Chassis and Software

This FAQ page deals with questions related to test chassis and software.

Q: Which OS does XenaManager run on?

A: The XenaManager software requires at least Windows 10 or later.

Q: Are Xena testers field upgradeable to future product releases?

A: Yes, the Xena testers are fully upgradeable to future product releases. Both the embedded software and the integrated test modules can be upgraded from the XenaManager. If the upgrade includes a test module upgrade, the upgrade process requires a power cycle of the test unit.

Q: How do I change the chassis IP address?

A: The chassis management port is configured with a static IPv4 address (factory preset to 192.168.1.200). The management port’s IP address can be changed from the XenaManager. For detailed instructions, refer to Xena Quick Start guide .

Q: I have forgotten the chassis IP address. What do I do?

A: If you forget the IP address of the chassis you need another way to get in touch with the chassis. This is done by making a point-to-point connection from your PC to the Ext Ethernet port that is positioned to the right of the Mgmt port on the chassis front panel.

The Ext port is pre-configured with the following IP setup:

Address = 172.16.255.200 Subnet = 255.255.255.0 Gateway = none

You must configure your PC port statically to an IP address in the 172.16.255.x range, and then you will be able to PING the chassis again. Now start the Manager, and connect to the chassis using address 172.16.255.200.

Under CHASSIS PROPERTIES you can now see which IP address is configured for the Mgmt port, and you can reserve the chassis and change it if necessary.

Note that the IP configuration of the Ext port cannot be changed, and that you should not configure the Mgmt port to use this subnet.

Q: I have forgotten the password to my tester, how do I log on?

A: In the first two minutes after the tester has booted (when the test-port LEDs start flashing) you can use the chassis serial number as the password. You can see the serial number on the label on the back of the chassis. Once logged on, set the password.

Q: Why do the test port LEDs start blinking after power-on and reboot?

A: Following reboot or power-on, the test port LEDs will start blinking after 2-3 minutes. This indicates that the tester is ready and now accepts XenaManager or scripting TCP/IP connections. When the first connection is made the LEDs revert to indicating link-sync status for each test port.

Q: Is the test module inside a XenaCompact identical to the XenaBay test modules?

A: Yes, a XenaCompact tester is functionally identical to a XenaBay tester - just with fewer test modules.

Q: Are transceiver plug-in modules hot-swappable?

A: The tester should be powered off when changing transceiver plug-in modules. Inserting or removing them with power on will not cause damage, but the tester will not detect any changes until it is re-booted or power-cycled.

Q: Can I daisy-chain multiple XenaCompact testers into a single logical test unit?

A: No, XenaCompact testers must be connected to individually by the XenaManager and script environments.

Q: Which TCP ports are used by the Xena testers?

A: The test-based scripting API uses TCP port 22611. Xena tools such as XenaManager and Xena2544 uses TCP port 22606.