VeEX TX300S Ethernet Test Module Instruction Manual

TX300S Module (XFP, SFP)
Software Release Notes

TX300sm Firmware/Software Updates

The TX300s Test Platform and its factory-installed modules (TX300sm, TX320sm, TX340sm, TX300s-100G and OTDR) are constantly evolving to keep up with new technologies, applications, and advanced capabilities. Use VeExpress from the

Utilities >Tools menu to get the latest delta or full software updates or go to www.veexinc.com to download the full upgrade packages to keep the test set and modules up to date. Do not downgrade software versions, unless instructed by a customer support agent. Always follow the platform version recommended in this document. (Note: Brand new units may come with newer versions not yet available in our website or VeExpress.) Refer to the last section of this document for software upgrade guide. The platform and modules’ firmware update process (M.Upgrade) may take a few minutes to complete. Do not turn the test set off or disconnect its AC/DC adapter during the process.

Software versions: 04.00.02
September 22, 2022
Release Scope:
Maintenance Release. General availability.
Requires TX300S Platform version 04.00.11 or newer. Use with ReVeal RXTS 01.02.08 or newer
New Transport features and improvements:

1. Compatibility with latest TX300S platform version. (Refer to TX300S Platform Release Notes for details.)
   New Packet features and improvements:

2. Compatibility with latest TX300S platform version. (Refer to TX300S Platform Release Notes for details.)

3. Fixed Ookla Speedtest crash

4. General maintenance and bug fixes.
   Known issues or limitations:
   a. No new significant issues to report.

Software versions: 04.00.00
March 1, 2022
Release Scope:
Major Release. Limited availability.
Requires TX300S Platform version 04.00.05 or newer. Use with ReVeal RXTS 01.02.08 or newer
New Transport features and improvements:

1. Compatibility with latest TX300S platform version. (Refer to TX300S Platform Release Notes for details.)
   New Packet features and improvements:

2. Compatibility with latest TX300S platform version. (Refer to TX300S Platform Release Notes for details.)

3. General maintenance and bug fixes.
   Known issues or limitations:
   a. No new significant issues to report.

Software versions: 03.06.05
Oct 13, 2021
Release Scope :
Maintenance Release. General availability.
Requires TX300S Platform version 03.06.07 or newer. Use with ReVeal RXTS 01.02.08 or newer
New Transport features and improvements:

1. Compatibility with new R-Server client and latest TX300S platform version.

New Packet features and improvements:

2. Compatibility with new R-Server client and latest TX300S platform version.
   Known issues or limitations:
   a. No new significant issues to report.

Software versions: 03.06.04
Sep 8, 2021
Release Scope:
Maintenance Release. General availability.
Requires TX300S Platform version 03.06.04 or newer. Use with ReVeal RXTS 01.02.08 or newer.
General features and improvements:

1. General maintenance and improvements.
   New Transport features and improvements:

2. General maintenance and improvements.
   New Packet features and improvements:

3. Fixed an issue with multiple IP stream VLAN not working correctly in certain scenarios or software version combination.

4. General maintenance and improvements.
   Known issues or limitations:
   a. No new significant issues to report.

Software versions: 03.05.01
Oct 30, 2020
Release Scope:
Major Release. General availability.
Requires TX300S Platform version 03.05.07 or newer. Use with ReVeal RXTS 01.02.08 or newer
General features and improvements:

1. General maintenance and improvements.
   New Transport features and improvements:

2. General maintenance and improvements.
   New Packet features and improvements:

3. Fixed an issue where Loopback was correcting CRC errors preventing the transmitter to see Frame Loss.

4. Fixed an issue where 10GE Throughput RTD was showing 0
   Known issues or limitations:
   a. Test set’s GUI response may be slow when running protocols like IEEE 1588v2/PTP due to high CPU resources demand, especially at Sync rates above 32 packet/s. Although not a desired behavior, this is considered normal as the missioncritical test
   functions have higher processing priority. Users may experience GUI response lag when running/recording long-term PTP tests and/or simultaneously with Web Remote or EZ-Remote, as the test set’s priority is to maintain protocol emulation and measurement performance integrity. During these high-tasking processes, you may also notice that the clock display at the bottom of the screen may not refresh as often as normal, nonetheless it is internally updated properly.
   b. The 1588v2PTP Client (SC) emulation is not recommended to be used in PTP links configured at 128 packet/s. In such cases, it is recommended to use the actual PTP client device and run the physical TE measurement on the TSC’s recovered 1PPS clock output.
   c. It is recommended to limit the use of CPU intensive Remote Control functions (Web Browser, VNC, EZ-Remote or ReVeal) while the test set is running PTP emulation and packet timing measurements.

Software versions: 03.04.09
May 12, 2020
Release Scope:
Maintenance Release. General availability.
Requires TX300S Platform version 03.04.10 or newer. Use with ReVeal RXTS 01.02.06 or newer
General features and improvements:

1. Fixed an issue with test set not showing test profiles downloaded from R-Server.

2. General maintenance and improvements.
   New Transport features and improvements:

3. General maintenance and improvements.
   New Packet features and improvements:

4. Improved overall PASS/FAIL evaluation and thresholds for multi-test features, such as BERT, Throughput, RFC2544, VSAM,
   V-PERF, etc. A software update for the R-Server is recommended, to take advantage of new reporting capabilities.

5. General maintenance and improvements. Known issues or limitations:
   a. No new significant issues to report.

Software versions: 03.04.02
Nov 21, 2019
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability.
Requires TX300S Platform version 03.03.06 or newer. Use with ReVeal RXTS 01.02.05 or newer
General features and improvements:

1. Added APS/SDT test feature to IEEE C37.94.

2. Improved long-term stability.
   New Transport features and improvements:

3. General improvements.
   New Packet features and improvements:

4. General improvements.

Known issues or limitations:
a. No new significant issues to report.

