XM12 High Performance Chassis

Ixia's 12-slot XM12 High Performance modular chassis provides an ultra-high density, highly flexible platform and delivers the industry's most comprehensive solution for performance, functional, and conformance testing of network equipment and network applications. Operating in conjunction with Ixia's test applications, the XM12 chassis provides the foundation for high performance, layer 2-7 test solutions.

The chassis supports up to 192 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 96 - 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 6 - 40 or 100 Gigabit Higher Speed Ethernet CFP MSA ports, 12 - 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports 24 packet over SONET (POS) ports, or 24 asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) ports.

The XM12 chassis has an integrated test controller that manages all system and testing resources. Resource ownership at a per-port level, coupled with hot-swappable load modules, ensures a highly flexible and multi-user testing environment. A load module form factor adapter assures backward compatibility with existing Ixia standard form factor interface modules and provides seamless migration from and integration with existing Ixia test system installations.

 

Specifications

Slots [1]	12
Size	Size: 17.7"w (19.0”w including rack ears ) x 17.5”h x 21.0”d (45.5cm x 44.5cm x 53.3cm)
Weight	83 lb (37.65 kg) empty 88 lb (39.92 kg) average shipping weight
Chassis power [2] requirements	Upper line cord 1: 200-240V, single phase, 60/50Hz,15A Lower line cord 2: 200-240V, single phase, 60/50Hz, 11A
Timing Source	Internal, synchronized with another Ixia chassis, or GPS
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Management Card	Mounted in replaceable tray CPU - Intel Pentium D, 3.0 GHz with 4 GB main memory Hard drive - 80 GB SATA DVD/CD drive
Current Load Modules for XM12 High Performance Chassis [3]	XM Form Factor (XMFF) load modules: Xcellon Ultra™ High Performance Application Test product line: Xcellon-Ultra NP-01, Application Network Processor Load Module, 1-10G XFP port and/or 12-Ports of Dual-PHY (SFP fiber and RJ45 copper) 10/100/1000 Mbps NGY NP High Density 10GbE Application Test product line: NGY-NP8-01, 10 Gigabit Application Network Processor Load Module, 8-Port LAN/WAN, SFP+ interface NGY-NP4-01, 10 Gigabit Application Network Processor Load Module, 4-Port LAN/WAN, SFP+ interface NGY-NP2-01, 10 Gigabit Application Network Processor Load Module, 2-Port LAN/WAN, SFP+ interface Higher Speed Ethernet product line: HSE40GETSP1-01, 40-Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 1-port, 2-slots, with the CFP MSA interface HSE100GETSP1-01, 100- Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 1-port, 2-slots, with the CFP MSA interface HSE40/100GETSP1-01 Dual-Speed, 1-port, 2-slots, with CFP MSA interface HSE40/100GETSPR1-01, Dual Speed, 40 and 100-Gigabit Data Plane Ethernet Load Module, 1-port, 2-slots, with the CFP MSA interface HSE40GEQSFP1-01, 40-Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 1-port, 1-slot with the QSFP+ pluggable interface for multimode fiber, 850nm, or QSFP+ copper cables NGY High Density 10 Gigabit Ethernet product line: LSM10GXMR2/4/8-port, reduced performance, load modules with the XFP interface LSM10GXM2/4/8XP-port, Extra performance, load modules with the XFP interface LSM10GXM2S/4S/8S-port, Extra performance, load modules with the SFP+ interface LSM10GXM2S/4S/8S-port, reduced performance, load modules with the SFP+ interface LSM10GXM2GBT/4GBT/8GBT-port, Extra performance, load modules with the 10GBASE-T interface LSM10GXM2GBT/4GBT/8GBT-port, reduced performance, load modules with the 10GBASE-T interface High Density Gigabit Ethernet product line: LSM1000XMVDC 4/8/12/16-port, full performance, load modules with dual-phy SFP fiber and 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 copper LSM1000XMVR4/8/12/16-port, reduced performance, load modules with dual-phy SFP fiber and 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 copper LSM1000XMSP12-01, Gigabit Ethernet, Load Module, 12-Ports Dual-PHY (SFP fiber and RJ45 copper) 10/100/1000 Mbps Standard Form Factor (SFF) load modules for XM12 High Performance chassis:* Gigabit Ethernet TX, TXS, STX and STXS product Families: LM100TX8, 