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Hardware, Software, License Set Up,
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December 2019
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  • Page 1 Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter Hardware, Software, License Set Up, and Upgrades December 2019 P/N 71-008846 R...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    Software License Agreement, the Software which it supplies will operate in material conformity with the specifications supplied by Spirent for such Software for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery (the “Software Warranty Period”). The “Product Warranty Period” shall mean the Hardware Warranty Period or the Software Warranty Period, as applicable.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Procedure 3: Install Spirent TestCenter Software ........
  • Page 4 Installation Option 2: Using the Website......... 81 About Upgrading Spirent TestCenter vLS Software ....... . 82 To Download and Upgrade vLS Server Software .

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    In this chapter... • Introduction ..6 • User Documentation ..6 • Hardware Handling/Cleaning Practices ..8 • How to Contact Us ..9 Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Release notes are available as a Related Resource on the Customer Service Center site on the Downloads page with each software download. You can also refer to the Spirent TestCenter Release Notes Index on the Knowledge Base - search on DOC10921.
  • Page 7 • Spirent TestCenter Automation Overview Manual (DOC10033) Provides an overview of Spirent TestCenter Automation and using the API to create a test configuration, run the test, and retrieve results. Includes a description of the Spirent TestCenter software packages, the object model, and Tcl functions in the API.

  • Page 8: Hardware Handling/Cleaning Practices

    Appendix D, “Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines,” for proper cleaning practices for these components. Environmental Considerations This label is on all Spirent-provided electrical and electronic products that are sold and shipped (see Figure Figure 1. Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Label This label indicates that the product contains material that presents an environmental concern.

  • Page 9: How To Contact Us

    Phone: +86 (400) 810-9529 (toll-free mainland China only) Phone: +86 (10) 8233 0033 (China) Hours: Monday through Friday, 09:00 to 18:00, Beijing Time Information about Spirent Communications and its products and services can be found on the main company website at https://www.spirent.com. Company Address Spirent Communications, Inc.
  • Page 10 About this Guide How to Contact Us Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Procedure 1: Check System Requirements ..15 • Procedure 2: Verify Contents of Shipment ..16 • Procedure 3: Install Spirent TestCenter Software ..17 • Procedure 4: Chassis and Appliance Firmware Support ..24 •...

  • Page 12: About Chassis Controllers

    All new chassis and test modules are shipped with current firmware installed. • For complete installation and setup information for the Spirent C1 or the PX3/DX3- QSFP-DD-8 appliances, refer to the installation documentation that is included in your appliance shipment.

  • Page 13: About The Virtual Spirent Labserver

    <Spirent_Install_Dir>/API folder with sub-directories matching the language name. For example: /home/user/Spirent_TestCenter_[x.xx]/Spirent_TestCenter_Application_Linux/API/Tcl Set up the Spirent chassis Connect the Spirent chassis to a PC for initial IP address configuration and software management, and to your LAN (page 26). Install the ferrite block onto the Ethernet cable (page 32).
  • Page 14 (page 48). Obtain and Install Your License Key 11 Obtain the license key for your Spirent chassis and copy it to your chassis (page 50). Connect the Chassis to the DUT/SUT 12 Connect Spirent hardware to the device(s) under test, check cabling, and ensure that...

  • Page 15: Procedure 1: Check System Requirements

    Release notes are available as a Related Resource, for each software download, on the Spirent Customer Service website on the Downloads page. Refer to the readme titled Spirent TestCenter Release Notes and New Feature Information for detailed instructions on how to locate the release notes for your version of the software.

  • Page 16: Procedure 2: Verify Contents Of Shipment

    PDF format, and Spirent TestCenter License Entitlement ID Certificate (shipped with Spirent TestCenter orders). Checking a Spirent C50 Appliance Package The following items are shipped with each Spirent SPT-C50. Check the package to ensure you have received the items listed here: •...

  • Page 17: Procedure 3: Install Spirent Testcenter Software

    Procedure 3: Install Spirent TestCenter Software The instructions in this section support first-time installation of Spirent TestCenter application software. Appropriate licensing is required to use any Spirent TestCenter application for testing. If you have questions about Spirent TestCenter licenses or about Support Entitlement, contact support@spirent.com.

