Tektronix Spectra Datasheet

Network Diagnostics

Spectra

Spectra set the industry standard as an
easy-to-use tool for performing sophisti­cated SS7-based signaling testing.
Enhancement requests from our customers
drive Spectra’s design and feature evolu­tion. This has helped make us the market
leader in SS7 test solutions.
Spectra provides integrated Monitoring,
Testing and Generation features for PSTN
technologies. Users can perform deep
protocol analysis, standards-based
conformance testing, network element
emulation and load generation from one
integrated tool.
Monitor – Capture and analyze link data,
perform real-time and post-capture call
trace. View data based on specific criteria
such as phone numbers, error messages
and link status. Collect data from special­ized tests that you create. Capture and
decode SS7 PDUs from MTP2 to the ISUP
and TCAP layers with full parameter display.
Test – Create any desired test scenario
using Spectra’s menu-driven test-building
capability. Choose from more than 2,400
pre-scripted conformance test cases or
use Spectra’s “Ping-Pong” editor to
create your own test cases. Run and
observe tests in real time. Spectra also
lets you get a detailed look at parameter
values. View post-capture test results.
Save and recall test files, batch test files
together and perform call tracing.

Generate – Stress test network elements
with Spectra’s load generation capabilities
for TCAP, ISUP, TUP, GSM, ISDN and
MTP3. Flexible traffic modeling lets users
create multiple call scenarios such as
steady ramping traffic and mass call spikes.
Create and modify number databases
for use by Spectra system generators.
Spectra supports more than 150 PSTN
protocols, including country-specific
variants and equipment manufacturer
implementations. Spectra’s modular
architecture lets you easily add software
and hardware options. Spectra’s integrated
hardware and software solution addresses:
Conformance Testing – With over 2,400
defined conformance test cases, Spectra
is the industry-leading product for SS7­based conformance testing.
Protocol Support – For more than 150
PSTN-based protocols. Spectra’s modular
design lets you add multiple protocol
support as needed.
High-Speed Links – Test SS7/ATM,
SS7/Unchannelized HDLC, M3UA,
M2PA and SUAfrom a single test tool.
Sigtran – Assess the performance of
Signaling Gateways (SGs) and next­generation STPs.
Wireless Testing – Test the core network
WIN and IN features of CDMA, GSM,
GPRS and UMTS networks. Easily monitor
MAP and A-interface transactions.

Features & Benefits

Monitor and Test SS7 and ISDN
Signaling Networks

Conformance Testing For:
Sigtran, HSL, ISUP, GSM, TCAP,
Conformance, Validation and
Regression Testing (CVR)

Network Element Emulation SSP,
STP, HLR, VLR, SG, ASP

Complete Support for Standard
Protocols and Signaling Interfaces

One Box for All of Your
Testing Needs

PCI Processing Cards
for Increased Link and
Traffic Capacity

Scalable Architecture for
Multi-protocol Analysis

Over 2,400 PSTN Protocol
Conformance Test Cases

Reduce Lab Equipment Cost
with Network Element Simulation
(STPs, SCPs, HLRs)

Applications

Industry Leadership in SS7
Conformance Testing

More Than 150 SS7 and ISDN­based Protocols for Monitoring,
Testing and Generation

Market Leader in High-speed
Link Testing

Spectra’s Core Monitor, Test and
Generation Features Deliver a
Complete Sigtran Testing Solution

Features to Test the Core
Network WIN and IN Features
of GSM, GPRS, UMTS, IS-41
and cdma2000 Networks

Network Diagnostics

Spectra

Characteristics

General Characteristics

Portable Chassis Rackmount Chassis

Slots 6 PCI 16 PCI
Operating System Windows XP
Monitor Flat Panel 35.8 cm (14.1 in.) XGA TFT Optional
Power 110 to 220 VAC 110 to 220 VAC

48 VDC Available

Physical Characteristics

Portable Chassis Rackmount Chassis

Dimensions cm in. cm in.

Height 27 10.6 26.5 10.5
Width 41 16.1 43.26 17
Depth 25 9.8 46 18

Weight kg lb. kg lb.

Net 9.5 21 22.7 50.5

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Spectra Packages

SS7 Monitor
SS7 Monitor/Tester
ISDN Monitor
ISDN Monitor/Tester
SS7 and ISDN Monitor

Spectra Applications

SCTP Tester

M2PA and M2UA

SUA Tester
High-speed Link (HSL)
SAAL/ATM Tester
ISDN Generator
GSM Generator
TCAP Generator
Trunk Tester

SS7 Conformance Testing

Conformance,Validation and Regression
Testing (CVR)

Level 2, ITU-T Q.781
Level 3, ITU-T Q.782
TUP,ITU-T Q.783
ISUP,ITU-T Q.784
TCAP,ITU-T Q.787

Network Element Emulation
SSP, STP, SCP,SG,AS/ASP

Protocol Support

SS7
SS7 over ATM
Unchannelized SS7 (HDLC)
ISDN
GSM
GSM/CAMEL/BSSA
TCAP
ANSI
ITU-T

China
Ericcson INAP/INCS1+
ETSI INAP

Media and Signaling
Interfaces

DS1/E1 V5 Bantam
DS1/E1 V6 BNC
HSL DS1/E1
BRI S/T V2
J1
DSO
V.35
RS449
RS232

Ordering Information

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Updated 15 June 2005

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