The Agilent/Keysight 4972A is a protocol analyzer designed for in-depth analysis and troubleshooting of network communications. It captures, decodes, and displays network frames across multiple protocols, enabling engineers to identify performance issues and optimize network operations. The instrument provides real-time traffic monitoring, statistical characterization, and traffic generation capabilities for comprehensive network diagnostics.
Technical Specifications
• Data Capture Rate: Up to 100 Mbps
• Maximum Data Capture Depth: 16 MB
• Operating Temperature: 0–50°C
• Power Supply: AC 100–240 V
• Dimensions: 17.4 × 6.9 × 20.2 inches
• Weight: 28.2 pounds
• Connectivity: Ethernet port for network or PC connection
– Key Features
• Protocol Analysis: Captures and displays network frames for detailed inspection of communication flows
• Network Performance Monitoring: Provides statistical measurements to characterize network performance and identify bottlenecks
• Traffic Generation: Transmits test messages to evaluate system responses and simulate network load conditions
• Real-time Analysis: Monitors network traffic with configurable statistics and graphical representations
• Filtering and Triggering: Advanced filtering by MAC address, IP address, port number, and protocol; triggering by time-based, event-based, or pattern-based criteria
• Protocol Support: Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, ARP, ICMP, IGMP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, Telnet, SNMP, SMTP, POP3, NTP, DHCPv6, SIP, RTP, RTCP, SSL/TLS, SSH
– Typical Applications
• Network troubleshooting and performance analysis
• Protocol validation and compliance testing
• Real-time traffic monitoring and statistical analysis
• System response characterization under simulated load conditions
– Compatibility & Integration
Compatible with Ethernet, IEEE 802.3, and StarLAN local area networks. Supports extensive higher-layer protocol stack for telecommunications circuit analysis.
