown opposite appears in the workspace of the VI.

Tip: Configurations using more than two test

instruments are also possible.

5.8 The “ATM Layer QoS (SVC) - Self Call” test type

This test type is intended for ATM layer QoS measurements with switched virtual connections. It is a self call, with the connection being looped back in the DUT in the ATM layer.

Characteristics

• Measurement of switched virtual connections (SVC)

• Up to two virtual channels possible

• Cell delay measurements are possible

• Bi-directional, symmetrical or asymmetric channels

can be tested.

Basic instrument settings

• “Emulate” topology

• Signaling emulation “on”

The pictogram shown opposite appears in the workspace of the VI.

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5.9 The “Test Set up <...>” dialog: Configure test type

The extended “Test Setup <...>” dialog is used to configure the test type and to match it to your measurement task. The test channels are represented here by index cards, e.g. “Channel A”, “Channel B”, etc. The index card labels are determined by the selected test type.

Virtual channels that you define in the “Channel Editor” are shown in a selection list. You can assign certain virtual channels from this stock of channels to the test channels A, B, etc. When you assign a virtual channel to a test channel in this way, all the corresponding parameters will be assigned to the test channel on the current index card in a single step. The first time that you open the dialog, the edit boxes on the index cards will be empty as no assignment has yet been made. This status is indicated in the selection list by the item <disabled>.

As a large number of parameters are required for complete definition of a channel (contract parameters, source parameters, etc.) only the most important parameters are shown on the index cards. You can overwrite these parameter values directly, without altering the standard definition of the channel in the “Channel Editor”. To view all the parameters for the virtual channel, call up the “Channel Editor” by clicking on the “Channel Editor” button.

b c

Fig. O-24 Extended “Test Setup <...>” dialog

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The “Test Setup <...>” dialog may include the following sections:

Section Meaning

Select channel (a) Select pre-defined test channels (see Sec. 5.9.1) Channel Editor ... (b) Push button: Open the Channel Edit or Source Parameters (c) Set the source parameters

Header (d)

- or -

Called party address

- or -

Own instrument address Multiplexer (e) Display field: Information about the ATM traffic multiplexer CLOSE (f) Push button: Confirm the settings and returns to the

1 Input for PVCs 2 Input for SVCs in “Calling” mode

3 For SVCs in “Self Call” mode

Table O-16 Section of the dialog “Test Setup <...>”

Set the cell header parameters Display / set the called party address Display field: Own instrument address

“Test Setup” dialog.

Certain relationships exist between parameters which depend on the current configuration. This means that the choice of parameters will not always be the same. To preserve clarity, the index cards only include the parameters that are relevant to the actual configuration or test type. Parameters that cannot be edited, and which are for information only, are grayed out. In particular,

• all index cards are empty in “Called” mode

• the index cards for the backward path are empty in “Self-Call” mode

• the index card for the backward path for the “A TM Layer QoS (PVC) - Looped” test type does

not include a “Selected channel” box.

Parameter settings can only be made if the test traffic is disabled (“Test - Traffic Enable” must be deactivated).

5.9.1 Select channel

The “Select channel” list box contains a selection of virtual channel types that can be used to rapidly configure the test channels. The list is arranged in order of traffic type.

To preserve clarity, only those channel types that can be used with the current instrument configuration are shown in the list box, e.g. if a test type for permanent virtual connections (PVC) has been selected, no channels will be listed which are defined as switched virtual connections (SVC).

Fig. O-25 List box with pre-selected virtual channel types

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5.9.2 Header

The items in the list are arranged in alphabetical order of traffic type. The following traffic types are available:

Disabled No test channel assigned; test channel is disabled CBR Constant bit rate traffic VBR-RT Real-time variable bit rate traffic VBR-nRT Non real-time variable bit rate traffic DBR Deterministic bit rate traffic SBR Statistical bit rate traffic UBR Unspecified bit rate traffic

The “Header” field is used to define the test cell header for permanent virtual connections (PVC). Generally, the header values for the Tx and Rx sides are set separately.

The edit boxes and radio buttons have the following meanings:

Button/Box Meaning

Format Radio buttons for selecting the VPI/VCI format

Decimal Input and display of the numerical values for Tx and Rx as decimal numbers Hex. Input and display of the numerical values for Tx and Rx as hexa decimal numbers

Tx Tx side header values

UNI/NNI Display indicating the inter face to which the paramet ers apply GFC Generic Flow Control (for UNI only)

VPI

VCI CI Congestion Indicator CLP Cell Loss Priority (High = 1, Low = 0)

Rx Rx side header values

UNI/NNI Display indicating the inter face to which the paramet ers apply

VPI

VCI

Range Display of range of values for GFC, VPI, VCI

1 A particular VCI/VPI combination can only be assigned once on the Tx or Rx side. This is checked before the test

traffic is enabled. The allowed ranges for the VPI value differ for UNI and NNI.

Virtual Path Identifier Virtual Channel Identifier (Kennziffer des virtuellen Kanals)

Virtual Path Identifier Virtual Channel Identifier

Table O-17 Edit boxes and radio buttons of “Header” field

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5.9.3 Called party address

This field is used to display and set the ATM address of the called party (in “Calling” mode).

Section Meaning

Called Party Address Address display and action button for changing the called address.

Format Format type display (e.g. Native E.164) Address Address display (various formats) Subaddress Sub-address display (if required) Change Address Change address

• for “Native E.164” format (Sec. 4.5.1, Page O-21)

• for “NSAP” format (Sec. 4.5.2, Page O-22)

Table O-18 “Called party address” dialog sections

5.9.4 Own instrument address

This field is used to display the instrument's own ATM address as set in the instrument configuration. This address is used as the call address in self-call mode.

The display fields have the following meanings:

Section Meaning

Own instrument Address Own instrument Address

Format Format type display (e.g. Native E.164) Address Address display (various formats) Sub-address Sub-address display (if needed)

Table O-19 “Own instrument address” dialog sections

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5.9.5 Source parameters

The “Source Parameters” field is used to set the source parameters. These determine the load conditions for the channel (Peak Cell Rate, Mean Cell Rate) and the jitter and burst characteristics. When you select a test channel, the source parameters will be initialized with the default values pre-defined in the “Channel Editor”.

Each source parameter has its own increment / decrement buttons for entering the parameters. The units are selected from the adjacent list boxes.

The “Source Parameters” field consists of the following sections:

Section Meaning

Peak Cell Rate Peak cell rate (load) in Mbps, kbps or cps (cells/s). Mean Cell Rate Cell Jitter Cell jitter in ms or µs. Burst Size Shape to contract

Mean cell rate (load) in Mbps, kbps or cps (cells/s).

Burst size in ms or µs.

Check box: Activate traffic shaper.

Set Default Push button: Sets the source parameters to the pre-defined values on the

Set Maximum

1 Not always available; depends on source type 2 Not always available; depends on conformance definition

Table O-20 Source Parameters

“Traff ic Source” (Chan nel Editor) index card. Push button: Sets the source parameters to their maximum possible values.

These are determined by the traffic contract.

With regard to the generated cell rate, the traffic generator has a high resolution range (for low cell rates) and a low resolution range (for high cell rates). If the low resolution range is active, the arrow keys for the lowest value digit of the increment / decrement keypad are highlighted in yellow.

The source parameters are interdependent, i.e. you cannot set a mean cell rate that is higher than the peak cell rate. Cell jitter and burst size are limited by the characteristics of the traffic generator. If a parameter value cannot be set as required, this may be due to the set values of other parameters. It is a good idea to set the parameters in the following order:

• Mean and peak cell rates

• Burst size

• Cell jitter

The maximum values for burst size and cell jitter are limited and depend on the settings of other parameters. Where appropriate, the burst size and cell jitter settings will be reduced automatically by the instrument.

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5.9.6 Multiplexer

The entries made in the “Multiplexer” field have the character of a preview (traffic prediction) since the generator is not yet active during the setup. This makes it possible to set up the generator exactly before starting the measure men t.

