Xtramus POE User Manual

NuApps-POE
User’s Manual
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Foreword
Copyright
Copyright © 2010 Xtramus Technologies, all rights reserved. The information contained in this document is the property of Xtramus Technologies. No part of this publication shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of Xtramus Technologies.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Xtramus Technologies. The information in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Xtramus Technologies assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the document.
Trademarks
NuApps-POE is a trademark or registered trademark of Xtramus Technologies. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Warranty
Xtramus Technologies warrants for the hardware provided along with this document under proper usage and conditions in normal environment; any improper operation or in irregular environment may possibly cause this product NOT function well. For detailed terms, please contact your local dealer.
Contact Information
Xtramus Technologies E-mail: sales@xtramus.com Website: www.xtramus.com Tel: +886-2-8227-6611 Fax: +886-2-8227-6622
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Date
USM Version
History
Oct. 07, 2008
v1.0
2010/11/11
v1.1
1. Changing Foreword on page 2
2. Changing Table of Contents on page 4
3. Adding page number
4. Adding Draft watermark
5. Adding document footnote on page 43
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 NuApps-POE ................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Application Diagram ....................................................................................... 1
2. Installation and Uninstallation ................................................................................ 2
2.1 Installation ..................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Uninstallation ................................................................................................. 4
3. NuPOE-32EL Setting ............................................................................................. 5
4. Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 6
5. Function Description .............................................................................................. 9
5.1 Main Window ................................................................................................. 9
5.2 Toolbar Function .......................................................................................... 12
5.3 Chassis Panel.............................................................................................. 13
5.3.1 Toolbar Function ................................................................................... 13
5.3.2 LED Indicators ...................................................................................... 14
5.4 Popup Menu ................................................................................................ 15
6. Operation ............................................................................................................ 16
6.1 Reserve and Release .................................................................................. 16
6.2 Copy and Paste Port Data ........................................................................... 17
6.3 Multi Select .................................................................................................. 17
6.4 Setup ........................................................................................................... 18
6.4.1 Browse Setup ....................................................................................... 18
6.4.2 Setup PD Property ................................................................................ 20
6.4.3 Setup Dynamic Loading ........................................................................ 21
6.4.4 Setup Connect Test ............................................................................... 22
6.4.5 Setup Disconnect Test .......................................................................... 23
6.4.6 Setup Overload Test ............................................................................. 24
6.4.7 Setup Short Circuit Test ........................................................................ 25
6.5 Start Test ..................................................................................................... 26
6.5.1 Start Dynamic Loading .......................................................................... 26
6.5.2 Start Connect Test ................................................................................. 26
6.5.3 Start Disconnect Test ............................................................................ 28
6.5.4 Start Overload Test ............................................................................... 29
6.5.5 Start Short Circuit Test .......................................................................... 30
6.6 Stop Dynamic Loading ................................................................................. 31
6.7 View Counter ............................................................................................... 31
6.8 Control ......................................................................................................... 33
6.9 Report ......................................................................................................... 33
6.9.1 Counter Window ................................................................................... 33
6.9.2 Card Version Information ...................................................................... 34
6.9.3 Log window ........................................................................................... 35
6.10 Log ............................................................................................................ 36
6.10.1 Load Test Log ..................................................................................... 37
6.10.2 Remove Log File ................................................................................. 37
6.11 Reset Factory Default Value....................................................................... 38
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1. Introduction

1.1 NuApps-POE

NuApps-POE provides a detailed and powerful virtual panel to manage Power over Ethernet (PoE) NuPOE-32EL chassis to test and monitor powered devices (PD). It offers a flexible interface to control NuPOE-32EL in a single or multiple chassis. NuApps-POE is designed to allow users to perform PoE tests along with power sourcing equipment (PSE). It provides the capability to pass cabling traffic at the same time as delivering data for analysis and reports.

1.2 Application Diagram

Connect PSE port(s) and PD / Switch port(s) of NuPOE-32EL to the DUT. User can use the NuApps-POE to control and analyze data via the connection between the Management port of NuPOE-32EL and the PC with NuApps-POE.
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The setup is preparing process. Click Cancel to cancel at any time and exit the process.
Click Next to continue the installation.
Read License Agreement carefully and click the radio button to accept the terms. Click Next to for next step. Click Back to review any installation settings.

2. Installation and Uninstallation

2.1 Installation

Double click on the icon of NuApps-POE setup.exe to activate NuApps-POE setup.
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Input information of user name and organization, and then click Next for next step.
Click Install to start installing the program.
The installation is in process.
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Installation is complete. Click Finish to exit the program.
The installation of NuApps-POE is successful. Now the icon appears on the desktop.

2.2 Uninstallation

If applications do not work properly or Xtramus may periodically update new version of NuApps-POE software, it is necessary to uninstall previous NuApps-POE first. There are 2 places to uninstall the program:
1. Go to Start menu > Programs > NuStreams > NuApps-POE > Uninstall.
2. Or Control panel > Add/Remove Programs > NuApps-POE > Change/Remove.
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3. NuPOE-32EL Setting

Before NuApps-POE start, user must set the connection of NuPOE-32EL with PoE PSE device.
The setup diagram as below:
1) User can connect NuPOE-32EL to PoE PSE device via Port 1 and Port 3 on the
every module slot
2) User can connect NuPOE-32EL to Ethernet tester via Port 2 and Port 4 on the
every module slot.
3) The port 2 on the first slot, on the left side of NuPOE-32EL, is the exclusive port of
the connection between the NuPOE-32EL and PC with NuApps-POE.
4) The function of Port 1 and Port 2 on the first slot is for the cascade.
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4. Quick Start

Double click on the NuApps-POE icon on the desktop to start NuApps-POE program. A message window appears to inquire about invoking the local server if it is connected to one.
Click Yes button and the NuServer window will appear.
Choose the NIC to which NuPOE-32EL is connected. Then click OK button to activate NuServer.
Click No button, the Connect window will appear to input server IP if NuPOE-32EL is connected to a remote server. Click Connect button.
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NuServer has been activated.
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Chassis topology window appears to display the chassis ID connected.
Click right mouse on the ID to bring out the popup menu and invoke the chassis virtual panel.
The virtual panel of NuApps-POE program appears.
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Menu Choice
Shortcut
Usage
Load
Ctrl+ L
Presents a dialogue to load workspace from the disk.
Save
Saves the current information to the current workspace in use.
Save As
Ctrl+ A
Presents a dialogue to save the current workspace to the disk.
Exit
Ctrl+ E
Exits NuApps-PoE program.
Menu Choice
Shortcut
Usage
Chassis Topology Window
Ctrl+ T
Invokes Chassis Topology window.
All Chassis Panel
Ctrl+ Alt+ V
Invokes all chassis panel.
Show Server
Invokes NuServer window when visible at

5. Function Description

5.1 Main Window

The top level menus of NuApps-POE include: File Menu, Edit Menu, View Menu, Action Menu, Multi User Menu, Tools Menu, Window Menu and Help Menu.
The choices for File Menu are described in the table below:
View Menu is divided into Control Menu and Report Menu.
The choices for Control Menu are described in the table below:
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