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Handheld evaluates 2.5 Gbit/s networks (Product Showcase)
Agilent Technologies has unveiled an OC-48/STM-16 handheld tester designed to evaluate SDH, SONET, PDH and T-Carrier network services and equipment at data rates up to 2.5 Gbit/s. The N4553A can be applied to bit error rate analysis, error and alarm testing and automated network performance evaluation against numerous industry standards (e.g. G.821, G.826, M.2100 and M.2101). Multiple built-in interfaces also allow for line and ring network topologies to be tested at 16 different electrical and optical line rates and framing standards. Operating from either battery or mains, the company s tester weighs 5 pounds and can monitor up to 100 events simultaneously. It can also be operated in through-mode, mux/demux, OOS and ISM modes to test access network equipment prior to installation, or for passive monitoring (see ). Contact Sales, Agilent Technologies Test and Measurement, PO Box 4026, Englewood, CO 80155-4026, USA Tel. +1 800 452 4844 Web www.agilent.com/comms