Description
The access network explosion
The modern communicationsmarket is challenging network operators in new ways. Because growth from traditional voice services has declined, operatorsmust find new ways to carry more data traffic in order to maintain their revenue stream. However, bandwidth bottlenecks in the access and metro networks have prevented many new high-speed, high-bandwidth services from being efficiently deployed.
Field technicians, who are tasked with installing and maintaining these networks, must learn how to test a wide variety of technologies while they strive to reach new levels of productivity. To perform these tasks, technicians require an increased number of pieces of equipment and additional training to operate each device effectively. Additionally, operatorsmust be able to manage the conflicting demands of technicians, who need the proper equipment and training to do their jobs, and executives, who are keeping close control on capital expenses and operating costs.
The ANT-5 rises to the challenge
Acterna effectively meets the challenges faced by network operators with the Acterna ANT-5 SDH Access Tester. Designed for field operations, the small, rugged, battery-operated ANT-5 streamlines installation and maintenance testing. Its advanced features and automated functions enable technicians to perform tests quickly and effectively. And, with SDH, PDH, SONET, and ATM combined into a single compact unit, capital investment and training expenses are reduced, minimizing business costs.
Highlights
Smallest and lightest test solution (only 2 2 kg) for interfaces from 1.544 Mbps up to 2.5 Gbps
Optical testing at dualwavelengths from STM-1/OC-3 up to STM-16/ OC-48
Electrical testing atDS1, E1, E3, DS3, E4, STM-0, and STM-1/OC-3
Full analysis of concatenated mappingswith SDH/SONET signals
In-depth PDH analysiswith Sa bit generation and flexible mux/demux test configuration
Optical power measurements for verification of physical layer integrity
ATM functionality for service verification of ATM, 3G, and UMTS networks (provided via T-carrier, PDH, SDH, or SONET)
In-line Monitor and Instrusive Thru Modes for traffic analysis and network testing
ECL/NRZ port enables non-intrusive direct monitoring of optical networks
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