Xtramus 2000i User Manual

NuStreams-600i/2000i

User’s Manual

USM Ver 1.0

Foreword

Copyright

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Revision History

Date Version History

2013/01/15 1.0 First draft version

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Table of Contents

Foreword ..........................................................................................................................................2

Revision History ..............................................................................................................................3

1. NuStreams-600i/2000i Overview ................................................................................................5

1.1. NuStreams-600i/2000i General Description ..................................................................... 5

1.2. Key Features of NuStreams-600i/2000i.............................................................................6

1.3. Main Applications............................................................................................................... 6

2. NuStreams-600i Functions and Structure Overview................................................................ 8

3. NuStreams-2000i Functions and Structure Overview..............................................................9

4. NuStreams-600i/2000i Installation ...........................................................................................10

4.1. Choices of UTP Cable and Optical fiber......................................................................... 10

4.1.1. 10GBASE-T (Copper Wire).......................................................................................... 10

4.1.2. 10GBASE-R (Optical Fiber)......................................................................................... 11

4.2. Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................... 13

4.2.1. Bracket installation......................................................................................................13

4.2.2. Module Cards Installation........................................................................................... 14

5. NuStreams-600i/2000i’s Module Cards....................................................................................15

5.1. System Module Cards ......................................................................................................16

A. XM-2S19 .............................................................................................................................16

B. XM-2S10 .............................................................................................................................17

C. XM-60PW............................................................................................................................ 18

5.2. Measuring Module Cards................................................................................................. 19

A. XM-RM661.......................................................................................................................... 19

B. XM-RM671.......................................................................................................................... 20

C. XM-RM681.......................................................................................................................... 21

D. XM-RM731.......................................................................................................................... 22

E. XM-RM751 ..........................................................................................................................23

F. X M- RM 76 1 ........................................................................................................................... 24

G. X M- RM 7 8 1 ..........................................................................................................................25

H. XM-RM881.......................................................................................................................... 26

6. Example of suitable software for NuStreams-600i/2000i ....................................................... 27

6.1. NuWIN-RM .........................................................................................................................27

6.2. NuApps-2544-RM.............................................................................................................. 28

6.3. NuApps-MultiUnits-RM.....................................................................................................30

7. Appendix – Other Utility Softwares for NuStreams-600i/2000i.............................................. 31

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1. NuStreams-600i/2000i Overview

1.1. NuStreams-600i/2000i General Description

Built on open software platform

and a highly scalable architecture,

NuStreams-600i/2000i is highly

flexible and its functionality and

applications can be enhanced by

applying software upgrade or

adopting new test modules.

NuWIN-RM, a powerful MS-Windows XP based GUI, provides an easy way to configure and control

NuStreams-600i/2000i for different tests and to monitor and gather test statistics. Users may generate

customized traffic patterns using packet streams and easily configure packets with incrementing,

decrementing, or random MAC addresses and through user-defined fields. Protocol editors are available

for IP, UDP, IPX, TCP, IGMP, MPLS, VLAN, and OSPF. Each port can generate ARP requests and Ping

requests and response to such messages.

For switching device tests, users may use NuApps-2889-RM, an application software suite based on RFC

2889 and 2285, or NuApps-2544-RM, another suite based on RFC 1242 and 2544, to perform tests on

NuStreams-600i/2000i.

In addition to the software suites provided by Xtramus, users may develop customized application

programs to take full advantage of NuStreams-600i/2000i by using the NuStreams API. Customized

mass production test programs are also available to apply.

X-trailer, a feature for verifying the integrity of the embedded memory of a switch controller by checking

an unique tag attached to each packet sent from NuStreams-600i/2000i is supported by all test modules.

Intelligence chassis with enhanced fan development makes NuStreams-600i/2000i even more stable

and reliable. Chassis temperature and voltage are also measurable at all times.

NuStreams-600i/2000i is the most cost-effective, efficient and professional network performance testing

and analysis solution available on the market. The combination of high performance, multi-port traffic

generation and analysis functions, test modules, and reasonable pricing makes it the ideal solution for

R&D and Mass Production Test applications.

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1.2. Key Features of NuStreams-600i/2000i

• Intuitive utility software for monitoring system temperature and the fan speed

• All slots support hot-swapping

• Performing synchronized tests between module cards

• Multi-user function for module cards that ca provide greater hardware-efficiency

• Utility softwares provided by Xtramus Technologies which can analyze the test results and DUT

performance with intuitive GUI interface.

