Ixia Net Tool Optimizer 5204/5236

Installation Guide
NVOS 3.11, December 2015
Ixia Net Tool Optimizer 5204/5236 Installation Guide, December 7, 2015
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Contents

Installation Guide........................................................................................... 5
Overview ..................................................................................................................... 5
Conventions Used in this Guide ................................................................................. 5
Unpacking the Unit ..................................................................................................... 6
Installing Interface Modules ........................................................................................ 6
Installing a Redundant Power Supply ......................................................................... 7
Shut Down Using the Front Panel Keypad and LCD .................................................. 7
Restarting the 5204/5236 after Power Down ....................................................... 8
Port LED Legend ........................................................................................................ 8
Configure the IP Address of the Management Port .................................................... 9
Rack Mounting ......................................................................................................... 10
Port Connection for Management ............................................................................ 10
Network and Tool Port Connections ......................................................................... 11
Connection Example: Connecting a 1G Optical Tap to a 5204/5236 Network Port . 12

APPENDIX A Safety Guidelines......................................................................................... 13

English ...................................................................................................................... 13
French ....................................................................................................................... 16

APPENDIX B Regulatory Compliance and Unit Specifications...................................... 21

Regulatory Compliance ............................................................................................ 21
Chassis Specifications .............................................................................................. 22
Port Specifications .................................................................................................... 22
Front Port Specifications .................................................................................... 22
* IMPORTANT ................................................................................................... 26
2-Port AFM2 SFP/SFP+ Port Module (5236 only) ............................................. 27
* IMPORTANT ................................................................................................... 29
Power Specifications ................................................................................................ 30
Ixia 5236 Net Tool Optimizer .............................................................................. 30
Ixia 5204 Net Tool Optimizer .............................................................................. 31

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Installation Guide

Overview

The Ixia 5200 Series Net Tool Optimizer™ (NTO) directs network data from SPAN
ports and TAPs in your data center and forwards it to a convenient centralized tool
farm where multiple tools can share simultaneous access to the network data.
This document describes how to install the Ixia 5204/5236 Net Tool Optimizer, lists
the steps required to prepare the cabling and lists the procedures required to
properly maintain the unit.

Conventions Used in this Guide

The following notational conventions are used in this guide.

Text is bolded to highlight important information.

The caution symbol denotes information that is of critical importance to the

operation of the network emulator.

The electrical hazard symbol indicates that the power supplies in your
system may produce high voltages and energy hazards, which can cause bodily
harm.

The hot surface symbol indicates that a surface or component is a hot.

The electrostatic discharge (ESD) symbol indicates proper antistatic

precautions should be taken to avoid damaging electronic equipment including
printed circuit boards and components that are sensitive to static electricity.

The pointer symbol indicates that the information that follows provides
helpful tips on how to use and configure the network emulator.

The pencil symbol is used before notes.

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Unpacking the Unit

Carefully remove the contents of the shipping box. The shipping box contains:
■ Ixia 5204/5236 Net Tool Optimizer
■ AC power cord
■ USB flash drive (contains the Ixia 5204/5236 license key and
documentation)
■ Note that Cold Spare units will not be shipped with a USB flash drive
■ Rack Mount Kit
■ Redundant power supplies (if ordered)

Installing Interface Modules

Optionally, you may have ordered interface modules that support 10G CX4, 10G,
or 1G fiber ports or an Advanced Feature Module (AFM). Follow the instructions
below to install the AFM or interface module card.

Caution! The Ixia 5204/5236 must be shut down and the power (AC
and Auxiliary DC) must be disconnected from the chassis before
installing interface module cards. Installing a card while power (AC
or Auxiliary DC) is connected to the Ixia 5204/5236 chassis will
damage the card and void the product warranty. Interface module
cards are NOT hot swappable. If the unit has already been powered up
and needs to be shutdown before proceeding, see “Shut Down Using the
Front Panel Keypad and LCD” on page 7.

NOTE The Advanced Feature Module is not supported on the 5204 but is
supported on the 5236 model. Each installed Advanced Feature Module
(AFM) card will increase the 5236 power requirements by 25 Watts.

Caution: The cards are Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) sensitive devices.

When these electronic devices are removed from their ESD packaging,
they are subject to ESD damage. ESD precautions should be taken when
handling, installing or removing these products from the Ixia 5204/5236
chassis. ESD damage may void your product warranty.

Note that the procedure for interface module card installation is the same for NTO
models 5204 and 5236.
1. At the rear of the unit loosen the screws and remove the plate covering the
Module card slot. If installing one card into the unit the card can be installed
into either the A or B slot.

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 2. Remove the interface module card from the shipping box and insert it into the
card slot. Note that the card will only guide into the slot in the correct direction
(“circuit side up”).
3. Tighten the screws on the card into the chassis.
The card installation is now complete.

Figure 1-1. Rear View of 5236 Chassis with Interface Modes Installed

Installing a Redundant Power Supply

The 5204/5236 supports optional redundant DC and AC power supplies. Power

supplies are shipped with a connection guide that provides detailed installation
instructions and appropriate safety precautions.
If you wish to acquire a redundant power supply or get more information contact
Ixia at: [email protected] or +1 818 595 2599.