  • Page 18: Installing Spirent Testcenter [Microsoft Windows]

    Tcl options. To install Spirent TestCenter software and documentation: Load the DVD and then click Spirent TestCenter for Windows to launch the instal- lation wizard. Follow the wizard instructions until you reach the Setup Type screen, and then choose an installation option: •...
  • Page 19 Click the Windows Spirent TestCenter Application link associated with the version you want to install. Click Download to launch the installer. Follow installer instructions. You can repeat this process to select and download extended Spirent TestCenter applications. Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...

  • Page 20: Installing Spirent Testcenter [Linux]

    Procedure 3: Install Spirent TestCenter Software Installing Spirent TestCenter [Linux] The instructions in this section support installation of Spirent TestCenter applications on a computer running a supported version of Linux. Spirent TestCenter installation files are available on DVD and on the Spirent Customer Service website (https:// support.spirent.com).
  • Page 21 For example, use the following command for a Linux file: tar -xzvf Spirent_TestCenter_Docs_Linux_Unix[x.xx].tar.gz Set up Tcl [x.x.xx] , or other automation environment, for use with Spirent TestCenter. Setup instructions for each environment are in readme format, located in the <Spirent_Install_Dir>/API folder with sub-directories matching the language name.
  • Page 22 Getting Started Procedure 3: Install Spirent TestCenter Software To Copy Files using the Command Line Follow these instructions to use commands to copy and install Spirent TestCenter files on your workstation. To install Spirent TestCenter Automation: Open a terminal window.
  • Page 23 -xzvf Spirent_TestCenter_Docs_Linux_Unix[x.xx].tar.gz 12 Log off the website. 13 Set up Tcl [x.x.xx] , or other automation environment, for use with Spirent TestCenter. Setup instructions for each environment are in readme format, located in the <Spirent_Install_Dir>/API folder with sub-directories matching the language name.

  • Page 24: Procedure 4: Chassis And Appliance Firmware Support

    For SPT-N12U, SPT-N11U, and SPT-N4U chassis, this feature applies to Spirent TestCenter releases 4.87 and later. When you initially upgrade to release 4.87 or later, both installed versions will be 4.87 or later. Subsequent upgrades to releases later than 4.87 will result in two separate partitions, containing the current version and the standby version, respectively.
  • Page 25 Downgrading to a Spirent TestCenter version below 4.94 removes this Notes: • feature. • If you are using Spirent TestCenter version 4.53 or earlier, and you want to upgrade to version 4.94, go to the Customer Service Center (CSC) Knowledge Base, and follow the instructions in FAQ11021. •...

  • Page 26: Procedure 5: Perform Cable Connections

    • Panel Connectors on the SPT-C50-S2-RX are shown in Figure 1-6. For complete installation and setup information for the Spirent C1 or the Notes: • PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 appliances, refer to the installation documentation that is included in your appliance shipment. •...
  • Page 27 Procedure 5: Perform Cable Connections Removable Hard Drive DVI-I Connector Tray External Time Reference Connectors Back Panel USB Ports LEDs for Chassis Connection Status Ethernet Multiple Admin Chassis Port Connection Ports Power Cord Connectors Figure 1-3. SPT-N11U/SPT-N12U Back Panel Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...
  • Page 28 Figure 1-4. SPT-C50 Front Panel for Hardware Rev 80-002394 Serial Console Port USB Ports Test Ports Multiple Chassis Connection Ports VGA Port Ethernet Admin Port External Time Reference Connectors System Status LEDs Figure 1-5. SPT-C50 Front Panel for Hardware Rev 80-002311 Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...
  • Page 29 Note: The hardware “Rev” number for your SPT-C50 model is on the label on the bottom of the appliance. See Figure 1-7. SPT-C50 Label for Hardware Rev 80-002311 SPT-C50 Label for Hardware Rev 80-002394 SPT-C50-S2-RX Label for Hardware Rev 80-002535 Figure 1-7. SPT-C50 Model Labels Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...
  • Page 30 Procedure 5: Perform Cable Connections Table 1-1 describes the chassis back-panel connectors, their functions, and the cable used for each connector. Table 1-1. Spirent Chassis Connections and Cables Connect this chassis connector … To … Using this cable... Power supply connector Power outlet Power cord(s).
  • Page 31 Getting Started Procedure 5: Perform Cable Connections The serial port on the Spirent chassis is RS-232 DCE and has default Important: • settings of 9600 baud with 8 data bits, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control. The PC used for the serial port connection should be configured with these same settings.