100MB Ethernet Load Module, 8-Port 10/100Mbps, L2-3 data plane support only LM100TXS8, 10/100Mbps Ethernet Load Module, 8-Port RJ45, 64MB Port CPU memory LM100TXS2, 10/100Mbps Ethernet Load Module, 2-Port RJ45, 64MB Port CPU memory LM1000STX4, Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 4-Port Dual-PHY (RJ45 and SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps, L2-3 data plane support only LM1000STX2, Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 2-Port Dual-PHY (RJ45 and SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps, L2-3 data plane support only LM1000STXS2, Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 2-Port Dual-PHY (RJ45 and SFP) 10/100/1000 MbpsLM1000STXS4-256, Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 4-Port Dual-PHY (RJ45 and SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps 10 Gigabit Ethernet LSM family: LSM10G1-01, 10 Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 1-Port, Full L2-7 support, requires interface adapter module Interface adapter modules for XENPAK, X2, CX4, 10GBASE-T and SFP+ interfaces for LSM10G1-01 Application and Encryption Test product line: CPM (Content Processing Module): CPM1000T8 AFM (Auxiliary Function Module): AFM1000SP-01 ALM (Application Load Module): ALM1000T8 ELM (Encryption Load Module): ELM1000ST2 *Note. Requires 944-0007 Adapter Card for XM Chassis installations. 10-Gigabit UNIPHY and MacSec products: MSM10G1- 10 Gigabit Ethernet OC192 Load Module, 1-port Multi Services Module with an XFP interface, supports 10GE LAN/WAN and optional OC-192c POS LSM10GMS1-01, 10 Gigabit Ethernet Load Module, 1-Port, LAN/WAN, Full performance and supports 802.1ae Media Access Control Security (MacSec) L2 security, including GCM/AES128 Packet over SONET and ATM products: MSM2.5G1-01, OC48 Load Module, 1-Port 2.5G Multi Service Module supporting OC48c, Supports POS, Full L2-7 support LM622MR, OC3/OC12 ATM/POS, Load Module, 2-port ATM/Packet over SONET (POS); Full L2-7 Support. Supports 622 and 155 Mbps data rates LM622MR-512, OC3/OC12 ATM/POS, Load Module, 2-port ATM/Packet over SONET (POS), Full L2-7 Support. Supports 622 and 155 Mbps data rates, 512MB Port CPU memory OC3OC12PHY, OC3/OC12 ATM/POS Adapter, Dual-SC optical connector, Single-port OC-3/OC-12 PHY 1310nm Multimode; For the LM622MR or LM622MR-512) load modules Power over Ethernet PoE (Power over Ethernet): PLM1000T4-PD (20W), LSM1000POE4-02 (30W)
Temperature [4]	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	Video: 15 pin connector Keyboard: PS/2 6 pin DIN Mouse: PS/2 6 pin DIN USB: 4 x Male Dual Type A Management: 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45 Sync In: RJ11 Sync Out: RJ11 Ground: Banana Jack Parallel: DB25 IEEE 1394: 6 pin Audio: Line In/Line Out/Microphone 3.5mm mini-TRS
Switches and Indicators	Power, Standby, Master, External Clock LCD with chassis status information 12 paired LEDs above each slot position indicating slot power and card ownership
Fans	Eight field replaceable fans
Industry certifications	The chassis' safety approvals are UL and CE. These certifications are only valid when the unit is operating from 200-240VAC main power sources. See endnote 2 for more information.

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 load modules: load modules can be actively swapped in and out of the test bed without disrupting ongoing testing
• Extensive interface support: Higher Speed Ethernet 40 Gb/s and 100 Gb/s, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Dual PHY SFP Fiber and 10/100/1000 copper Ethernet, OC-3c/12c ATM, OC-3c/12c/48c/192c packet over SONET (POS), Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• Integrated PC controller running Windows XP Professional operating system for management and control of port configuration and statistics
• High performance: high speed backplane and system controller to support the high bandwidth requirements of large-scale application tests
• Daisy-chaining of up to 256 Ixia chassis in a single test (XM12, IXIA 1600T, IXIA 400T) with synchronization accuracy to within 10 nanoseconds
• Powerful automation facilities using the Tcl scripting language with easy integration into automated lab environments
• Modular sub-components: power supplies, fans, system controller (CPU, memory, hard drive)