Shut Down Using the Front Panel Keypad and LCD

To shut down the system using Ixia 5204/5236 Control Panel GUI, see the File
Menu section in the user guide.
To power down the Ixia 5204/5236 using the chassis LCD and keypad:
1. Press the Up Arrow (▲) 1 time.
2. Display reads “8 Power Off”.
3. Press the Check Button (√).
4. Display reads “Power Off?, No Yes”.
5. Right Arrow (►) 1 time so that “Yes” is highlighted.
6. Press the Check Button (√).
7. Display reads “Shutting Down Finished”.
The unit will shut down in approximately 10 seconds. It is now safe to
disconnect the power cord from the chassis.

Disconnecting the power cord from the chassis before shutting down the
system properly is strongly discouraged. If you wish to restart the unit
after shutting down, see Restarting the 5204/5236 after Power Down for
restart instructions.

Installing a Redundant Power Supply

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 Restarting the 5204/5236 after Power Down
This procedure assumes that the 5204/5236 has been shut down using the front
panel controls or the Control Panel menu.
Press and hold the chassis keypad check button (√) for 1 second.

Figure 1-2. Ixia 5204/5236 LCD and keypad

Port LED Legend

The following tables provide a legend for interpreting the port LED indicators.
LEDs on the left report activity, LEDs on the right report status.
Table 1-1: Left LED on RJ-45/SFP/SFP+ and Rear Slot A/B LED

Color Description

Solid Green Licensed Port is Enabled and Link is Up

Flickering Licensed Port is Enabled and Link is Up w/ activity. Port is
Green sending or receiving data.
Slow Blinking Licensed Port is Enabled with Link Down
Green
(Off 3 ¾ sec,
On ¼ sec)
Solid Amber Licensed Port is Disabled
Licensed Combo Port Enabled but its Media Type is NOT
selected.
Off (Black) Port is Unlicensed
Rear Slot A/B – No Module Present

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 Table 1-2: Right LED on RJ-45/SFP/SFP+

Color Description

Solid Green Licensed Port is operating at it’s maximum speed (1GB or

10GB) in Full Duplex
Solid Amber Licensed Port is operating at 10Mb or 100Mb Full Duplex or
1GB (SFP+) Full Duplex
(N/A for SFPs)
Blinking Licensed Port is operating at 10Mb or 100Mb Half Duplex
Amber (N/A for RJ-45 and SFPs)
Off (Black) Unlicensed Port
Licensed Port is Disabled, or
Licensed Port is Enabled with Link Down
Licensed Combo Port Enabled but its media type is NOT
selected

Configure the IP Address of the Management Port

To configure the IP address and associated settings using the front panel controls
and LCD, follow the instructions below.
1. Down Arrow (▼) 2 times.
2. Display reads “3 System Configuration”.
3. Right Arrow (►) 1 time.
4. Display reads “3a IP Config”.
5. Press the check button (√).
6. Display reads “Set IP Addr” (The current IP address is displayed).
7. Use the left or right (◄►) arrows to move to the number that needs to be
changed. Up arrow (▲) to increment the value, press the down arrow (▼) to
decrement the value. Repeat the process until the address is configured.
Then press the check button (√).
8. Display reads “Set Netmask” (The current netmask is displayed).
9. Follow the steps described in Step 7 to configure the Netmask.
10. Display reads “Set Gateway” (The current gateway is displayed).
11. Follow the steps described in Step 7 to configure the gateway.
12. Display reads “Restarting please wait”. The system will take approximately
1 minute to restart.
13. Display reads “1 Ixia 5200 Status:Normal” when the restart is complete and
the new IP address has been configured.

Configure the IP Address of the Management Port

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Rack Mounting

The unit can be rack mounted in any standard 19 inch equipment rack. The
chassis is 1U high. A mounting bracket kit is shipped with each
unit.

Figure 1-3. Chassis with mounting ears

Caution: To ensure normal operation, maintain ambient airflow at the

front and rear of the chassis. If the airflow is blocked or restricted, or if
the intake air is too warm, an overtemperature condition can occur which
will cause the unit to automatically shutdown.

Port Connection for Management

The management port is a 10/100/1000 copper Ethernet connection located

on the back of the 5204 chassis and on the front of the 5236 chassis. The
management port is set to “auto-negotiate” by default and supports Auto-MDIX.
Auto-MDIX allows the interface to automatically detect and support a straight
through or crossover Ethernet cable.
The default IP configuration for the management port is: IP address
192.168.41.99, subnet mask 255.255.255.0 and default gateway 192.168.41.1.

Figure 1-4. 5236 Management Port

Figure 1-5. 5204 Management Port

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Network and Tool Port Connections

The Ixia 5204/5236 supports up to 28 ports.

Ports designated through software as Network Ports are used to connect TAP
and SPAN ports to the 5204/5236.
Ports designated through software as Tool Ports are used to connect tools
such as data recorders and VoIP monitors to the 5204/5236.
Any licensed port in the unit can be designated as a Network Port or a Tool Port.
5204 Ports can be utilized in the following manner:

Figure 1-6. Ixia 5204 Ports

Ports 1-20, 10/100/1000 Mbps copper only.
Ports 21-24, 10/100/1000 Mbps copper or 1 Gig fiber (Dual Mode).
Ports A1, A2, B1, B2 (on the rear of the unit), 1 Gig SFP+, 10 Gig copper CX-4,10
Gig XFP or 10 Gig SFP+.
Rear ports require that an Interface Module card be installed in the unit. The unit
supports 2 cards (Module A and Module B). Each card supports two ports.
The Control Panel is used to designate whether ports 21, 22, 23 and 24 will
support copper or fiber. The ports are individually configured which would allow
for port 21 to be used for 1G Copper and port 22 to be used for 1G Fiber.
When using ports 21-24 in copper mode, connect Ethernet (RJ-45) cables to the
Ether ports.
When using ports 21-24 in fiber mode, connect fiber cables to the ports in the
Fiber Modules section of the front panel.
Only one media type can be supported per dual mode port number. For example,
when port 21 is configured to support 1G copper in the Control Panel, fiber
module port 21 cannot send or receive traffic.