5.9.7 Channel labeling

• Looped and

• Self Call

Connection Modes, the instrument generates traffic on up to two channels in both directions. The channels are then labeled as follows on the index cards and in the Multiplexer field:

Channel A => Channel A, forward direction Channel A <= Channel A, backward direction Channel B => Channel B, forward direction Channel B <= Channel B, backward direction

In the other Connection Modes, the instrument generates traffic on up to four channels in one direction. The channels are labeled as follows:

Channel A Channel A Channel B Channel B Channel C Channel C Channel D Channel D

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6 Defining Virtual Channels

VI: ATM Test Control

6.1 Overview

Virtual channel

The term “virtual channel” is central to ATM technology. A virtual channel is basically characterized by

• The type of virtual connection: switched (SVC) or permanent (PVC)

• The direction: unidirectional or bi-directional

• The virtual channel number (VPI/VCI) for permanent virtual connections or the ATM address

for switched virtual connections

• The traffic contract which is basically defined by the “Conformance Definition”, the “Traffic Descriptor” and the “Quality of Service” class

• The AAL type

• For a measurement task it is usually also necessary to assign the channel to a traffic source

which is defined by the source type and the source parameters.

As can be seen, a large number of parameters are used to fully define a virtual channel. The “Channel Editor” tool in the “ATM Test Control” VI has been provided to keep operations involving virtual channels as simple as possible.

The “Channel Editor” allows you to define, modify and copy channels. Each channel definition can be assigned a user-defined name.

Database

A channel database is included in the “Channel Editor”. This database is used to exchange channel definitions between applications and instruments.

One database is available per instrument. When a channel is used in an application, a copy of the channel is saved with the application. Each time the application is loaded, the instrument checks that the copy is identical to the channel definition in the database, or if the channel is still present in the database. If differences are found, the “Channel Import” dialog is displayed. This allows you to remove any inconsistencies between the application and the database. As a copy of each channel used is present in the application, the channels will automatically be exported when an application is exported to another instrument. These channels can be included into the database of the other instrument when the application is started there for the first time.

6.2 The “Channel Editor” dialog

The Channel Editor is used to define virtual channels and save them in a database. Push buttons and a list box in the dialog window header are used for defining and handling the channels. When first used, the list contains a range of default virtual channels for the usual types of traffic (CBR, VBR, etc.). These channels can be saved under a new name and edited individually.

Access to the various parameter groups is by means of index cards.

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Fig. O-26 The “Channel Editor” dialog

The dialog contains the following sections:

Section Meaning

Header (a)

ChannelList box

Save New Creates a new virtual channel. Delete Deletes the marked virtual channel from the database.

Check

Index cards (b)

General Header/Address Traffic Contract

Traffic Contract (con't) Traffic Source

Buttons (c)

Help CLOSE

1 Arranged in alphabetical order 2 Not available for write-protected virtual channels with names beginning with “W&G...”

3 A check is made to see if the channel can be assigned to a test channel in the current instrument configuration.

Saves the virtual channel in the database under the current name

Checks the channel for consistency with the current configuration.

For entering general channel parameters For entering header information or addresses For entering main traffic contract parameters For entering further traffic contract parameters For entering source parameters

Push button: Calls up on-line Help. Push button: Closes the dialog.

listing all saved virtual channels.

Table O-21 Sections of the “Channel Editor” dialog

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6.3 Parameter display and modification (index cards)

6.3.1 The “General” index card

This index card defines the general parameters for the virtual channel selected in the “Channel” list box.

Fig. O-27 The “General” index card (Channel Editor)

The radio buttons have the following meanings:

Button Meaning

Traffic Type (a) Available traffic types (type of traffic contract)

CBR • constant bit rate VBR - nRT • variable bit rate (non real time) VBR - RT • variable bit rate (real time) CBR • unspecified bit rate UBR • deterministic bit rate SBR • statistic al bit rate

Direction type (b) Available channels (forward / backward)

Unidirectional Bi-directional sym. Bi-directional asym. • bidirectional (asymmetric)

Connection type (c) Available connection types

Switched • switched virtual connections (SVC) Permanent • permanent virtual connection (PVC)

Channel type (d) Available channel types

Virtual channel • virtual channel Virtual path • virtual path (not yet supported)

AAL Type (e)

1 For PVCs only 2 Forward and backward parameters are identical (see “Traffic Contract”, “Traffic Contract (con´t)” and “Traffic

Source” index cards)

3 Only with switched connections

User defined • Setup message contains the inf orm atio n e lem en t “Use r defined

None • Setup message contains no AAL information element.

• unidirectional

• bidirectional (symmetrical)

Channel assignement to Adaptation Layer

AAL”.

Table O-22 Radio buttons of the “General” index card

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6.3.2 The “Header/Address” index card

This index card defines the default header values or the default ATM address of the selected channel, depending on whether a permanent (PVC) or a switched (SVC) channel is selected:

• PVC: Set default header

• SVC: Set default Called Party Address

You can overwrite the default values during configuration of the test type (in the “Test Setup” dialog) to match them to your measurement task.

Default Header

Fig. O-28 The “Header/Address” index card when using permanent virtual circuits: Default Header

The radio buttons and edit boxes have the following meanings:

Button/Box Meaning

Format (a) Radio buttons for selecting the VPI/VCI format.

Decimal Tx and Rx numerical values entered and displayed as decimal numbers Hex. Tx and Rx numerical values entered and displayed as hexadecimal numbers

(b) Tx (Rx) side header values

UNI/NNI Input of interface type GFC Generic Flow Control (for UNI only)

VPI

VCI CI Congestion Indicator

CLP Cell Loss Priority (High = 1, Low = 0) (c) Rx side header values Separate Rx Check box for setting Rx side separately

UNI/NNI Input of interface type

VPI

VCI Range Range of values for GFC, VPI, VCI

1 If “Separate Rx” is not activated, the Tx values will be used

Virtual Path Identifier Virtual Channel Identifier

Table O-23 Radio buttons and edit boxes of the “Header/Address” index card

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Default Called Party Address

Fig. O-29 The “Header/Address” index card when using switched virtual circuits: Default Called Party

Address

The sections have the following meanings:

Button/Box Meaning

Protocol (a) Combo box with protocol types UNI 3.0, UNI 3.1, Q.2931 Default Called Party

Address (b)

Format Format type display (e.g. Native E.164) Address Address display (various formats) Subaddress Sub-address display (if needed) Change Address Push button: Input address

Address display and action button for editing the default called party address of the channel.

• for “Native E.164” format (Sec. 4.5.2, Page O-22)

• for “NSAP” format (Sec. 4.5.2, Page O -22)

Table O-24 Display fields and other operating elements of the “Header/Address” index card

You can only assign a channel in the “Test Setup” dialog if the set signaling protocol is compatible with the actual instrument configuration; i.e. it is not possible to assign a channel defined for Q.2931 if the instrument is configured for UNI 3.1.

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6.3.3 The “Traffic Contract” index card

This index card defines the channel traffic contract parameters. The possible entries depend on the selected traffic type. The index card contains the following sections:

Fig. O-30 The “Traffic Contract” index card (Channel Editor)

The index card contains the following sections:

Section Meaning

Conformance Definition: Radio button for selecting the conformance definition

None

- No conformance definition

CBR.1, VBR.1 ... - Conformance definition, selection depends on traffic type Info - Information window for conformance definition

Use MBS Activates / deactivates entry of maximum burst size parameter (in

cells) instead of burst tolerance.

Forward/Backward Traffic Des. Contract parameters for forward / backward direction

Peak Cell Rate - Peak cell rate CDVT peak - Cell dela y variation tolerance, referred to the peak cell rate Sustainable Cell Rate Burst Tolerance Maximum Burst Size CDVT sustained

Additional action buttons for bi-directional asymmetric channels

- Sustainable cell rate

- Burst-tolerance

- Cell delay variation tolerance, referred to the sustainable cell ra te

Forward => Backward Copies the forward parameters to the backward direction Forward <= Backward Copies the backward parameters to the forward direction Forward<> Backward Exchanges the forward and backward direction parameters

1 For PVC only (SVC always require conformance definition) 2 Not always available, depends on traffic type

This box is only available instead of “Burst Tolerance” if “Use MBS” is activated.

