PowerProbe 6000 &PowerProbe 500 Test Probes

Multipurpose PowerProbes Identify a Wide Range of Network Problems

Tektronix’ PowerProbe® 6000 and PowerProbe 500 active service quality testprobes are designed for advanced triple-play Quality of Experience (QoE)testing over PSTN and next-generation IP, cellular and wireless broadbandnetworks. With a broad range of interfaces supporting all standard signalingprotocols, these PowerProbes provide unparalleled active test access. Basedon a flexible Linux and DSP-powered processing core, the PowerProbesupports a growing library of over 40 application-focused software test agentsto cover your evolving test needs.

Remotely managed and highly secure, these PowerProbes enable scaleableend-to-end, bi-directional voice, VoIP, fax, video, and IP monitoring thatfaithfully measures over 330 user-perceived service quality metrics using anarray of standards-based and patented algorithms.

Controlled by Tektronix’ DirectQuality® active test automation OSS, thesePowerProbes can perform on-demand or scheduled tests for monitoring, fault-management, SLA validation, installation, troubleshooting and provisioningapplications.

� Designed for network core, hub,and enterprise installation

� Supports end-to-end testing toPowerProbe test probes andresponders

� Supports a wide variety of testobjectives: Speech quality/MOS,network performance, servicequality, SLA/SLO verification

Features & Benefits Applications

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Measure the Human Perception of Service Quality withVersatile PowerProbes

� A single probe for TDM, IP, and analogactive testing

� Scalable and secure architecture

� Supports multiple test scenarios:Probe-to-Probe, Single-Ended,Loopback, etc.

� Proactive End-to-End QoE Monitoring

� VoIP Service Validation

� Remote Troubleshooting

� Carrier / Peering Fabric Benchmarking

� Quality-Aware Least Cost Routing

� SLA Validation

� Trunk Testing

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PowerProbe 6000

PowerProbe 500

Probe-to-Responder Testing

An effective low-cost solution that is typically used in thefield to verify QoS and QoE. Responders are small and canbe left at the customer’s premises or remote sites forongoing spot testing.

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Test Layouts: PowerProbe 6000 and PowerProbe 500 are Versatile Players for Monitoring Quality of Service

DirectQuality Web-BasedOSS: This servercentralizes test planswith predefined Pass/Failcriteria, stores results,and offers advancedreporting & trending.

Integrates easily withexisting OSSs withGatewayDQ™.

The PowerProbe 6000 orPowerProbe 500 Test Agentsplace test calls to any numberof resources, throughout yournetwork, including offnet, tomeasure a broad range ofservice quality metrics.

IP ManagementTraffic

eMTA

RTP Loopback

Voice Loopback

Codec

Isolatedistributionnetwork faultsby performingRTP loopback

Fibernode /SBC /SupportedNetworkElements

Fault Isolation

Test the last mile withoutfield test equipment withSIP and NCS Loopback

Perform Day-of-Install tests toensure a quality job and satisfied

customers

Perform offnet testing to faxes andIVRs - Without any far-end test

equipment

Test from the network core to thenetwork edge with a low-cost

portable responder

Test within the network core andbetween networks

All-in-one test platform

Powerful and scalable probe that handles Voice, VoIP, Fax,Internet, Video and Modem testing in a single, compactunit. The PowerProbe 6000 and PowerProbe 500 supportthe following test layouts.

Probe-to-Probe Testing

Test network connectivity and availability within andbetween networks. This is the most thorough way toidentify connection issues, one-way audio problems(with PESQ testing among others), and performnetwork stress-testing to localize bottlenecks.

Zoey allows customers to self-testservice quality at anytime to

autonomously resolve issues

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PPPPProbe-to-Probe

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CTPPCable Tester

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Remotely survey network healthwithout any field test equipment

and no truck rolls

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Single-Ended Testing

Perform voice, fax, and data serviceand transmission qualitymeasurements to any regionworldwide using single-ended testagents with public IVR, faxes, andmodems as far-end terminations.There is no need for any far-end testequipment. Verify the SLAs ofinterconnect partners. Select long-haul routes based on service qualityand cost (least cost routing).