Tip: Ensure that cables are only connected to the enabled copper or fiber
dual mode port.

5236 ports can be utilized in the following manner:

Figure 1-7. Ixia 5236 Ports

Network and Tool Port Connections

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 Ports 1-20, 1G (SFP) or 10G (SFP+).
Ports 21-24, 10/100/1000 Mbps copper.
Ports A1, A2, B1, B2 (on the rear of the unit), 1 Gig SFP+, 10 Gig copper CX-4, 10
Gig XFP or 10 Gig SFP+.
Rear ports require that an Interface Module card be installed in the unit. The unit
supports 2 cards (Module A and Module B). Each card supports two ports.

Connection Example: Connecting a 1G Optical Tap to a 5204/

5236 Network Port

Figure 1-8 displays the physical connections from an optical 50:50 Tap device to 1
Gig optical network ports on the Ixia 5204/5236.
50% of the received light power from Port A is transmitted to the network (out Port
B), 50% of the received light power from Port A is diverted to the Ixia 5204/5236
network port 21.
50% of the received light power from Port B is transmitted to the network (out Port
A), 50% of the received light power from Port B is diverted to the Ixia 5204/5236
network port 22.

Note: There is only a receive (RX) connection to the 5204/5236 SFP. A

transmit (TX) connection is not required. In this scenario, the 5204
network port must be configured for the correct duplex mode because
autonegotiation will not be possible.

Figure 1-8. Gig Optical Tap connection to 5204/5236 Network Ports

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APPENDIX A

Safety Guidelines

English

CAUTION: Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and
to help protect your equipment and working environment from potential damage.
SAFETY: General Safety

CAUTION: The power supplies in your system may produce

high voltages and energy hazards, which can cause bodily
harm. Only Ixia service technicians are authorized to remove the
cover and access any of the components inside the system.

CAUTION: This system may have more than one power

supply cable. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, a
trained service technician must disconnect all power
supply cables before servicing the system.

Note: The installation of your equipment and rack kit in a rack cabinet has
not been approved by any safety agencies. It is your responsibility to
ensure that the final combination of equipment and rack complies with all
applicable safety standards and local electric code requirements. Ixia
disclaims all liability and warranties in connection with such combinations.
Rack kits are intended to be installed in a rack by trained service
technicians.

When setting up the equipment for use:

■ Place the equipment on a hard, level surface.
■ Leave 10.2 cm (4 in) minimum clearance on all vented sides of the equipment
to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation. Restricting airflow can
damage the equipment or cause a fire.
■ Ensure that nothing rests on your equipment’s cables and that the cables are
not located where they can be stepped on or tripped over.
■ Keep your equipment away from radiators and heat sources.

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 ■ Keep your equipment away from extremely hot or cold temperatures to
ensure that it is used within the specified operating range.
■ Do not stack equipment or place equipment so close together that it is subject
to re-circulated or preheated air.
When operating your equipment:

CAUTION: Do not operate your equipment with the cover removed.

■ Use this product only with approved / certified equipment. Operate this
product only with approved /certified redundant power supplies.
■ Operate the equipment only from the type of external power source indicated
on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source
required, consult your service provider or local power company.
■ If the equipment has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the
system by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies.
■ Use only approved power cable(s). If you have not been provided with a
power cable for the equipment or for any AC-powered option intended for the
equipment, purchase a power cable that is approved for use in your country.
The power cable must be rated for the equipment and for the voltage and
current marked on the equipment’s electrical ratings label. The voltage and
current rating of the cable should be greater than the ratings marked on the
equipment.
■ For the DC inlet, an external power supply approved to IEC 60950-1 shall be
provided. The external power supply output shall be separately certified as
limited power source, complying with the national regulations of the countries
in which the appliance is to be sold.
■ Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your
power company for site modifications. Always follow your local/national wiring
rules.
■ To help prevent electric shock, plug the equipment’s power cables into
properly grounded electrical outlets. These cables are equipped with three-
prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or
remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension
cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.
■ Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Ensure that the total
ampere rating of all equipment plugged into the extension cable or power
strip does not exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension
cable or power strip.
■ If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the equipment from the
electrical outlet and replace the part or contact Ixia:
– The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged.
– An object has fallen into the equipment.
– The equipment has been exposed to water.

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 – The equipment has been dropped or damaged.
– The equipment does not operate correctly when you follow the operating
instructions.
■ Do not operate the equipment within a separate enclosure unless adequate
intake and exhaust ventilation are provided on the enclosure that adheres to
the guidelines listed above.
■ Do not restrict airflow into the equipment by blocking any vents or air intakes.
■ Do not push any objects into the air vents or openings of your equipment.
Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components.

