1 Introduction
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ARGUS
1 Introduction
xDSL+GigE Combi Tester
The ARGUS
®
combines all standard broadband interfaces (ADSL, VDSL, SHDSL) and fast
Gigabit Ethernet interfaces with comprehensive Triple Play test functions in one
measurement device. Without having to swap modules, the user can select or change the
interface via the intuitive menu and perform tests at the push of a button.
The ARGUS
®
supports this with, amongst other things, two SFP slots and two
copperbased Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. Thanks to the various Gigabit Ethernet SFPs, the
tester offers the greatest possible compatibility for connection to fiber-based interfaces. It is
thus possible to carry out Triple Play and performance tests directly on FTTx or GigE
components via the GigE interface (copper or fiber).
Dual GigE and performance testing
A further option offered by the ARGUS
®
is the possibility of using two Gigabit Ethernet
interfaces (Copper or Fiber) simultaneously (Dual GigE). It is thus not necessary to use a
second device for end-to-end tests. Using a Loop function and a Traffic generator, the user
can analyze the capacity of Ethernet segments or devices at full wire-speed (1 Gbit/s).
Throughput tests in accordance with RFC 2544 are thus also possible. For HTTP and FTP
downloads the interfaces can reach speeds of up to 300 Mbit/s.
Inspect PoE and Ethernet cabling
If the Ethernet cabling is defective, the ARGUS
®
can immediately locate the source of the
fault through its comprehensive cabling tests (Ethernet-TDR). In this way, as well as shorts,
opens and mismatches, amongst other things, the delay or polarity of wire pairs can also
be determined. In addition, it is possible to check whether the receiver provides the voltage
for different PoE categories.
An overview of a few of the important Gigabit Ethernet functions:
Should you have any further questions, please contact us:
intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik mbH
Rahmedestr. 90
D-58507 Lüdenscheid
Tel.: +49 (0) 2351 / 9070-0
Fax: +49 (0) 2351 / 9070-70
www.argus.info/en
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Gigabit Ethernet Traffic generator
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Gigabit Ethernet Loop
