X16

Optixia® X16

Ixia test systems deliver the industry's most comprehensive solutions for the performance, functional, and conformance testing of networks and applications. The Optixia X16 chassis provides a highly flexible, scalable, and extensible next generation platform on which an Ixia test system can be built. Compatibility is maintained with existing Ixia interface cards and applications.

Each chassis supports an integrated test controller that manages all system and testing resources. A wide array of interface Load Modules is available to populate the chassis. The 16 slots support densities of up to 128 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 16-10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, and 32 Packet over SONET (POS) ports. These modules provide the network interface and distributed processing resources needed for executing a broad range of data, signaling, voice, video, and application testing from Layers 2-7.

Testing resource ownership down to a port level coupled with hot-swappable interface modules ensures a highly flexible, multi-user testing environment.

Slots1	16
Size	Size: 17.5"w x 14.5"h x 20.5"d; (44.5cm x 36.8cm x 52.1cm)
Weight	47 lbs. (21 kg)
Power	16 AMP@110V2 10 AMP@220V 60/50 Hz
Timing Source	Internal or synchronized with another Ixia chassis
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Management Card	Mounted in replaceable tray CPU - Intel Pentium 4, 3.0 Ghz with 2 GB main memory Hard drive - 80 GB SATA DVD drive
Supported Load Modules	Gigabit Ethernet TXS family: LM1000STX(S)xxx, LM1000TX(S)xxx, LM1000SFP(S)xxx 10/100 Ethernet TXS family: LM100TX(S)xxx 10 Gigabit Ethernet LSM family: LSM10Gxxx CPM (Content Processing Module): CPM1000T8 AFM (Auxiliary Function Module): AFM1000SP-01 ALM (Application Load Module): ALM1000T8 ELM (Encryption Load Module): ELM1000ST2 OC-48c POS MSM: MSM2.5G1xxx 10G MSM (OC-192c POS, 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN/WAN): MSM10G1xxx OC-3/12 POS/ATM: LM622MRxxx PoE (Power over Ethernet): PLM1000T4-PD (20W), LSM1000POE4-02 (30W)
Temperature2	Operating: 41° F to 104° F (5° C to 40° C) Storage: 41° F to 122° F (5° C to 50° C)
Humidity	Operating: 0% to 85%, non-condensing Storage: 0% to 85%, non-condensing
Connectors	Power: Male IEC-320-C19 receptacle Mouse: PS/2 6-pin DIN Keyboard: PS/2 6-pin DIN Monitor: HD-DB15 Super VGA Parallel Port: Female DB25 parallel Ethernet: RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps Serial: Male DB9 port Sync in: RJ11 Sync out: RJ11 Trigger out: BNC USB: 4 Male Dual Type A Line in/Line out/Microphone: 3.5mm mini-TRS stereo jacks Ground: Banana jack
Front Panel Switches	Power, Standby, Master, External Clock LCD with chassis state information 16 paired LEDs above each slot position indicating slot power and card ownership

¹ Some high density / high performance load modules may require more power and cooling reducing the number of useable slots. The number of useable slots will be determined by the combination of load modules being used in the chassis.
² For full chassis operation, 2 circuits of 220VAC@10A is required. Depending on the number of modules and the type of modules used, 110VAC might not provide sufficient power.

Features

• Common platform: a single solution for executing a wide array of data, signaling, voice, video, and application testing from Layers 2-7
• Hot swappable: enables interface cards to be actively swapped in and out of the test bed without disrupting ongoing testing
• Support for 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and OC-48c/192c Packet Over SONET (POS) interfaces
• Integrated PC controller running Windows for management and control of port configuration and statistics
• High performance: increased chassis backplane speed to support the high bandwidth requirements of large-scale application tests
• Daisy-chaining of up to 256 chassis providing synchronization accuracy to within 10 nanoseconds
• Powerful automation facilities using the Tcl scripting language with easy integration into automated lab environments
• Modular sub-components, including power supplies and PC controller