CAUTION: Only Ixia trained service technicians are authorized to

replace the battery. Should the battery need to be replaced, please contact
Ixia to arrange for the replacement of the battery. Incorrectly installing or
using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer, carefully following installation instructions. Dispose of
used batteries properly.
SAFETY: Battery Disposal

Your system uses a lithium coin-cell battery. These batteries are long-life
batteries, and it is very possible that you will never need to replace them.
However, should you need to do so, please contact Ixia to arrange for the
replacement of the battery.
Do not dispose of the battery along with ordinary waste. Contact your local waste
disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site.
Handle batteries carefully. Do not disassemble, crush or puncture batteries. Do
not short external contacts, dispose of batteries in fire or water, or expose
batteries to temperatures higher than 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees
Fahrenheit). Do not attempt to open or service batteries. Replace batteries only
with batteries designated for the equipment.
SAFETY: Risk of Electrical Shock

CAUTION: Opening or removing the cover of this equipment may

expose you to risk of electrical shock. Components inside these
compartments should be serviced only by an Ixia service technician.
■ Allow the equipment to cool before removing add-in modules. Add-in modules
may become very warm during normal operation. Use care when removing
add-in modules after their continuous operation.
■ To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or
disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of your
equipment during an electrical storm.
SAFETY: Equipment with Laser Devices

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 CAUTION: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the
end of a fiber-optic cable. Fiber-optic transceivers contain laser light
sources that can damage your eyes.
■ This equipment may contain optical communications transceivers which have
built-in laser devices. To prevent any risk of exposure to laser radiation, do
not disassemble or open any optical transceiver assembly for any reason.
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

CAUTION: Disconnect product from mains power source in

accordance with product-specific safety information located in this manual.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) events can harm electronic components. Under
certain conditions, ESD may build up on your body or an object and then
discharge into another object, such as your add-in modules. To prevent ESD
damage, you should discharge static electricity from your body before you
handling any add-in modules.
You can protect against ESD and discharge static electricity from your body by
touching a metal grounded object before you interact with anything electronic.
When connecting other devices to this equipment, you should always ground both
yourself and the other device before connecting it to this equipment.
You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic
discharge:
■ When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not
remove the component from the antistatic packing material until you are
ready to install the component. Just prior to unwrapping the antistatic
package, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body.
■ When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic
container or packaging.
■ Handle all electrostatic sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible,
use antistatic floor pads and work bench pads.

French

AVERTISSEMENT : Instructions relatives à la sécurité

Veuillez suivre les directives de sécurité suivantes afin d’assurer votre sécurité
personnelle et de protéger votre équipement et votre environnement de travail
contre les dommages potentiels.

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 SÉCURITÉ : Sécurité générale

AVERTISSEMENT : les sources d’alimentation de votre système

peuvent produire une tension élevée et des dangers électriques
qui peuvent causer des blessures corporelles. Seuls les
techniciens de service d’Anue Systems sont autorisés à retirer
le couvercle et à accéder aux composants à l’intérieur du
système.

AVERTISSEMENT : ce système peut comprendre plus

d’un câble d’alimentation. Afin de réduire le risque de
choc électrique, un technicien de service formé devra
débrancher tous les câbles d’alimentation avant
d’effectuer l’entretien sur le système.

REMARQUE : ’l’installation de votre équipement et de votre ensemble de

bâti dans une armoire n’a été approuvée par aucune agence de sécurité. Il vous
incombe d’assurer que la combinaison finale d’équipements et de bâtis soit
conforme à toutes les normes de sécurité applicables et aux exigences du code
local en matière d’électricité. Ixia décline toute responsabilité et toutes les
garanties relatives à de telles combinaisons. Les ensembles de bâtis sont prévus
pour être installés par un technicien de service formé.
Lors de l’installation de l’équipement aux fins d’utilisation :
■ Placer l’équipement sur une surface dure et à niveau.
■ Laisser un espace d’au moins 10,2 cm (4 po) sur tous les côtés de
l’équipement dotés de fentes d’aération afin de permettre la circulation d’air
nécessaire à une bonne ventilation. L’entrave à la circulation d’air peut
endommager l’équipement ou causer un incendie.
■ S’assurer que rien ne se trouve sur les câbles de l’équipement et que les
câbles ne se trouvent pas dans un endroit où on pourrait marcher ou
trébucher sur eux.
■ Tenir l’équipement éloigné des radiateurs et autres sources de chaleur.
■ Ne pas exposer l’équipement à des températures extrêmement chaudes ou
froides afin d’assurer qu’il soit utilisé dans la plage de fonctionnement
spécifiée.
■ Ne pas empiler l’équipement ni placer ses composants si près les uns des
autres qu’ils risquent d’être exposés à de l’air de recirculation ou préchauffé.
Lors de l’utilisation de votre équipement :

AVERTISSEMENT : ne pas utiliser votre équipement avec le

couvercle retiré.
■ Utiliser ce produit uniquement avec des équipements approuvés/certifiés.
Faire fonctionner ce produit uniquement avec des ’alimentations redondantes
approuvées/certifiées.

