Friday, February 23, 2007
Analyser evolves to handle power over Ethernet
The DTX CableAnalyzer can now validate twisted-pair cabling links that use midspan power-over-Ethernet controllers, in accordance with TIA/EIA standards.
Fluke Networks has added a new capability to its industry-leading DTX CableAnalyzer Series. The DTX CableAnalyzer can now validate twisted-pair cabling links that use midspan power-over-Ethernet (PoE) controllers, in accordance with TIA/EIA standards. DTX AC Wiremap tests the wiring in each link to assure that VoIP phones, wireless access points, security cameras and other PoE devices will work with midspan power supplies before deployment, and to identify failures that may appear after deployment.
'This capability solves a testing issue that has been problematic for Power-over-Ethernet consumers', said John Schmidt, Senior Product Manager, Structured Cabling Systems for ADC.
'The ability to properly test through a PoE midspan is essential to certifying modern Ethernet networks'.
Ordinary wiremap tests fail when working with midspan power supplies, as the power supplies block the wiremap test signals from flowing in the direction of the Ethernet switch or hub.
As the name implies, the new DTX AC Wiremap test uses Alternating Current and innovative analysis methods that are unaffected by a midspan supply to provide accurate wiremap tests.
'We believe this new capability will enable current and future PoE installations to be easily tested with a single device making PoE Midspan devices easy to test and integrate into structured cabling systems', said Michael K Pula, Product Line Manager, Panduit Managed Network Solutions.
The DTX AC Wiremap test also diagnoses failures by determining the distance to the point of failure, possible reason(s) for the failure and corrective actions, saving time and allowing technicians with a wide range skill levels to understand and correct the problem.
The use of PoE is growing 20 to 30% per year.
Rapid increase in the use of VoIP phones, wireless access points and other PoE devices has made the powered network essential to businesses.
This is especially true where existing infrastructure, such as expensive switches and routers, is being coupled with new midspan power supplies.
The need for accurate testing on PoE networks is now mission critical.
The new DTX AC Wiremap test is now a standard feature on all DTX CableAnalyzers, can be added to existing units as a no-cost upgrade.
Fluke Networks has added a new capability to its industry-leading DTX CableAnalyzer Series. The DTX CableAnalyzer can now validate twisted-pair cabling links that use midspan power-over-Ethernet (PoE) controllers, in accordance with TIA/EIA standards. DTX AC Wiremap tests the wiring in each link to assure that VoIP phones, wireless access points, security cameras and other PoE devices will work with midspan power supplies before deployment, and to identify failures that may appear after deployment.
'This capability solves a testing issue that has been problematic for Power-over-Ethernet consumers', said John Schmidt, Senior Product Manager, Structured Cabling Systems for ADC.
'The ability to properly test through a PoE midspan is essential to certifying modern Ethernet networks'.
Ordinary wiremap tests fail when working with midspan power supplies, as the power supplies block the wiremap test signals from flowing in the direction of the Ethernet switch or hub.
As the name implies, the new DTX AC Wiremap test uses Alternating Current and innovative analysis methods that are unaffected by a midspan supply to provide accurate wiremap tests.
'We believe this new capability will enable current and future PoE installations to be easily tested with a single device making PoE Midspan devices easy to test and integrate into structured cabling systems', said Michael K Pula, Product Line Manager, Panduit Managed Network Solutions.
The DTX AC Wiremap test also diagnoses failures by determining the distance to the point of failure, possible reason(s) for the failure and corrective actions, saving time and allowing technicians with a wide range skill levels to understand and correct the problem.
The use of PoE is growing 20 to 30% per year.
Rapid increase in the use of VoIP phones, wireless access points and other PoE devices has made the powered network essential to businesses.
This is especially true where existing infrastructure, such as expensive switches and routers, is being coupled with new midspan power supplies.
The need for accurate testing on PoE networks is now mission critical.
The new DTX AC Wiremap test is now a standard feature on all DTX CableAnalyzers, can be added to existing units as a no-cost upgrade.
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