Atec Fluke-DTX-NSM - Manual

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D T X S e r i e s N e t w o r k S e r v i c e M o d u l e
C e r t i f y c a b l i n g a n d v e r i f y n e t w o r k a v a i l a b i l i t y
u s i n g o n e h a n d h e l d t o o l .
Expand your vision into the network with the
DTX-NSM Network Service Module.
As users demand increasingly reliable
network services, the requirements for
network testing become ever more
strenuous. Whether you’re activating a
new service, installing Power over
Ethernet or performing moves, adds
and changes, best practice demands
verifying service availability after
certifying the cabling link. If you both
and document all test results in a
consolidated report you will assure
end-users that the network infrastruc-
ture was delivered in good working
order. The DTX Network Service Module
in conjunction with the DTX Series
CableAnalyzer™ is the fastest way
to do just that.
Increase the value of your services
The industry’s leading tool for certifying twisted-pair cabling and fiber can also verify the
delivery of network services over copper. The Network Service Module is an add-on to the
DTX Cable Analyzer that quickly tells a technician if IP-level services and/or Power over Ethernet
are available. By coupling service testing with cable certification, the DTX delivers important
information that proves an installation conforms to standards and best practices. In addition,
LinkWare Cable Management software documents test results and displays them in professional,
easy-to-read reports.
The best practice approach
What is the best practice for testing a
cable installation?
The three key elements are:
1. Certifying that the cabling infrastructure
meets TIA/EIA standards
2. Verifying network service availability
3. Documenting test results
Following this approach:
• Provides the highest level of assurance
• Avoids callbacks
• Reduces network downtime
Verifying Network Services
The Network Service Module tests link
connectivity, network services and Power
over Ethernet to verify network services.
Link connectivity
The Network Service Module uses the IP Ping
function to bounce packets off key network
devices including servers and gateways, and
then measure the response time. Successful
execution of a Ping establishes that the link
supports communication on the network.
Where a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) server is active on the network,
the Network Service Module will obtain its
IP address from the DHCP server and then
ascertain the IP addresses of other devices
on the network.
Network service availability
The Network Service Module measures the
utilization of the link under test as a
percentage of total available bandwidth.
The Network Service Module can blink the
activity light of the port to which it is
connected to verify proper port connection.
The Network Service Module will report the
characteristics and capabilities of the hub or
switch. In troubleshooting mode this lets a
technician quickly determine whether a work
area outlet is connected to the desired device
and port, and which services are available.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
A growing number of products rely on
Power over Ethernet (PoE) over twisted-pair
cable for operating current. Voice over
Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephones and
802.11 Wireless Access Points are the two
most common. The Network Service Module
verifies that the Power Supply Equipment
(PSE) is delivering current in compliance with
the IEEE 802.3af standard. Furthermore, the
DTX can create Wiremaps of cable links that
support PoE, even if they are powered by
Midspan PoE supplies.