Network Tester Salient Characteristics.pdf
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This document is a Purchase Request (PR) for two Network Testers designated for close-end and distant-end applications. The Air Force is procuring network testing hardware capable of performing a comprehensive scope of tests to troubleshoot and validate network infrastructures. The primary contacts for inquiries are TSgt Christopher Parish (christopher.parish.2@us.af.mil) and SSgt Jon Knaebel (jon.knaebel@us.af.mil), reachable at DSN 314-489-6717.
The network tester must support Ethernet testing from 1G through 400G in a single portable platform, with an upgradeable architecture allowing initial deployment at up to 100G and later software-licensed upgrades to 400G without hardware replacement. Required capabilities include comprehensive protocol testing methodologies such as EtherBERT/BERT, RFC 2544, ITU-T Y.1564 EtherSAM, RFC 6349, Fibre Channel (1X–32X), and OTN BERT. The hardware must feature automated optical transceiver validation (iOptics) that automatically detects and validates pluggable optics and cables, broad transceiver compatibility supporting SFP28, QSFP28, QSFP-DD, QSFP112, OSFP, AOC, and DAC cables, and a portable, rugged field design suitable for installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and service activation in data centers, metro/core networks, and 5G transport environments. Cloud-enabled reporting integration is required for uploading results, report generation, collaboration, and centralized record management.
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Network Tester Salient Characteristics
Purchase Request (PR) for two Network Testers (Close-end and Distant-End). For any questions, please contact TSgt Christopher Parish christopher.parish.2@us.af.mil or SSgt Jon Knaebel jon.knaebel@us.af.mil DSN: 314-489-6717.
- Hardware must have the ability to perform a broad scope of tests designed to troubleshoot and validate network infrastructures. Key features of the network tester include:
1. 1G–400G Ethernet testing (when in 400G configuration) o Supports Ethernet testing from 1G through 400G in a single portable platform.
o Can validate modern high-speed networks using current IEEE Ethernet standards.
2. Upgradeable architecture o One of its biggest selling points is the ability to start with up to 100G and later upgrade to 400G via software licensing rather than replacing the tester. This protects long-term investment.
3. Comprehensive protocol testing o Supports multiple industry-standard test methodologies, including:
EtherBERT/BERT
RFC 2544
ITU-T Y.1564 EtherSAM
RFC 6349
Fibre Channel (1X–32X) OTN BERT (depending on configuration).
4. Automated optical transceiver validation (iOptics) o Built-in iOptics automatically detects and validates pluggable optics and cables.
o Reduces setup time and troubleshooting effort by automatically recognizing installed optics.
5. Broad transceiver compatibility o Supports today’s most common optical interfaces, including:
SFP28
QSFP28
QSFP-DD
QSFP112
OSFP
AOC and DAC cables.
6. Portable field design o Compact, rugged form factor designed for field technicians performing installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and service activation in data centers, metro/core networks, and 5G transport environments.
7. Cloud-enabled reporting o Integrates with cloud based network for uploading results, report generation, collaboration, and centralized record management.
mailto:christopher.parish.2@us.af.mil mailto:jon.knaebel@us.af.mil
These capabilities are provided in a compact go-anywhere device designed for field network troubleshooting and maintenance. In summary, the network tester is characterized by its portability, broad range of network tests, and its ability to test up to 400G Ethernet (when upgraded to 400G configuration).
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