VeEX RTU-4000 Rackmount Chassis User Guide

VeEX RTU-4000 Rackmount Chassis

RTU-4000 Rackmount Chassis

Product Information:
The RTU-4000 is a test platform designed to constantly evolve to keep up with new applications and advanced capabilities. It is equipped with factory- installed modules (RTU-4100) that can be upgraded to their respective versions through firmware/software updates available on www.veexinc.com.

The RTU-4000/4100 is designed to operate in standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion. It supports access to the standalone management web-interface over HTTPS and all communications with VeSion server can be secured using the mTLS encryption scheme. Both the web- interface and the mTLS certificate can be obtained from the RFC7030 compatible server.

Product Usage Instructions

To keep the RTU-4000/4100 up to date, download the full upgrade packages from www.veexinc.com and follow the software upgrade procedure mentioned at the end of the user manual. Please note that Probe Configuration Tool 1.5.0 or later is required for software version 02.01.0000 and Probe Configuration Tool 1.4.7 or later is required for software version 01.00.0009.

If connecting via serial interface, the Serial-to-USB driver will need to be installed on PC. Additionally, all test modules (RTU4100) must be upgraded to their respective versions to assure compatibility.

The RTU-4000/4100 can operate in standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion. For VeSion, the Vesion Server version should be 4.3.3.25515, Vesion RTU410 Server should be version 4.3.0.25515, and VeSion HTML5 Web should be version 7.0.9547. For software version 01.00.0009, all test modules (RTU4100) must be upgraded to their respective 01.02.0040 versions to assure compatibility.

For software version 02.00.0001, it is required for compatibility with new major RTU-4100 module release 02.00.xxxx to support newer and faster host CPU in newly-shipped platform and test modules. IPV6 support is added in this version.

Please note that software version 02.00.0001 is limited to new RTU-4000/4100 units shipped since January 2022 and is currently under regression and beta testing for modules shipped prior to 2022.

RTU-4000 Firmware/Software Updates

The RTU-4000 test platform and its factory-installed modules (RTU-4100) constantly evolve to keep up with new applications and advanced capabilities. Go to www.veexinc.com to download the full upgrade packages to keep them up to date. Please refer to software upgrade procedure at the end of this document.

Software version: 02.01.0000
Release Scope:
Major Release. General availability

Note: Probe Configuration Tool 1.5.0 or later is required for this version to install/upgrade all RTU software. The Serial-to-USB driver will need to be installed on PC if connecting via serial interface. All test modules (RTU-4100) must be upgraded to their respective 02.04.0000 versions to assure compatibility.
RTU-4000/4100 is designed to operate in Standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion which requires:

• Vesion Server version: 4.3.3.25515
• Vesion RTU410 Server: version 4.3.0.25515
• VeSion HTML5 Web: version 7.0.9547

General features:

1. Supports access to the standalone management web-interface over HTTPS.
2. All communications with VeSion server can be secured using the mTLS encryption scheme.
3. Both the web-interface and the mTLS certificate can be obtained from the RFC7030 compatible server.
4. General stability and security improvements

Software version: 02.00.0001
Release Scope:
Major Release. Limited availability

Note: Probe Configuration Tool 1.5.0 or later is required for this version to install/upgrade all RTU software. The Serial-to-USB driver will need to be installed on PC if connecting via serial interface. All test modules (RTU-4100) must be upgraded to their respective 02.00.0001 versions to assure compatibility.
RTU-4000/4100 is designed to operate in Standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion which requires:

• Vesion Server version: 4.2.2.24767
• Vesion RTU410 Server: version 4.2.2.24742
• VeSion HTML5 Web: version 7.0.6493
• VeSion GIS: version 1.0.0.290

General features:

1. Required for compatibility with new major RTU-4100 module release 02.00.xxxx to support newer and faster host CPU in newly-shipped platform and test modules.
2. Added IPV6 Support

Known issues or limitations:
This release is limited to new RTU-4000/4100 units shipped since January 2022. This version is currently under regression and beta testing for modules shipped prior to 2022.

Software version: 01.00.0009
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability

Note: Probe Configuration Tool 1.4.7 or later is required for this version to install/upgrade all RTU software. The Serial-to-USB driver will need to be installed on PC if connecting via serial interface. All test modules (RTU-4100) must be upgraded to their respective 01.02.0040 versions to assure compatibility.
RTU-4000/4100 is designed to operate in Standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion which requires:

• Vesion Server version: 4.2.2.24646
• Vesion RTU410 Server: version 4.2.2.24659
• VeSion HTML5 Web: version 7.0.6441
• VeSion GIS: version 1.0.0.282

General features:

1. Changed the boot order to start RTU services after the platform startup binary.

Software version: 01.00.0008
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability

Note: Probe Configuration Tool 1.4.7 or later is required for this version to install/upgrade all RTU software. The Serial-to-USB driver will need to be installed on PC if connecting via serial interface. All test modules (RTU-4100) must be upgraded to their respective 01.02.0036 versions to assure compatibility.
RTU-4000/4100 is designed to operate in Standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion which requires:

• Vesion Server version: 4.2.1.24193
• Vesion RTU410 Server: version 4.2.0.24193
• VeSion HTML5 Web: vrsion 7.0.5978
• VeSion GIS: version 1.0.0.232

General features:

1. EEPROM is used to store IP/DNS/VeSion server settings instead of FLASH
2. Additional Flash protections added EEPROM is used to store IP/DNS/VeSion server settings instead of FLASH
3. Additional Flash protections added

Software version: 01.00.0005
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability

Note: Probe Configuration Tool 1.4.3 or later is required for this version to install/upgrade all RTU software. The Serial-to-USB driver will need to be installed on PC if connecting via serial interface. All test modules (RTU-4100) must be upgraded to their respective 01.02.0033 versions to assure compatibility.
RTU-4000/4100 is designed to operate in Standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion which requires:

• Veasion Server version: 4.2.1.24193
• Vesion RTU410 Server: version 4.2.0.24193
• VeSion HTML5 Web: vrsion 7.0.5978
• VeSion GIS: version 1.0.0.232

General features:

1. Addressed the file overwriting issue.
2. Added support for Huawei Data card.
3. Added selftest tool to check platform/system environment during system bootup.
4. When no SD card detected, the format command will not be initiated.
5. Now allows RTU to work even when no SD card detected.

Software version: 01.00.0003
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability

Note: Probe Configuration Tool 1.4.0 or later is required for this version to install/upgrade all RTU software. The RTU USB driver will need to be installed on PC if connecting via serial interface. All test modules (RTU-4100) must be upgraded to their respective 01.02.0013 versions to assure compatibility.
RTU-4000/4100 is designed to operate in Standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion:

• VeSion Server version: 4.1.3.21851
• VeSion HTML5 version 5.1.4860
• VeSion RTU410 Server version: 3.1.7.21923

General features:

1. Added DNS support in Probe Configuration tool (coupled with new Probe Configuration tool)

Software version: 01.00.0002-LTE2
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability

Note: Probe Configuration Tool 1.4.0 or later is required for this version to install/upgrade all RTU software. The RTU USB driver will need to be installed on PC if connecting via serial interface. All test modules (RTU-4100) must be upgraded to their respective 01.02.0012 versions to assure compatibility.
RTU-4000/4100 is designed to operate in Standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion:

• VeSion Server version: 4.1.3.21851
• VeSion HTML5 version 5.1.4860
• VeSion RTU410 Server version: 3.1.7.21923

General features:

1. Added VeSion support for LTE dongle.

Software version: 01.00.0001
Release Scope:
Initial Release. General availability

Note: Probe Configuration Tool 1.3.3 or later is required for this version to install/upgrade all RTU software. The RTU USB driver will need to be installed on PC if connecting via serial interface. All test modules (RTU-4100) must be upgraded to their respective 01.01.0001 versions to assure compatibility.
RTU-4000/4100 is designed to operate in Standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion:

• VeSion HTML5 version 5.0.3498
• VeSion Server version: 4.0.7.19579
• VeSion RTU410 Server version: 3.0.9.19579

General features:

1. The new RTU-4000 offers modularity and improved software architecture to potentially support a variety of other feature-rich test modules built by VeEX, like OTDRs, RXT-3000 Combo and RXT OSAs.
2. New Chassis Software release to support the release of the new RTU-4100 OTDR module.
3. Added power communication support with the OXA4000 Optical Switch or FWDM Switch via DB25 interface.
4. Added support the OX4000 Optical Switch via Ethernet interface.
5. Added support for the LTE modem option.

References

Updating the RTU4000/4100 System Software using the Probe Configuration Tool

Warning: The system update procedure reformats the platform’s internal storage and all results and profiles are erased. Please follow the Section 16.0 procedure documented in the RTU4000/4100 User manual. Remember to save all important files prior to updating the system software.
Once you have obtained and uncompressed the update package files (install_rtu4000_platform.sh for the Platform and install_rtu4100_otdr.sh for the OTDR module), the software update procedure can be performed using the Probe Configuration Tool application. VeEX, Inc. will provide VeSion upgrade software to any customer with a current, active software maintenance license. Contact VeEX CustomerCare to renew your license if it has expired and to get the latest VeSion system software.

Note: If installed in your PC, some file compression agents (applications) may show the resulting file as a compressed SH file, but there is no need to expand the file anymore. Keep it as is.

The RTU-4000 must be connected to the power supply (using AC adapter or -48 VDC) during the entire upgrade process. DO NOT turn it off at any time during the upgrade process.

• Open the Probe Configuration Tool application.

• Follow the upgrading procedure described in Section 16.1 of the RTU-4000/RTU-4100 User Manual.

• First, install the platform software.
  Warning: The system update procedure reformats the platform’s internal storage and all results and profiles are erased. Please save all important files prior to updating the system software.

• Please save all important files prior to updating the system software.
  Note: The module software must be re-installed after any Platform software upgrade has occurred even if no upgrade is required for the module.

• Reconnect to RTU-4000 using Probe Configuration Tool to check that the software was properly installed.

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References

• VeEX Inc. | The Verification EXperts

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