Anritsu MT1000A Network Master Pro – Network Testing and Analysis

The Anritsu MT1000A Network Master Pro is a portable field testing and analysis platform engineered for network installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting across legacy and modern technologies. It consolidates multiple testing functions into a single compact unit, eliminating the need for separate instruments and streamlining field operations. The device features a 9-inch color touchscreen display (800 × 480 pixels), Linux operating system, and an intuitive GUI supporting SETUP, TEST, and RESULTS workflow. At 3.5 kg, the battery-powered design delivers portability without sacrificing capability.

## Technical Specifications

**Display & Interface:**
• 9-inch active TFT touchscreen, 800 × 480 pixels
• Linux operating system with quick boot-up
• Intuitive GUI with three-window operation model
• VNC remote operation and dedicated remote GUI software

**Connectivity:**
• WLAN, Bluetooth, LAN interfaces
• Scripting support for automation

**Testing & Reporting:**
• One-button network commissioning tests
• Scenario-based automated testing
• Customizable report generation in PDF, CSV, XML formats
• Traffic generation up to line rate

**Network Technology Support:**
• Ethernet: 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps with IPv4/IPv6
• OTN rates: OTU1 through OTU4 with ODU0 to ODU2 multistage mapping
• SDH/SONET: STM-64 to STM-1 (SDH), OC-192 to OC-3 (SONET) with simultaneous bi-directional monitoring
• CPRI/OBSAI: Option 1 (614.4 Mbps) to Option 10 (24.3302 Gbps)
• PDH/DSn legacy support
• Fibre Channel testing
• Synchronous Ethernet

**Performance & Testing:**
• Y.1564, RFC 2544, RFC 6349 (TCP Throughput) benchmark compliance
• BER testing including frame loss and sequence error detection
• Service disruption measurements with statistics, filters, and threshold management
• OTN testing with client signals (Ethernet, CPRI, Fibre Channel, SDH/SONET) and bulk signal line-rate testing

## Key Features

• Modular architecture with field-installable modules and options for customization
• Extended battery life for sustained fieldwork
• Rugged design for challenging environments
• Comprehensive error and alarm statistics across all supported technologies

## Typical Applications

• Network installation and commissioning
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of multi-technology networks
• Performance validation and service quality monitoring
• Legacy SDH/SONET and modern 100 Gbps Ethernet testing

## Compatibility & Integration

The MT1000A supports IEEE, IETF, and ITU-T standards across all tested technologies, enabling integration into diverse network environments spanning from PDH/DSn through OTN and high-speed Ethernet infrastructure.