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TB-5800 Handheld Network Tester
Source: www.jdsu.com
The T-BERD® 5800 Handheld Network Tester is designed to address the challenges of the Carrier Ethernet evolution. It supports both legacy and emerging technologies required to handle various network applications including Metro/Core, Mobile Backhaul, and Business Services installations.
The industry’s smallest 10G handheld instrument supports testing throughout the entire service life cycle including installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The T-BERD® 5800 ensures successful mobile backhaul transitions by validating new Ethernet synchronization deployments (1588v2 and SyncE) that guarantee successful mobile handoff between cell sites, thereby avoiding service degradation.
Benefits
- All-in-one handheld tool designed to reduce complexity of multi-technology testing
- Optimized for field ease-of-use while addressing emerging network technologies
- Guarantees maximum efficiency and success in the evolution of Carrier Ethernet and Mobile Backhaul networks
- Ensures service life cycle management, integrating both installation and trouble¬shooting capabilities in one instrument
- Automates services verification with support of J-Complete suite of test tools
- Latest addition to the leading portfolio of T-BERD/MTS portable test solutions – created by experts to simplify network deployment and trusted by leading service providers worldwide
Applications
- Six T-BERD® 5800 configurations:
- Single- and dual-port Ethernet versions
- With or without TDM/PDH interfaces
- Fully loaded TDM/PDH to 10G Ethernet, SONET, and SDH
- Layer 1-3 Ethernet/IP SLAs verification (with Class of Service [CoS]) that includes automated Enhanced RFC 2544 testing
- Support for emerging Ethernet synchronization testing (including 1588v2 and SyncE verification)
- BER testing up to OC192/STM-64, service disruption, and circuit monitoring on TDM/PDH/SONET/SDH interfaces
- PTN Ready: Supports Packet Transport Network (PTN) evolution with MPLS-TP technology
- Supports J-Complete automated suite of test applications
QT-600 Ethernet Probe
Source: www.jdsu.com
The JDSU QT-600 is a carrier-grade, scalable, Ethernet probe that delivers the test and troubleshooting capabilities required to deploy Ethernet with confidence. An integral component of the JDSU NetComplete® Service Assurance Solution, the QT-600 reduces operations costs with its streamlined service turn-up process and rapid segmentation abilities that quickly identify the source of the problem. The detailed test results generated by the QT-600 give service providers the confidence to guarantee service-level performance. Converting this information into proactive measures has a positive impact—building greater customer retention and loyalty and contributing to reduced operational costs by decreasing the deployment of multiple technicians to remote locations.
Highlights
- Carrier grade Ethernet probe
- Centralized automated testing
- Combines active testing with passive monitoring
Applications
- Validates Ethernet services are turned up according to service level agreements (SLAs) optimizing long-term burn-in testing from a centralized location
- Troubleshoots and sectionalizes issues with Ethernet services using ping, traceroute, RFC-2544, and 802.1ag/Y.1731 standard testing
- Monitors network traffic, performs top N analysis, captures traffic, and applies filters/triggers to drill down into data and troubleshoot problems
Key Features
- Supports up to 16 simultaneous active tests including ping, traceroute, RFC-2544 and 802.1ag/Y.1731 loopback/linktrace.
- Supports automatic Layer 2 or Layer 3 loopback mode and can automatically loopback various Network Interface Devices (NIDs).
- Supports 802.1aq VLAN environments controlling VLAN priority or IP priority settings using Diffserv and ToS bits
- Provides sophisticated filters and triggers for data capturing supporting both pcap and cap formats.
- Supports highly configurable input parameters for each test providing maximum flexibility for troubleshooting
Optical Distribution Frames (ODF)
Source: http://www.te.com
ADC’s Next Generation Frame (NGF) is the industry-leading high-density fiber management solution, accommodating the rapid growth and expansion of the fiber network while reducing jumper pile-up in horizontal troughs. The ability to easily access connectors and manage fiber cables has a direct impact on network reliability, performance and cost. As networks require expansion, reconfiguration and implementation of new services to the end customer, ADC’s NGF is a versatile solution that will satisfy network requirements for years to come.
Optical Distribution Frames (ODF)
S178A – Hand-held, Core Alignment Splicer
Source: http://www.furukawa.co.jp
- Rugged and compact hand held design to endure any kind of environmental conditions
- Fast splice (7 sec) and Fast Heating
- 200 cycles (Splicing & Heating) with 2 batteries
- Available for All METRO/LAN/FTTx fibers including ultra bend-insensitive fibers (G657b)
- Applicable for Splice-On-Connector(SOC)
Hand-held, Core Alignment Splicer
VM 550 – Pipe & Cable Locator
Source: Vivax-Metrotech.com
- general purpose locator used to detect buried pipe and cable services in a variety of environments
- compact and lightweight design, without compromising strength and performance
- choice of passive power locating and active 8kHz and 83kHz frequencies
- detect the presence of active power cables and also wishing to trace short ranges. It is particularly useful in helping to detect and trace short distance drop wires
VM 550 Drop Locator for detecting buried pipes and cables
Mini Rapid Fiber Distribution Terminal (RDT)
Source: TE Connectivity
The Mini Rapid Fiber Distribution Terminal (RDT) is a compact, high-density, fiber box solution, designed to speed installation requirements on the customer premises. Utilizing the patent-pending RapidReel cable payout spool, the Mini RDT deploys up to 100’ of plenum and 50’ of indoor/outdoor 12-fiber cable. Longer cable lengths available on an external spool. The multifiber cable terminates to a multifiber push-on connector (MPO), which ensures fast cable routing and handling by technicians. For service turn-up, the Mini RDT features up to 12 SC/LC fiber ports for fast, plug-and-play drop cable connections.
The Mini RDT is a cost-efficient system for deploying and managing fiber networks within small to mid-sized multiple dwelling unit (MDU) and multiple tenant unit (MTU) environments.
Benefits :
- Cost Savings: RapidReel cable payout spool reduces upfront deployment costs by eliminating site survey inspections, reducing labor hours and streamlining cable requirements
- Reduced Labor: Preconnectorized plug-and-play solution eliminates splice labor requirements and speeds network construction
- Easy Access: Technician friendly, the Mini RDT provides easy access to connectors for service and maintenance
Fiber Optic Locate System (FLS)
Source: Vivax-Metrotech.com
The FLS is a high performance long distance fiber optic cable locating and monitoring transmitter. As a central office or regen rack mounted system, the FLS offers a full 50 watts of output. The FLS can be used for long-haul fiber lines and metropolitan loop networks. All features may be accessed remotely or locally with the hand-held touch screen.
The FLS system increases revenue by increasing customer confidence and loyalty. It’s a critical component on the fiber support network, striving to reduce downtime, increase reliability and reduce third part damage and at the same time increasing workplace efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.
FLS Rack-Mounted Transmitter
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