3 4 See “General” index card; the buttons only affect the relevant index card.

Table O-25 Sections of the “Traffic Contract” index card (Channel Editor)

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6.3.4 The “Traffic Contract” index card (continued)

This index card defines the extended part of the contract parameters for the channel. The possible entries depend on the selected connection type (PVC, SVC).

Fig. O-31 The “Traffic Contract (con’t)” index card (Channel Editor)

The index card contains the following sections:

Section Meaning

Conformance Definition

CBR.1 Display of selected conformance definition.

Forward/Backward QoS Parameters Quality of Service class for forward / backward direction

Class 0 - Unspecified Class 0: No quality of service specified Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4

1 1 1

Additional action buttons for bi-directional asymmetric channels

Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4

1 For SVC only 2 See “General” index card; the buttons only affect the relevant index card

Table O-26 Sections of the “Traffic Contract (con’t)” index card (Channel Editor)

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6.3.5 The “Traffic Source” index card

This index card is used to set the default source parameters for the channel.

Fig. O-32 The “Traffic Source” index card (Channel Editor)

The index card contains the following sections:

Section Meaning

Source type (a) Source type

On-Off - On / off source Constant bit rate - Constant bit rate source

Forward/Backward Default

Source parameters for forward / backward direction

Parameters (b)

Peak Cell Rate - Peak cell rate Cell Jitter - Cell delay variation tolerance, referred to the peak cell rate Mean Cell Rate Burst Size

Additional action buttons for bi-directional asymmetric channels

- Sustainable cell rate

- Burst-tolerance

1 Not always available, depends on source type 2 See “General” index card; the buttons only affect the relevant index card

Table O-27 The sections of the “Traffic Source” index card (Channel Editor)

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Application Guide

1 The Application Manager

Starting point

The instrument has been started. After booting up, the “Application Manager” appears on the screen (“ANT20 - <Application Title>” window). The “Application Title” window is the central control for the instrument. It is used to control and manage the measurement applications and the results that they generate, and to control the measurement sequence. Remember that the various virtual instruments (VIs) can be selected and the desired maximum measurement time can be set from here.

Fig. A-1 The “ANT20 <Application Title>” window as “Minibar”

1.1 Selecting the Instruments for ATM Applications

An ATM application consists of at least the following VIs in addition to the “Signal Structure” VI:

• ATM Test Control and ATM Test Results, or

• ATM Channel Explorer, or

• all three of the above instruments.

The “Signal Structure” VI is needed for making interface settings or measurements on the physical layer (offset, level). It does not have to be saved along with the other VIs if this information is not required or if the interface characteristics do not need to be altered.

To select the instruments for your application

1. Click the above icon in the “Toolbar” of the Application Manager. The “Add & Remove Instruments” dialog window opens.

2. Click on the check box(es) in the “Instrument group” section, which no VI(s) shall be loaded from. Consequently deactivate the “Physical Layer” (1) and “ATM Standard” (2) options for your ATM applications. The “Instruments available” list box will contain a reduced, more clearly arranged selection of “ATM Advanced” instruments.

3. Select the first VI (e.g. AT M Test Control) from the “Instruments available” list box.

4. Click the “Add>>” button. The “ATM Test Control” VI is placed in the “Instruments used” list box.

5. Select the other VIs required as per steps 3 and 4.

6. Click the OK button. The main windows of the three VIs are displayed on the screen and the corresponding buttons are displayed in the Application Manager (Minibar).

Fig. A-2 Application Manager after selection of VIs

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Fig. A-3 “Add & Remove Instruments” dialog after adding the desired virtual instruments

(Preselection: ATM Advanced)

1.2 Starting and Stopping the Measurement

✓ Before starting the measurement, the traffic button in the Application Manager is set to

“green”.

Starting the measurement

⇒ Click on the traffic signal button.

– The measurement will be carried out with the parameters, set in the “Measurement

Settings” dialog (Application manager) – The traffic button display will change from “green” to “red” – The status display will change from <Stopped> to <Running>. – The measurement will be stopped automatically after the Gate time run down.

A measurement can also be stopped manually.

Stopping a measurement manually

⇒ Click on the traffic signal button again.

The measurement will be stopped.

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2 ATM Layer Quality of Service Measurements (SVC)

2.1 Overview: Basic operating sequence

The following section lists all the necessary steps, from loading the application, basic configuration settings via defining the test traffic to the results display. Further information on

the operating sequences is found in the corresponding sub-sections (see the “More” column). Please note the settings that apply to more than one VI. The VI icons used in the Application Manager are shown in the left-hand column as an aid to orientation.

VI Operating step More information

1. Select the virtual instruments for the ATM application (ATM Test Control, ATM Test Results, Signal Structure)

2. Configure instrument

Set topology, physical layer, ATM layer and, where appropriate, signaling.

3. Select test type

4. Configure test type

Set test type,traffic type, source parameters, call address.

5. Enable/disable test traffic

6. Prepare results recording

• Arrange results windows

• Activate Log-file if necessary

7. Start measurement Sec. 1.2,Page A-2

8. Displaying and recording results “online”

• Signaling informations

• QoS Performance parameters

• Receiver status

9. Change test parameters “on-line”

Alter source parameters and observe ef fects in the “A TM Test Resul ts” window.

10. Insert errors

Insert errors and observe effects in the “ATM Test Results” window.

Sec. 1.1,Page A-1

Sec. 2.3.1,Page A-5

Sec. 2.3.2,Page A-9 Sec. 2.3.3,Page A-10

Sec. 2.4,Page A-12 Sec. 2.7.1,Page A-15

Sec. 2.7,Page A-15

Sec. 2.5,Page A-13

Sec. 2.6,Page A-14

11. Stop measurement Sec. 1.2,Page A-2

12. Final results

• evaluate

• store

• export

• print

Table A-1 Overview: ATM Layer Quality of Service Measurement (SVC)

see “ATM Test Results” on-line help

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2.2 Test setup and description

Chapter 2 takes you step by step through the procedure for ATM layer QoS tests. The procedure is based on a configuration with terminal emulation and signaling, to allow switched virtual connections (SVCs) to be tested. The example selection of an end-to-end measurement requires the use of a second instrument. The operating steps described apply to the left-hand

instrument in “Calling” mode.

Fig. A-4 Test setup for switched point-to-point connection

2.3 Application settings

VIs required

• ATM Test Control

• ATM Test Results

• Signal Structure ⇒ Add the VIs required to the list of VIs used in the Application Manager.

The Application Manager should include at least the following instruments (see Fig. A-5):

Fig. A-5 “Application Manager” (Minibar) with ATM-Instruments

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2.3.1 Configuring the Instrument: “ATM Test Control” VI

⇒ Click on the icon button of the “ATM Test Control” VI in the minibar (Application Manager)

(see Fig. A-5). The “ATM Test Control” main window appears on top (see Fig. A-6).

Fig. A-6 “ATM Test Control” main windows with last setting

The “ATM Test Control” VI is used to configure the instrument and to select a test type and its configuration (see Sec. 2.3.2).

The instrument configuration covers the selection of the connection configuration (topology), settings for the various protocol layers - in particular of the ATM and higher layers - and the selection of the connection type (“permanent” or “switched”).

To configure the instrument

⇒ Click this icon button

The “Instrument Configuration” dialog window opens.

B C

Fig. A-7 The “Instrument Configuration” dialog

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A) To set the topology

⇒ Select the “Emulate” option in the “Port configuration” field to allow activation of signaling

emulation.

“Emulate” can only be selected if the physical layer is set to the same bit rate and mapping for both generator and receiver; see D.