French
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 ■ Faire fonctionner l’équipement uniquement avec le type d’alimentation
externe indiqué sur l’étiquette des caractéristiques électriques. ’En cas de
doute quant au type d’alimentation requis, consulter votre prestataire de
services ou la compagnie d’électricité locale.
■ Si l’équipement comporte de multiples sources d’alimentation, déconnecter
l’alimentation du système en débranchant tous les câbles d’alimentation des
sources d’alimentation.
■ Utiliser uniquement des câbles d’alimentation approuvés. Si on ne vous a pas
fourni de câble d’alimentation pour l’équipement ou pour toute autre option
alimentée au CA prévue pour l’équipement, acheter un câble d’alimentation
approuvé pour utilisation dans votre pays. Le câble d’alimentation doit être
conforme aux caractéristiques nominales de l’équipement, ainsi qu’aux
valeurs nominales de tension et de courant indiquées sur l’étiquette des
caractéristiques électriques de l’équipement. Les valeurs nominales de
tension et de courant du câble doivent être supérieures à celles indiquées sur
l’équipement.
■ Ne pas modifier les câbles d’alimentation ou les fiches. Consulter un
électricien agréé ou votre compagnie d’électricité pour toute modification du
site. Systématiquement respecter les règles locales/nationales en matière de
câblage.
■ Pour prévenir les chocs électriques, brancher les câbles d’alimentation de
l’équipement dans des prises électriques mises à la terre correctement. Ces
câbles sont dotés de fiches à trois branches afin d’assurer une mise à la terre
adéquate. Ne pas utiliser de fiches d’adaptation ni retirer la broche de mise à
la terre d’un câble. Si ’une rallonge doit absolument être utilisée, utiliser un
câble à trois fils doté de fiches de mise à la terre adéquates.
■ Respecter les caractéristiques nominales ’de la rallonge et de la barrette
d’alimentation. S’assurer que l’ampérage nominal total de tous les
équipements branchés ’à la rallonge ou à la barrette d’alimentation n’excède
pas 80 pour cent de l’ampérage nominal maximal ’de la rallonge ou de la
barrette d’alimentation.
■ Si l’une des situations suivantes se produit, débrancher l’équipement de la
prise de courant et remplacer la pièce ou contacter Ixia:
– Le câble d’alimentation, ’la rallonge ou la fiche est endommagé.
– Un objet est tombé dans l’équipement.
– L’équipement a été exposé à de l’eau.
– L’équipement est tombé ou a été endommagé.
– L’équipement ne fonctionne pas correctement quand vous suivez les
consignes d’utilisation.
■ Ne pas utiliser l’équipement dans une enceinte séparée à moins qu’une
ventilation d’entrée et de sortie d’air adéquate soit fournie sur cette enceinte
en conformité avec les directives indiquées ci-dessus.
■ Ne pas ’’entraver l’arrivée d’air dans l’équipement en bloquant les fentes
d’aération ou les entrées d’air.

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 ■ Ne pas introduire d’objets dans les fentes ’d’aération ou ouvertures de votre
équipement au risque de causer un incendie ou un choc électrique à la suite
d’un court-circuit des composants internes.

AVERTISSEMENT : seuls les techniciens de service formés d’Anue

Systems sont autorisés à remplacer la pile. Si la pile doit être remplacée,
contacter Ixia pour prendre les dispositions nécessaires au remplacement
de la pile. L’installation incorrecte ou l’utilisation d’une pile incompatible
peut augmenter le risque d’incendie ou d’explosion. Remplacer la pile
uniquement par un type de pile identique ou équivalent conformément aux
recommandations du fabricant et suivre les consignes d’installation à la
lettre. Correctement éliminer les piles usées.
SÉCURITÉ : Élimination des piles

Votre système utilise une pile bouton au lithium. Ces piles sont à longue
durée et il est très possible que vous n’ayez jamais à les remplacer. Toutefois, si
jamais vous deviez le faire, veuillez contacter Ixia pour prendre les dispositions
nécessaires au remplacement de la pile.
Ne pas éliminer la pile avec les ordures ménagères. ’Contacter l’agence locale
chargée de l’élimination des déchets pour obtenir l’adresse du site de collecte de
piles le plus proche.
Manipuler les piles avec précaution. Ne pas démonter, écraser ou percer les piles.
Ne pas court-circuiter les contacts externes, éliminer les piles dans le feu ou l’eau,
ni exposer les piles à des températures supérieures à 60 degrés Celsius (140
degrés Fahrenheit). Ne pas essayer d’ouvrir ou de ’réparer les piles. Remplacer
les piles uniquement avec les piles désignées pour l’équipement.
SÉCURITÉ : Risque de choc électrique

AVERTISSEMENT : ouvrir ou retirer le couvercle de cet équipement

peut vous exposer à un risque de choc électrique. Les composants à
l’intérieur de ces compartiments doivent être entretenus exclusivement par
un technicien de service Ixia.
■ Laisser l’équipement refroidir avant de retirer les modules additionnels. Les
modules additionnels peuvent devenir très chauds lors du fonctionnement
normal. Faire preuve de prudence lors du retrait de modules additionnels
après un fonctionnement continu.
■ Pour éviter le risque potentiel de choc électrique, ne pas connecter ou
déconnecter les câbles, ni effectuer l’entretien ou la reconfiguration de votre
système durant une tempête électrique.
SÉCURITÉ : Équipement doté de dispositifs laser

AVERTISSEMENT : ne jamais regarder directement dans un émetteur-

récepteur à fibres optiques ou dans l’extrémité d’un câble à fibres optiques.

