The Netcom SMB-0200 is a 4-slot portable chassis designed for network performance analysis and testing of Spirent SmartCards. This compact platform enables field testing, on-site demonstrations, and laboratory deployments with software control via SmartWindow™, SmartLib™, and SmartApplications™. The SMB-0200 scales with larger systems through software and SmartCard compatibility with the SMB-2000 chassis, supporting distributed testing architectures with GPS-synchronized timing across multiple units.
Technical Specifications
• Chassis capacity: 4 Spirent SmartCard slots
• Host connection: 10 Mbps Ethernet
• Control interfaces: RS-232 serial port, RJ-45 expansion-in and expansion-out jacks
• External clock input: 10 MHz
• Timestamp accuracy: 100 ns
• Multi-chassis extension: Up to 512 synchronized chassis supported
• Power input: 90–264 VAC nominal (115 or 230 VAC), 47–63 Hz
• Dimensions: 12.25″ W × 3″ H × 12″ D (31.4 cm W × 7.7 cm H × 30.8 cm D)
• Form factor: Portable chassis
– Key Features
• GPS support for precise timing and distributed end-to-end measurements including one-way latency and jitter
• External GPS kits enable remote synchronization across multiple chassis
• Remote control via Internet and RS-232 serial interface
• Lightweight, portable design optimized for mobility
– Typical Applications
• Field network performance testing
• On-site device demonstrations
• Distributed performance analysis systems
• Laboratory-scale network validation
– Compatibility & Integration
The SMB-0200 supports testing of 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, ATM, and Frame Relay devices through interchangeable SmartCard modules. Full compatibility with PC-based software applications enables flexible test configuration and real-time performance monitoring.