B) To enable signaling emulation

⇒ Check the “Signaling emulation” check box.

A check appears in the check box.

C) To configure the ATM layer

1. Click the “ATM” button. The “Instrument Configuration - ATM Layer” dialog window opens.

Fig. A-8 The “Instrument Configuration - ATM Layer” sub dialog

2. Select the interface corresponding to the actual measurement connection of the instrument by means of the “Interface” option buttons. If signaling is used, only the UNI interface type for terminal equipment is available.

3. Check the “Payload Scrambler” check box if the test cell payload is to be scrambled.

4. Select the type of justification cells using the “Stuffing” option buttons: – “Idle Cells” or “Unassigned Cells”.

5. Click the CLOSE button to confirm the configuration of the ATM layer; this returns you to the “Instrument Configuration” dialog.

D) To configure the physical layer: VI “Signal Structure”

Example: STM-1, C-4 mapping ✓ The “Instrument Configuration” dialog is open.

⇒ Click the “PHYSICAL” button.

The VI “Signal Structure” opens.

Fig. A-9 The “Signal Structure” main window

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1. Click the toolbar icon or the “Edit - Signal Structure...” menu command

The “Edit Signal Structure” dialog window of the “Signal Structure” VI opens. The signal structure is set column by column using the corresponding buttons.

2. 4. 3.5. Fig. A-10 The “Signal Structure” window and “Edit Signal Structure - TX” dialog

2. Click the “TX” button to configure the transmitting side.

3. Set the signal structure, e.g. “ITU-T”, “Normal”, “STM-1”, “AU4”, “VC4” and “ATM” by clicking

the appropriate buttons.

4. Click the “TX=>RX” button.

This sets the receiving side to the same settings as the transmitting side.

5. Confirm the input by clicking “OK”. this returns you to the “Instrument Configuration” dialog.

E) To configure the signaling

✓ The “Instrument Configuration” dialog is open.

1. Click the “SIG” button.

The “Instrument Configuration - Signaling Protocol” dialog window opens.

Fig. A-11 The “Instrument Configuration - Signaling Protocol” sub dialog

2. Select the required item, e.g. “Q.2931” in the “Protocol” list box.

3. Select the input format, e.g. “Decimal” using the option buttons.

4. Edit the VPI and VCI values in the entry boxes.

The available range is shown under “Range”.

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Option “Change own address”

5. Click the “Change Address” button if you want to alter the address of the instrument. The “Address Input” dialog window opens.

Fig. A-12 The “Address Input” dialog

6. Select the address format, e.g. Native E.164.

7. Select the type of code number, e.g. International.

8. Select the type of numbering plan, e.g. ISDN.

9. Set the address or dialling number (without 0 prefix). The maximum number of digits is shown under “Length”.

10.Click the CLOSE button to confirm the address. This returns you to the “Signaling Protocol” or “Instrument Configuration” window.

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2.3.2 Selecting the Test Type: “ATM Test Control” VI

The “Test types” available for selection are used to structure the measurement and connection types or so-called “Connection modes”. They are arranged according to protocol layers, with only the ATM layer currently supported. Only those test types that are possible and meaningful for the selected instrument configuration are available for selection.

To select and configure the test type required for your measurement task

✓ The instrument is configured for Emulate topology with switched virtual connections (SVCs). ✓ The “ATM Test Control” main window is open.

⇒ Click on this icon button or select the “Test - Setup...” menu command.

The “Test Setup” dialog window opens.

Fig. A-13 The “Test Setup” dialog

1. Select the desired test type from the “Test type” list box, e.g. “ATM Layer QoS (SVC) - Calling”

2. Click the “Configure Test” button. The “Test Setup <...>” dialog window opens (see Sec. 2.3.3). – or – Click the OK button if the pre-defined test type is to be used. This returns you to the main window.

Fig. A-14 The “ATM Test Control” main window

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2.3.3 Configuring the Test Type: “ATM Test Control” VI

To configure the test type required for your measurement task

✓ The “Test Setup” dialog window is open.

⇒ Click the “Configure Test” button.

The “Test Setup <...>” dialog window opens.

Fig. A-15 The “Test Setup - ATM Layer Qos (SVC) - Calling” dialog

A) To assign virtual channels to your test type

✓ The first index card for “Channel A” has been selected

1. In the “Select channel” list, mark the virtual channel that you want

first

to assign to the

test channel: e.g. with the designation “CBR_Voice” (constant bit rate voice traffic). The corresponding parameter values are shown on the index card.

2. Click on the index card for the

second

channel, e.g. “Channel B”.

The index card moves to the front.

3. In the “Select channel” list, select the virtual channel that you want to assign to the second test channel e.g. with the designation “CBR_Data” (constant bit rate data traffic). The corresponding parameter values are shown on the index card.

Fig. A-16 Assigning virtual channels to your test type

Note:

• The “Select channel” list contains just a few standard channels when it is first opened.

• Virtual channels can be used more than once, i.e. on more than one index card.

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B) Entering the address of the called instrument

✓ The “Test - Setup <...>” dialog is open. ✓ The instrument is configured for SVCs.

1. Click the “Change Address” button. The “Address Input” dialog window opens.

Fig. A-17 The “Address Input” dialog

2. Select the address format, e.g. Native E.164.

3. Select the type of code number, e.g. International.

4. Select the type of numbering plan, e.g. ISDN.

5. Set the address or dialling number (without 0 prefix). The maximum number of digits is shown under “Length”.

6. Click the CLOSE button to confirm the address. This returns you to the “Test - Setup <...>” window.

C) Changing the source parameters, e.g. Peak Cell Rate

a) Click the arrow key to increase the parameter value in decades.

– or –

b) Click the arrow key to decrease the parameter value in decades. c) Open the list box if the units are to be changed, and select the appropriate list entry (e.g.

kbps).

Fig. A-18 Changing the source parameter

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Removing a test channel, if necessary

1. Click on the index card of the channel that you want to remove, e.g. “Channel B”. The index card showing the current channel and traffic type will move to the front.

2. Click on “<disabled>” in the “Select channel” list. “Channel B” will be removed from the current test traffic.

Fig. A-19 Removing test channel

2.4 Enabling and Disabling Test Traffic: “ATM Test Control” VI

✓ The “ATM Test Control” main window is open.

To enable the test cell stream

⇒ Click the above icon in the “Toolbar” .

– or –

⇒ Select the “Test - Traffic Enable” menu command.

Test traffic will be enabled.

To disable the test cell stream

⇒ Click the above icon in the “Toolbar” again.

– or –

⇒ Select the “Test - Traffic Enable” menu command again.

Test traffic will be disabled.

Note: Test traffic:

– For SVC: Only after the connection is set up – For PVC: Immediately after clicking the “TRAF ON” button.

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2.5 Editing Test Parameters “On-Line”: “ATM Test Control” VI

Opening the “Online Control” dialog window

✓ The “A TM Test Control” main window is open.

⇒ Click the above icon button of the toolbar.

– or –

⇒ Select the “Test - Online Control” menu command.

The “Test Online Control - ATM Quality of Service...” dialog window opens. The source parameters which can be altered during traffic generation can be accessed and can be edited channel by channel: “Peak Cell Rate”, “Mean Cell Rate”, “Cell Jitter” and “Burst Size”.

bcd

Fig. A-20 “Test Online Control” dialog, eg. for test type

“ATM Quality of Service ATM Layer QoS (SVC) - Calling”

a) Click on the index tab of the virtual channel required (e.g. Channel A ...).

The test parameters for the channel are placed on top.

b) Change the parameter (e.g. Peak Cell Rate) continuously using the arrow keys.

– or –

c) Set the default parameter value by clicking the “Set Default” button.

– or – d) Set the maximum parameter value by clicking the “Set Maximum” button. e) Open the list box if the units are to be changed, and select the appropriate list entry (e.g.

kbps). f) Activate the “Shape to contract” check box if the Traffic Shaper is to be activated.