Cable Tester

Perform RTP loopback to SMRP-compliant cable testers to verifyconnectivity in the field.

Loopback Testing

Test VoIP service quality to SessionBorder Controllers (SBCs), DOCSISTransponders, and VoIP subscribers’telephone adapters from a T1/E1 or IPinterface using industry-unique SIPand NCS loopback testing.

In cable networks, remotely isolatenetwork faults by performingloopback tests to the transponderand then to the eMTA to identifywhere is the failure - without a truck-roll.

Zoey Interactive Testing

Allow customers to verify servicequality anytime with an IVR-basedtest service that is ideal for self-installcustomers and technicians to test thequality of the service they arereceiving. Measure MOS, echo, noise,DTMF transmission, and Caller IDperformance.

True User-Perceived MOS

Highly repeatable, accurate MOSscores and quality metrics calculatedusing leading standards-basedalgorithms from a complete array ofanalog and IP measurements.

Network Performance

Automatically analyze network statusduring call progress using an E.180-based database of worldwide tonesand Call Disposition Codes (CDC) toperform detailed connectivity analysisincluding ASR, ABR, CCR, and NER.

Automated ResourceScheduling

PowerProbe test port and resourceavailability are automatically managedby the DirectQuality test automationOSS.

Active tests between probes can beconfigured and scheduled in one-to-one or one-to-many layouts forsimplified network-wide servicemonitoring – DirectQuality managesscheduling conflicts and automaticallyexecutes tests when requested portsbecome available.

The DirectQuality OSS also knows thetest agents installed on each probe,simplify test automation by displayingonly valid probe / test combinations.

Remote Management

The DirectQuality test OSS allows youto configure any PowerProbe 6000 orPowerProbe 500 remotely from anyweb browser - assess probe and testport status, upload and activate newtest agents, backup probeconfiguration, change IP address andprobe name, and load internationaldialing tones – all within a DISA-approved security framework.

DirectQuality automates probemaintenance, and can performrequired updates and backups withinpredefined maintenance windows,maximizing test system performanceand availability.

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Active Test Capabilities

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IP Core

WiMax

Internet

3G

PSTN / Peering Fabric

Off-Net

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responder in a data closet or at aninterconnect partner’s office totroubleshoot transient issues.

Test network features: Verify theavailability of your 800 toll-free servicenumber, test IVR systems, measurecustomer’s Message Waiting Indicator(MWI) signal delays, and validateVertical Service code availability.

SecurityDirectQuality management traffic isssh encrypted to prevent snooping orprobe hijacking. As always, NOCtraffic should pass through yourprivate WAN, separate from othernetwork traffic.

Service Provider Network-Wide Implementation

IVR

FAX

NOC

DirectQuality

Ideal placement for aPowerProbe 6000 orPowerProbe 500

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Phone

WiFi

PC

PP30

PP30PCPDA

PC

PDA

Wireless Adaptor

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ASN

Wireless Connection

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GGSN

HLR

HFC / DSL / FTTx

Legend

Network Traffic

Loopback Testing

PowerProbe 30Responder

Phone

PC

eMTA

CMTS /DSLAM / Fiber

Hub

PC

FAX

SBCPhone

PP30

Network Implementations

The PowerProbe 6000 andPowerProbe 500 can be deployednetwork-wide in main switchingcenters and at the edge of thenetwork.

Core to Hub (mesh) Testing: Avariety of advanced tests includingVoIP stress testing, RTP streaming,and Fax validation enable thoroughservice quality and SLA monitoring ofthe core network.

Hub to edge testing: Automate teststo the last mile to evaluate the impactof network changes on yourcustomers before your customersexperience a glitch.

Industry-unique single-endedtesting: Provides off-net coverageand standardized quality testing for:

� Least-cost routing applicationsover IP Peering and PSTN partnercarrier routes.

� SLA/SLO enforcement.

Day-of-Install testing and fieldtroubleshooting: With inexpensiveresponders, field technicians can testover 60 service level measurements inless than a minute on demand. Passor fail results are instantly returned ona mobile phone or Web-enabled PDA.

