The Digital Lightwave NIC NXG ALLN88NL81B is a portable network information computer engineered for verification and qualification of multi-protocol communication networks. This 2-slot platform integrates NL81B and N88 test modules, delivering comprehensive testing across Ethernet, Fibre Channel, OTN, SONET/SDH, and PDH/DSn protocols. The NIC NXG supports data rates from 64 kbps through 112 Gbps, making it suitable for carrier-grade network validation across legacy and infrastructure.
– Technical Specifications
Protocol Support
• OTN: All G.709 rates from 2.6 Gbps to 112 Gbps; OTU4, OTU3, OTU3e1/e2, OTU2f/e1f, OTU2e/e1e, OTU2, OTU1; OTL layer testing at 40/100 Gbps; unframed BERT
• SONET/SDH: Up to OC-48/STM-16
• Carrier Ethernet: MPLS with RFC 2544 and APS testing (license-based)
• Data Rate Range: 64 kbps through 112 Gbps multi-rate capability
Electrical
• Input Voltage: 90–264 VAC, 50–60 Hz nominal
• Power Dissipation: 150 W (NIC chassis)
• Laser Safety: Class 1 laser devices; protective covers required on optical connectors
Interfaces
• Network: 10/100/1000BASE-T
• Clock Reference: Internal Stratum 3; BITS/SETS/2.048 MHz Bantam/BNC clock in/out
• Ports: 3× USB, SD/SDHC slot, DE-15 VGA, trigger in/out, optional 802.11 wireless via USB
• Storage: Removable industrial-grade compact flash module
Physical
• Height: 257 mm (2-slot configuration)
– Key Features
• Modular test architecture accommodates PDH/T-Carrier, MSA 2020/2030, optical jitter/wander, CSA 4100 40G/100G, OSA C/L-Band, serial interface, ATM, and Gigabit Ethernet modules
• FEC generation and analysis for OTN testing
• Internal Stratum 3 clock reference with external clock synchronization
• Industrial-grade storage for operating system persistence
• Portable form factor with external display connectivity
– Typical Applications
• OTN signal validation from 2.6 Gbps to 112 Gbps
• SONET/SDH network commissioning and troubleshooting
• Carrier Ethernet MPLS testing with RFC 2544 compliance verification
• Multi-protocol network performance characterization
– Compatibility & Integration
The NIC NXG scales within the NIC platform family, which includes battery-pack variants (NIC BP), 5-slot configurations (NIC Plus NXG, NIC EP), and rackmount options. Test module selection determines specific protocol and data rate capabilities within the 64 kbps to 112 Gbps envelope.
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