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2.6 Inserting Errors: “ATM Test Control” VI

Opening the “Error Insertion” dialog window

✓ The “ATM Test Control” main window is open.

⇒ Click the above icon button of the toolbar.

– or –

⇒ Select the “Test - Error Insertion” menu command.

The “Test Error Insertion ATM Quality of Service” window opens. The error criteria required for the measurement task can be inserted in each test channel separately.

Fig. A-21 The “Test Error Insertion” dialog for ATM Quality of Service

a) Click on the tab index for the virtual channel required (e.g. Channel A ...).

The action buttons for the various error types are placed on top.

b) Insert an anomaly (e.g. “Severely Errored Cell Block) by clicking the “Insert” button (next to

“SECB”). Each time the button is clicked, the anomaly will be inserted into the test cell stream.

c) Insert an alarm (e.g. “Virtual Path Remote Defect Indication”) by clicking the “OFF” button

(next to “VP-RDI”). The alarm criterion is now set for the virtual channel and the button label changes from OFF to ON (toggle function). Also, all alarms set for the channels are listed in the “Selected alarms” box. The alarm remains set until the test cell stream is switched off or the “ON” button is clicked to turn the alarm OFF.

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2.7 Displaying the Results: “ATM Test Results” VI

Fig. A-22 Application manager

⇒ Click the icon button for the “ATM Test Results” VI in the minibar.

The “Test Results” window is displayed on top. After the VI has booted up, the work area contains the following results windows:

• Receiver Status: This window indicates the receiver status

• Quality of Service: This window indicates the QoS performance parameters as per ITU-T

O.191. The results are displayed for up to four test channels: Cell Error Ratio, Cell Loss

Ratio, Cell Misinsertion Rate, Mean Cell Transfer Delay, etc.

• Signaling Analysis: This window indicates the results of signaling analysis.

2.7.1 Preparing to Record Results

Arranging the results windows for the application

Normally, the three results windows are displayed in a space-saving cascade arrangement.This arrangement can be altered as required and restored at any time.

⇒ Click the above icon button of the toolbar.

– or – ⇒ Select the “View - Cascade” menu command.

The three results windows are displayed in the default arrangement.

Fig. A-23 Results window “Signaling Analysis”

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The “Signaling Analysis” is on top when the configuration selected is for switched virtual connections (SVC). This allows you to follow the signaling sequence right from when the call is being set up. The window is not displayed for configurations with permanent virtual connections (PVC) since it has no meaning in this context.

After the measurement is started (Sec. 1.2,Page A-2), all data events are written continuously as they occur to the display fields of the windows. The “Print” menu commands can be used once the measurement has ended to print out the data or export it for further processing with other programs.

2.7.2 Displaying the Signaling Analysis

For each measurement involving switched virtual connections (SVC), a record of the signaling is made and is displayed in the “Signaling Analysis” window. This record is also saved as a log file. If the “Log QoS Parameters” option is activated, the QoS parameter results will also be saved in the log file when the connection is cleared down. This permits the making of a complete record for measurements of test types “ATM Layer QoS (SVC) <...>”. This is particularly useful when an instrument in “Called” mode is operated without supervision over a long period of time.

Putting the “Signaling Analysis” window on top

(where this is not already the case) ⇒ Click the above icon button of the toolbar.

– or –

⇒ Select the “View - Signaling Analyzer” menu command.

The “Signaling Analysis” window is displayed on top.

Fig. A-24 The “Signaling Analysis” resu lts window

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Channel Status

The “Channel Status” field indicates the circuit status of the test channels: Red “disconnected” Circuit disconnected.

Yellow “connecting” Circuit in process of connecting. Green “connected” Circuit connected (switched).

Signaling events

This display field indicates the progress of the signaling. The signaling events are shown consecutively in separate lines, each with date and time information. Each time there is a change in the status of the channel circuit, this is indicated in the display field. A channel can assume any of the following states:

disconnected Circuit disconnected connecting Circuit in process of connecting connected Circuit connected (switched)

If the “Detailed” check box is marked, additional information will be shown for each change of status.

for “disconnected”: Indication of reason for disconnection for “connecting”: Address of called instrument and traffic contract

parameters (for called instrument only)

for “connected”: VPI/VCI values for the switched test channel and the

call set up time (for calling instrument only)

Display

The “Display” field allows you to select the signaling information to be displayed in the righthand display field and to control the display itself. The following check boxes and action buttons are provided:

Detailed Check box for selecting the degree of detail in the displayed

information:

“Detailed” off: Display of circuit status only (e.g. connected) “Detailed” on: Display of additional information. If the “Log QoS Parameters” is

selected, the measured QoS parameters will also be displayed

All channels Check box for displaying all channels A, B, ... Check box for displaying a specific test channel Page: Display of the displayed page number and the total number of pages < Action button for paging backwards > Action button for paging forwards

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2.7.3 The “Quality Of Service” window

The “Quality Of Service” results window shows the ITU-T O.191 QoS performance parameters. The index cards of the window show detailed, channel-specific results. The right-hand section of the window is always visible and shows the alarm states for all channels.

The VI displays the QoS performance parameters of up to four permanent virtual circuits (PVC) or switched virtual circuits (SVC) simultaneously. The index cards are labeled according to the active test type. These are explained below under “Explanation”.

Putting the “Quality Of Service” window on top

⇒ Click the above icon button of the toolbar.

– or –

⇒ Select the “View - Quality Of Service” menu command.

The “Quality Of Service” window is displayed on top with the QoS parameters (left section) and possible alarm events (right section).

Fig. A-25 The “Quality Of Service” results window

QoS-Parameter

Error Related Parameters

The “Error Related Parameters” display field shows the performance parameters indicating communication errors for the selected test channel.

Cell Loss Lost cells Cell Error Errored cells Cell Misins. Misinserted cells SECB Severly Errored Cell Blocks

The two leftmost columns show the “Total” results. The two rightmost columns show the “Intermediate” results. The Total results are for the entire measurement period up to this point. The Intermediate results are those for the last intermediate interval. The length of the intermediate interval can be set in the Application Manager. The absolute value (Count) and the Rate or Ratio are displayed for each parameter.

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Delay Related Parameters

The “Delay Related Parameters” display field shows the performance parameters affecting the cell transfer delay for the selected test channel. The overall results are shown under “Total”. The intermediate results are shown under “Intermed.” The Total results are for the entire measurement period up to this point. The Intermediate results are those for the last intermediate interval. The length of the intermediate interval can be set in the Application Manager.

Min. CTD Minimum cell transfer delay Max. CTD Maximum cell transfer delay Mean CTD Mean cell transfer delay 2-pt. CDVpp 2-point cell delay variation

Activity

The “Activity” display field shows additional information about the performance of the analyzed channel:

Analyzed Cells Number of cells analyzed. The greater the number of cells evaluated, the

more reliable the values measured for the error- and delay-related parameters

LPAC Indication of “Defect Seconds” for which no performance parameters could

be measured (Loss of Performance Assessment Capability). This can be due to an alarm in the physical layer, for example. LPAC is a measure of the availability of the circuit. Each LPAC second is non-available time.

NCS Indication of “Defect Seconds” for which the test channel is not connected

(Not Connected Seconds). This indication is only relevant for switched virtual circuits (SVC)..

Defect Seconds (QoS-Parameter)

The “Defect Seconds” display field shows the defect seconds for the following defects:

VP-AIS Virtual Path Alarm Indication Signal (F4 layer) VP-RDI Virtual Path Remote Defect Indication (F4 layer) VC-AIS Virtual Channel Alarm Indication Signal (F5 layer) VC-RDI Virtual Channel Remote Defect Indication (F5 layer)

Alarms

Alarms that have occurred (defects) are indicated by a set of LEDs for all test channels together. Yellow “History”: On if the alarm occurred at least once during the entire

measurement interval.

Yellow and red “Current”: On when the alarm is active.

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The alarm duration is shown separately for each channel on the corresponding index cards.

