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Features & Benefits
- Simultaneously verify IP and
TS integrity on all IP Video flows (sessions) on a GbE link; ideal
for monitoring networks which carry both Multi-Program Transport Streams
(MPTS) or Single-Program Transport Streams (SPTS), at either constant
bit rate (CBR) or variable bit rate (VBR)
- In-depth, real-time
MPEG analysis option allows diagnostics to be performed on live payload
without always having to use labor-intensive deferred-time analysis
of captured streams
- No additional analysis software is required
– all confidence and diagnostic analysis can be carried out with the
IPM400A
Applications
- Diagnostic Monitoring of
IP Video Contribution and Primary Distribution
- Cable
Headend Monitoring
- Terrestrial Distribution
- DTH
or Network Operator Satellite Uplink Monitoring
- IPTV
Ingest and Headend Monitoring
Introduction
As the worldwide DTV market continues to evolve, a shift of consumer
viewing behavior, combined with increasing competitive pressure, is
driving the explosion of growth in broadcast channels and overall
capex investment. A key operational challenge for video network operators
is how to efficiently deliver superior Quality of Service (QoS) levels
to maintain differentiation in this competitive market. The IPM400A
provides an intuitive and simplified presentation of video quality
and diagnostic information. This benefit enables the delivery of superior
QoS levels in an increasingly complex broadcast environment.
The IPM400A is designed for monitoring networks which carry both
Multi-Program Transport Streams (MPTS) or Single-Program Transport
Streams (SPTS), at either constant bit rate (CBR) or variable bit
rate (VBR).
Product Information
- Monitor up to
500 IP flows (sessions) including all essential parameters (continuity
count, sync byte, packet interarrival time (PIT) and MDI)
- Ensure IP and TS integrity for all services up to fully loaded
GbE link
- Video/Audio backhaul
- Allows
actual content to be fed back to the central monitoring point to see
and hear the content being broadcast (encrypted content sent to a
STB for hardware decode)
- "Green Stream" learning mode
- Allows monitoring-by-exception and elimination of false
alarms
- Multiplex view
- Allows an at-a-glance
view of program utilization over an extended period allowing the user
to see if bandwidth spikes occurred, which leads to overwhelmed routers
resulting in dropped packets
- Unique 2-level Alarms
- Uniquely provides advanced warning of impending problems
to avoid customer complaints. Single-level alarming means the alert
can only be generated. With 2-level alarms, separate warning and failure
alarms are not possible
- FlexVuPlus™
- Uniquely
presents simplified presentation of video quality and diagnostic information
- Filtered logs
- Allows diagnostics to be performed
at the TS, Program or PID levels to "zoom in" on problems quickly
- Diagnostic option to add root-cause analysis
- Advanced Timing Analysis including PTS-PCR and DTS-PCR for real-time
buffer measurements to give indication of encoding and multiplexing
errors
- Triggered recording with pretrigger buffers enables
capture of intermittent issues for offline analysis
- Service
logging, bit rate testing and template testing functionality provides
verification of bandwidth allocation and service plans
- Polling
allows cost-effective monitoring of low revenue-earning channels
- Simultaneous connection of multiple remote users and Multi-sink
SNMP traps for Network Management Systems (NMS)
- Provides
early visibility of problems to key individuals throughout the organization,
supporting quicker notification and corrective action
- Allow
multiple users and/or NMS to access the IPM400A simultaneously
Simultaneous QoS monitoring of all IP Video flows.
Video and audio content monitoring to ensure
QoE is maintained.
Advanced Timing Analysis
including PTS-PCR for real-time buffer measurements to give indication
of encoding and multiplexing errors.
