Digital Cable RF Network Probe - CastXplorer-C

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.

Applications

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

Key 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

Physical Interfaces

• 1x RF input (ITU-J83 annexes A, B & C)
• 1x RF loopthrough (passive)
• 2x mirrored DVB-ASI outputs
• 1x Ethernet 10/100bT interface

Built-In:

• Multi-channel management with one single device
• Full SNMP v2 support + MIB
• DVB-ASI outputs