• The “Delay Related Parameters” are only displayed if one of the following test types was selected in the “ATM Test Control” VI: – ATM Layer QoS - Looped Topology, or – ATM Layer QoS (PVC) - Looped, or – ATM Layer QoS (SVC)- Self-Call

• The call set-up times are not shown in the “Quality Of Service” window. They are displayed in the “Signaling Analysis” window.

2.7.4 The “Receiver Status” window

The “Receiver Status” results window gives a quick overview of the status of the receiver. This window is always displayed in the workspace, regardless of the current type of test.

Putting the “Receiver Status” window on top

⇒ Click the above icon button of the toolbar.

– or –

⇒ Select the “View - Receiver Status” menu comm and .

The “Receiver Status” window is displayed on to.

Fig. A-26 The “Receiver Status” results window

Link

The “Link” display field shows information about the total load on the physical link. The load is calculated over all virtual channels, regardless of the test channels that are set. The actual load is averaged at intervals of 0.1 second.

Total Bandwidth in Mbps Utilization in %

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HEC Error Counts

The “HEC Error Counts” display area shows the results of the receiver Header Error Check. The values are cumulative for the entire measurement interval.

Correctable Total number of correctable header errors Uncorrectable Total number of uncorrectable header error s

Defect Seconds

The “Defect Seconds” display field registers the defects (alarms) in the physical layer:

Loss of Cell Del. Loss of Cell Delineation Phys. Layer Def. Physical Layer Defect. Alarm occurring as a result of an interruption in the

data stream in the physical layer.

The alarm status is shown by LEDs and the alarm duration is shown under “Defect Seconds”. Yellow “History”: On if the alarm occurred at least once during the entire

measurement interval.

Yellow and red “Current”: On when the alarm is active.

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3 Detecting and analyzing ATM channels (Channel Explorer)

3.1 Overview: Basic operating sequence

The following section lists all the necessary steps, from starting the application and selecting the scan type through to the scan itself and on to sorting the results and recording them. Further information on the operating sequences is found in the corresponding sub-sections (see the

“More” column). Please note the settings that apply to more than one VI. The VI icons used in the “minibar” are shown in the left-hand column as an aid to orientation.

VI Operating step More infor m ation

1. Select the virtual instruments for the ATM application

“Signal Structure” VI and “ATM Channel Explorer” VI

2. Set the signal structure

Configure the physical layer and match it to the measurement task

3. Close the “Signal Structure” VI -

4. Select the scan type

• Select the “Activity” scan if active traffic channels are to be displayed – or –

• Select the “Trouble” scan type if channels showing alarms are to be displayed.

5. Select the options

• Select the interface at which the measurement is being made.

• Deselect the inactive channels.

6. Trigger the scan

The traffic check or alarm detection procedure starts. The required channels are entered one after the other in the results window. The scan runs until the 1000th channel is detected or until the scan is stopped.

7. Perform AAL analysis (“Activity” scan type)

• Select “AAL Type” analysis if you want a ta bular evalu ation acc ording to AAL types. – or –

• Select “AAL Type Distribution” analysis if you want a graphical evaluation according to AAL types.

8. Sort the channels

9. Record and/or further process the results

• Print out the contents of the results window – or –

• Export the contents of the results window.

Sec. 1.1,Page A-1

see D on page A-6

Sec. 3.4.1,Page A-24

Sec. 3.4.4,Page A-27

Sec. 3.5,Page A-29 Sec. 3.5,Page A-29

Sec. 3.4.1,Page A-24 Sec. 3.4.4,Page A-27

Sec. 3.4.2,Page A-25

Sec. 3.4.3,Page A-26

Sec. 3.6,Page A-30 see

“Channel Explorer” online help

Table A-2 Overview: Detecting and analyzing ATM channels

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3.2 Test setup and description

Chapter 3 describes the procedure for checking traffic and locating faults using the “Channel Explorer”. This tool is used to interactively observe the events on an ATM link and to analyze them. The various “Scan and analysis types” available are described.

Fig. A-27 Test setup for traffic checking

3.3 Application settings

VIs required

• ATM Channel Explorer

• Signal Structure ⇒ Add the VIs required to the list of VIs used in the Application Manager.

The Application Manager should include at least the following instruments (see Fig. A-28):

Fig. A-28 Minibar (Application Manager) after selecting the VIs

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3.4 Measurement

3.4.1 “Activity” Scan: Detect and Display Acti ve AT M Channels

“Scan - Activity” looks for active channels. The instrument detects every active channel and enters it in to the results list. The “Activity” scan type is the default setting, as shown in the header of the current results list.

⇒ Click on the icon button of the “ATM Channel Explorer” VI in the minibar (Application

Manager). The “ATM Channel Explorer” main window appears on top.

To select “Activity” scan if this is not activated by default

The scan type is set and the scan is controlled from the “Scan” menu. ⇒ Click the item “Activity” in the “Scan” menu.

The selected functi on is marked with a dot.

Header “Scan - Activity”

Results list (initially empty)

Fig. A-29 The “Scan” menu with selected “Activity” scan type and corresponding results list

To start the scan

⇒ Click the above icon button of the toolbar or click “Start” in the “Scan” menu.

The scan starts. Channels detected are entered successively in the corresponding results windows.

Results list

Scrollbar

Fig. A-30 The “ATM Channel Explorer” with detected channels

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Tip: To stop the scan click the icon button of the toolbar again or click “Start” in the “Scan”

menu again.

A scan can only be started or a test traffic can be generated, when no other measurements that are started from the Application Manager are in progress. No other measurements can be started or a test traffic can be generated, while a scan is in progress.

Column Meaning No. Sequence number to assist orientation in the list

VPI Virtual Path Identifier. Displayed as a decimal number. VCI Virtual Channel Identifier. Displayed as a decimal number. CI-BW Congestion Indicator Bandwidth: Pro port ion o f c el ls w ith Co nge sti on Indication (CI) bit

CLP1-BW Cell Loss Priority 1 Bandwidth: Proportion of cells with Cell Loss Priorit y (CLP) bit set.

AvBW Average Bandwidth of the channel in Mbit/s. The displayed value is determined over

CuBW Current Bandwidth or channel lo ad in Mbit/s. Th e displaye d value is t he averag e for the

Table A-3 Result list header for “Activity” scan type

set. The displayed percentage is determined over the entire duration of the scan.

The displayed percentage is determined over the entire duration of the scan.

the entire duration of the scan. All user and OAM cells are included in the calculation.

last seconds. All user and OAM cells are included in the calculation.

3.4.2 Analyzing the AAL types of active ATM channels

Detect and analyze the AAL types in the detected ATM channels (Fig. A-30,Page A-24).

To start the analysis

⇒ Click the above icon button of the toolbar or click the item “AAL Type” in the “Analyse” menu.

A bargraph display appears indicating the progress of the analysis.

AAL attributes

Fig. A-31 Analysis of AAL types

If a large number of channels are listed in the results window, AAL analysis may take a very long time. You can interrupt the analysis at any time using the “Cancel” button. All the channels listed, regardless of AAL status, are checked during an AAL analysis.

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To stop the analysis

⇒ Click the “Cancel” button (e.g. if “Unchecked” entries appear in the list).

– or – The analysis stops automatically when all channels are analyzed again.

Attribute Meaning AAL 1 Constant bit rate channel (AAL type 1, service class A)

AAL 3/4 Data services channel (AAL type 3/4, service class C, D) AAL 5 Channel with simplified protocol for rapid data communications (AAL type 5, service

class C) Unchecked The channel was not checked for AAL type. Reason: User aborted analysis. Undet. Channel cannot be analyzed or assigned to a particular AAL type. Reason: unknown

Table A-4 AAL type display after an AAL analysis

AAL type or no activity in channel.

3.4.3 Displaying the AAL Type Distribution

Determine and display the distribution of active ATM channels according to AAL types.

