Acterna Launches a Series of Powerful Troubleshooting Features to the DA-3400 Data Network Analyzer; Gigabit, VoIP, High-Speed WAN Supported.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUPERCOMM 2003 Booth 21547 GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 2003 Acterna today announced the addition of multiple innovative functions to its DA-3400 analyzer by unveiling the DA-3400 Version 2.0, underscoring the company's commitment to equip customers with the best tools available to address emerging trends in the data and Internet Protocol See Internet and TCP/IP. (networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. sector. New features of the DA-3400 version 2.0 include real-time Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. and VoIP expert analysis systems, plus a complete set of High-Speed WAN interfaces for analyzing Frame Relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. , PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) The most popular method for transporting IP packets over a serial link between the user and the ISP. Developed in 1994 by the IETF and superseding the SLIP protocol, PPP establishes the session between the user's computer and the ISP using , and ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. . Now, the testing needs of major network technologies being deployed today are supported in a single instrument. In addition, the DA-3400 Ethernet analyzer option is enhanced with new real-time expert functions and enhanced filtering, 1.0 Gigabyte capture buffer A reserved area in memory for holding incoming data. See capture and buffer. and HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive , plus extensive automated reporting. Combined, these features help maintain "up-time" of business application and ensure fast resolution of problems in the network. "The DA-3400 has made its mark in the industry with its state-of-the-art, high-speed, packet processing capabilities, coupled with the industry's easiest-to-use graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to ," said John Govert, vice president of Marketing for Acterna's Data Network Services. "With the latest series of enhancements, Acterna is focused on increasing the overall troubleshooting breadth-and-depth of our popular data analyzer, as well as enable it to solve more and more of the high-speed network problems faced by today's data engineers." As data networking speeds continue to increase, and IP networks evolve from "best-effort" to multi-service, mission-critical enterprise backbones, data engineers require tools which give them real-time visibility into what is actually happening in their network to find and fix problems quickly as they arise. The DA-3400 Version 2.0 offers a unique combination of wire-rate, hardware-enabled packet processing, coupled with an industry-leading Examine(TM) protocol decode and Mentor(TM) expert troubleshooting engine, enabling data engineers to detect, view and solve problems that ordinary analyzers in the market simply cannot. The DA-3400 will be on display at SuperComm 2003 in Atlanta, June 2-5, booth # 21547. About Acterna Acterna (ACTRQ.OB) is the world's largest provider of test and management solutions for optical transport, access and cable networks, and the second largest communications test company overall. Focused entirely on providing equipment, software, systems and services, Acterna helps customers develop, install, manufacture and maintain their optical transport, access, cable, data/IP and wireless networks. The company serves customers in more than 80 countries. Acterna is a subsidiary of Acterna Corporation. Information about Acterna can be found on the Web at www.acterna.com. |
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