Benefits

• Test industry's highest Higher Speed Ethernet, Gigabit,10 and Gigabit Ethernet, and port density in 10U vertical rack space, reducing space requirements and simplifying management
• High performance architecture speeds test initialization and execution times
• Multi-user environment leverages test equipment investment across multiple tests and users simultaneously
• Integrated PC controller eliminates need to buy a separate, specially configured workstation
• Integrated software packaging/installation for both chassis and interface modules reduces management overhead and simplifies upgrades
• Remote management allows easy access to chassis resources via a network
• Modular sub-components enable simplified and quicker field upgrades and replacements

Targeted Users

• Engineering and quality assurance (QA) groups developing and testing Higher Speed Ethernet 40 Gb/s and 100Gb/s, and high density Ethernet, ATM, or Packet over SONET products
• Engineering and QA groups developing and testing high performance Layer 2-7 devices
• Manufacturing groups executing production quality and repetitive 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 of vendor network equipment
• Certification and interoperability labs providing third party equipment test and validation

High Performance

The architecture of the XM12 High Performance chassis is designed for superior test application performance. Reduced test initialization and execution times compared with existing test systems results in optimized use of test equipment investment.

Ixia's test systems are 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 high performance application traffic testing of content-aware devices together with line-rate stateless traffic generation and analysis on each Ixia test port.

High Scalability

The XM12 High Performance test system is designed to operate in high scalability test environments. The chassis high port density and ability to be daisy-chained and time synchronized increase the test environment to many chassis and thousands of test ports.

Application Support

The XM12 supports a wide array of Ixia test applications, including:

• IxLoad for performance testing content-aware devices (e.g., load balancers, web servers, video servers) running protocols such as HTTP, FTP, SMTP, SIP, MPEG2 video, etc.
• 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
• IxAutomate for executing automated, pre-built data and control plane tests with sophisticated results analysis
• IxExplorer for granular, highly flexible data plane testing and analysis
• IxChariot for emulation of networked applications to determine end-to-end response times
• IxVPN for performance testing secure IPsec VPN gateways
• IxANVL for protocol conformance testing
• Test Conductor for complete multivendor test automation framework and IP network testing teams
• IxGreen allows NEMs and service providers to measure a device's energy consumption at various load conditions utilizing real-world, layer 2 through 7 application traffic profiles.

Highly Serviceable

The XM12 is designed to be highly serviceable. Load modules may be replaced while the chassis is powered on, allowing all other load modules continue running unaffected. The system controller CPU, hard drive, and DVD/CD drive are mounted on a replaceable tray. Two interchangeable, modular power supplies are likewise replaceable. Upgrades, repairs and replacements are possible in a matter of minutes, without the need to unrack the chassis. All interface modules and cabling are accessible from the front of the chassis.

Investment Protection

The XM12 delivers increased performance for test applications by maintaining compatibility with existing Ixia test systems. Ixia standard form factor load modules are supported in the XM12 chassis via a standard form factor load module adapter that supports hot swapping and improved system performance. Test applications, configurations, and automation scripts are compatible, allowing easy migration of existing test beds to the new system without loss of capital investment.

Product Ordering Information

Notes

^[1] Some high density / high performance load modules may require more power and cooling reducing the total number of useable slots. The number of useable slots will be determined by the combination of load modules being used in the chassis. Please refer to the load module data sheet for any restrictions due to power consumption.

^[2] Both 200-240VAC power cords must be plugged into their power sources at the same time for correct operation of the chassis. The power cord has a NEMA L6-20P plug that goes to the power source and an IEC-60320-C19 receptacle that plugs into the XM12 chassis. The power cord is rated to 16 Amperes. The plug and receptacle are rated for 20 Amperes. The XM12 chassis is UL certified when using the 200-240VAC power cords supplied with the chassis.

^[3] For a complete list of all Ixia load modules supported by the XM12 chassis please refer to the Ixia Hardware and Reference guide document that is available under the Support section of the www.ixiacom.com website.

^[4] Some high density / high performance load modules may require a lower ambient air operating temperature. If this is the case, the operating temperature will be lowered for the chassis to what is specified in the load module datasheet.

P/N: 915-0101-01 Rev E, November 2010

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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