Long-term monitoring and pro-active fault detection: Use loopbacktesting or leave an inexpensive

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PPhhyyssiiccaall DDiimmeennssiioonnssType Carrier-grade chassisForm Factor 2U, 19 inch RackmountWeight 40 LBS (18.2 Kg)

IIPP IInntteerrffaacceess1 x GigE – Management1 or 5 x GigE – Testing (VQM1000)

VVooIIPP SSiiggnnaalliinnggMGCP – Up to 12 EndpointsSIP – Up to 16 Endpoints

MMoodduullee SSuuppppoorrtt3 x TDM Modules PLUS 1 or 2 VoIP Modules

TTDDMM MMoodduulleess2 x Analog ports (VQM4)6 x Analog ports (VQM12)1 x Analog Fax/Modem (VQM38/92)Single or Dual T1 (VQM24/VQM224)Single or Dual E1 (VQM30/VQM230)

VVooIIPP MMoodduullee2 x SIP endpoints (VQM188)2 x H.323 endpoints (VQM188)2 x MGCP endpoints (VQM188)

PowerProbe 6000 Characteristics

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PPrroocceessssiinngg UUnniittProcessor: Intel Celeron Memory 1GB RAMHard Disk 80 GBVoltage 120/240 VAC

PPhhyyssiiccaall DDiimmeennssiioonnssType Enterprise-grade chassisForm Factor 1U, 19 inch RackmountWeight 19.4 LBS (8.8 Kg)

IIPP IInntteerrffaacceess1 x GigE – Management1 or 5 x GigE – Testing (VQM1000)

VVooIIPP SSiiggnnaalliinnggMGCP – Up to 4 EndpointsSIP – Up to 4 Endpoints

MMoodduullee SSuuppppoorrtt2 x TDM Modules OR 1 TDM Module + 1 VoIP Module

TTDDMM MMoodduulleess2 x Analog ports (VQM4)6 x Analog ports (VQM12)1 x Analog Fax/Modem (VQM38/92)--

VVooIIPP MMoodduullee2 x SIP endpoints (VQM188)2 x H.323 endpoints (VQM188)2 x MGCP endpoints (VQM188)

PowerProbe 500 Characteristics

Global Network Implementation

PC

FAX

Mobile

PDA

PP30

DirectQuality

PC

FAX

Mobile

PDA

PP30

PhonePC

FAX

Mobile

PDA PP30

PCFAX

Mobile

PDA

PP30

PowerProbe 6000

PowerProbe 500

PowerProbe 6000

PowerProbe 500IVR

PP30

FAX

Management TrafficNetwork Traffic

Off-Net

On-Net

Off-Net

On-Net

Off-Net

On-Net

Off-Net

On-Net

IVR

IVR

IVR

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Tektronix Communications provides network operatorsand equipment manufacturers around the world anunparalleled suite of network diagnostics and management solutions for fixed, mobile, IP andconverged multi-service networks.

This comprehensive set of solutions support arange of architectures and applications such asLTE, fixed mobile convergence, IMS, broadbandwireless access, WiMAX, VoIP and triple play, including IPTV.

DirectQuality® Integration

DirectQuality provides complete service level test automation from test callgeneration to Quality of Service (QoS) troubleshooting. Our Web-based OSSfeatures color-coded service level thresholds for reporting, alarming andanalysis. With DirectQuality, users can schedule tests at any hour or initiate on-demand testing at customer premises.

Business-level QoS Reports

DirectQuality provides a set of business-driven report templates with high-leveland drill-down views.

PocketDQ™ Integration

When you have PocketDQ software running on theDirectQuality server, it allows you to remotely initiate anautomated test call to the PowerProbe 30 through awireless Web-enabled device such as a PDA or cellphone. PocketDQ presents results in a meaningful andsimple Web report format. Eliminate guess work andaccelerate troubleshooting by drilling down from QoSindexes to accurately and effectively troubleshootnetwork issues.

SMSDQ™ Integration

When you have SMSDQ software running on the DirectQuality server, it allowsyou to remotely initiate a test call to the PowerProbe 30 using SMS textmessages. Simple Pass/Fail test results are sent in a return SMS text message.

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