  • Page 32: Procedure 6: Install The Ferrite Block

    Procedure 6: Install the Ferrite Block This procedure describes how to attach the ferrite block to the Ethernet cable before connecting the cable to your Spirent chassis. The ferrite block is designed to absorb excess electronic magnetic interference (EMI) that is emitted from the Ethernet cable.
  • Page 33 Ethernet cable. ferrite block. Note: In this example, the ferrite block is placed near the end of the Ethernet cable that connects to the chassis. Figure 1-9. Ferrite Block Installation Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...

  • Page 34: Procedure 7: Connect Power

    The Spirent chassis and appliance has an on/off button on the front of the unit that controls only the DC power. The (DC) POWER button controls the DC power from the power supply to the components of the chassis.
  • Page 35 Figure 1-10. DC Power Button on the SPT-C50 Rev 80-002394 (DC) POWER Button Figure 1-11. DC Power Button on the SPT-C50 Rev 80-002311 (DC) POWER Button Figure 1-12. DC Power Button on the SPT-C50 C50-S2-RX Rev 80-002535 Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...
  • Page 36 Getting Started Procedure 7: Connect Power Power Cord Connector Cooling Fans Figure 1-13. Power Connector and Fans on the SPT-C50 C50-S2-RX Rev 80-002535 (DC) POWER Button Figure 1-14. DC Power Button on the SPT-N4U Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...
  • Page 37 Getting Started Procedure 7: Connect Power (DC) Power Button Figure 1-15. DC Power Button on the SPT-N11U Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...
  • Page 38 Getting Started Procedure 7: Connect Power DC Power Button Figure 1-16. DC Power Button on the SPT-N12U Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...
  • Page 39 34 under AC Power Operation. Refer to Hot Swap in the Spirent Hardware Reference for information about hot swapping test modules with the chassis AC and DC power turned on. See “Spirent Hardware Reference (DOC10031)” on page Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...

  • Page 40: Procedure 8: Set The Chassis Ip Address

    Procedure 8: Set the Chassis IP Address Procedure 8: Set the Chassis IP Address Spirent chassis have a default IP address. The default IP address is 192.168.0.100 with a netmask of 255.255.255.0. This enables quick and easy connection and start up of your chassis, without the need to use the serial connection.

  • Page 41: Setting The Ip Address Using The Spt-N4U Or Spt-N11U Front Panel Touchscreen

    Enter the address and press Go. Repeat Step 2 to enter the IP Gateway Address and IP Netmask, if necessary. Press the Submit button. The settings will be applied and the controller will automatically reboot. Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...

  • Page 42: Nection

    “Setting the Netmask and Gateway Values (all chassis)” on page Apply and save the settings. Enter the Spirent TestCenter command activate The settings will be applied and the controller will automatically reboot. Note: It may take up to several minutes for the new IP address to take effect after the command is issued.

  • Page 43: Setting The Ip Address Using Ssh (All Chassis)

    Procedure 8: Set the Chassis IP Address Setting the IP Address using SSH (all chassis) With an SSH connection, you can use the same Spirent chassis commands that are available on the chassis direct console. There are several methods for starting an SSH session on your PC.

  • Page 44: Setting The Ip Address Using Web Client (Spt-N4U, Spt-N11U, Or Spt-N12U)

    Note: It may take up to several minutes for the new IP address to take effect. Tip: Refer to the Chassis Commands section in the Spirent Hardware Reference for information about Spirent chassis commands. This resource is available on the Spirent Customer Service website.