To start the analysis

⇒ Click the above icon button of the toolbar or click the item “AAL Type Distribution” in the

“Analyse” menu. The “AAL Type Distribution” window showing the current distribution of active channels according to AAL types is displayed. – The pie chart gives a dynamic overview – The table lists percentage values to give a quantitative display

Pie chart

Table

Fig. A-32 AAL type analysis

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To stop the analysis

⇒ Click the “Cancel” button.

– or – The analysis stops automatically when the analysis is complete (“Unchecked” = 0%).

When you perform an “AAL Type Distribution” analysis, an “AAL Type” analysis is automatically also performed.

• If a large number of channels are listed in the results window, AAL analysis may take a very long time. You can interrupt the analysis at any time using the “Cancel” button.

• If the analysis is aborted, the distribution of the channels analyzed so far will be displayed.

Pie chart

Graphic display of distribution according to AAL types. The yellow segment indicates the as yet unchecked channels. It decreases in size as the analysis progresses.

Table

Color Load

(example)

blue 19.00 % 38 Channels cannot be analyzed o r cannot be assigned to an

white 17.00 % 34 Channel with AAL type 1 green 22.00 % 44 Channel with AAL type 3/4 red 22.00 % 44 Channel with AAL type 5 yellow 20.00 % 40 Channels not yet checked for AAL type.

Tabelle E-5 Column meanings (Example: Analysis of 200 channels)

Number of channels

Meaning

AAL type. Cause: Unkno wn AAL type or c hannel currently inactive.

“Cancel” button

Cancels the analysis as long as a yellow segment is visible or “Unchecked” > 0 %. The analysis ends when the yellow segment disappears or “Unchecked” = 0 % and the “Cancel” button changes to “OK”.

3.4.4 Trouble Scan: Detecting and displaying ATM Channels where alar ms are present

“Scan - Trouble” searches for channels that exhibit an alarm state. The instrument detects every alarm indication cell and enters the corresponding channel into the results list. There are two results windows corresponding to the error management hierarchy:

• F4 window: OAM Flow 4 (VP layer)

• F5 window: OAM Flow 5 (VC layer)

The type of record and the scan type are set and the scan is controlled from the “Scan” menu.

Application Guide A-27

Broadband Analyzer/Generator ANT-20/ANT-20E

To select “Trouble” scan

⇒ Click the item “Trouble” in the “Scan” menu.

The selected functi on is marked with a dot.

Header “Scan -Trouble”

Results lists (initial ly empty)

Fig. A-33 The “Scan” menu with selected “Trouble” scan type and corresponding results list

To start the scan

⇒ Click the above icon button of the toolbar or click “Start” in the “Scan” menu.

The scan starts. Channels detected are entered successively in the corresponding results windows.

Tip: To stop the scan click the icon button again or click “Start” in the “Scan” menu again.

Results lists

Scrollbar

Fig. A-34 The “ATM Channel Explorer” with detected channels

A scan can only be started, when no other measurements that are started form the Application Manager are in progress or no test traffic is generated from the ATM Test Control VI. No other measurements can be started or no test traffic can be generated, while a scan is in progress.

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Results lists

Each line corresponds to a channel exhibiting a RDI and/or an AIS alarm. A current alarm is indicated in upper-case letters (e.g. AIS). Previous alarms that are no longer active are indicated in lower-case letters (e.g. ais).

Column Meaning No. Sequence number to assist orientation in the list

VCI Virtual Channel Identifier. Displayed as a decimal number (only F5). VPI Virtual Path Identifier. Displayed as a decimal number. RDI Remote Defect Indication: Backward alarm. AIS Alarm Indication Signal: Forward alarm.

Table A-6 Trouble scan res ult s lis t heade r

3.5 Selecting Options

To select the interface where the measurement is to be made

The icon buttons shown above (toolbar) are used to select the interface before starting the measurement. Each button corresponds to an interface type. Only one type can be selected, so clicking one button releases the other (toggle function).

⇒ Click the “UNI” button to measure on the “User-Network Interface”.

– or –

⇒ Click the “NNI” button to measure on the “Network-Node Interface”.

To sort out the inactive channels

The icon button in the toolbar shown above is used to sort out the inactive channels during the scan.

⇒ Click the “AGE” button to start the aging function.

All channels that remain inactive over a period of 30 seconds will be deleted.

This dynamic process gives you a better picture of the actual traffic situation. This is particularly useful in an environment with switched virtual connections (SVC).

Application Guide A-29

Broadband Analyzer/Generator ANT-20/ANT-20E

3.6 Sorting Channels

To sort the channels

The icon buttons shown above (toolbar) are used to sort the channels, i.e. to determine the order in which they are displayed in the result window. Each button corresponds to a sort criterion. Only one criterion can be selected, so clicking one button releases the other (toggle function).

⇒ Click the “VPI VCI” button to list the channels in ascending order of VPI/VCI values

– or –

⇒ Click the “BW” button to list the channels in ascending order of CuBW (Current Bandwidth)

values.

The “BW” (Bandwidth) sort criterion is not available for “Trouble” scan.

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ANT-20/ANT-20E Broadband Analyzer/Generator

Technical Background

1 ATM Traffic Generation and Multiplexing

VI: ATM Test Control

1.1 Overview

ATM test equipment takes on an important role in generating traffic profiles and multiplexing several virtual channels due to the specific characteristics of ATM technology. The requirements for a powerful test instrument are mainly concentrated in the following areas:

Traffic profile, source models

Suitable traffic profiles are needed to perform most of the tests required on A TM networks. This is particularly true of the ATM layer quality of service test. Suitable source models must be provided for the various types of traffic contract. These source models must be designed so that users can easily see the relationship between the parameters of the traffic contract under test and the parameters of the source model.

Multiplexer, traffic shaper

Since ATM does not use fixed (deterministic) bandwidth assignment, the individual virtual channels affect each other. The characteristics of traffic in one virtual channel, and hence the measurement results, do not just depend on the source settings, they are also dependent on what is happening in other channels. The multiplexing method used by the instrument also plays a part here. To ensure that adherence to the traffic contract can be guaranteed for each channel, the instrument must be able to shape the traffic profile using so-called traffic shapers. The type of traffic shaper used and its parameters depend on the characteristics of the traffic contract itself.

Background traffic

Since statistical multiplexing is used in ATM networks and network elements, a realistic measurement result is only obtained if background channels are also loaded in addition to the virtual channels to be tested. In most cases, the characteristics of traffic generated on the background channel must be precisely defined and known. This means that precisely controlled traffic has to be generated on several channels simultaneously.

Technical Background TB-1

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1.2 Generator Principle

The traffic generator of the ANT-20 or of the Broadband Analyzer/Generator simultaneously generates up to four test channels (software version 6.0). The generator produces quasistatistical traffic according to different source models and model parameters. It is deterministic in the sense that the same instrument settings will always result in exactly the same traffic profile. This means that measurements can be reproduced precisely at any time.

The multiplexing method used operates on a fixed priority principle. Each of the four channels (A through D) is assigned a certain priority. This allows the channel that is to be most precisely measured to be given the highest priority (channel A). The traffic profile of this channel is only minimally influenced (some influence due to effects in the physical layer is unavoidable). Lower priority channels (e.g. channel D) are best used for background loads or for measurements of tolerant traffic contracts.

A traffic shaper can be activated for each of the four test channels if required. The traffic shaper parameters are determined by the requirements of the traffic contract defined for the channel.

Auxiliary channels, such as are used for the signaling, do not affect the traffic profile of the test channels. This is regardless of the bandwidth required for the auxiliary channels (as long as the total bandwidth available for the physical link is not exceeded).

1.3 Source Models

Two different source models are provided by the test instrument for the various ATM tests. each channel defined in the Channel Editor (see Fig.TB-1) is assigned a traffic model (a) in the

“Traffic Source” index card. The default values for the source parameters (b) are set on the same index card.

In the “Test Setup” dialog, you can select the channels generated in the Channel Editor and assign them to the current test type. The source of the channel is initialized to its default values when it is assigned.

