FST-2802 TestPad
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Product Datasheet (PDF, 0.17 MB)
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.