Software versions: 03.02.08
Feb 20, 2019
Release Scope:
Major Release. General availability.
Requires TX300S Platform version 03.02.08 or newer (not compatible with platform version 02.xx.xx) Use with ReVeal RXTS 01.02.04 or newer
General features and improvements:

1. Added support for new version 3.x Test Card summary and application management GUI enhancements. Users can now manage, launch, switch, release, and monitor multiple test applications, from this intuitive entry point.

2. Overall system improvements, including software updates via WiFi, WLAN or LAN.

3. Updated Chinese language library.
   New Transport features and improvements:

4. General improvements.
   New Packet features and improvements:

5. General improvements.

Known issues or limitations:
a. No longer compatible with TX300S Platform 02.xx.xx versions. TX300S platform must be updated to the latest 03.xx.xx version available.

Software versions: 02.00.32
Jul 24, 2018
Release Scope:
Internal Release. General availability.
Requires TX300S Platform version 02.00.64 (not compatible with platform version 03.00.xx) and ReVeal RXTS 1.2.4 or newer
New Transport features and improvements:

1. General improvements.
   New Packet features and improvements:

2. Addressed a link down issue occurring on certain test sets while using Throughput or VPERF.

Known issues or limitations:
a. Not yet compatible with TX300S Platform 03.00.xx versions.

Software versions: 02.00.30
May 16, 2018
Release Scope:
Minor Release. General availability.
Requires TX300S Platform version 02.00.58 (not compatible with 03.00.xx) and ReVeal RXTS 1.1.6 or newer
New Transport features and improvements:

1. General improvements.
   New Packet features and improvements:

2. General improvements.

Known issues or limitations:
a. Not yet compatible with TX300S Platform 03.00.xx versions.

Software versions: 02.00.29
Apr 19, 2018
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability.
Requires TX300S Platform version 02.00.53 (not compatible with 03.00.xx) and ReVeal RXTS 1.1.6 or newer
General improvements:

1. Added a Save function to Clock Wander and Phase Measurements. Allow users to save TIE and TE test results after the test is stopped, if the “Save to USB” was not enabled before starting the tests, so results stored in RAM are not lost. The use of real-time saving to USB Memory stick is still the recommended way to save long-term measurements, to prevent accidental loss of long-term data in the event of power loss or any other unforeseen circumstances. [3214]

2. Improved built-in Wander Analysis function to show the full view of the whole data range (TIE or TE) when the wander or phase file is open. Users are no longer presented with the first hour of TIE or TE (when the file is opened) and there is no need to adjust the =range. [3420]

3. Added an “Auto Start after Signal Loss” feature to Clock Wander Measurements, so long-term tests (e.g. weekend) efforts are not completely lost, in the event of temporary impairments with the test or reference signals. [3453]

4. Added “Test Signal” and “Ref. Clock” information to the built-in Clock Wander Analysis tool. Users can now see on the top of the screen the type of signals used in the test, when a file, when a Wander or Phase file is loaded for analysis. [3212]

5. Added Y-Axis (TE or TIE) Auto-Scale options to the Clock Wander Measurements tool. [3220]

6. Improved test resources list in the command line interface (CLI) to only show the test mode options matching the current port assignment. Options that are not applicable to the current port selection are no longer displayed in the command list (help).

7. Addressed a command line issue with the TX320SM+OTDR configuration, that presented users with four test port combinations in the test resources list.
   New Transport features and improvements:

8. Improved SDH/SONET Pointer Tasks user interface, by adding self-guiding graphs to depict the different G.783 Pointer Tests Sequences and their parameters.
   9. Addressed an issue with the audible alarm buzzer not functioning properly.
   New Packet features and improvements:

9. Added configurable CBS/EBS for 10G VSAM

10. Improved IP connectivity to enhance the remote control experience of the test set.

11. Improved CIR/EIR resolution in VSAM; Added support for up to three decimal points.

12. Improved V-SAM FLR% accuracy

13. Optimized Events Table display

14. Optimized 2-Way TE calculations in PTP 1588v2

15. Addressed a 1000BASE-X issue in which P1 may have declared Frame Loss when P2 was in LOS condition

16. Addressed an RTD Max value issue that may occur when Random frame size was selected

17. Addressed issue with Do Not Fragment Flag bit in the IP Header: the correct bit setting was not being transmitted.

Known issues or limitations:
a. Not yet compatible with TX300S Platform 03.00.xx versions.

Software versions: 02.00.26
Nov 10, 2017
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability.
Requires TX300S Platform version 02.00.50 and ReVeal RXTS 1.1.6 or newer
New Transport features and improvements:

1. Added ISDN Overlap Dialing capabilities for backward compatibility verification and interop with legacy systems [2357].

2. Improved ISDN to allow users to enter the test mode in Dual E1 Mode, for monitoring purposes.

3. Fixed an ISDN protocol capture problem that happened after the circular capture buffer exceeded its 1000-message capacity.
   New Packet features and improvements:

4. Added V-PERF Threshold Monitoring function. This function allows users to configure Throughput rate and Round-trip time thresholds. During the test, the application monitors the rate and delay against the user configured thresholds. At the end of the test a Pass, Warning or Fail result is provided based on the threshold crossing events.

5. Added V-PERF raw data export to USB stick. This function allows to export the per-second V-PERF results to an external USB drive. The results are saved in csv format.