• Module cards that work as management interfaces of NuStreams-2000i/600i are available and
support different Ethernet transferring rate.

• Simple and easy-to-understand system status LEDs

• Replaceable fan tray

• Utility softwares that complied with RFC-2544 and RFC-2889

1.3. Main Applications

• Performance validation and analysis of DUT in mass production line

• Troubleshooting of DUT in the lab

• Production testing and quality assurance during manufacturing process of network products

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2. NuStreams-600i Functions and Structure Overview

NuStreams-600i’s outer case consists of: Front Part, Back Part and Side Part. The figure above shows

the outer case of NuStreams-600i.

NuStreams-600i Outer Case Overview

NuStreams-600i has 7 slots for installation of module cards, where each module

Front Part

card provides streams generating platforms for different types of media. Besides,
the Front Part includes 2 slots with System and Power module card installed,
which should not be withdrawn.

Back Part

Side Part

NuStreams-600i’s back part includes a back platform which should not be
withdrawn and a power plug-in.
NuStreams-600i’s each side part includes a handle for carrying use, and
numerous cooling holes.

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3. NuStreams-2000i Functions and Structure Overview

NuStreams-2000i’s outer case consists of: Front Part, Back Part. The figure above shows the outer case

of NuStreams-2000i.

NuStreams-2000i Outer Case Overview

NuStreams-2000i has 18 slots for installation of module cards, where each
module card provides streams generating platforms for different types of media.

Front Part

Besides, the Front Part includes 1 far right slot with System module card
installed, which should not be withdrawn.
On each end right and end left side includes a handle for carrying use.

Back Part

NuStreams-2000i’s back part includes a back platform with power module with
Fan device which should not be withdrawn and a power plug-in.

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4. NuStreams-600i/2000i Installation

As cited above, NuStreams-600i is a chassis with 7 slots and NuStreams-2000i is a chassis with 18 slots

for installation of module cards. Installing NuStreams-600i/2000i is very easy and simple: all you have to do

is to plug the proper fiber/UTP cables into NuStreams-600i/2000i ports. Selecting the proper physical

media and applications in your network environment is crucial when installing NuStreams-600i/2000i.

Besides, using the proper method for installing module cards into NuStreams-600i/2000i’ slots is also

crucial for the proper functionality of NuStreams-600i/2000i. Please see the sections down below for

detailed information regarding to physical media types and the proper method for installing a module card.

4.1. Choices of UTP Cable and Optical fiber

4.1.1. 10GBASE-T (Copper Wire)

10GBASE-T, or IEEE 802.3an-2006, is a standard released in 2006 to provide 10 gigabit/second

connections over unshielded or shielded twisted pair cables and over distances up to 100 meters (330 ft).

10GBASE-T cable infrastructure can also be used for 1000BASE-T, allowing a gradual upgrade from

1000BASE-T, and auto-negotiation to select which speed to use.

10GBASE-T Connectors

10GBASE-T uses 650 MHz versions of the venerable IEC 60603-7 8P8C (RJ-45) connectors, which is

already widely used in Ethernet.

10GBASE-T Cables

10GBASE-T works up to 55 m (180 ft) with existing Category 6 cabling. In order to allow deployment at

the usual 100 m (330 ft), the standard uses a new partitioned Category 6a cable specification, designed

to reduce crosstalk between UTP cables.

The table down below is a reference regarding to UTP cable categories.

UTP Cable Categories References

Cat 5

Cat 5e

Cat 6

Provides performance of up to 100 MHz, and was frequently used on 100 Mbps Ethernet
networks. Cat 5 may not be suitable for 1000BASE-T gigabit Ethernet.
Provides performance of up to 100 MHz, and is frequently used for both 100 Mbps and
Gigabit Ethernet networks.
Provides performance of up to 250 MHz, more than double of category 5 and 5e. It works up
to 55 m (180 ft) for 10Gbps Ethernet.

Provides performance of up to 500 MHz. It is suitable for
10GBASE-T and works up to 100 m (330 ft) for 10Gbps

Cat 6a

Ethernet. All the cables mentioned above do not have
individually- shielded pairs as the picture here, including
Cat 6a.

This standard specifies four individually-shielded pairs (STP) inside an overall shield.

Cat 7

Designed for transmission at frequencies up to 600 MHz. It has better performance than Cat
6a.

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