RFC-2544 Ethernet Testing Guide

Page 1 of 39JDSU T-BERD 6000A RFC-2544 Ethernet Testing GuideVersion 1.0 December 19, 2011Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 2 of 39Table of ContentsTechnical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 3 of 39 ScopeThis document covers Ethernet testing procedures used for Business Services customer activation, fault isolation, and troubleshooting using the JDSU T-BERD 6000A portable business services tester. This document provides procedures for Metro Ethernet service up to 1 Gbps, including:  Layer 2 and Layer 3 IPv4 RFC-2544 tests between two T-BERD 6000A’s  Layer 2 and Layer 3 IPv4 RFC-2544 tests between the T-BERD 6000A and T-BERD 5800  Layer 2 and Layer 3 IPv4 RFC-2544 tests between the T-BERD 6000A and HST-3000  Layer 4 RFC-6349 TCP Throughout tests between two T-BERD 6000A’s. RFC-2544 is a recommended test suite for verifying key performance indicators or Metro Ethernet service with a single class of service RFC-6349 is a recommended test suit for verification of TCP Throughput on Metro Ethernet networks.This document mandates proper care, cleaning, inspection, and handling of fiber optic connectors. All fibers and connectors must be cleaned and inspected when service is turned up on these fibers and whenever a fiber is disconnected and reconnected.Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 4 of 39 Revision HistoryRevision Description Name 1.0 Initial Draft Dave Baker, JDSUTechnical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 5 of 39 1. OverviewThis document covers Ethernet testing procedures used for Business Services customer activation, fault isolation and troubleshooting. At customer activation, test equipment is used to validate the performance of an Ethernet circuit and to verify conformance to the agreed upon Service Level Agreement (SLA).1.1 Hardware Description The T-BERD 6000A is a portable test tools for Ethernet testing. The product comes in Ethernet only or Ethernet/T1/T3/SONET variations and works in conjunction with a fiber cleaning and inspection kit to help turn-up and maintain Ethernet links. Menu selections are made from the T- BERD 6000A front panel and touch screen.T-BERD 6000A Front Panel:Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 6 of 39 2. RFC-2544 Test Procedures The following procedures describe how to measure throughput, frame loss, round trip delay, and jitter with the T-BERD 6000A in accordance with the RFC-2544 Metro Ethernet benchmarking methodology.Test procedures are described for:  Electrical and Optical handoffs  10Mbps, 100Mbps, and 1Gbps links  Layer 2 and Layer 3 IPv4 testing  JDSU T-BERD 6000A, T-BERD 5800, and HST-3000 loopback devices Procedures are described for RFC-2544 Tests to verify throughput, round trip delay, jitter, and frame loss SLA metrics. Technicians should follow procedure in one of the following sections, depending on his location (A-side or Z-side) and whether he is using a T-BERD 6000A, T-BERD 5800, or HST-3000 test equipment. The RFC-2544 test is run from the A-Side. The Z-side is placed in loopback. Meter A-Side Z-Side T-BERD 6000A Section 2.1 Section 2.2 T-BERD 5800 Not applicable Section 2.3 HST-300 Not applicable Section 2.4Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 7 of 392.1 T-BERD 6000A RFC-2544 test Use this procedure to set up a TBERD 6000A to test a 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 1000Mbps link. Step Action Details 1. Install PIM Install the SFP Physical Interface Module (PIM) in the T-BERD 6000A.2. Insert SFP Insert desired SFP (1000BASE-TX, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, or 1000BASE-ZX) in the MSAM’s SFP PIM.3. Power On Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the T-BERD 6000A. Wait approximately 1 minute for the Base Unit software to load.4. Launch MSAM Press the SYSTEM button. The MSAM is represented by a BERT icon on the upper image of the test set. If the BERT icon is not already highlighted in yellow, tap the icon twice to start the application. The icon should be yellow with a green border.5. View Results Press the RESULTS button to watch the progress of the BERT Module startup.6. Clean & Inspect While the BERT module is starting up, and before connecting to an optical link, make sure the fiber and connector are clean using a Fiber Inspection probe. 