Digital Lightwave NICNXG-N41

The Digital Lightwave NICNXG-N41 is a multi-protocol network tester engineered for performance verification and service assurance across global communications networks. It delivers real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and qualification capabilities across SONET/SDH, OTN, Ethernet, and Fibre Channel technologies at rates up to 112 Gbps. The platform supports simultaneous multi-user operation with up to 20 concurrent users and scales across multiple form factors—from compact 2-slot to 5-slot rackmount configurations—accommodating diverse testing requirements in high-speed network environments.

– Technical Specifications

• SONET/SDH: 51 Mbps to 10 Gbps (OC-1 to OC-192); 40 Gbps (OC-768)
• OTN (G.709): 2.6 Gbps to 112 Gbps with FEC generation and analysis; OTU rates include OTU4, OTU3, OTU3e1/OTU3e2, OTU2f/OTU1f, OTU2e/OTU1e, OTU2, OTU1
• Ethernet: 10/100/1000BaseT, GigE, 10GigE LAN & WAN
• Fibre Channel: 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 4 Gbps, 8 Gbps, 10 Gbps
• PDH/T-Carrier: DS1, DS3, E1, E3, E4
• Jitter/Wander: 1.5 Mbps to 10.7 Gbps
• OTL Layer Testing: 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps rates
• Optical Spectrum Analyzer: C-Band and L-Band support
• Serial Interfaces: RS-530/RS-232 (synchronous/asynchronous, DCE/DTE modes)
• Protocols: VCAT, LCAS, GFP
• Clock Reference: Internal Stratum 3; BITS/SETS/2.048 MHz Bantam/BNC input/output; NIST traceable calibration available

– Key Features

• Multi-rate testing capability up to 112 Gbps with unframed BERT for all rates
• ODU multiplexing with simultaneous generation and analysis
• Configurable test ports supporting independent and concurrent operation
• Dual external display support via VGA (DE-15) and secondary monitors
• 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet connectivity
• Peripheral I/O: 3× USB, SD/SDHC slot, trigger in/out, optional 802.11 wireless via USB
• Available test modules: PDH/T-Carrier with Jitter/Wander, MSA 2020/2030, Optical Jitter and Wander, CSA 4100 40G/100G, OSA, Serial Interface, ATM

– Typical Applications

Operational acceptance testing, service activation, circuit maintenance, network performance monitoring, protocol-layer diagnostics, optical spectrum measurement, and multi-protocol network qualification.

– Compatibility & Integration

Available platforms: NIC NXG (2-slot), NIC BP (2-slot with battery pack), NIC Plus NXG (5-slot), NIC EP (5-slot rackmount). ATM module support available. Flexible software/firmware architecture enables scalability across evolving network technologies.