The Agilent/Keysight E4200B is a modular VXIbus-based system for protocol and transmission testing in ATM/B-ISDN networks. Housed in a transportable C-sized chassis with integrated display and keyboard, it delivers field-trial capability without sacrificing lab functionality. The system is controlled by a PA-RISC processor running HP-UX with 64 MB RAM and 4 GB hard drive storage, supporting both benchtop and field deployment.
Technical Specifications
• Processor: V743 HP-UX workstation controller (PA-RISC architecture)
• Memory: 64 MB standard RAM
• Storage: 4 GB hard drive; optional DVD-ROM drive available
• Display: Color flat-panel, 640×480 resolution, integrated with detachable keyboard and trackball
• Chassis Options: E4200B Form-7 (7 VXI C-sized slots, 5 user-installable); E4210 Form-13 (11 user-available slots)
• Operating System: Standard UNIX user environment
• User Interface: Visual User Environment (VUE) graphical interface based on X Window System (X11R5) and OSF/Motif
– Key Features
• Modular architecture accepts various VXIbus hardware modules and line interfaces for customized testing configurations
• K&R C compiler with ANSI C, C++, and Tcl programming environments for test scenario development
• Integrated library of test routines aligned with graphical user interface functions
• Standard UNIX networking utilities: rlogin, telnet, and ftp
• Expandable slot capacity supports protocol-specific test modules and measurement cards
– Typical Applications
• ATM/B-ISDN protocol validation and transmission testing
• Field trials requiring transportable test platforms
• R&D environments demanding modular, reconfigurable test systems
• Network protocol development and debugging
– Compatibility & Integration
The system integrates into existing UNIX lab environments through standard network protocols and accepts VXIbus-compliant hardware modules. Development using C, C++, and Tcl allows integration with custom test frameworks and automation scripts.