  • Page 45: Setting The Spt-C50 Addressing Mode, Ip Address, Netmask And Gateway

    ––> shows the current IP address New: 192.168.0.100 Current: 192.168.0.100 admin> ipaddress 192.168.1.123 ––> sets the IP address admin> netmask ––> shows the current netmask New: 255.255.255.0 Current: 255.255.255.0 admin> netmask 255.255.254.0 ––> sets the netmask Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...

  • Page 46: Setting The Netmask And Gateway Values (All Chassis)

    You must log back in to the appliance using the new IP address. When the SPT-C50 appliance restores after the power cycle, it is ready for use with the Spirent TestCenter GUI, or an automation script (if supported in your current release). Setting the Netmask and Gateway Values (all chassis) The netmask and gateway values are assigned by using direct console (SPT-N4U, SPT-N11U, and SPT-N12U only) or SSH terminal.

  • Page 47: Procedure 9: Confirm The Ethernet Link

    Use standard network troubleshooting techniques to verify that the network can see the chassis. Ping the Ethernet link between the PC and the chassis, and ping the chassis’ IP address. If there are problems with the network connection, contact your network administrator. Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...

  • Page 48: Procedure 10: Using The Authenticate Mode (Optional)

    When authenticate is “on” or “reset,” a password must be generated using simple ASCII text, but it cannot be left blank. Once the password is generated, the Spirent TestCenter GUI or API user will be required to enter the generated password when they attempt to connect to the chassis or appliance.
  • Page 49 To reset the password admin> authenticate reset authenticate mode is currently enabled Enter a new Password to Reset/Enable Authenticate Mode: Re-Enter the new Authenticate Mode Password: Authenticate Mode is now enabled with a new password! Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...

  • Page 50: Procedure 11: Obtain Your License Key

    The License Entitlement ID will also be emailed to you, if your email address was included on your purchase order. If you included a request for Spirent to install the license key on the chassis when you placed your order, you may skip this section and go to Procedure 12 on page Note: Each activation screen in the process provides detailed step-by-step instructions.
  • Page 51 The STEP 3 window opens. Enter the Host ID, review the instructions on the screen, and click Generate. Select the Host ID you entered and click Next. The STEP 4 window opens. Select the licenses you want to save to file or email. Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...
  • Page 52 This action is required to reload the license into the Spirent TestCenter application cache on your computer. Tip: If you try to run a test before you disconnect and reconnect, Spirent TestCenter will generate an error log message. Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...
  • Page 53 Select the license file and click the Open button. This initiates license installation. Disconnect from the chassis, and then reconnect to the chassis. This action is required to reload the license into the Spirent TestCenter application cache on your computer. Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...

  • Page 54: Procedure 12: Connect To A Dut/Sut

    Connecting the Spirent test modules to the DUT/SUT Connecting your Chassis to a PC or Network To connect your Spirent chassis either to your PC or to the network to which your PC is connected, use the chassis’ Ethernet port labeled ETHERNET INTERFACE (RJ-45) located on the chassis’...
  • Page 55 Connecting Test Modules to the DUT/SUT Spirent test modules connect to a DUT/SUT via the connectors on each unit. To connect a test module to a DUT/SUT, you must determine the type of ports (connectors) on your test module and on the DUT/SUT.

  • Page 56: Procedure 13: Configure And Run Tests

    Additional user documentation is available on your installation DVD and on the Customer Service Center (https://support.spirent.com). Note: Spirent TestCenter automation user documentation is available in PDF and HTML formats on the installation DVD and on the Spirent Customer Service Center (CSC) website.

  • Page 57: Appendix A: Install And Configure Spirent Virtual Labserver

    Deploying Spirent Virtual LabServer with ESXi ..59 • Deploying Spirent Virtual LabServer with KVM ..60 • Deploying Spirent Virtual LabServer as a Docker Container ..62 • Configure Spirent vLS VM ..63 •...

  • Page 58: Spirent Virtual Labserver (Vls)

    Appendix A: Install and Configure Spirent Virtual LabServer Spirent Virtual LabServer (vLS) Spirent Virtual LabServer (vLS) Spirent provides the following files to create vLS, effective with Spirent TestCenter version 4.99: • OVA format VM Image (Spirent_TestCenter_LabServer-4.99.xxxx.ova) • Checksum file (Spirent_TestCenter_LabServer-4.99.XXXX.ova.sha256) •...