7. Connect Connect the SFP on the T-BERD 6000A to the Ethernet switch port.Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 8 of 39  Use Orange Multimode jumper cables for 850 nm 1000BASE- SX.  Use Yellow Single Mode Fiber jumper cables for 1310 nm 1000BASE-LX and 1550 nm1000BASE-ZX.  Use CAT 5E or better cable for copper 1000BASE-TX connections 8. Select Test In the Test menu, select one of the following:  For Layer 2 Electrical (Copper) Testing: Ethernet>10/100/1000>Layer 2 Traffic> Terminate.  For Layer 2 Optical Testing: Ethernet>1GigE Optical>Layer 2 Traffic> Terminate.  For Layer 3 IPv4 Electrical Testing: Ethernet>10/100/1000>Layer 3 Traffic> IPv4>Terminate.  For Layer 3 IPv4 Optical Testing: Ethernet>1GigE Optical>Layer 3 Traffic> IPv4>Terminate.9. Reset to Defaults In the Tools menu, select Reset Test to Defaults. Press OK to continue.10. Setup Press the SETUP soft key on the top right side of screen. Select the indicated folders and configure your test as follows. Leave all other values at default, unless specified in the Work Order. Folder Option Value(s) Comment Interface, Electrical For Electrical tests, select SFP1 or SFP2 Connector Connector ETHERNET 1000BASE-T SFP Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 9 of 39 For Optical tests, select desired optical Interface, Optical SFP1 or SFP2 SFP (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, Connector Connector etc.) Auto Interface, See Work Order Set to same value as Ethernet switch port. Negotiation Physical Duplex Options only displayed if Auto Negotiate Layer See Work Order Speed = Off Encapsulation See Work Order None or VLAN Ethernet Options displayed after tapping VLAN VLAN ID See Work Order field if Encapsulation = VLANFor Layer 3 IPv4 testing, configure the following additional settings: Folder Option Value(s) Comment Source IP Type Static Source IP See Work Order Options displayed after tapping Default Gateway See Work Order Source IP Address field. IP Subnet Mask See Work Order Options displayed after tapping Destination IP See Work Order Destination IP Address field. 11. View Results Press the RESULTS button, to display the Results screen.12. Turn Laser On If testing an Optical link, select the Laser tab in the lower part of the screen and press Laser Off. The button will turn Yellow and be relabeled to indicate the Laser is On.13. Check LEDs Press the Restart soft key on the Right side of the display to reset test results. A Green Signal Present LED indicates that the T-BERD is receiving an optical signal from the near end Ethernet Switch. Green Sync Acquired and Link Active LEDs indicate that the T-BERD has successfully connected to the near end Ethernet switch and the Ethernet link is active. 14. Check ARP Status If you are running a Layer 3 IPv4 Test, verify that the final message in the Message bar is “ARP Successful. Destination MAC obtained.” If the message bar displays: “Messages logged,” tap the down arrow next to “Messages logged” and verify that the final message is “ARP Successful. Destination MAC obtained.” Click OK to exit the log.Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 10 of 39If “ARP Successful” is not displayed, verify that the T-BERD’s IP menu is configured correctly, as outlined above.15. Start RFC Press the Enhanced RFC 2544 soft key on the Right side of the Results screen.16. Select Config Select the Configs tab. If this is the first time using the RFC2544 test, tap [New], enter a name for the new configuration, then tap [OK]. Otherwise, choose the saved Test Configuration.Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 11 of 39 17. Setup Select the indicated folders and configure your test as follows: Folder Option Value(s) Comment Symmetry Symmetric Throughput, Latency, Tests Packet Jitter, Frame Loss Option only Frame or Packet Frame displayed if test = Layer 3 IPv4 If the MTU is Setup, greater than 1518 All Tests or 1522 w/ VLAN, 64 and 1518 if no VLAN Frame Lengths to Test also select one 68 and 1522 if VLAN User Selected frame length and enter the MTU Maximum Bandwidth See Work Order for CIR Load Format Mbps Measurement Accuracy (%) To within 1.0 Mbps Zero-in Process JDSU Enhanced Trial Duration (seconds) 60 Setup, Frame Loss Tolerance (%) 0 Throughput Show Pass/Fail Status Selected Throughput Threshold See Work Order for CIR (Mbps) Number of Trials 1 Trial Durations (seconds) 60 Select for VoIP, IPTV, Show