Ixia LM100FX

The Ixia LM100FX is a 4-port fiber optic load module for high-performance network testing and monitoring. It delivers 100 Mbps data rate over 100Base-FX interfaces with MT-RJ connectors, enabling reliable fiber optic connectivity for data capture, performance verification, and troubleshooting. The module integrates into Ixia test chassis and is managed through IxExplorer software, a Windows-based client-server application supporting both local and remote TCP/IP control.

## Technical Specifications

• **Interface Type:** 100Base-FX
• **Ports:** 4
• **Connector Type:** MT-RJ
• **Data Rate:** 100 Mbps
• **Data Buffer Memory:** 2 MB
• **Form Factor:** Load Module
• **Physical Layer:** Ethernet

## Key Features

• Front panel status indication displays link state, packet transmission/reception, and error conditions in real time
• Integrated Tcl-based test scripting support with RFC 2544 and RFC 2285 performance test implementations
• 2 MB onboard data buffer for packet capture and analysis

## Typical Applications

• Network performance verification and validation
• Fiber optic link troubleshooting and diagnostics
• RFC-compliant performance testing over 100Base-FX circuits
• Multi-port data capture and packet analysis

## Compatibility & Integration

The LM100FX operates within Ixia test chassis environments managed by IxExplorer software. IxExplorer runs on Windows platforms and supports both direct execution on the chassis and remote operation over TCP/IP networks. Configuration, control, and monitoring of all module functions occur through the IxExplorer interface.

**Environmental specifications:** Operating humidity 0% to 85% non-condensing; storage temperature 5°C to 50°C.