Benefits

• Wide variety of network interfaces available enables flexible, multi-functional deployment
• Integrated PC eliminates need to buy a separate, specially configured workstation as a test controller
• Integrated software packaging and installation process for both chassis and Load Modules reduces management overhead and simplifies upgrades, eliminating need to manage multiple software and firmware elements
• Remote management allows easy access to chassis resources via a network
• Pre-canned automated test packages provide for the simple execution of scaleable benchmarking metrics
• Port-level user assignment allows resources to be shared among multiple users, maximizing testing resources and providing a secure, uninterrupted test environment
• Hot-swappable interface modules allows continual test execution in a multi-user environment without interruption
• Modular sub-components enable simplified and quicker upgrade and replacements

Targeted Users

• Engineering and quality assurance (QA) teams developing and testing Layer 2-7 devices and systems
• Manufacturing groups executing production quality testing
• Customer support departments troubleshooting customer issues
• Internet Service Providers (ISPs), carriers, and large enterprises executing product qualification/acceptance testing or pre-deployment hot staging
• Certification and interoperability labs providing third party validation

High Performance

The Optixia X16 chassis, with its high performance architecture, is designed to optimize test application performance. It is capable of running more Ixia applications at higher speeds than any previous Ixia chassis.

The Ixia test system is built on a proven, scalable architecture that integrates a RISC CPU running Linux and network protocol stacks on every test port. This distributed Linux processing environment enables stateful traffic testing of content-aware devices. In addition, line-rate stateless traffic generation and analysis is supported on each Ixia test port.

Application Support

The Optixia X16 supports a wide array of Ixia test applications, including:

• Aptixia IxNetwork for control and data plane performance testing of routers and switches with complex protocol support including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, IP multicast and Spanning Tree, including IPv4 and IPv6 variations
• IxExplorer for granular, highly flexible data plane testing and analysis
• Aptixia IxAutomate for executing automated, pre-built data and control plane tests with sophisticated results analysis
• Aptixia IxLoad for stress testing of content-aware devices (e.g., load balancers, web servers, video servers) running protocols such as HTTP, FTP, SMTP, SIP, MPEG2 video, etc.
• IxChariot for emulation of networked applications to determine end-to-end response times
• IxVPN for performance testing secure IPsec VPN gateways
• IxAccess for performance testing broadband access devices
• IxANVL for protocol conformance testing.

Highly Serviceable

The Optixia X16 was designed to be highly serviceable. Load modules may be replaced while the chassis is powered on; all other load modules continue to run unaffected. The CPU, hard drive, and DVD drive are mounted on a replaceable tray. Three interchangeable, modular power supplies are likewise replaceable. Upgrades, repairs and replacements are all possible in a matter of minutes, and without un-racking the chassis. All interfaces are front-accessible.

Investment Protection

The Optixia X16 delivers significantly increased performance for test applications while at the same time maintaining compatibility. Existing Ixia load modules are supported in the Optixia X16 chassis and can take advantage of new capabilities including hot swapping and greater performance. Existing test beds can be migrated to the new system without loss of capital investment.

Product Ordering Information

941-0001 (OPTIXIAX16-01)
16-slot standard form factor chassis including integrated PC controller, IxOS operating system, and IxExplorer client application

942-0002
AFD1, Auxiliary Function Device, GPS standalone unit for any Ixia chassis. Includes antenna, USB cable, serial cable, chassis sync cable and power supply. Configure by USB or serial cable, requires antenna to be installed with line-of-sight to the GPS satellites

942-0003
GPS Antenna, Installation Kit. Includes TNC Bullet antenna, 75 ft. cable. Operates with 942-0002 (AFD1)

942-0004
GPS Cable Option. Includes in-line COAX TNC Amplifier, 200 ft. cable. Operates with 942-0002 (AFD1)

This material is for informational purposes only and subject to change without notice. It describes Ixia's present plans to develop and make available to its customers certain products, features and capabilities. Ixia is only obligated to provide those deliverables specifically included in a written agreement between Ixia and the customer.

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