6. Improved Layer 4+ test functionality and test results.

7. Improved X-Loop compatibility mode.

8. Improved V-SAM long-term stability.

9. Fixed issues in 1GE BERT unframed mode.

10. Addressed issues in V-SAM HTML report formatting.

11. Addressed issues in PTP Quasi-slave delay request rate display.

12. Removed Collision counter.

Known issues or limitations:
a. No new significant issues to report.

Software versions: 02.00.17
Sep 19, 2017
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability.
New Transport features and improvements:

1. Fixes an issue that may have caused frequency offset to be recorded at the beginning of BER tests.
   New Packet features and improvements:

2. Improved V-Perf expected TCP window calculation, now done based on 1kbytes (024 bytes).

3. Added the ability to initiate a V-Perf test from the Client in the Server-to-Client direction. Under Transfer Direction the user can select Client-to-Server or Server-to-Client.

4. Fixed an issue with V-Perf wrongly displaying TCP in the summary screen, when set to UDP mode.

5. Added buffer length setting for UPD mode in V-Perf (the same usage as “-l” parameter of iperf3).

6. Added jitter statistics to V-Perf in UDP mode.

Known issues or limitations:
a. No new significant issues to report.

Software versions: 02.00.16
Aug 14, 2017
Release Scope:
Minor Release. General availability.
New Transport features and improvements:

1. Nothing significant to report.
   New Packet features and improvements:

2.  Added new VPERF Reverse Mode – The Client can now initiate a test in the Server-to-Client direction. This is also compatible with IPERF’s -R option.

3. Fixed an issue in 1GE testing, that prevented access to the “More” menu in the Advanced section. Certain users could not access features like Phy Mode, L2CP/IP Transparency, Net Wiz, Advanced Monitoring, Auto Scripting, PDV Analysis and IP Monitoring.

Known issues or limitations:
a. No new significant issues to report.

Software versions: 02.00.15
Jul 7, 2017
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability.
Requires TX300S Platform version 02.00.43 or newer and ReVeal RXTS 1.1.6 or newer.
New Transport features and improvements:

1. Improved Jitter Transfer Function (JTF) measurements. Removed the dependency from previously used HP1/HP2-LP filters, improved loop calibration function, accuracy of attenuation readings and repeatability. The JTF jitter generator continues to use valid amplitudes to stress the DUT, all below the standard maximum tolerable jitter (MTJ) levels.

2. Improved Wander measurement and frequency offset accuracy for SDH/SONET, PDH/DSn and Clock sources.
   New Packet features and improvements:

3. Added support jumbo frame on Layer4+ application (MTU up to 10000bytes)

4. Added UDP traffic support in VPERF.

5. Added Pause frames counters to VPERF in Bi-directional mode.

6. Added “List Files” button/feature to the FTP Upload test in V-FTP, similar to the FTP Download test.

7. Added an adjustable MTU size in V-FTP. The range is 64B to 10,000 bytes.

8. Added the temperature reading to the SFP+/SFP status screen.

9. Added support for manual entry of server’s IP/URL address in V-TEST. Once manually entered the user can add the server to a “User Managed” server list. The VeEX managed list continues to be supported.

10. Improved Wander measurement and frequency offset accuracy for SyncE and PTP.

11. Fixed an RFC2544 Profile issue when low rate MAX bandwidth and resolution are configured. ReVeal RXTS 1.1.6 is required with this new SW.

12. Fixed an issue with VPerf results saving.

13. Fixed a settings issue when configuring the transmit rate to 1 FPS.

14. Fixed an issue in Service Level OAM where the protocol was not initiating properly.

15. Added user-defined data rate to the throughput test in RFC2544.

Known issues or limitations:
a. No new significant issues to report.

Software versions: 02.00.12
Feb 22, 2017
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability.
Requires TX300S Platform version 02.00.37 or newer.
New Transport features and improvements:

1. Added DS1 ESF Facility Data Link (FDL) generation and decode, including synchronization clock quality messages (SSM QL), loopbacks, and protection switching.

2. Added DS1 TX Line Build Out (LBO) emulation.

3. Added peak voltage readings (+Vp and -Vp) to the E1 Pulse Shape Analysis function.

4. Improved ISDN PRI Emulation and decoding.

5. Improved Wander measurement and frequency offset accuracy for SyncE and PTP.

6. Improved the numeric formatting of some test report fields to make them more user friendly.

7. Fixed an issue with real-time Level measurements and frequency measurements, that could have affected test reports, if the test set was disconnected from the test signal or the pluggable optics removed before saving the last test results.

8. Updated SCPI commands in the command line interface (SCPI Remote & Command Reference PC Tool 2.0.1.38 has also been updated).

9. Fixed a CSU loopback compatibility with Adtran’s CSU
   New Packet features and improvements:

10. Added 1GE & 10GE EoE Traffic Generation and Analysis option

11. Added 1588 Quasi Slave mode. The Quasi Slave mode applies G.8260 defined filters to PDV values in order to estimate the achievable performance of a network Slave. The Quasi Slave is the recommended mode for PTP Slave Emulation Wander measurements.

12. Added a 1GE & 10GE test profile Load & Run shortcut directly from the File Manager

13. Added 1GE/10GE VPerf enhancements – 64 TCP sessions and MTU up to 10,000 bytes

14. Added 10GE V-FTP. Line rate FTP Throughput.

15. Added per-stream VLAN Priority field.

16. Improved ReVeal Test Profiles compatibility.

17. V-SAM enhancements: Added support for 8 frames EMIX pattern, added support for CBS/EBS up to 1000kB and support for EMIX in 10GE mode.

