The Digital Lightwave NIC 10G Portable Network Information Computer is a compact test instrument for verification and qualification of high-speed telecommunications networks up to 10.7 Gbps. It delivers multi-layer service testing across OTN, SONET/SDH, Ethernet, ATM, and DWDM platforms with protocol decoding, alarm/error analysis, and optical spectrum assessment. The instrument features a 10.4-inch touchscreen GUI, software/firmware upgradeable architecture, and remote control via SCPI over GPIB, TCP/IP, or RS-232c supporting up to 9 concurrent remote users.
Technical Specifications
Network Protocols & Standards
• G.709 OTN (OTU 1 and OTU 2)
• OC-192c/OC-48c SONET; STM-64/STM-16 SDH
• Packet over SONET/SDH (POS)
• 10 Gbps LAN/WAN; 10G LAN over OTU-1e/OTU-2e
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BaseT and 100BaseFX)
• Fibre Channel (1 Gbps to 10 Gbps)
• Generic Framing Procedure (GFP) mapping
• Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
• Jitter and T/E-Carrier
• Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM)
Optical Spectrum Analysis (OSA)
• Operating range: 1529 nm to 1603 nm (C & L band)
• Real-time graphic equalizer; auto-scan capability
• Channel power, wavelength, and ITU-grid frequency deviation monitoring
• Gain slope measurements; broadband power assessment
Testing & Diagnostic Capabilities
• Service verification with protocol decoding
• OTDR testing
• Multi-layer error and alarm analysis with rate display and graphing
• Built-in optical power and frequency measurement
• Full event logs and report generation
• Threshold definition for continuous monitoring and alarming
• Optional OC-192/STM-64 to STS-1/STM-0 mapping and de-mapping
– Key Features
• 10.4-inch active matrix color touchscreen display
• Graphical switch matrix interface
• Web-based software/firmware upgrades
• Diagnostic range: DS0/64 kbps to 10.7 Gbps
• Interoperable with Digital Lightwave NIC product line
– Typical Applications
• Metro and long-haul DWDM network test and turn-up
• Fiber provisioning and optical assessment during non-lambda protocol deployment
• Multi-protocol service verification and troubleshooting
– Compatibility & Integration
• Remote control via SCPI over GPIB, TCP/IP, or RS-232c
• VNC-based remote GUI supporting up to 9 concurrent users
• Integrated with broader Digital Lightwave NIC ecosystem