Technical
Overview
- SCTE-142 and A/78 monitoring modes classify
five distinct levels of importance
- Transport Stream
off-air (TOA), Program off-air (POA), Component missing (CM), Quality
of Service (QoS), Technically nonconformant (TNC)
- Enables
filtering and display only of errors that require immediate attention
- Comprehensive TR 101 290 Priority 1, 2 and 3 MPEG measurement
mode
- Provides in-depth analysis of Transport Stream,
syntax, timing and content to support root-cause analysis of system
interoperability issues
- Superior PCR measurements (PCR_OJ,
DR and FO)
- PCR_OJ enable deterministic measurements
on Transport Stream and network-induced Jitter allowing Transport
Stream and network errors to be isolated
- DR and FO measurements
allow diagnosis of longer-term system degradation
- PSI/SI/PSIP/DC-II
conformance and consistency checking
- Checks compliance
with ATSC A/65, DVB and ARIB standards
- Closed Caption (EIA608/708
and SCTE20/21) and Regional Ratings Descriptor (RRT) checking ensures
conformance to FCC regulations. Status is indicated in both thumbnail
and EPG views
- PSI/PSI/PSIP testing ensures set-top box performance
(channel change etc.) can be verified
- SCTE 35 DPI monitoring
- Allows analysis and diagnostics of "splice" advertising
and other local content
SCTE-142 and
A/78 modes classify five distinct levels of importance.
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Characteristics
Power Requirements
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Characteristic
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Description
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Power Consumption (nominal)
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40 VA
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Voltage
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100 to 240 V
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Frequency
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50/60 Hz
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GbE IP Video Monitoring Interface Specifications
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Characteristic
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Description
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Interconnect Port Options
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10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 electrical port standard. Optional
optical SFP modules which plug into IPM400A to provide optical connectivity:
1000Base-SX Short Wavelength Optical port with LC connector
for MTM400A Gigabit Ethernet Interface (Multi Mode 850 nm) Opt. SX
1000Base-LX Long Wavelength Optical port with LC connector
for MTM400A Gigabit Ethernet Interface (Single Mode 1310 nm) Opt.
LX
1000Base-ZX Optical port with LC connector for
MTM400A Gigabit Ethernet Interface
(Single Mode 1550 nm) Opt.
ZX
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Maximum Data Rate
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Line rate
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ASI output
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ASI compliant with specification EN 50083-9
ASI smoothing
can be activated to compensate for bursty IP traffic
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Protocol Stack Support
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IPv4 support
IPv6 support
UDP/IP/Ethernet
UDP/IP/VLAN/Ethernet
RTP/UDP/IP/Ethernet
RTP/UDP/IP/VLAN/Ethernet
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Multicast and Control Support
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IGMP v2 support
IGMP v3 support
MLD v2 support
ARP
ICMP (Inbound and Outbound ping)
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IP Packet Support
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7 Transport Stream packets per IP packet (188 byte packets)
FEC (FEC is parsed but is not processed)
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Multi Session Monitoring Parameters
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Discovery of up to 500 IP sessions, simultaneous monitoring
of key parameters including:
MLR and MDI: DF in accordance
with RFC4445
Continuity Count
Sync Byte
Packet
Interarrival Time (PIT) for all sessions
Session Bit Rate
Out-of-Order and Dropped Packet errors (RTP only)
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Statistics
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Static IP header contents
Total bit rate for all Ethernet
traffic
Instantaneous TS bit rate for selected IP session
Errored packets rate per minute and absolute count
Dropped
packets rate per minute and absolute count
Out-of-Order packets
rate per minute and absolute count
TS Continuity Count
Media Delivery Index MDI (RFC4445)
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Graphs
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IP session TS bit rate
Traffic graph for all IP sessions
with per session error indication
IP packet interarrival time
of the selected IP session Min, Max and Average
IP session
lock status trend graph (up to seven days)
IP Dropped Packet
Rate trend graph (up to seven days)
IP Out-of-Order Packet
Rate trend graph (up to seven days)
IP Corrupted Packet Rate
trend graph (up to seven days)
Packet Interarrival Time histogram
view, Average and Peak trend graph (up to seven days)
MDI trend
displays, delay factor and media loss rate for selected session
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Alarms
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User-definable thresholds for alarms on all sessions including:
Errored packets rate
Dropped packets rate
Packet interarrival time maximum
Out-of-Order packet rate
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Event alarms on all sessions including:
TS
Continuity Count Errors
TS Sync Byte
TS Sync Loss
Dropped Session
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Control
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Line select (optical, electrical rate)
Filters for
MAC, IP, Port
Protocol control for ARP, RTP, IGMP and VLAN
IGMP (single or multiple subscription)
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Environmental
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Characteristic
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Description
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Temperature
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Operating
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+5 °C to +40 °C
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Nonoperating
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-10 °C to +60 °C
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Humidity
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Operating
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Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C,
decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 °C
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Nonoperating
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10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing
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Altitude
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Operating
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0 m to 3000 m (9800 ft.)
