Test System combines 4G and 10 G fibre channel testing.

JDSU Feb 15, 2008

Press Release Summary:

Featuring Fibre Channel and related triple play test functionality, T-BERD/MTS-8000 Transport module includes support for Layer 4 TCP simulation, Ethernet client testing capability for 11.05 and 11.1 Gbps OTN networks, and support for installation and troubleshooting of IPTV networks. System can monitor and analyze MPEG-2 streams, access them via IGMP, and perform true QoS analysis, such as verifying packet loss, packet jitter, media delivery index, distance errors, and period errors.

Original Press Release:

JDSU Adds Market's First Integrated 4G and 10G Fibre Channel Test Functionality to T-BERD/MTS-8000

MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 11 /-- JDSU today introduced the industry's first field solution to combine 4G and 10G Fibre Channel test support with traditional transport test capabilities such as SONET/SDH, Ethernet and OTN. Available for the T-BERD/MTS-8000 Transport module, the new functionality is engineered to address the growing demands for installation and troubleshooting of Fibre Channel services in Metro networks.

In addition to the Fibre Channel functionality, new features in this release include support for Layer 4 TCP simulation for troubleshooting next-generation Ethernet/IP services, Ethernet client testing capability for 11.05 and 11.1 Gbps OTN networks, and support for the installation and troubleshooting of IPTV networks. Support for IPTV applications will include monitoring and analyzing MPEG-2 streams, accessing them via Internet Group Multicast Protocol (IGMP) and performing true QoS analysis; including the ability to verify packet loss, packet jitter, media delivery index (MDI), distance error and period errors, program clock reference (PCR) jitter, TR 101 290-based statistics and analyze programs and their packet IDs (PIDs) per stream.

"Fibre Channel is a disruptive technology presenting new challenges in the design and deployment of high-bandwidth next-generation fiber networks," said Dave Holly, senior vice president and general manager of JDSU's field service Communications Test and Measurement business segment. "With its new Fibre Channel and related triple play test functionality, the T-BERD/MTS-8000 continues to serve our customers as the only test tool on the market that combines these technologies in a single test solution, enabling them to build their triple play networks and service Metro network technologies."

JDSU offers the industry's only single-source Metro Ethernet test portfolio that facilitates analysis of all seven layers of Metro Ethernet services -- the Metro Ethernet deployment "lifecycle" that includes lab and service verification testing. This unique portfolio of broadband-enabling test solutions includes JDSU's T-BERD/MTS-8000, NetComplete for Metro Ethernet (including the QT-600), HST-3000, DA-3400/3600, SmartClass Ethernet, FST-2802, ONT and TestPoint product lines. The JDSU portfolio provides an integrated, end-to-end approach to testing Metro Ethernet products and services, including development and production, installation and maintenance, troubleshooting and overall service assurance.

About the JDSU T-BERD/MTS-8000
Combining multiple test capabilities with unprecedented levels of field modularity, JDSU's T-BERD/MTS-8000 is a scalable field platform for installing and maintaining short-haul, long-haul, FTTx, Metro, CWDM, transport, data and DWDM networks. Advanced modularity enables the T-BERD/MTS-8000 to integrate options for video microscope, VFL, light source, power meter, and optical talk set with application modules for SONET, SDH, Ethernet, multi-mode and single mode OTDRs, PMD, spectral attenuation, CD, WDM, and single-port and dual-port OSA. Compatibility with more than 10,000 field-proven units already deployed worldwide by every major telecommunications network operator enables easy migration to new network technologies while continuing to reduce expenses.

About JDSU
JDSU (Nasdaq: JDSU; and TSX: JDU) enables broadband and optical innovation in the communications, commercial and consumer markets. JDSU is the leading provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical products for telecommunications service providers, cable operators, and network equipment manufacturers. JDSU is also a leading provider of innovative optical solutions for medical/environmental instrumentation, semiconductor processing, display, brand authentication, aerospace and defense, and decorative applications. More information is available at http://www.jdsu.com/.