The Anritsu MT1100A Network Master Flex is an all-in-one transport testing platform for development, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of modern communication networks. It supports legacy PDH/DSn through high-speed OTN, Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and CPRI/OBSAI at bit rates from 1.5 Mbps to 100 Gbps, with R&D capability for 400 Gbps client signal simulation. Its modular architecture accepts up to two modules from three options, delivering flexible deployment and strong return on investment. A 12.1-inch color LCD touch panel with intuitive GUI enables efficient operation in field conditions, while remote control via VNC, Ethernet, WLAN, and GPIB supports distributed testing workflows.
## Technical Specifications
**Network Technologies & Interfaces**
• OTN (OTU1–OTU4), SDH/SONET, PDH/DSn, Carrier Class Ethernet, Fibre Channel, CPRI/OBSAI
• Electrical interfaces: CAUI, XLAUI, CAUI4 (with extenders)
• Optical transceivers: CFP, CFP2, CFP4 (with adaptor), QSFP28 (with adaptor), CXP, QSFP+, SFP, SFP+
• OTN support includes multi-stage mappings, ODUflex, mapped Ethernet, CPRI, and SDH/SONET client signals
**Performance Range**
• Bit rate coverage: 1.5 Mbps to 100 Gbps
• 400 Gbps R&D testing via 4 × 100 Gbps client signal simulation
**Ethernet & Wireless**
• 40 GigE, 100 GigE testing with RFC 2544, RFC 6349 (TCP Throughput), and Y.1564 compliance
• WLAN (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
## Key Features
• Simultaneous dual-port testing with independent operation on up to four ports
• FEC signal generation and measurement for 100GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-ER4-lite
• ITU-T O.182 Poisson-distribution error insertion for FEC performance analysis
• IP Channel Statistics up to 10 Gbps for top-talker and network attack identification
• Ethernet frame capture with Wireshark integration
• Built-in GPS for SyncE, IEEE 1588 v2, and one-way latency synchronization testing
• MDIO analysis and optical transceiver characterization (VOD, Pre-emp)
• Live line monitoring and event logging for fast troubleshooting
## Typical Applications
Optimal for R&D teams validating emerging 400 Gbps technologies, field installation and commissioning of OTN and Ethernet networks, manufacturing test of high-speed optical interfaces, and ongoing performance monitoring of carrier-class transport infrastructure.
## Compatibility & Integration
Remote operation via VNC, Ethernet, WLAN, or GPIB enables distributed control and data transfer. Modular design supports selective instrument configuration based on network environment and test requirements.