Pass/Fail Status Circuit Emulation, or Cell Backhaul service If not specified:  250,000 Setup, for VoIP Latency 250,000 (RTD)  for IPTV Latency Threshold (µsec) See Work Order  50,000 for Circuit Emulation  20,000 for Mobile Backhaul Number of Trials 1 Trial Durations (seconds) 60 Select for VoIP, IPTV, Show Pass/Fail Status Circuit Emulation, or Cell Backhaul service If not specified:Setup,  40,000 Packet for VoIP Jitter  250,000 for IPTV Packet Jitter Threshold (µs) See Work Order  20,000 for Circuit Emulation  3,000 for Mobile Backhaul Setup, Test Procedure RFC 2544 Frame Loss Trial Durations (seconds) 60Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 12 of 39 Bandwidth Granularity (%) 1MbpsTechnical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 13 of 39 18. Run QuickCheck Ensure that the Z-side loopback device has been setup, then select theJ-QuickCheck tab, and tap [Run J-QuickCheck] to verify local and remote test connectivity and available bandwidth.19. Run RFC 2544 Tap [Run RFC 2544 Test]. The T-BERD will loop up the far end unit, and test Throughput, Delay, Jitter, and Frame Loss. The test will take 6 to 9 minutes to complete. At the conclusion of the test, the T- BERD 6000A will automatically loop down the far end JDSU loopback device.20. Save Results At the conclusion of the test, enter Customer name, Technician Name, Test Location, and Comments at the prompt. Select the Append option, and tap [Yes] to save the test report to the T-BERD 6000A hard drive in PDF format. The filename, including a time and date stamp, will be displayed in the Progress log.Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 14 of 39 21. View Summary Select the Summary tab to view status of all tests. Verify that all tests PASS and the displayed values meet the performance objectives of the line under test.Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 15 of 3922. Exit Tap [Exit] to return to the main Results view.23. RFC-6349 If the Z-side test equipment is a T-BERD 6000A and both units are equipped with the LAYER4 TCP Wirespeed option, proceed to section 3.Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 16 of 392.2 T-BERD 6000A Loopback Use this procedure to set up a T-BERD 6000A as a far-end (Z-side) loopback device. Step Action Details 1. Install PIM Install the SFP Physical Interface Module (PIM) in the T-BERD 6000A.2. Insert SFP Insert desired SFP (1000BASE-TX, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, or 1000BASE-ZX) in the MSAM’s SFP PIM.3. Power On Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the T-BERD 6000A. Wait approximately 1 minute for the Base Unit software to load.4. Launch MSAM Press the SYSTEM button. The MSAM is represented by a BERT icon on the upper image of the test set. If the BERT icon is not already highlighted in yellow, tap the icon twice to start the application. The icon should be yellow with a green border.5. View Results Press the RESULTS button to watch the progress of the BERT Module startup.6. Clean & Inspect While the BERT module is starting up, and before connecting to an optical link, make sure the fiber and connector are clean using a Fiber Inspection probe. 7. Connect Connect the SFP on the T-BERD 6000A to the Ethernet switch port.Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 17 of 39  Use Orange Multimode jumper cables for 850 nm 1000BASE- SX.  Use Yellow Single Mode Fiber jumper cables for 1310 nm 1000BASE-LX and 1550 nm1000BASE-ZX.  Use CAT 5E or better cable for copper 1000BASE-TX connections 8. Select Test In the Test menu, select one of the following:  For Layer 2 Electrical (Copper) Testing: Ethernet>10/100/1000>Layer 2 Traffic> Terminate.  For Layer 2 Optical Testing: Ethernet>1GigE Optical>Layer 2 Traffic> Terminate.  For Layer 3 IPv4 Electrical Testing: Ethernet>10/100/1000>Layer 3 Traffic> IPv4>Terminate.  