French
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 Les émetteurs-récepteurs à fibres optiques contiennent des sources de
lumière laser qui peuvent endommager vos yeux.
■ Cet équipement peut contenir des émetteurs-récepteurs de communication
par fibre optique qui comportent des dispositifs laser intégrés. Pour prévenir
tout risque d’exposition au rayonnement laser, ne jamais démonter ou ouvrir
un émetteur-récepteur à fibres optiques.
Protection contre les décharges électrostatiques

AVERTISSEMENT : débrancher le produit de la source principale

d’alimentation conformément aux informations de sécurité spécifiques au
produit fournies dans ce manuel.
Les décharges électrostatiques peuvent endommager les composants
électroniques. Dans certaines conditions, les décharges électrostatiques peuvent
s’accumuler sur votre corps ou sur un objet, puis se décharger dans un autre
objet comme vos modules additionnels. Pour prévenir les dommages dus aux
décharges électrostatiques, vous devez décharger l’électricité statique de votre
corps avant de manipuler un module additionnel.
Vous pouvez assurer la protection contre les décharges électrostatiques et
décharger l’électricité statique de votre corps en touchant un objet en métal mis à
la terre avant ’de toucher quoi que ce soit d’électronique. Lors de la connexion
d’autres dispositifs à cet équipement, vous devez toujours assurer votre mise à la
terre et celle de l’autre dispositif avant de le connecter à cet équipement.
Vous pouvez aussi suivre les étapes suivantes afin de prévenir les dommages
causés par les décharges électrostatiques :
■ Lors du retrait d’un composant sensible à l’électricité statique de son carton
d’expédition, ne pas retirer le composant de son matériau d’emballage
antistatique ’avant d’être prêt à installer ce composant. Juste avant de retirer
l’emballage antistatique, ’veiller à décharger l’électricité statique de votre
corps.
■ Lors du transport d’un composant sensible, le placer préalablement dans un
contenant ou un emballage antistatique.
■ Manipuler tous les composants sensibles à ’l’électricité statique dans une
zone à protection antistatique. Si possible, utiliser des tapis antistatiques pour
le sol et la surface de travail.

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APPENDIX B

Regulatory Compliance and Unit Specifications

This appendix describes regulatory compliance and unit specifications.

Regulatory Compliance

The Ixia products are in compliance with the following regulatory agencies:
■ CE/UL: Conformance European (Communaut Europ enne or Conformit
Europ enne) and Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
■ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class A
■ Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standards (ICES)
■ Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
■ Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

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Chassis Specifications

Table B-1: Chassis—Mechanical Specifications

Description Specification

Enclosure 1U high 19” rack mountable enclosure

EIA-310-D/ IEC 60297-3-100
5204 17.3W x 12L x 1.75H
14.9 lb (6.8 kg)
5236 17.5W x 19L x 1.75H
18.9 lb (8.6 kg)

Table B-2: Chassis—Environmental Specifications

Description Specification

Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C
Operating humidity 10 to 85%, noncondensing
Fans Automatic temperature-controlled DC
fans with right to left airflow

Port Specifications

The following tables list the port specifications for the 5204/5236.

Front Port Specifications

Table B-3 lists the port specifications for the front of the 5204/5236.

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 Table B-3: Front Port Specifications

Description Specification

1000BASE-TX/100BASE- ■ Supports auto-negotiation and auto MDI-X

TX/10BASE-T (Built-in
■ Connector “RJ-45” 8p8c (IEC 60603)
ports)
1000BASE-TX (Pluggable ■ Module Form Factor: SFP (INF-8074)
SFP modules)
■ Hot pluggable
■ IEEE 802.3ab
1000BASE-SX (SFP) ■ Module Form Factor: SFP (INF-8074)
■ Hot pluggable
■ Optical Connector: Duplex LC (IEC 61754-
20)
■ Nominal Wavelength: 850nm
■ Transmit Power Level: -9.5dBm to -3dBm
■ Maximum Average Receive Power: 0dBm
■ Receiver Sensitivity: -17dBm
■ Stressed Receiver Sensitivity: -13.5dBm
■ Supports FDDI grade, OM1 and OM2 multi-
mode fiber cables (ISO/IEC 11801) with link
lengths up to 220m w/FDDI grade fiber,
270m w/OM1 and 550m w/OM2
1000BASE-LX (SFP) ■ Module Form Factor: SFP (INF-8074)
■ Hot pluggable
■ Optical Connector: Duplex LC (IEC 61754-
20)
■ Nominal Wavelength: 1310nm
■ Transmit Power Level: -11dBm to -3dBm
■ Maximum Average Receive Power: -3dBm
■ Receiver Sensitivity: -19dBm
■ Stressed Receiver Sensitivity: -14.4dBm
■ Supports OS1 single-mode fiber cables (ISO/
IEC 11801 w/9u core) with link lengths up to
10km

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 Table B-3: Front Port Specifications