18. Added automatic PTP time stamping alignment when reference clock is set to “GPS 1PPS”

19. Added a Traffic Loss Trigger measurement in the Throughput application. The measurement is triggered when the RX Utilization = 0%.

20. Added the ability to enable or disable the Service Disruption Time (SDT) measurement.

21. Added 1 FPS (frame per second) traffic generation in Throughput.

Known issues or limitations:
a. Fibre Channel 8G is no longer supported by new TX300SM shipped since May 2016. Earlier units will continue to be supported (suggested replacement: TX320SM).

Software versions: 02.00.07
Apr 6, 2016
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability.
Requires TX300S Platform version 02.00.21
New Transport features and improvements:

1. Fixed the double units of measure labels in G.703 64k Codirectional (ms in the name fields and ns in the readings) that caused some confusion.

2. Fixed an issue with timed SONET/SDH Wander measurements stopping after just 10 seconds.
   New Packet features and improvements:

3. Improved Grand Master Emulation with true UTC time labels. It now uses the time stamps from the system clock (Requires pressing the Sync ToD button before starting the emulation).

Known issues or limitations:
a. No new significant issues to report.

Software versions: 02.00.05
Sep 28, 2015
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability.
Requires TX300S Platform version 02.00.09
New Transport features and improvements:

1. New G.703 64K Codirectional Test Application option

2. Added Asynchronous, Bit Synchronous and Byte Synchronous E1 Mappings to SDH Test Setup [2292]

3. Added run-time MTIE/TDEV analysis to 1PPS Phase Measurements

4. Improved DS3 Auto Monitor signal detection for DS3-bulk with All1s pattern [2186]

5. Improved Pulse Shape Analysis function to allow handling high and low pulse density signals (e.g. AIS, All 1s and All 0s)

6. Improved PDH/DSn test profile management to avoid any GUI crashes when user creates more than 144 test profiles of the same kind [2322]

7. Fixed a bug in Japanese GUI that made SDH Payload Broadcast/Unequipped selection disappears [2291]

8. Fixed an issue with test profile management that could have lock-up the GUI when more than 128 test profiles (for the same interface) were stored
   New Packet features and improvements:

9. Added support for Ethernet Test Application auto-launch after a low battery shut down

10. Added capability to Enable/Disable MPLS-TP CW setting

11. IEEE 1588v2 Slave mode PDV measurements are now using the external reference clock (external clock or internal Atomic/GPS)

12. Added runt frame injection on 10GE/1GE

13. Added advanced traffic monitor (terminate mode) on 1GE

14. Added support for additional protocols in L2CP transparency testing (GMRP, GVRP, STP_ULFAST and VLAN-BRDGSTP)

15. Added support for ITU-T Y.1731 OAM CCM frames at 3.3ms, 10ms and 100 ms rate

16. Added capability to measure IPTV channel Zapping time

17. VLAN scan enhancements for 1GE/10GE

18. Addressed an issue with the protocol decode of IEEE 1558v2 Clock Class field

19. Fixed RFC2544 declare fail in short fiber loop back condition

Known issues or limitations:
a. No new significant issues to report.

Software versions: 02.00.01
Jun 6, 2015
Release Scope:
Major Release. General availability.
Requires TX300S Platform version 02.00.04
New Transport features and improvements:

1. General improvements to Clock Wander Measurements functions. Internal optimization and minor GUI adjustments

2. General fixes and improvements
   New Packet features and improvements:

3. New Fibre channel SDT measurement based on IPG, valid for all speeds (1/2/4/8/10G)

4. General fixes and improvements

Known issues or limitations:
a. TX300S platform and factory-installed modules’ software and improvements are now tracked separately. Please refer to the individual test module’s software downloads and release notes for TX300S Platform, 300SM (XFP/SFP), 320SM (Dual SFP+) and OTDR for more details.

Software versions: Platform 02.00.00 / Modules 300SM 02.00.00
Feb 20, 2015
Release Scope:
Major Release. General availability.
NEW SOFTWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
New Transport features and improvements:

1. New advanced sub-rate multiplexing and mappings of SDH/SONET payloads into OTN, including multiple ODUk levels, with ODTU2.1/ODTU12-ODTU01, AMP, BMP and GMP support. VC/STS/VT and PDH/DSn sub-multiplexing are also supported
   a. OTU1: ODU1-Bulk, ODU1-STM16, ODU1-ODU0-STM4/1.
   b. OTU2: ODU2-Bulk, ODU2-STM64, ODU2-ODU1-STM16, ODU2-ODU0-STM4/1, ODU2-ODU1-ODU0-STM4/

2. Added G.8201 OTN performance metrics.

3. Improved Round Trip Delay (RTD) accuracy for SDH and SONET.
   New Packet features and improvements:

4. New Advanced Multi-stream Loopback feature (requires software option).

5. New IPG-based Service Disruption Time (SDT) measurement for 1GE and 10GE.

6. Fixed a Flow Control issue caused by the handling of pause frames.

7. Improved CPRI Layer 1 Round Trip Delay (RTD) accuracy.

8. Improved IPTV application performance. Up to 8 programs can be simultaneously streamed and the viewer performance has been improved.