For Layer 3 IPv4 Optical Testing: Ethernet>1GigE Optical>Layer 3 Traffic> IPv4>Terminate.9. Reset to Defaults In the Tools menu, select Reset Test to Defaults. Press OK to continue.10. Setup Press the SETUP soft key on the top right side of screen. Select the indicated folders and configure your test as follows. Leave all other values at default, unless specified in the Work Order. Folder Option Value(s) Comment Interface, Electrical For Electrical tests, select SFP1 or SFP2 Connector Connector ETHERNET 1000BASE-T SFP Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 18 of 39 For Optical tests, select desired optical Interface, Optical SFP1 or SFP2 SFP (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, Connector Connector etc.) Auto Interface, See Work Order Set to same value as Ethernet switch port. Negotiation Physical Duplex Options only displayed if Auto Negotiate Layer See Work Order Speed = OffTechnical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 19 of 39 For Layer 3 IPv4 testing, configure the following additional settings: Folder Option Value(s) Comment Source IP Type Static Source IP See Work Order Options displayed after tapping Default Gateway See Work Order Source IP Address field. IP Subnet Mask See Work Order Options displayed after tapping Destination IP See Work Order Destination IP Address field. 11. View Results Press the RESULTS button, to display the Results screen.12. Turn Laser On If testing an Optical link, select the Laser tab in the lower part of the screen and press Laser Off. The button will turn Yellow and be relabeled to indicate the Laser is On.13. Check LEDs Press the Restart soft key on the Right side of the display to reset test results. A Green Signal Present LED indicates that the T-BERD is receiving an optical signal from the near end Ethernet Switch. Green Sync Acquired and Link Active LEDs indicate that the T-BERD has successfully connected to the near end Ethernet switch and the Ethernet link is active. 14. Check ARP Status If you are running a Layer 3 IPv4 Test, verify that the final message in the Message bar is “ARP Successful. Destination MAC obtained.” If the message bar displays: “Messages logged,” tap the down arrow next to “Messages logged” and verify that the final message is “ARP Successful. Destination MAC obtained.” Click OK to exit the log.If “ARP Successful” is not Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 20 of 39 displayed, verify that the T-BERD’s IP menu is configured correctly, as outlined above.15. Test Inform the A-side technician that you are ready for test. 16. Run RFC-6349 If the A-side and Z-side test equipment are both equipped with the LAYER4 TCP Wirespeed option, proceed to section 3.2.3 T-BERD 5800 Loopback Use this procedure to set up a T-BERD 5800 as a far-end (Z-side) loopback device. Step Action Details 1. Power On Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the T-BERD 5800. Wait approximately 2 minutes for the Base Unit software to load.2. Insert SFP For optical testing, insert desired SFP (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE- LX, or 1000BASE-ZX) in the desired T-BERD 5800’s SFP port.3. Clean & Inspect While the BERT module is starting up, and before connecting to an optical link, make sure the fiber and connector are clean using a Fiber Inspection probe. 4. Connect Connect the Ethernet test port on the top of T-BERD 5800 to the Ethernet switch port under test.  Use Orange Multimode jumper cables for 850 nm 1000BASE- SX. Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 21 of 39  Use Yellow Single Mode Fiber jumper cables for 1310 nm 1000BASE-LX and 1550 nm1000BASE-ZX.  Use CAT 5E or better cable for copper 1000BASE-TX connections Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 22 of 39 5. Select Test In the Test menu, select one of the following:  For Layer 2 Electrical (Copper) Testing: Ethernet>10/100/1000>Layer 2 Traffic> Terminate.  For Layer 2 Optical Testing: Ethernet>1GigE Optical>Layer 2 Traffic> Terminate.  For Layer 3 IPv4 Electrical Testing: Ethernet>10/100/1000>Layer 3 Traffic> IPv4>Terminate.  For Layer 3 IPv4 Optical Testing: Ethernet>1GigE Optical>Layer 3 Traffic> IPv4>Terminate.6. Reset to Defaults In the Tools menu, select Reset Test to Defaults. Press OK to continue.7. Setup Press the SETUP soft key on the top right side of screen. Select the indicated folders and configure your test as follows. Leave all other values at default, unless specified in the Work Order. Folder Option Value(s) Comment Auto Interface, See Work Order Set to same value as Ethernet switch port. Negotiation Physical Duplex Options only displayed if Auto Negotiate Layer See Work Order Speed = OffFor Layer 3 IPv4 testing, configure the following additional settings: Folder Option Value(s) Comment Source IP Type Static Source IP See Work Order Options displayed after tapping Default Gateway See Work Order Source IP Address field. IP Subnet Mask See Work Order Options displayed after tapping Destination IP See Work Order Destination IP Address field. 