Fig. TB-1 The “Channel Editor” with activated “Traffic Source” index card

TB-2 Technical Background

ANT-20/ANT-20E Broadband Analyzer/Generator

1.3.1 “Constant Bit Rate” source model

The “Constant Bit Rate” source model generates test cells at equidistant intervals in time, with fill cells inserted in the spaces (see Fig.TB-2). The desired traffic profile can be affected using the following parameters:

• Peak Cell Rate

• Cell Jitter

“Peak Cell Rate” specifies the nominal time spacing between test cells, ∆t. The “Cell Jitter” parameter is used to alter the nominal time spacing (---> ∆t’) and thus cause a

variation in the nominal cell arrival times. The profile used for this corresponds to an increasing ramp function.

The ramp rises until the cell arrival is advanced by the entered value. A gap then occurs in the cell arrival times to ensure that the correct mean cell rate is reached. The period of the ramp is based on the “Peak Cell Rate” setting and is calculated by the instrument automatically.

without Jitter

. . .

∆t

with superimposed Jitter

. . .

∆t’

Cell Jitter

Fig. TB-2 Principles of “Constant Bit Rate” source model.

Filling cells

The specified jitter is superimposed on the source before multiplexing. Due to the unavoidable effects of multiplexing, the traffic profile actually transmitted may be modified again.

This source model is particularly suitable for testing CBR, DBR and UBR traffic contracts. The profile of the superimposed cell jitter makes it easy to test a traffic contract in respect of its Cell Delay Variation Tolerance (CDVT

PCR

Technical Background TB-3

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1.3.2 “On-Off” source model

The “On-Off” source model generates test cells in bursts. Fill cells are inserted in the gaps (see Fig.TB-3). The desired traffic profile can be influenced using the following parameters:

• Peak Cell Rate

• Mean Cell Rate

• Burst Size

• Cell Jitter

“Peak Cell Rate” specifies the nominal time spacing between test cells within a burst, ∆t. “Mean Cell Rate” specifies the mean cell rate. “Burst Size” determines the length of a burst. The burst period to be used is calculated by the

instrument automatically. It is largely based on the ratio of “Peak Cell Rate” to “Mean Cell Rate”. The “Cell Jitter” parameter is used to cause a variation in the nominal cell arrival times. The

profile used for this corresponds to an increasing ramp function. where the length of the ramp corresponds to the “Burst Size”.

The ramp rises until the cell arrival is advanced by the entered value. The gap between bursts is increased correspondingly to ensure that the correct mean cell rate is reached.

Burst Size

without Jitter

∆t

with superimposed Jitter

∆t’

Cell Jitter

Fig. TB-3 Principles of “On-Off” source model

. . .

Filling cells

The specified jitter is superimposed on the source before multiplexing. Due to the unavoidable effects of multiplexing, the traffic profile actually transmitted may be modified again.

This source model is particularly suitable for testing VBR and SBR traffic contracts. The profile of the superimposed cell jitter makes it easy to test a traffic contract in respect of its Cell Delay Variation Tolerance (CDVT

PCR

TB-4 Technical Background

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1.4 Traffic Control and Multiplexing Method

As well as being able to set the source parameters “off-line”, i.e. before starting the measurement, the “ATM Test Control” VI also allows you to change all the relevant source parameters “on-line”, i.e. during a measurement. The parameters are defined off-line using the “Test Setup” dialog (b) (see Fig.TB-4). In contrast, the “Test Online Control” dialog (c) is used to alter parameters on-line. Please note that each change in a source parameter results in a complete re-calculation of the entire multiplex.

Users should be aware that ATM multiplex formation makes it unavoidable that a changed setting in one channel (e.g Channel A, see index card (a)) may also affect the other channels (i.e. Channels B, C and D). This is particularly the case where the physical link is loaded to a high percentage.

The channel priorities for the multiplex procedure are fixed by two rules, whereby rule 1 has precedence over rule 2.

Rule 1

Channels with a bit rate above 2.5 Mbit/s have priority over channels with a bit rate below 2.5 Mbit/s. This rule takes account of the fact that lower bit rate channels usually allow a higher CDVT than that of higher bit rate channels.

Rule 2

The priority of the channels decreases from left to right, i.e. channel A has the highest priority, channel B the next highest, and so on.

Technical Background TB-5

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Fig. TB-4 “Test Setup” and “Test Online Control” dialog windows

with index cards and “Multiplexer” section

To make it easier to see the complex procedures during multiplex formation, an overview of the

status of each channel is given in the “Multiplexer” field. In the “Test Setup” dialog, this information (d) has the character of a traffic prediction, as the

generator is not yet active. THis makes it possible to set the generator precisely, before starting the measurement.

In the “Online Control” dialog, in contrast, this information (f) reflects the actual status of the channel. The following information is provided:

TB-6 Technical Background

Wavetek ANT-20, ANT-20E Operating Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

1 Main applications of the Broadband Analyzer/Generator

2 Application concept

3 Test applications

3.1 ATM performance analysis

3.2 Traffic management tests

3.3 UNI signaling tests

3.4 Analysis of ATM signals

3.5 Other fields of application

4 Using and setting up the Broadband Analyzer/Generator

5 Overview: Virtual Instruments, “VIs”

6 Often used terminology

Operation

1 ATM Test Control

1.1 Introduction

1.2 “ATM Test Control” window layout and commands

1.3 Important dialog windows

2 ATM Test Results

2.1 Introduction

2.2 “ATM Test Results” main window layout and commands

2.3 Results window

3 ATM Channel Explorer

3.1 Introduction

3.2 “ATM Channel Explorer” window layout and commands

3.3 Results window

4.1 Overview

4.2 The “Instrument Configuration” dialog

4.3 Port configuration

4.4 Tx/Rx Configuration

4.4.1 The “ATM Layer” dialog

4.4.2 “Edit Signal Structure”

4.5 Signaling emulation

4.5.1 The “Signaling Protocol” dialog

4.5.2 The “Address Input” dialog

5 Test Types

5.1 Overview

5.2 The “Test Setup” dialog: Settin g the Test Type

5.3 The “ATM Layer QoS - Looped Topology” test type

5.4 The “ATM Layer QoS (PVC) - Point-to-point” test type

5.5 The “ATM Layer QoS (PVC) - Looped” test type

5.6 The “ATM Layer QoS (SVC) - Calling” test type

5.7 The “ATM Layer QoS (SVC) - Called” test type

5.8 The “ATM Layer QoS (SVC) - Self Call” test type

5.9 The “Test Set up <...>” dialog: Configure test type

5.9.1 Select channel

5.9.2 Header

5.9.3 Called party address

5.9.4 Own instrument address

5.9.5 Source parameters

5.9.6 Multiplexer

5.9.7 Channel labeling

6 Defining Virtual Channels

6.1 Overview

6.2 The “Channel Editor” dialog

6.3 Parameter display and modification (index cards)

6.3.1 The “General” index card

6.3.2 The “Header/Address” index card

6.3.3 The “Traffic Contract” index card

6.3.4 The “Traffic Contract” index card (continued)

6.3.5 The “Traffic Source” index card

Application Guide

1 The Application Manager

1.1 Selecting the Instruments for ATM Applications

1.2 Starting and Stopping the Measurement

2 ATM Layer Quality of Service Measurements (SVC)

2.1 Overview: Basic operating sequence

2.2 Test setup and description

2.3 Application settings

2.3.1 Configuring the Instrument: “ATM Test Control” VI

2.3.2 Selecting the Test Type: “ATM Test Control” VI

2.3.3 Configuring the Test Type: “ATM Test Control” VI

2.4 Enabling and Disabling Test Traffic: “ATM Test Control” VI

2.5 Editing Test Parameters “On-Line”: “ATM Test Control” VI

2.6 Inserting Errors: “ATM Test Control” VI

2.7 Displaying the Results: “ATM Test Results” VI

2.7.1 Preparing to Record Results