Test Equipment: QAM Cable Plant Quality Probe

CastXplorer-C network monitoring probes provide a cost effective and highly reliable solution for monitoring the Quality of Service actually delivered through a Digital Cable network. Monitoring both RF and MPEG2-TS key parameters closer to the subscribers provides optimal overview on the global network health.

Standard Features:

• Real-time QoS diagnosis on Digital Cable networks
• Multiple channel management through frequency round-robin achieving cost-efficiency
• RF key parameters (MER, SNR, C/N, BER) in real-time

• ETR290 (ETSI TR 101 290) key parameters in real-time

• Built-in management of statistics files for long-term performance management

• SNMP traps based on customized thresholds

• 2x mirrored DVB-ASI outputs for easy on-field capture or higher-level analysis

• Full SNMP v2 support (sets, gets and traps). MIB available.

• Rich client interface with real-time statistics and monitoring

• Compact, full-hardware and stand alone unit, easy to install in street cabinets

Applications:

• Digital Cable Network Monitoring (24/7)
• Multi-Channel Monitoring
• Long-Term Performance Management