8. View Results Press the RESULTS soft key, to display the Results screen.Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 23 of 399. Turn Laser On If testing an Optical link, select the Laser tab in the lower part of the screen and press Laser Off. The button will turn Yellow and be relabeled to indicate the Laser is On.10. Check LEDs Press the Restart soft key on the Right side of the display to reset test results. A Green Signal Present LED indicates that the T-BERD is receiving an optical signal from the near end Ethernet Switch. Green Sync Acquired and Link Active LEDs indicate that the T-BERD has successfully connected to the near end Ethernet switch and the Ethernet link is active. 11. Check ARP Status If you are running a Layer 3 IPv4 Test, verify that the final message in the Message bar is “ARP Successful. Destination MAC obtained.” If the message bar displays: “Messages logged,” tap the down arrow next to “Messages logged” and verify that the final message is “ARP Successful. Destination MAC obtained.” Click OK to exit the log.If “ARP Successful” is not displayed, verify that the T-BERD’s IP menu is configured correctly, as outlined above.12. Test Inform the A-side technician that you are ready for test. Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 24 of 392.4 HST-3000 Loopback Use this procedure to set up an HST-3000 as a far-end Z-side loopback device. Step Action Details 1. Install SIM Install Ethernet Module on the HST-3000.2. Power On Press the green Power Key to turn on the HST-3000. Wait approximately 25 seconds for the Base Unit software to load.3. Insert SFP For optical testing, insert desired SFP (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE- LX, or 1000BASE-ZX) into the optical SFP connector labeled R/T 1.4. Clean & Inspect While the BERT module is starting up, and before connecting to an optical link, make sure the fiber and connector are clean using a Fiber Inspection probe. 5. Connect Connect the Ethernet test port to the Ethernet switch port under test.  Use Orange Multimode jumper cables for 850 nm 1000BASE- SX.  Use Yellow Single Mode Fiber jumper cables for 1310 nm 1000BASE-LX and 1550 nm1000BASE-ZX.  Use CAT 5E or better cable for copper 1000BASE-TX connections Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 25 of 39 6. Launch Test App Launch test application as follows:  For Layer 2 Electrical (Copper) Testing, press the ETH ELEC Soft key, select Terminate, and press the OK key. Select Layer 2 Traffic at the Test prompt  For Layer 2 Optical Testing, press the ETH OPTIC Soft key, select 1G Terminate, and press the OK key. Select Layer 2 Traffic at the Test prompt  For Layer 3 IPv4 Electrical (Copper) Testing, press the ETH ELEC Soft key, select Terminate, and press the OK key. Select Layer 3 IP Traffic at the Test prompt  For Layer 3 IPv4 Optical Testing, press the ETH OPTIC Soft key, select 1G Terminate, and press the OK key. Select Layer 3 IP Traffic at the Test prompt. Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 26 of 39Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 27 of 39 7. Configure Test Press the Configure Navigation key to configure test setting. Using the Right Arrow key or Settings soft key, scroll through Settings menus and configure your test as follows. Leave all other values at default, unless specified in the Work Order. For Layer 2 Testing: Menu Option Value Comment Test Layer 2 Traffic . Test Mode RFC 2544 Mode Disable Auto Negotiation See Work Order Set to same values as Link Init Speed See Work Order Ethernet switch port. Duplex FullFor Layer 3 IP Testing: Menu Option Value Comment Test Layer 3 IP Traffic . Test Mode RFC 2544 Mode Disable Auto Negotiation See Work Order Set to same values as Link Init Speed See Work Order Ethernet switch port. Duplex Full ARP Mode Disable Source Type Static IP IP Init Source IP See Work Order Subnet Mask See Work Order Default Gateway See Work Order8. View Results Press the Home key to display Summary Results. 9. Turn Laser On For optical testing, press the Action soft key and select Laser On. 10. Restart Press the Restart soft key to reset test results. 