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Nonoperating
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0 m to 12000 m (40000 ft.)
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Random Vibration
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Operating
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5 to 500 Hz, GRMS = 2.28
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Nonoperating
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.5 to 500 Hz, GRMS = 0.27
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Functional Shock
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Operating
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30 G, half sine, 11 ms duration
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Electromagnetic Compatibility
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EC Declaration of Conformity
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Meets EN55103. Electromagnetic environment E4
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Australia / New Zealand Declaration of Conformity
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Meets AS/NZS 2064
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FCC
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Emissions are within FCC CFR 47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class
A limits
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Safety
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Meets 73/23/EEC, EN61010-1, UL3111-1 and CAN/CSA 22.2 No.
1010.1-92, IEC61010-1
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Physical Characteristics
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Dimension
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mm
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in.
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Height
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44
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1.73
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Width
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430
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17.13
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Depth
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600
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23.62
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Weight
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kg
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lb.
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Net
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6.0
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13.3
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Shipping
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9.0
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19.7
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Required Clearance
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mm
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in.
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Top
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0
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0
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Bottom
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0
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0
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Left Side
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Standard 19 in. rackmount
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Right Side
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Standard 19 in. rackmount
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Front
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Clearance for handles required
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Rear
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Clearance for connectors required
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Ordering Information
IPM400A
IP Video
Monitoring Probe for QoS of up to 500 MPTS or SPTS IP Video Flows.
Includes: 1RU chassis fitted with GbE interface and Transport
Stream processor cards, manual, rack slides, power cord and license
key certificate.
Options
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Option
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Description
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Opt. DIAG
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Deep-dive diagnostic analysis for a single IP Video flow
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Opt. SX
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1000Base-SX Short Wavelength Optical port with LC connector
(Multi Mode 850 nm)
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Opt. LX
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1000Base-LX Long Wavelength Optical port with LC connector
(Single Mode 1310 nm)
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Opt. ZX
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1000Base-ZX Optical port with LC connector
(Single
Mode 1550 nm)
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Language Options
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Option
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Description
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Opt. L0
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English User Guide
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Opt. L5
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Japanese User Guide
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Service Options
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Option
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Description
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Opt. R3
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Repair Service 3 Years (including warranty)
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Opt. R5
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Repair Service 5 Years (including warranty)
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Power Connections
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Option
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Description
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Opt. A0
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North America Power Plug
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Opt. A1
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Universal EURO Power Plug
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Opt. A2
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United Kingdom Power Plug
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Opt. A3
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Australia Power Plug
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Opt. A4
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240 V North America Power Plug
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Opt. A5
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Switzerland Power Plug
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Opt. A6
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Japan Power Plug
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Opt. A10
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China Power Plug
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Opt. A99
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No Power Cord or AC Adapter
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Complementary Products
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Option
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Description
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VQNET
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Video Service Assurance Management Software for installation
on customers own PC. For full details see separate data sheet
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MTS4SA Opt. TSCL
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Standalone Deferred Time Software package. DVB/ATSC/ARIB TS
Compliance Analyzer Software (TS file size limited to 192 MB). For
full details see separate data sheet
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Field Upgrade Kits
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Option
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Description
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Opt. DIAG
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Add deep-dive diagnostic analysis for a single IP Video flow
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Opt. SX
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1000Base-SX Short Wavelength Optical port with LC connector
(Multi Mode 850 nm)
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Opt. LX
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1000Base-LX Long Wavelength Optical port with LC connector
(Single Mode 1310 nm)
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Opt. ZX
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1000Base-ZX Optical port with LC connector
(Single
Mode 1550 nm)
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Other
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Opt. IFC
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One-time install of all selected options and calibration for
one product
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Product(s) are manufactured in ISO registered facilities.
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2AW-24494-0, 09-SEP-2009
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