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2.1
T-BERD 6000A RFC-2544 test
Use this procedure to set up a TBERD 6000A to test a 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 1000Mbps link.
Step
Action
Details
1.
Install PIM
Install the SFP Physical Interface Module (PIM) in the T-BERD 6000A.
2.
Insert SFP
Insert desired SFP (1000BASE-TX, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, or
1000BASE-ZX) in the MSAM’s SFP PIM.
3.
Power On
Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the T-BERD 6000A. Wait
approximately 1 minute for the Base Unit software to load.
4.
Launch MSAM
Press the
SYSTEM
button. The MSAM is represented by a BERT icon
on the upper image of the test set. If the BERT icon is not already
highlighted in yellow, tap the icon twice to start the application. The
icon should be yellow with a green border.
5.
View Results
Press the
RESULTS
button to watch the progress of the BERT Module
startup.
6.
Clean & Inspect
While the BERT module is starting up, and before connecting to an
optical link, make sure the fiber and connector are clean using a Fiber
Inspection probe.
7.
Connect
Connect the SFP on the T-BERD 6000A to the Ethernet switch port.
Use Orange Multimode jumper cables for 850 nm 1000BASE-SX.