Description Specification

10GBASE-SR (XFP/SFP+) ■ Module Form Factor: XFP (INF-8077) or

SFP+ (SFF-8431/SFF-8432)
■ Hot pluggable
■ Optical Connector: Duplex LC (IEC 61754-
20)
■ Nominal Wavelength: 850nm
■ Average Launch Power: -7.3dBm (min) to
-1dBm (max)
■ Average Receive Power: -9.9dBm (min) to
-1dBm (max)
■ Receiver Sensitivity: -11.1dBm
■ Stressed Receiver Sensitivity: -7.5dBm
■ Supports FDDI-grade, OM1, OM2 and OM3
multi-mode fiber cables (ISO/IEC 11801) with
link lengths up to 26m w/FDDI grade fiber,
33m w/OM1, 82m w/OM2 and 300m w/OM3

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 Table B-3: Front Port Specifications

Description Specification

10GBASE-LR (XFP/SFP+) ■ Module Form Factor: XFP (INF-8077) or

SFP+ (SFF-8431)
■ Hot pluggable
■ Optical Connector: Duplex LC (IEC 61754-
20)
■ Nominal Wavelength: 1310nm
■ Average Launch Power: -8.2dBm to 0.5dBm
■ Average Receive Power: -14.4dBm to
0.5dBm
■ Receiver Sensitivity: -12.6dBm
■ Stressed Receiver Sensitivity: -10.3dBm
■ Supports OS1 single-mode fiber cables (ISO/
IEC 11801 w/9u core) with link lengths up to
10km
10GBASE-ER (SFP+) * ■ Module Form Factor: SFP+ (SFF-8431/SFF-
8432)
■ Hot pluggable
■ Optical Connector: Duplex LC (IEC 61754-
20)
■ Nominal Wavelength: 1550nm
■ Average Launch Power: -4.7dBm to 4.0dBm
■ Average Receive Power: -15.8dBm to
-1.0dBm
■ Receiver Sensitivity: -14.1dBm
■ Stressed Receiver Sensitivity: -11.3dBm
■ Supports single-mode fiber cables with link
lengths up to 40km

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 Table B-3: Front Port Specifications

Description Specification

10GBASE-ZR (SFP+) * ■ Module Form Factor: SFP+ (SFF-8431/SFF-

8432)
■ Hot pluggable
■ Optical Connector: Duplex LC (IEC 61754-
20)
■ Nominal Wavelength: 1550nm
■ Average Launch Power: 0.0dBm to 4.0dBm
■ Average Receive Power: -7.0dBm
■ Receiver Sensitivity: -24.0dBm
■ Stressed Receiver Sensitivity: -23.0dBm
■ Supports single-mode fiber cables with link
lengths up to 80km
10GBASE-CX4 (802.3ak) ■ As in IEEE 802.3-2008 Clause 54 (Formerly
IEEE 802.3ak)
Note: CX-4 is supported at
■ Connector: Latching style 4X InfiniBand (IEC
lengths of 10 meters and
61076-3-113)
less.
■ Supports up to 10m link lengths

* IMPORTANT

For each ER/ZR transceiver that you use, leave a port unused, that is, only use
one in every other port of the 20 fixed SFP+ ports on the front of the 5236 and on
only one of the two ports on each AFM2 port module in the back of the unit. The
ER/ZR transceivers should be spread out evenly across the chassis to allow these
transceivers to dissipate heat. For every ER/ZR module plugged in, you should
see an empty SFP+ slot, which means you can only use half of the SFP+ ports in
the unit when using ER/ZR transceivers.
Because the 5236 has 20 SFP+ ports on the front and up to four (4) on the back
(two in each of two AFM2 port modules), when you use ER/ZR transceivers, the
maximum number of ER/ZR transceivers you can use in a 5236 is 12.

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 2-Port AFM2 SFP/SFP+ Port Module (5236 only)
Table B-4 lists the port specifications for the 2-port Advanced Feature Module
(AFM2) that goes into the back of the of the 5236.

Table B-4: 2-Port AFM2 SFP/SFP+ Port Module—Port Specifications (5236 only)

Description Specification

1000BASE-T (SFP) ■ Supports auto-negotiation and auto MDI-X

■ Module Form Factor: SFP (INF-8074)
■ Hot pluggable
■ IEEE 802.3ab
■ Copper Connector: RJ-45
1000BASE-SX (SFP) ■ Module Form Factor: SFP (INF-8074)
■ Hot pluggable
■ Optical Connector: Duplex LC (IEC 61754-
20)
■ Nominal Wavelength: 850nm
■ Transmit Power Level: -9.5dBm to -3dBm
■ Maximum Average Receive Power: 0dBm
■ Receiver Sensitivity: -17dBm
■ Stressed Receiver Sensitivity: -13.5dBm
■ Supports FDDI grade, OM1 and OM2 multi-
mode fiber cables (ISO/IEC 11801) with link
lengths up to 220m w/FDDI grade fiber,
270m w/OM1 and 550m w/OM2
1000BASE-LX (SFP) ■ Module Form Factor: SFP (INF-8074)
■ Hot pluggable
■ Optical Connector: Duplex LC (IEC 61754-
20)
■ Nominal Wavelength: 1310nm
■ Transmit Power Level: -11dBm to -3dBm
■ Maximum Average Receive Power: -3dBm
■ Receiver Sensitivity: -19dBm
■ Stressed Receiver Sensitivity: -14.4dBm
■ Supports OS1 single-mode fiber cables (ISO/
IEC 11801 w/9u core) with link lengths up to
10km

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 Table B-4: 2-Port AFM2 SFP/SFP+ Port Module—Port Specifications (5236 only)

