The JDSU CSC-ETHTR-P3 (SmartClass Ethernet) is a rugged, handheld test instrument designed for the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of carrier Ethernet and enterprise networks up to 1 Gbps. It supports both electrical and optical physical layers, offering comprehensive traffic generation, RFC 2544 testing, and physical layer cable diagnostics.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45), 100/1000Base-X (SFP), USB client |
| Display | Monochrome LCD with backlight |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Rechargeable NiMH battery pack, standard AA dry cells, or external AC power adapter |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 230 x 120 x 70 mm |
| LED Indicators | Power, Link, Frame, Sync, Error, Tx/Rx |
| Keypad | Tactile dome keypad with dedicated navigation keys |
Core Signal & Electrical Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Line Rates Supported | 10/100/1000 Mbps (Electrical), 100/1000 Mbps (Optical) |
Measurement Capabilities & Timing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Traffic Generation | Constant, Ramp, Burst up to full line rate (1 Gbps) |
| Standardized Test Suites | RFC 2544 (Throughput, Latency, Frame Loss, Back-to-Back) |
| Loopback Modes | Layer 1, Layer 2, Layer 3, Layer 4 (including MAC and IP swap) |
| Frame Size Range | Up to 9000 bytes (Jumbo frames support) |
| Ping and Traceroute | Supported (IPv4) |
| Cable Diagnostics | Distance to fault, cable length, polarity, MDI/MDI-X detection |
| Optical Diagnostics | SFP Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) for transceiver power levels |
Physical & Mechanical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Handheld |
Traffic Generation & Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Multi-Stream Traffic Generation | Single stream |
Protocol Support
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| VLAN Support | Up to 2 VLAN tags (Q-in-Q stacked) |
| MPLS Support | Up to 2 labels |
| IP Versions Supported | IPv4 and IPv6 |
| Ethernet OAM Support | IEEE 802.3ah, IEEE 802.1ag, and ITU-T Y.1731 |
Physical Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical Interface | RJ-45 (10/100/1000Base-T) |
| Optical Interface | SFP (100Base-FX, 1000Base-X) |
Performance Testing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bit Error Rate Testing (BERT) | Layer 1 to Layer 4 with PRBS and user-defined patterns |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 60 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing |
Power Supply
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery Options | Rechargeable NiMH battery pack or 8 AA field-replaceable batteries |
Technology
Ethernet Testing
Applications
Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Ethernet and IP services
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