FST-2802 TestPad

Ethernet and Fibre Channel services module

The FST-2802 is a handheld Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and IP services test instrument designed to meet the needs of service providers for turning up and troubleshooting these various services. The FST-2802 enables technicians to use one test set to turn up services ranging from 10/100 Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and IP - all from a single TestPad module!

Highlights

• Full line rate traffic generation with variable traffic load characteristics to stress test 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interfaces.
• Ability to test 1.0625 and 2.125 Gbps Fibre Channel services at 100% wire speed.
• IP ping and traceroute testing for verification of network connectivity.
• Ability to perform IP throughput verification and round trip delay testing.
• Filtering capabilities at L2 and L3 enable users to perform circuit troubleshooting.
• Dual-port capability for Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic generation.
• BER testing at layer 1 and layer 2 for Ethernet and Fibre Channel circuits.
• Loopback frame generation to automatically loop the far-end test at L2 and L3.
• Remote graphical user interface (GUI) application for remote testing via an analog modem, Ethernet LAN, 802.11, or Bluetooth.
• Custom and preconfigured test scripts ensure that M&Ps are followed.

Applications

• Service level agreement (SLA) verification via throughput, frame loss, and round trip delay testing for Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and IP services.
• Automated RFC-2544 conformance testing.
• Traffic testing with VLAN 802.1Q, 802.1p, DSCP, and TOS prioritization characteristics.
• Ping and traceroute testing for verification of network connectivity.
• Simultaneous testing of two independent circuits with full line rate traffic generation.

Key Features

• Microsoft Windows XP platform with easy-to-use GUI.
• Variety of applications such as web browser, PDF reader, and online keyboard.
• File transfer protocol (FTP) for storage and transfer of results.
• Connectivity methods include RS-232, USB, LAN, Bluetooth, 802.11b, and analog modem.

Application Notes

FST-2802 Dual Port (PDF, 0.21 MB, Jun 2006)

Multiple Stream Testing with the FST-2802 (PDF, 1.82 MB, Feb 2006)

Brochures

Cable Operator's Product Overview Brochure (PDF, 1.23 MB, Oct 2009)

Carrier Ethernet Test Portfolio (PDF, 0.93 MB, Dec 2009)

HFC Network Catalog for Cable Operators (PDF, 2.73 MB)

Triple Play Selection Guide for Headend Through Home Test Products (BR.ACC.TM.AE.PDF, 1.64 MB, Feb 2007)

Triple-Play Services over FTTx Brochure (PDF, 5.85 MB, Sep 2007)

Posters/Charts

Carrier Ethernet Service Testing (PDF, 2.20 MB, Dec 2006)

White Papers

Fundamentals of Ethernet (PDF, 0.47 MB, Mar 2010)

Making the Case for Testing Ethernet Links (PDF, 0.14 MB, Feb 2009)

Understanding Ethernet and Fibre Channel Standard-Based Test Patterns (PDF, 0.45 MB, Jul 2006)

Verifying Metro Ethernet Quality of Service (PDF, 0.49 MB, Jul 2006)

FST-2802 Software Version 9.0.0

Course Outlines

(TT-2802) Ethernet Testing with the FST-2802 (PDF, 0.03 MB)

(TT-ETHERNET) Ethernet Fundamentals & Test Applications (PDF, 0.03 MB)