Description Specification

10GBASE-SR (SFP+) ■ Module Form Factor: SFP+ (SFF-8431/SFF-

8432)
■ Hot pluggable
■ Optical Connector: Duplex LC (IEC 61754-
20)
■ Nominal Wavelength: 850nm
■ Average Launch Power: -7.3dBm to -3dBm
■ Average Receive Power: -9.9dBm (min) to -
1dBm (max)
■ Receiver Sensitivity: -11.1dBm
■ Stressed Receiver Sensitivity: -7.5dBm
■ Supports FDDI-grade, OM1, OM2 and OM3
multi-mode fiber cables (ISO/IEC 11801) with
link lengths up to 26m w/FDDI grade fiber,
33m w/OM1, 82m w/OM2 and 300m w/OM3
10GBASE-LR (SFP+) ■ Module Form Factor: SFP+ (SFF-8431)
■ Hot pluggable
■ Optical Connector: Duplex LC (IEC 61754-
20)
■ Nominal Wavelength: 1310nm
■ Average Launch Power: -8.2dBm to 0.5dBm
■ Average Receive Power: -14.4dBm to
0.5dBm
■ Receiver Sensitivity: -12.6dBm
■ Stressed Receiver Sensitivity: -10.3dBm
■ Supports OS1 single-mode fiber cables (ISO/
IEC 11801 w/9u core) with link lengths up to
10km

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 Table B-4: 2-Port AFM2 SFP/SFP+ Port Module—Port Specifications (5236 only)

Description Specification

10GBASE-ER (SFP+) * ■ Module Form Factor: SFP+ (SFF-8431/SFF-

8432)
■ Hot pluggable
■ Optical Connector: Duplex LC (IEC 61754-
20)
■ Nominal Wavelength: 1550nm
■ Average Launch Power: -4.7dBm to 4.0dBm
■ Average Receive Power: -15.8dBm to
-1.0dBm
■ Receiver Sensitivity: -14.1dBm
■ Stressed Receiver Sensitivity: -11.3dBm
■ Supports single-mode fiber cables with link
lengths up to 40km
10GBASE-ZR (SFP+) * ■ Module Form Factor: SFP+ (SFF-8431/SFF-
8432)
■ Hot pluggable
■ Optical Connector: Duplex LC (IEC 61754-
20)
■ Nominal Wavelength: 1550nm
■ Average Launch Power: 0.0dBm to 4.0dBm
■ Average Receive Power: -7.0dBm
■ Receiver Sensitivity: -24.0dBm
■ Stressed Receiver Sensitivity: -23.0dBm
■ Supports single-mode fiber cables with link
lengths up to 80km
10GbE Passive Copper ■ Direct Attach Copper Cable
Cable
■ Connector Form Factor: SFP+ (SFF-8431)
■ Maximum Cable Length: 6 meters

* IMPORTANT

For each ER/ZR transceiver that you use, leave a port unused, that is, only use
one in every other port of the AFM2 port modules on the 5236.The ER/ZR
transceivers should be spread out evenly across the chassis to allow these
transceivers to dissipate heat.

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 Because the 5236 supports up to four (4) SFP+ ports on the back (two in each of
two AFM2 port modules), when you use ER/ZR transceivers, the maximum
number of AFM2 ports you can use in a 5236 is two (2).

Power Specifications

Ixia 5236 Net Tool Optimizer

The following tables list the power specifications for the 5236.

Table B-5: Ixia 5236 NTO—AC Input Specifications

Description Specification

AC input voltage 100-240 VAC RMS auto-switching

Frequency 50-60Hz
Nominal power requirement 1.27A @ 110 VAC, 140W
Maximum power requirement 3.20A @ 110 VAC, 353W
Heat/Power Dissipation (for a Nominally 140Watts / 478 BTU/hour
system with all 24 ports on the front
panel at 100% traffic load)

Table B-6: Ixia 5236 NTO—DC Input Specifications

Description Specification

DC input voltage 12 V DC @ 30A

Nominal power requirement 10A @ 12 VDC, 120W
Maximum power requirement 25A @ 12 VDC, 300W
Heat/Power Dissipation (for a Nominally 120Watts / 410 BTU/hour
system with all 24 ports on the front
panel at 100% traffic load)

Table B-7: AFM2 Port Module—Power Specifications

Description Specification

2-port, AFM2 port module (5236 25W per port module

only)

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 Ixia 5204 Net Tool Optimizer
The following tables list the power specifications for the 5204.
Table B-8: Ixia 5204 NTO—AC Input Specifications

Description Specification

AC input voltage 100-120 / 200-240 VAC RMS

Frequency 50-60Hz
Nominal power requirement 1.27A @ 110 VAC, 140W
Maximum power requirement 2.67A @ 110 VAC, 294W
Heat/Power Dissipation (for a Nominally 140Watts / 478 BTU/hour
system with all 24 ports on the front
panel at 100% traffic load)

Table B-9: Ixia 5204 NTO—DC Input Specifications

Description Specification

DC input voltage 12 VDC @ 13A

Nominal power requirement 10A @ 12 VDC, 120W
Maximum power requirement 21A @ 12 VDC, 250W
Heat/Power Dissipation (for a Nominally 120Watts / 410 BTU/hour
system with all 24 ports on the front
panel at 100% traffic load)

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