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PowerHawk Multi-User Analyzer

PowerHawk Multi-User Analyzer

PowerHawk Multi-User Analyzer

Product catalog summary
Key Features and Benefits
  • PowerHawk is a robust analyzer solution designed for high-volume testing in labs, allowing multiple users from different locations to access the same data source in real-time.
  • The system uses a familiar GUI from the M5 Analyzer software, providing full analysis capabilities.
  • It operates on a single centralized server, reducing the need for multiple hardware units and lowering both CAPEX and OPEX.
  • PowerHawk is upgradable to PowerHawk Pro.
Introduction

PowerHawk addresses the needs of various network analyzer users by providing a real-time, multi-user system with location-independent access. It supports simultaneous and independent use by different user groups without conflict.

Real-Time Multi-User System Requirements

The system must cater to different user needs, such as customer support and service teams, without hindering access to data, even when high-rate equipment is used.

Applications
  • PowerHawk is used for functional testing, system verification, and interoperability testing of LTE, UTRAN, GERAN, CS/PS core, and IMS networks.
  • It supports up to ten simultaneous users and keeps up with the latest network technology developments.
Centralized Server Hardware

PowerHawk operates on a high-end server PC, allowing client access via remote desktop connection. This setup reduces hardware investment and allows global usage of the same testing system.

Cost Reduction
  • CAPEX is reduced by requiring only one server hardware, and OPEX is lowered by minimizing travel costs and simplifying maintenance.
Correlated Multi-Interface Signaling and User-Plane Analysis

PowerHawk provides real-time call and session tracing, KPI generation, and QoS measurements, with detailed protocol analysis capabilities.

Interface Adapters
  • Various adapters are available, including E1/T1, STM-1/OC3, Ethernet, and LTE technology packages, supporting a wide range of network interfaces and technologies.
Technology Packages
  • PowerHawk supports LTE, UMTS, Core, IMS, and GSM technology packages, each offering detailed decoding, session analysis, and correlation capabilities.
Hardware Specifications
  • The PowerHawk server features a 12-core CPU, 48 GB memory, 6 TB storage, and supports multiple network configurations.
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Catalog excerpts

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Real-time, multitechnology and multi-user analyzer solution with location-independent access KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS Powerful analyzer solution that allows high-volume testing in the lab Allows multiple users from different locations to access independently the same source of data in real time Client interface is the familiar GUI of the M5 Analyzer software with full analysis capabilities and functionalities Only one centralized server hardware to maintain and operate instead of multiple units—network interface adapters, client and server software are all installed in one-rack server PC; client access via LAN/Internet with remote desktop connection Lowers CAPEX and OPEX: › Low investment in hardware with one centralized server hardware › Global 24-hour use of the same testing system › Reduced traveling to site for troubleshooting › Remote maintenance of the whole system Upgradable to PowerHawk Pro SPEC SHEET MULTI-USER ANALYZER

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PowerHawk Multi-User Analyzer INTRODUCTION Across an organization, there are often different network analyzer users with varying analysis needs; e.g., operators and vendors will each use test networks for distinct purposes. However, despite this difference, the source of the information remains in the same network interface, and therefore, all users are able to access the same lines—simultaneously and independently. With the PowerHawk, EXFO has overcome the challenges that come with simultaneous and independent use by developing a real-time, multi-user analyzer system with location-independent...

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PowerHawk Multi-User Analyzer CORRELATED MULTI-INTERFACE SIGNALING AND USER-PLANE ANALYSIS PowerHawk features intelligent data analysis applications that enable real-time call and session tracing, LTE user-plane session and flow analysis, key performance indicator (KPI) generation and quality of service (QoS) measurements—with capability to drill down into the details of the decoded protocols. Signaling Tracing and Analysis The Call and Session Analysis application is a key troubleshooting tool that allows you to quickly see if there are any problems in the network. Real-time tracing and filtering...

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PowerHawk Multi-User Analyzer POWERHAWK OPTIONS INTERFACE ADAPTERS Eight E1/T1 (bidirectional) Interface Adapter (D5) Physical interface with eight bidirectional links for E1/T1/J1 physical interfaces capable for ATM or PCM data analysis; bantam connectors; cables must be purchased separately. D5 Adapter Option: Inversed Multiplexed ATM (IMA) Brings inversed multiplexed ATM capability to the PowerHawk platform. The IMA technology carries logical ATM link over multiple E1/T1 physical link. Two Bidirectional STM-1/OC3 Interface Adapter (D6) Physical interface for two bidirectional STM-1/OC-3 links...

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PowerHawk Multi-User Analyzer POWERHAWK OPTIONS (CON’T) GSM (2G) TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE GSM (2G) Technology Support with Correlated Call and Session Analysis Covers all GSM (EDGE) RAN and core interface analysis, detailed decoding, session analysis and session correlation over the interfaces. Support is up to 3GPP REL7. a Fully automatic Gb interface deciphering (requires PSTN and Registers technology support). Automatic key fetching from Gr interface. Proprietary GERAN Decoder/Ericsson Ericsson-specific decoding support for GERAN interfaces. a Proprietary GERAN Decoder/NSN NSN-specific decoding...

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PowerHawk Multi-User Analyzer HARDWARE PowerHawk Server 3.1—Technical Details › 12 core CPU › Two Intel Xeon X5670 2.93 GHz six-core 48 GB of memory › › Twelve 4 GB DDR-3-1333 ECC REG 6 TB of storage › › Hard disk: six 1 TB Seagate Constellation ES SAS 6 Gbit/s (ST31000424SS), RAID 5 (usable space of 1024 GB for system, 3628 GB for traces), tolerates failure of one disk SUPPORTED CONFIGURATIONS Multitechnology support: › Redundant power supply (800 W) › Operating system: Win 2008 server EE R2 64 bit › Free slots for interface adapters: 3 x PCI Express, 2 x PCI-X › Two 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet...

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