11. Check LED Results Press the Right Arrow key until LED Results are displayed. A Green Signal Present LED indicates that the HST-3000 is receiving an optical signal from the near end Ethernet Switch. Green Sync Acquired and Link Active LEDs indicate that the HST-3000 has successfully connected to the near end Ethernet switch and the Ethernet link is active. Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 28 of 39Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 29 of 39 12. Check ARP Status If you are running a Layer 3 IPv4 Test, verify that the final message in the Message bar is “ARP Successful”If “ARP Successful” is not displayed, verify that the HST-3000’s IP menu is configured correctly, as outlined above.13. Test Inform the A-side technician that you are ready for test. Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 30 of 39 3. RFC-6349 Test Procedures The following procedures describe how to measure Layer 4 TCP throughput with the T-BERD 6000A in accordance with the RFC-6349 benchmarking methodology. The RFC-2544 procedure outlined in Section 2 should be completed prior to RFC-6349 testing.Test procedures are described for:  Electrical and Optical handoffs  10Mbps, 100Mbps, and 1Gbps linksTechnicians should follow procedure in one of the following sections, depending on his location (A side or Z side). The RFC-6349 test is run from the A-Side. The Z-side is configured as a TCP Server. Meter A-Side Z-Side T-BERD 6000A Section 3.1 Section 3.2Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 31 of 393.1 JDSU T-BERD 6000A RFC-6349 TCP Throughput Test Use this procedure to set up a T-BERD 6000A to test TCP Throughput. Step Action Details 1. Select Test For electrical handoffs: In the Test menu at the top of the Results screen, and select Ethernet>10/100/1000>Layer 4 TCP Wirespeed> IPv4>Terminate.For optical handoffs: In the Test menu at the top of the Results screen, and select Ethernet>1GigE Optical>Layer 4 TCP Wirespeed> IPv4>Terminate.Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 32 of 39 2. Reset to Defaults In the Tools menu, select Reset Test to Defaults. Press OK to continue.3. Setup Press the SETUP soft key on the top right side of screen. For Electrical handoffs: Select the indicated folders and configure your test as follows. Folder Option Value(s) Comment Interface, SFP1 or Select Electrical Connector Connector SFP2 ETHERNET 1000BASE-T SFP See Work Set to same value as Ethernet Auto Negotiation Interface, Order switch port. Physical Layer Duplex See Work Options only displayed if Auto Speed Order Negotiate = OffFor Optical handoffs: Select the indicated folders and configure your test as follows. Folder Option Value(s) Comment Select desired optical SFP Interface, SFP1 or Optical Connector (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, Connector SFP2 etc.) Interface, See Work Set to same value as Ethernet Auto Negotiation Physical Layer Order switch port.Leave all other values at default, unless specified in the Work Order.4. View Results Press the RESULTS button, to display the Results screen.5. Start TrueSpeed Press the TrueSpeed Test soft key.6. Select Config Select the Configs tab. If this is the first time using the RFC2544 test, tap [New], enter a name for the new configuration, then tap [OK]. Otherwise, choose the saved Test Configuration.Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 33 of 39Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 34 of 39 7. Setup Select the Setup tab, select the indicated folders, and configure your test as follows: Folder Option Value(s) Comment Steps RTT only Bottleneck See Work Order for CIR Bandwidth (Mbps) For Layer 2 handoffs, Connect to Server See Work Order set to 192.168.1.3 For Layer 2 handoffs, Type of Service See Work Order set to None Setup, Connect to Port 5001 All Steps Source IP Type Static For Layer 2 handoffs, Source IP See Work Order set to 192.168.1.2 For Layer 2 handoffs, Default Gateway See Work Order set to 192,168.1.1 For Layer 2 handoffs, Subnet Mask See Work Order set to 255.255.255.0 Encapsulation See Work Order None or VLAN. Setup, RTT Duration (seconds) 108. Run RTT Scan Ensure that the Z-side has been setup as a TCP Server, then tap [Run TrueSpeed Test] at the bottom of the screen. The T-BERD will measure the Baseline RTT.9. Save Results At the conclusion of the test, tap [No]. Do not save the test report yet.Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 35 of 39 10. Setup Select the Setup tab, select the indicated folders. and configure your test as follows: Folder Option Value(s) Comment Path MTU, RTT, Walk the Setup, Steps Window, TCP Throughput, All Steps Traffic Shaping Setup, Path MTU Upper Limit See Work Order or enter Maximum MTU (Bytes) 1500 if unknown Transmission Unit Window Size 1 (KB) 32 Setup, Window Size 2 (KB) 64 Walk the Window Size 3 (KB) 128 Window Window Size 4 (KB) 256 Duration 30 Other Traffic Shaping Setup, fields will be Traffic Duration (seconds) 30 autopopulated by the Shaping TrueSpeed application Set as close as possible to See highlighted field the Ideal the “Ideal TCP in the screenshot Window Size Window” displayed in the below. Step #4 Help box) without exceeding it. Setup, TCP Set to value that file See highlighted field Throughput File Size per transfer time value in the in the screenshot Connection (MB) Step #4 help box to be at below. least 10 seconds Number of 1 Connections11. Run Test Ensure that the Z-side has been setup as a TCP Server, then tap [Run TrueSpeed Test] at the bottom of the screen. The T-BERD will test Path MTU, RTT, Walk the Window, TCP Throughput, and Traffic Shaping.Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 36 of 39 12. Save Results At the conclusion of the test, enter Customer name, Technician Name, Test Location, and Comments at the prompt. Select the Append option, and tap [Yes] to save the test report to the T-BERD 6000A hard drive in PDF format. The filename, including a time and date stamp, will be displayed in the Progress log.13. View Summary Select the Summary tab to view status of all tests. Verify that all tests PASS and the displayed values meet the performance objectives of the line under test.Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 37 of 3914. Exit Tap [Exit] to return to the main Results view.Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 38 of 393.2 JDSU T-BERD 6000A TCP Server setup Use this procedure to set up a T-BERD 6000A as a TCP Server. Step Action Details 1. Select Test For Electrical handoffs: In the Test menu at the top of the Results screen, and select Ethernet>10/100/1000>Layer 4 TCP Wirespeed> IPv4>Terminate.For Optical Handoffs: In the Test menu at the top of the Results screen, and select Ethernet>1GigE Optical>Layer 4 TCP Wirespeed> IPv4>Terminate.Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600 Page 39 of 39 2. Reset to Defaults In the Tools menu, select Reset Test to Defaults. Press OK to continue.3. Setup Press the SETUP soft key on the top right side of screen. For Electrical Handoffs: Select the indicated folders and configure your test as follows. Folder Option Value(s) Comment Interface, Electrical Select SFP1 or SFP2 Connector Connector ETHERNET 1000BASE-T SFP Interface, Auto Physical See Work Order Set to same value as Ethernet switch port. Negotiation LayerFor Optical Handoffs: Select the indicated folders and configure your test as follows. Folder Option Value(s) Comment Interface, Optical Select desired optical SFP (1000BASE- SFP1 or SFP2 Connector Connector SX, 1000BASE-LX, etc.) Interface, Auto Physical See Work Order Set to same value as Ethernet switch port. Negotiation LayerFor all handoffs: Select the indicated folders and configure your test as follows. Leave all other values at default, unless specified in the Work Order. Folder Option Value(s) Comment Source IP Static Type Source IP See Work Order For Layer 2 handoffs, set to 192.168.1.3 All Streams Default For Layer 2 handoffs, set to 192,168.1.1 See Work Order Gateway For Layer 2 handoffs, set to Subnet Mask See Work Order 255.255.255.0 Encapsulation See Work Order None or VLAN 1, Ethernet Options displayed after tapping VLAN VLAN ID See Work Order field if Encapsulation = VLAN Options displayed after tapping 1, IP Destination IP See Work Order Destination IP Address field. For Layer 2 handoffs, set to 192,168.1.2 Encapsulation See Work Order None or VLAN TCP Host, Options displayed after tapping VLAN Ethernet VLAN ID See Work Order field if Encapsulation = VLAN TCP Host, TCP Host TCP Host Client Mode Settings4. View Results Press the RESULTS button, to display the Results screen.5. Test Inform the A-side technician that you are ready for test. Technical Support [email protected] 1 866 228-3762 Systems Engineer [email protected] 321-243-0600

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