SignalTEK 10G
10G Ethernet Troubleshooter and Bandwidth Tester
The new SignalTEK 10G measures the maximum bandwidth of the network cabling up to 10 Gigabits per second. It simulates actual network traffic users can test, troubleshoot and document network and data cable performance up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet standards.
Why do I need a 10G Ethernet tester?
LAN networks are at risk of expensive downtime and lost productivity due to the ever-increasing demand for bandwidth-hungry services such as video streaming, video conferencing, CCTV cameras, and Wi-Fi access points.
The Solution: SignalTEK 10G will measure the maximum bandwidth available of the network, identify bottlenecks, and discover opportunities to increase bandwidth without replacing expensive data cabling.
Increase your network speed from 1Gb/s to 10Gb/s
There are 111 billion meters of Cat5e/Cat6 cabling installed globally that is limited to 1Gb/s bandwidth speeds due to the current switches deployed. Upgrading to Multi-Gigabit switches could increase speed but it is unclear what bandwidth the existing cabling will support.
The Solution: Use SignalTEK 10G to verify what the data cabling will support (up to 10Gb/s) before spending money on new Multi-Gigabit switches delivering 2.5/5/10Gb/s speeds. Use the SignalTEK 10G again following the upgrade to prove performance to the client with the “proof of performance” PDF reports.
What is the maximum error-free bandwidth the cabling / infrastructure can support?
The max throughput test takes the guesswork out of the existing cabling infrastructure. With one test you can easily see what hardware or applications would work on an existing link saving time and reducing the cost of replacing expensive data cabling.
Test Fiber
Verify fibre link speed to 1G or 10G, measure optical power and data throughput.
- Validate Fibre Link Speed – The fibre link speed test confirms the connection is 1G or 10G which can be affected by cable length or signal loss.
- Troubleshoot Fibre Cable Issues – The optical power measurement is compared to the expected power level to determine attenuation in a fibre link. This indicates if the connector is dirty or damaged which is the number one cause of failure.
- Easy to understand traffic light status – The simple traffic light indicator displays Good, Marginal or Poor power level based on IEEE 802.3 1G/10G limits.
- Max throughput test – The SignalTEK 10G will prove the maximum available bandwidth over the fibre link up to 10Gb/s.
- Discover a faulty SFP – The SFP temperature is measured to help understand if it has become faulty.
10G/Multi-Gigabit Performance
The SignalTEK 10G will help to increase network bandwidth without replacing expensive cable infrastructure, troubleshoot PoE and Ethernet issues, and prove the maximum bandwidth up to 10 Gigabits per second.
- Test copper and fibre vertical cabling
- VoIP testing and troubleshooting
- 90W PoE for AV and Digital Signage
- Verify Multi-Gigabit Performance before deployment
- Testing through switches
- Prove performance of new cable installations up to 10G
- Network testing and troubleshooting including 72 hour event log
- Conduct preventative maintenance testing, audit networks capabilities and simulate additional network demand
Network Testing
The SignalTEK 10G is also a network tester for troubleshooting and maintenance of active and passive copper and fibre networks.
- Port & network summary info – Press the Autotest button to display summary information and allow for detailed inspection of network parameters.
- VLAN detection & operation – Automatic detection of VLAD IDs allows the user to configure SignalTEK 10G for operation on a VLAN.
- Custom Wiremap – Use a list of wiremap templates for common Ethernet cable types as well as non-Ethernet cables, such as Profinet and ISDN.
- CDP/LLDP/EDP port information – Show port information using Cisco Discovery Protocol (CPD). Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) and Extreme Discovery Protocol (EDP).
- Netscan – Display list of IP and MAC addresses of every device connected to the network.
- 72-hour event log – Find rogue devices and intermittent issues, log all network events over a 72-hour period to help diagnose connectivity issues faster, reducing hours onsite and reducing trips to the site.
PoE Testing. Eliminate Guesswork
The SignalTEK 10G eliminates guesswork when installing, maintaining and troubleshooting where PoE is deployed up to 90W (PoE++).
- No more trial and error – Accurately measure the maximum power available
- Supports PoE up to 90W (PoE++) – Test all PoE Classes (0-8) and Types (af/at/bt)
- Identifies the powered pairs – Determine whether power is from a switch or mid-span injector
- Verify the PoE installation – Pass / Fail indication to IEEE standards
- Extended power test – Some switches may provide power exceeding their IEEE Class rating. Measure the maximum available power up to 90 watts.
The SignalTEK 10G identifies the Class of the PoE source and power available up to 90W to a PoE device regardless of cable length, cable quality, or other factors.
AnyWARE Cloud
SignalTEK 10G has built-in Wi-Fi connectivity to connect seamlessly to the free AnyWARE Cloud test management system. AnyWARE Cloud offers pre-configuration to eliminate errors on-site, label printer connectivity to save time, and “proof of performance” PDF reports for the clients.
Which SignalTEK 10G do I need?