  • Page 59: Deploying Spirent Virtual Labserver With Esxi

    Figure A-1. Spirent LabServer VM Bridged Virtual Network When connecting to the Virtual LabServer in the Spirent TestCenter Session Manager, the Server Name to select in the Choose Server popup depends on how the LabServer is deployed (VM or container): •...

  • Page 60: Deploying Spirent Virtual Labserver With Kvm

    Appendix A: Install and Configure Spirent Virtual LabServer Spirent Virtual LabServer (vLS) Prior to starting the VM, set the configuration settings to the number of CPUs, amount of memory, and hard disk capacity to the values listed in the recommended system requirements (page 58), as well as configuring for bridged networking.
  • Page 61 Appendix A: Install and Configure Spirent Virtual LabServer Spirent Virtual LabServer (vLS) Before starting the VM, increase the size of the VM image file system to 100 GB, so that the recommended 100 GB of disk space will be accessible. Execute the following command to increase the file system by 90 GB (added to the initial size of 10 GB): sudo qemu-img resize <file path of qcow2 image>...

  • Page 62: Deploying Spirent Virtual Labserver As A Docker Container

    Appendix A: Install and Configure Spirent Virtual LabServer Spirent Virtual LabServer (vLS) Deploying Spirent Virtual LabServer as a Docker Container The documentation for Docker at https://docs.docker.com/engine provides instructions for setting up Docker on Linux. When Docker is installed, follow these steps to get the LabServer container running: Copy the labserver-4.97.xxxx.tar.xz container image to the Linux host in a...

  • Page 63: Configure Spirent Vls Vm

    QCOW2 image is started, it should be ready to use, if the VM is connected to a network that provides DHCP-assigned IP addresses. To obtain that address, log in to the VM with user ID admin and password spirent. •...
  • Page 64 “Spirent vLS Commands” on page 65 section. You can launch Spirent TestCenter Session Manager and connect to the vLS using the IP address of the VM. (Refer to the Session Manager online Help for information about connecting to the vLS.)

  • Page 65: Spirent Vls Commands

    Administrative functionality is available by logging into the VM as admin; the default password is spirent. The login shell for the admin account provides an interactive menu that allows you to configure the VM from the console. This allows an administrator to easily configure a VM appliance, via the console, if necessary.

  • Page 66: Configure System

    Appendix A: Install and Configure Spirent Virtual LabServer Spirent Virtual LabServer (vLS) Configure System Navigate to the first item of the top-level menu, Configure System, to see the following: >>>>> System configuration <<<<< [1] Networking [2] Hostname [3] Admin Password...
  • Page 67 Appendix A: Install and Configure Spirent Virtual LabServer Spirent Virtual LabServer (vLS) • To configure SSL, select [8] SSL. If your webapp.key and webapp.crt files have been uploaded to /etc/ssl/private, enter “y” at the Have you uploaded the private-key and certificate? prompt.

  • Page 68: Shell Access

    Appendix A: Install and Configure Spirent Virtual LabServer Spirent Virtual LabServer (vLS) Shell Access The main menu also provides the [6] Shell Access option that allows the admin user to access a bash shell on the VM. Privileged (root) access is available via the sudo command, if needed.
  • Page 69 • Installation Option 2: Using the Website ..81 • About Upgrading Spirent TestCenter vLS Software ..82 • To Download and Upgrade vLS Server Software ..82 Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...

  • Page 70: Appendix B: Upgrade/Downgrade Procedures

    Spirent TestCenter installation files can be downloaded from the installation DVD (included with chassis shipments), or from the Spirent Communications support website. If you do not already have Spirent hardware, software, and firmware installed refer to “Getting Started” page...

  • Page 71: To Verify Support Entitlement

    Under Product Line, select Spirent TestCenter. At the top of the page, use the Filter by release drop-down list to choose the Spirent TestCenter upgrade release you want to install. On the filtered results page, select the Spirent TestCenter Application option for your operating system.

