HST-3000

The HST-3000 enables providers to equip technicians to install and troubleshoot next-generation networks efficiently while continuing to support legacy services. By combining physical layer testing with service testing in one modular platform, the HST-3000 also streamlines the test process. Available test suites support access network services from DSL to T1 to Ethernet and DS3 and beyond. In addition to simple termination of a circuit and conducting bit error rate (BER) or cell/frame testing, the HST-3000 provides service specific test functionality for copper and optical media.

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Highlights

• Support for Electrical and Optical Ethernet testing in a single module.
• IPv6 option to enable installation and troubleshooting of IPv6 networks.
• Modular hardware and software architecture is flexible and easily upgraded in the field. Allows testing of multiple services.
• Supports Triple Play and FTTX testing, as well as TDM network testing.
• Future-proof solution for circuit-switch to packet-switch migration.
• Fully configurable - buy only what you need now, easily upgrade as needs change.
• Rugged, hand-held platform ideal for field use.

Applications

• Ability to perform traffic generation up to interface line rate and support automated RFC2544 at Layers 2 to 4 (Eth/IP/TCP/UDP).
• Ability to generate and analyze traffic with various encapsulation schemes such as VLAN, VLAN Stacking (Q-in-Q), and MPLS.
• PPPoE protocol support for emulation of data traffic in the last mile.
• FTTX and Triple Play testing - Advanced tests for the installation and maintenance of DSL and PON-based Triple Play IP voice, video, and data services.
• xDSL testing - verify the circuit and service with modem emulation and replacement for ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+, G.SHDSL, and VDSL2.
• Complete copper testing including DVOM, TDR, wideband TIMS, spectral noise, and resistive fault locator (RFL).
• GigE and 10/100 Ethernet - Generate traffic and troubleshoot Ethernet links, both optical and electrical, for point to point or routed networks.
• North American 'Special Services' - Turn-up and troubleshooting for North American business-class data services: Ethernet, T1, DS3, PCM TIMS, PCM Signaling, DDS-LL, Frame Relay, ISDN PRI, ISDN BRI, and Datacom.
• Global Business Services - Turn-up and troubleshooting for global business-class data services: Ethernet, E1, ISDN BRA, G.SHDSL, and Datacom.
• TechComplete - Improve xDSL processes through automation and centralized, web-based management tools.

Key Features

• 3.8" diagonal, 1/4 VGA, Color Active Matrix display.
• Simplified user interface to facilitate ease-of-use and minimize technicians learning curve.
• Handheld, rugged and portable. Lightweight (1.3kg/2.7lb). Weather resistant. Ideal for field use.
• Battery operated (up to 10 hours). Swappable battery pack.
• RS-232, USB and Ethernet connectivity.
• PC replacement - including file transfer, 8MB of storage, VT100 emulation, printing and internet browser.
• Built-in microphone and speaker. Headset connection.