9. Added AIS/RDI transmission and detection to Y.1731 Service Level OAM.

10. Added optical levels (TX/RX) to the Ethernet test reports.

11. Added 802.11ac support to WiFi Wiz and WiFi InSSIDer applications. Requires optional Z99-99-027G adapter.

12. Added IP DHCP options for Host name, Host Identifier, Client FQDN and vendor class IP to the DHCP connection setup.

13. Added IGMP support to the IPTV application. The unit now generates join messages for IPTV multicast streams.

14. Added ESMC SSM message generation to the SyncE Slave client.

15. Fixed 802.1ah OAM Passive mode so that it does not initiate PDU transmission.

16. SDT triggers and thresholds are now maintained after power cycles.

17. The VLAN tag is now applied on SyncE ESMC SSM without requiring IP connection.
    New Fiber Optics features and improvements:

18. Platform version has an embedded copy of the OTDR software, to be used as OTDR Viewer (SOR files) and fully control the optional external OPX-BOX via USB or Bluetooth. Units with the OTDR hardware can update their OTDR software separately, as newer releases become available in our web site.

19. New V-Scout option. This intelligent fiber optics link mapper creates an icon-based representation of the link under test.

20. Future OTDR releases will be covered separately in their dedicated TX300S OTDR Module Release Notes documents
    Platform Improvements:

21. New and improved intuitive Test Mode selection menu. Conveniently groups all Test Applications by technologies and allows for richer lists of new and future test applications.

22. New individual modular software upgrades for an even more flexible TX300S platform, allowing the support for a growing list of factory-installed test module options (blades):
    a. TX300S Platform – Provides system-wide, OS and common function updates (tx300s-veex.tar.gz).
    b. 300SM Blade – This is the software update for the original XFP/SFP based Multi-Service Test Module application (tx300s-tx300sm.tar.gz).
    c. 320SM Blade – This is the software update for a NEW Dual SFP+ based Multi- Service Test Module application (tx300s-tx320sm.tar.gz).
    d. OTDR Blade – This is the software update for the recently launched built-in OTDR Module application (tx300sOTDR.tar.gz). The OPX BOX GUI and OTDR Viewer features are still included with the platform updates.
    This allows any test module updates to be released separately, in smaller and easier to download upgrade packages. The TX300S Platform still uses the traditional upgrade procedure to update the System, while the test blades use a new Module Update (M.Upgrade) function to update their Test Applications. The procedures at the end of this document have been updated to reflect the changes.
    The following hardware combinations are currently supported: TX300S Platform with two 300SM, single 300SM, 300SM + OTDR, single 320SM or 320SM + OTDR blades.

23. New boot ROM upgraded to version 3.1 and CPLD 20, to support individual module (blade) updates.

24. Enhanced >Utilities >Files >USB file browser. Allows users to open wander measurements and PCAP protocol capture files for further post-analysis. HTML and TXT file viewers are also supported. TX300S launches the required application.

25. Added results auto-upload to built-in R-Server Client. If enabled, all test results are automatically uploaded to a centralized R300 server.

26. Added support for new Edimax 802.11ac USB Wi-Fi dongle (Z99-99-027G)

27. Added Russian language support.

28. Fixed a File Manager compatibility issue with encrypted test profiles created with ReVeal RXTS

29. System performance improvements.

Known issues or limitations:
a. No new significant issues to report.

Software version: 01.03.00
Dec 19, 2014
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability.
Uses ReVeal RXTS companion PC software (download from)
New Transport features and improvements:

1. Added a “non-test channels” behavior selection to SDH/SONET testing. Now users can select between Unequipped or Broadcast. The new Broadcast clones the multiplexing structure and sends the same test payloads in all background channels [2011]

2. Added Continuous Round Trip Delay selection, with current, min, max and average results [2129]

3. Fixes an intermittent issue with LOF and LOS when E1 Wander measurements are performed to balanced interfaces [2014]

4. Fixes an intermittent issue with LOS or LOF in the Jitter Measurement functions
   New Packet features and improvements:

5. Fixed the single burst mode in Throughput test, which was not functional, sent continuous traffic [1997]

6. Fixed the user-defined test patter issue with ramp, burst or single burst traffic flow modes [1998]

7. Fixed an ARP failure issue in ViPAG/V-Route in end-to-end mode.

8. Fixed a 10GE Random frame size generation bug when the rate was configured in Mbps.

9. Changed the from TX rate to RX rate value comparison against the configured threshold in RFC2544.
   New Fiber Optics features and improvements:

10. Adds support for new built-in OTDR modules (hardware option, factory installed)

11. Adds support for external OPX BOX micro OTDR, via USB or Bluetooth. Includes OTDR GUI.

12. New advanced Automatic Focus Detection function (optional) for digital fiber inspection scopes. Eliminates the guesswork commonly associated with traditional fiber optics end-face connector verification, producing faster and more reliable results and IEC- 61300-3-35 analysis.
    General improvements:

13. New power failure improvements. If the test set runs out of battery while running tests, it will properly document the condition by adding a “low battery” event and saving the results before shutting down [1934]

14. New Timed partial results saving. Users can now program a periodic test results saving window to save partial results while a test is running [1992]

15. VeExpress Check can now download full upgrade packages directly to a USB Memory stick and used for the upgrade procedure, without the need of a PC.