  • Page 72: About Installing On Computers Running Windows

    Download chassis, module, and test package firmware files Set up Spirent TestCenter Tcl Automation or Set up Spirent TestCenter automation using Tcl (not from Spirent), C++, Java, Perl, Ruby, Python, C#, or REST. Install chassis and module firmware Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...

  • Page 73: Installation Option 1: Using The Dvd

    “Upgrade steps for the Windows platform” on page 72). Load the DVD and then click Spirent TestCenter for Windows to launch the instal- lation wizard. Follow the wizard instructions until you reach the Setup Type screen. Do one of the following: •...

  • Page 74: To Download Firmware Files

    2 or Controller 3) have been copied to your computer, you are ready to upgrade chassis and test module firmware. Refer to the online Help file in the Spirent TestCenter Application or the Spirent TestCenter Conformance Application for firmware installation instructions.

  • Page 75: To Download And Install Spirent Testcenter Software

    Create, or verify that there already is, a Firmware folder in the appropriate Spirent TestCenter directory on your computer. Locate and click on the Spirent TestCenter Firmware link for the version you need. The download page opens. Click the Download button.
  • Page 76 TestCenter directory. Click Yes when you are prompted to overwrite the .map and .pdf files Repeat these steps, if there is more than one firmware volume file for the Spirent TestCenter version you need. When the application software is installed, and the appropriate firmware files have been extracted, you are ready to upgrade chassis and test module firmware.

  • Page 77: About Installing On Linux Workstations

    Workstations ® The instructions in this section support installation of Spirent TestCenter applications on a computer running a supported version of Linux. An installation may be either an upgrade or a downgrade. Refer to the Spirent TestCenter release notes for information about supported versions.
  • Page 78 For Spirent TestCenter™ Extreme Automation™ Toolkit customers: Use the instructions in this installation document to install the Windows and Linux versions of the Spirent TestCenter Application, and then refer to the release notes for additional Toolkit installation and setup instructions. These release notes are in the Knowledge Base area of the Customer Service Center (CSC).

  • Page 79: Installation Option 1: Using The Dvd

    Appendix B: Upgrade/Downgrade Procedures Installation Option 1: Using the DVD Installation Option 1: Using the DVD Installers for the Spirent TestCenter applications and a tarball for documentation are packaged in OS-specific files on the DVD. Follow the installation instructions appropriate for your workstation: •...

  • Page 80: To Copy Files Using The Command Line

    Appendix B: Upgrade/Downgrade Procedures Installation Option 1: Using the DVD To Copy Files using the Command Line Follow these instructions to use commands to copy and install Spirent TestCenter files on your workstation. To install Spirent TestCenter Automation: Open a terminal window.

  • Page 81: Installation Option 2: Using The Website

    -xzvf Spirent_TestCenter_Docs_Linux_Unix[x.xx].tar.gz 12 Log off the website. 13 Set up Tcl [x.x.xx], Perl, C++, Java, Ruby, Python, C#, or REST for use with Spirent TestCenter. Note: If you do not use the Tcl [x.x.xx] (configured for Spirent TestCenter Automation) installer, you must manually configure your automation environment.

  • Page 82: About Upgrading Spirent Testcenter Vls Software

    Session Manager application to upgrade the vLS server software. Note: The vLS server upgrade file must be stored in the STC Server file in your Spirent TestCenter Application [X.xx] directory. To upgrade vLS server software:...

  • Page 83: Appendix C: Esd Requirements

    Appendix C ESD Requirements Spirent Communications manufactures and sells products that require industry standard precautions to protect against damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). This document explains the proper process for handling and storing electrostatic discharge sensitive (ESDS) devices, assemblies, and equipment.

  • Page 84: Workstation Preparation

    ESD protective floor mat (optional) Figure C-1. ESD Protected Workstation Note: The equipment needed for proper grounding is available in ESD service kits from various suppliers. Refer to the Buyer’s Guide on the ESDA website (http://www.esda.org). Getting Started with Spirent TestCenter...

  • Page 85: Appendix D: Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines

    To ensure optimum product performance, it is important that all optics and connector ferrules are kept clean. This document provides guidelines for maintaining clean fiber optic components. Spirent Communications recommends that these guidelines be followed closely.

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