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T-BERD
®
/MTS-5800 Network Tester
TCP Throughput Testing to an iPerf v3 Server
This document provides instructions on how to configure and execute TCP Wirespeed Throughput test
from a T-BERD/MTS 5800 instrument to an iPerf v3 server.
Equipment Requirements:
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T-BERD/MTS-5800 equipped with the
following:
o
BERT software release V28.1 or greater
o
Ethernet and Layer4 test options:
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C510M1GE and C5LSLAYER4 for
10/100 Megabit or 1 Gigabit Ethernet
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C510GELAN and C510GLAYER4 for
10 Gigabit Ethernet
o
SFP or SFP+ optical transceiver to match the
line under test
•
Patch Cables to match the optical
transceiver and line under test (CAT5E,
Single mode or Multimode Fiber)
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Fiber optic inspection microscope (VIAVI
P5000i or FiberChek Probe)
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Fiber Optic Cleaning supplies
Figure 1: Equipment Requirements
The following information is required to complete the test:
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Physical Interface (10/100/1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, 10GBASE-LR, etc.)
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Auto Negotiation settings of the port under test.
Fiber Inspection Guidelines:
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All fiber end-faces must be clean and pass
an inspection test prior to connection.
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Use the VIAVI P5000i, FiberChek Probe, or
Sidewinder microscope to inspect both
sides of every connection being used
(SFP/QSFP Port, bulkhead connectors,
patch cables, etc.)
Figure 2: Inspect Before You Connect