16.  Improved test results and profiles compatibility with ReVeal (supports new ReVeal RXTS)

17. Improved security compatibility with latest JavaScript™ browser plug-in updates, when using web browsers for remote access and remote control (mirroring)

18. Boot-up time reduced to 40 seconds

Known issues or limitations:
a. No new significant issues to report

Software version: 01.02.06
Sep 18, 2014
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability.
This version is only available as a full USB upgrade (no delta update). Please follow the procedure #2 described in the
References section, at the end of this document.
New Transport features and improvements:

1. New two-step (PRBS→ODU1→ODU2→OTU2) and three-step (PRBS→ODU0→ODU1→ODU2→OTU2) OTN Map/Mux test structures have been added to the ODU0/ODUflex test application
   New Packet features and improvements:

2. Added New SyncE Master/Slave support on 10GE interface and Wander Measurements

3. New Random Frame Size Generation for 10GE

4. New Common Peer-to-Peer UI for asymmetric and bi-directional testing (RFC544 currently supported).

5. Added Packet Capture capability when measurements are running (e.g. Throughput, BERT, RFC2544…)

6. Added PHY mode in 1G Ethernet testing

7. Added G.729 codec support to VoIP testing. For voice quality testing it is recommended to use the headset (P/N: Z9999-020G) instead of the build in microphone and speakers

8. Added Net Wiz in 1G Ethernet testing

9. Added support for tunable 10GE XFP (Transmode OPLINK CWDM)

10. Improved IPTV multi-stream filtering capabilities

11. V-PERF TCP testing per RFC6349 now supports VLAN tagged networks.

12. V-Test enhancements: HTTP Throughput graph and optional Ping test.

13. V-SAM Y.1564 test now supports CIR and EIR rates below 1Mbps and supports setting for 0% Frame loss tolerance threshold
    General improvements:

14. Added direct Remote Access functionality via web browser (enter test set’s IP address in the browser)

15. Added R-Server support to upload test results and upload/download test profiles to a centralized location. Using a PC client, users can access results and generate reports (requires R-Server version 1.8.9 or later).

16. Added Advanced Saving option. Adds additional data to the test results (e.g. Tech ID, Job ID, Prefix, Location, etc.) to Ethernet, Fibre Channel and CPRI test applications.

17. Added wander and phase file format compatibility with VeEX Wander Analysis PC software version 2.0.7

18. Beta: Clock Wander and 1PPS Phase Measurement option with native VeEX TIE and CSV file formats. CSV offers and open format for users to plot/analyze with spreadsheets or create import tools for other advanced analysis applications [1818]

19. Beta: Built-in MTIE/TDEV Wander Analysis option reduces the need to carry a PC. It is compatible with the new Clock Wander Measurements feature and allows the TX300S to analyze up to two day worth of TIE results, even while the test is still running. It can also generate MTIE/TDEV reports in CVS and PDF [1818]

20. Wi-Fi DHCP connectivity issues with Edimax 802.11a/b/g/n dual band USB adapter have been addressed

21. E1 LED is no longer becoming green when CPRI Slave mode is enabled.

Known issues or limitations:
a. The single burst mode in Throughput test is yet not functional, traffic would be sent continuously [1997] b. Ramp, burst or single burst traffic flow modes don’t support user defined test pattern so they are not transmitted. All 0s test pattern is transmitted. [1998]

Software version: 01.02.03
Jul 16, 2014
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability. Highly Recommended
This version is only available as a full USB upgrade (no delta update). Please follow the procedure #2 described in the
References section, at the end of this document.
New Transport features and improvements:

1. New ODU0 and ODUflex testing

2. Added DS1 and DS3 Dual Monitor function. When Dual Mode is turned on (in Advanced) the typical TX port turn into a second receiver (RX2). Also adds external RX1/RX2 reference selection for frequency and slip measurements (default reference clock is RX2).

3. Fixed an intermittent issue with “DS3/45M” payload Rate selection sometimes missing in the DS3 Tests setup (only multiplexed DS1 payloads were shown)
   New Packet features and improvements:

4. New CPRI Layer 1 Framed and CPRI Layer 2 Protocol testing options, up to 6.144 Gbps. Require software options.

5. Layer 4+ applications in 1GE testing: Line rate HTTP (V-Test), line rate FTP (V-FTP), and line rate TCP (V-PERF). All three features require software options.

6. 1GE and 10GE PBB in Ethernet testing. Requires software options.

7. IPG based multiple stream service disruption test (SDT) measurement for 1GE and 10GE.

8. Added Multiple IP session support in Throughput/Multiple stream.

9. Fixed 10/100/1000Base-T auto-negotiation instability issues reported on some TX300S

10. Resolved V-SAM limitations for testing multiple services [1870,1871]

11. Fixed a Default/User Defined MAC bug in the IP menu. The user defined MAC configured in the Home/IP menu was not always used in the IP session
    General improvements:

12. Added support for Huawei E180 WCDMA HSDPA cellular data card. Works with 900/2100MHz HSPA/UMTS and 850/900/1800/1900MHz EDGE/GPRS/GSM (Requires Z77-00-015G USB cellular modem and 499-05-157 USB Data Card Support option. SIM not included)

13. Added support for VeEX Wander Analysis PC software, correcting the unknown signal label in the PDF reports. Requires VeEX Wander Analysis PC software version 2.0.6 or later.

14. Improved Atomic Clock settings and disciplining. Self-documented Atomic Clock disciplining parameters to fit any application and available test time [1869]

15. Improved high precision clock selections. Now each Test App can select between ‘GPS 1PPS’, ‘Atomic 1PPS’ and ‘Atomic 10MHz’ independently. Atomic 1PPS and 10MHz options can be free running (GPS=OFF) or GPS-disciplined (GPS=ON).

16. Improved power down control and low battery detection to avoid unintended automatic shutdown.

17. The Management port now retains the fixed IP address setting after reboot, even with disconnected Ethernet cable

18. Updated CPLD to resolve intermittent issues that may have occurred to certain units, like screen blinking for 0.5s, CPRI shut down or GPS becoming offline during long-term tests.

Known issues or limitations:
a. No new significant issues to report.

Software version: 01.01.03
Apr 30, 2014
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability.
New Transport features and improvements:

1. Added Round trip delay to OTUXe testing

2. Added USA GUI for OTN/SDH/SONET/DSn/PDH testing. USA or International GUI styles can be selected in \Utilities \Global \General Settings \User Interface
   New Packet features and improvements:

3. Added ViPAG/V-Route feature with Layer 2/3 Switch/Router and end-to-end testing capabilities

4. Added WI-FI InSSIDer Channel Monitor

5. Added XLoop control mode for compatibility – Sends remote Loop Up/Down with layer 2/3 and Layer 2 with VLAN tag to third-party test sets.TX130M+ also responds to Layer 2/3 loop requests from those remote test sets

6. Added Wi-Fi Spectrum Analyzer function (requires software option)

7. Improved RFC2544, added separate jitter testing [1821]

8. Improved SyncE recovered clock format [1841] General improvements:

9. Added satellite tracking table and reset function on TX300S GPS [1809]

Known issues or limitations:
a. In the V-SAM test, parameters for MAC addresses, VLAN tags and IP addresses are being set per user configuration, when multiple services are configured. It is not recommended to use this release for testing multiple services with VSAM. [1870] [1871].

Software version: 01.01.01
Mar 27, 2014
Release Scope:
Initial Release. General availability.
New Transport features and improvements:

1. Includes support for OTU1, OTU2, OTU1e, OTU2e, STM-64/16/4/1/0, OC-192/48/12/3/1, STS-3/1, E1/2/3/4, DS1/3 testing

2. Added OTU1 and OTU2 Round Trip Delay (RTD) measurement

3. Added the ability to save Pulse Mask results

4. Added the ability to save Jitter and Wander measurements
   New Packet features and improvements:

5. Includes support for 10/100/1000Base-T, 100Base-FX, 1000Base-X, 10GBase-X Ethernet and 1/2/4/8/10G Fibre Channel testing

6. Includes support for 614.4M to 9.8G CPRI and 768M to 6.1G OBSAI layer 1 testing for DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems)

7. New 10GE and 1GE SyncE with ESMC message support

8. New 1GE SyncE Wander measurements

9. New 1GE/10GE Multi-stream IP testing

10. New Service Disruption Time (SDT) measurements for 1GE copper and fiber.

11. New Tunable XFP (DWDM) support for 10GE

12. New GPS-based one-way latency measurement option for 1GE and 10GE

13. New MPLS-TP and MPLS-TP OAM option for 1GE and 10GE

14. New 1588v2 PTP Emulation, measurements and protocol monitoring

15. Added the ability to save 1588v2 ESMC results

16. Added 1GE Offset measurement

17. Added RFC2544 Asymmetric testing

18. Added XLoop control mode for compatibility – Sends remote Loop Up/Down with layer 2/3 and Layer 2 with VLAN tag to third-party test sets.TX130M+ also responds to Layer 2/3 loop requests from those remote test sets.
    General improvements:

19. New Dual Testing capability allow users to run up to two simultaneous and independent tests

20. New built-in GPS and Atomic Clock reference options

21. New automatic IP connection when the Management Port is set to DHCP or STATIC modes

22. New built-in VeExpress client for software updates (delta push) and license management (permanent, leased, shared)

23. New welcome screen to guide new users and help transition existing TX300 users into the multi-test GUI

24. Added support for dual-band Wi-Fi dongle (2.4 & 5 GHz)

25. Added a second USB port for more flexibility

Known issues or limitations:
a. SyncE and 1588v2 clock recovery, translation and wander measurements, as well as GPS clock, are currently available in beta version. They will be made official in subsequent releases.

References

Test Profiles and Test Results Backup Procedure
The TX300S File Management system offers backup [To USB] and restore [From USB] functions. They can be found in the >Utilities >Files >Saved, on the left side of the screen.
To enable the [To USB] and [From USB] functions, insert a FAT32 USB Memory stick into any of the USB ports. Wait for the USB memory to be recognized (the folder icon will change appearance with a green USB memory icon).
Select the desired test results, test profiles, screen capture and protocol capture files to be saved, using the individual check boxes. For a full backup, check the master box on the header and all files will be marked.
Tap the [To USB] button to initiate the file transfer procedure and wait for the progress bar to finish. Original files won’t be deleted from the test set.
When all files have been copied to the USB, you may tap the folder icon (top- right corner) and select “Remove USB Drive” to make sure all cached data is transferred to the USB drive, especially when transferring small files.
It is highly recommended to select all important test profiles and results, and make a backup copy to a USB drive, before upgrading the unit’s software. The software upgrade process cleans up all the data stored in the unit. After the unit has been updated, use the [From USB] function to restore the data back to the test set.
Synchronizing the Test Set with VeExpress
The TX300S needs to connect to VeExpress to auto-register, validate its licenses (newly assigned or shared) and check for any new Platform (System) or Application (Test Module) software updates available.
Connect the TX300S to the Internet via its LAN management port (located on the right side of the test set), verify that a valid IP address is displayed on the bottom-left corner of the screen, press the utilities’ V icon on the top- left corner of the screen to access the Utilities section, and select

Utilities >VeExpress to access the built-in client. Press the Check button to register and update licenses (permanent, rented or leased). It also checks if the test set is running the latest software version.
It is recommended to sync the TX300S with VeExpress on a regular basis, especially after performing software upgrades, to refresh its licenses (e.g., expecting a new license or releasing/sharing licenses with other test sets). Connecting to VeExpress is also required if new software features (licenses) have been purchased, leased, rented or shared/reassigned.
Mangers can also login to www.v-express.com, using a PC or tablet, to manage test sets and licenses
Updating the TX300S Platform (System) software
Depending on the hardware configuration, the TX300S can have up to three software components that need to be updated, basically the Platform (System) software and the built-in test modules’ software (TX300SM, TX320SM or OTDR hardware).
There are two main ways to keep the TX300S system up-to-date:

1. Using the built-in VeExpress feature (>Utilities >VeExpress). Using an Internet connection, through the Management Port, the test set connects to the VeExpress server and user can press the Check button to see if there is a new SW update (Delta Push directly to the test set) or full upgrade (performed via USB memory). The Software Upgrade tab should show all the applicable software versions available (if not shown, please go to item 2).
   A) Delta Update: Using the built-in VeExpress users can perform consecutive (incremental) updates directly from the test set (for example, updating from 2.0.1 to 2.0.2). The advantage is that update packages are smaller and a lot faster to download. The test set must be connected to a LAN (using the Management port) and have access to the Internet.
   B) Full Upgrade: If the software version in the test set is much older than the current release, then a FAT32 USB Memory stick needs to be inserted in the USB port located on the left side of the test set. Select the applicable software components using the check boxes and press Download. The test set will then download the selected install packages directly to the root of the attached memory stick. When finished, turn the test set OFF. Then press the App,  and Power buttons simultaneously to power the test set ON in software upgrade mode. The three buttons can be released once the confirmation tone (beep) is heard. Wait for the upgrade process to finish.

2. Via USB Memory Stick: Using a (PC) web browser, go to http://veexinc.com/en-us/Products/TX300s, open the Software download window and click on the link to get the latest SW upgrade package for the Platform (no need to login). Select the applicable module page and download the Module software. Copy the tx300s-veex-arm.tar.gz file to the root of a FAT32 USB memory stick and then plug it to the USB port located on the left side of the TX300S. Turn the power OFF. Press the App,  and Power buttons simultaneously, to power the test set ON in software upgrade mode. The three buttons can be released once the confirmation tone (beep) is heard. Wait for the upgrade process to finish.
   Note: Software packages and other tools can be downloaded from the TX300S product page at www.veexinc.com

   Products and Solutions >TX Series >TX300S >Software
   The TX300S must be connected to AC/DC charger at all times during the whole upgrade process. DO NOT turn it off at any time; the upgrade process will take several minutes and the TX300S will reboot itself at the end.
   To verify the current software version number installed in the unit, open the Utilities section, select Settings, and open About.
   Note: If installed in your PC, some file compression agents (applications) may show the resulting tx300s-veex-arm.tar.gz as a compressed file, but there is no need to expand the file any more. Keep it as is.

Updating the Built-in Test Modules’ Software (via USB)
Make sure the TX300s Platform is running the latest firmware version available. The TX300s Platform always formats the internal SD card during a platform (system) upgrade, so the modules’ software needs to be reloaded after the system upgrade. Take this opportunity to check if new versions are available for the 300sm Multi-service (XFP/SFP), 320sm Multiservice (SFP/SFP+), 340sm Multi-service (SFP+), 100G and/or OTDR modules.

• Download the applicable test module software from the web site or using the built-in VeExpress client.
• Copy the test modules’ uncompressed firmware update package files to the root of the memory stick (both modules can be upgraded simultaneously)
• Plug the memory stick into the USB port located on the left side of the platform
• Turn the TX300s On and wait for the boot up process to finish.
• The TX300s may display an “incompatible software version” warning message to indicate that the test module requires a firmware update. Tap the OK button to close the message.
• Touch the Utilities button on the top bar, open the Utilities tab on the left bar, and select M.Upgrade.
• The platform will search the memory stick for valid update packages and show their information.
• Use the check boxes to select the desired software updates
• Tap on the Upgrade button to start the firmware update process. This could take several minutes. The test set will shut itself off at the end.
• Turn the test set ON, connect to a LAN, go to >Utilities >VeExpress and press Check to update its licenses

The TX300s must be connected to AC/DC charger at all times during the whole upgrade process. DO NOT turn it off at any time; the update process would take a few minutes and the test set may reboot itself at the end. To verify the software version number installed in the current test module, turn the test set back on, open the Utilities section, select Settings, and open About.
Updating the Test Set Software via WiFi or LAN
Make sure the test set is ON and connected to a wireless LAN, set as an access point (AP) or connected to a LAN. This functionality will only be available after the test platform has been upgraded to 03.02.06.
PCs, Mac, tablets, and smartphones can be used to perform this task, as long as they provide access to the file system and allow you to select the software upgrade install file.

• Open the Web Browser and enter the IP address of the test set into the browser’s address/search field (e.g., 10.0.1.15). The test set’s IP address is displayed on the bottom-left corner of the screen,
• Once the test set’s Web Remote Access page loads, select Platform Upgrade from the menu on the left side of the screen.
• Tap or click on the Select File button and point it to the Software Image file.
• Tap or click on the Upload button to transfer the Software Image file to the test set.
• Once the file transfer is done, tap or click on Upgrade and let the test set go through the process, uninterrupted. This will take a few minutes.
• The test set will reboot itself during upgrading process. IP connection to the test set will be lost. Need to check the status directly on the test set display

ReVeal RXTS (PC software)
Offers Remote Access, download screen capture, results, profiles, and wander files, create reports, etc. Download it from
www.veexinc.com >Transport/Metro/Core >TX300s Family

Downloads
ReVeal Wander Analysis (PC software)
Wander and absolute phase analysis and reporting. MTIE and TDEV analysis and standard pass/fail masks
Download it from www.veexinc.com Transport/Metro/Core >TX300s Family >Downloads

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