Testing using the T-BERDYMTS 5800-100G, T-BERD/MTS-5822P, or MAP-2100 Active Optical Cable (AOC) and Direct Attach Copper (DAC) assemblies have emerged in the marketplace as an alternative to the combination of patch cords and pluggables in short-distance, high-performance computing applications such as data centers. The benefits AOC and DAC cables include lower costs and in the case of AOC, no risk of connector contamination by dirt. AOC and DAC cables are available either with the same termination at both extremities or as a breakout with multiple SFPs terminating onto a single QSFP. However, without the right equipment, testing those cables is a big problem. • An efficient, script-driven test helps avoid discarding good AOC/DAC/breakout cables • Simplified multi-technology testing with an all-in-one dual-port handheld unit • Optimized for field use with a multitouch screen, battery and AC support, scripted workflows, clear pass/fail results, and full report generation capabilities • Supports efficient best practices with repeatable methods and procedures • Job Manager supports the use of test plans, and provides test reports for multiple tests as part of a job • BER stress testing on all Ethernet rates; • Supports RS-FEC at 25GE and 100GE to provide pre- and post-FEC results • Physical ports for SFP- and QSFP-terminated cables • OTDR option • Test AOC/DAC/breakout cables cables before installation with a single unit • Troubleshoot AOC and DAC cable performance once installed using two units • Platform also provides full Ethernet/IP network testing and troubleshooting at 10 Mbps to 200 G (16 QAM) interfaces for data center interconnect and core/metro networks • Fiber link characterization and troubleshooting • Installation and maintenance testing in core and mobility networks also available with a 5G-ready uni

AOC and DAC cables are not simply cables but assemblies with multiple components, including optical transceivers (QSFP or SFP) attached to each end which prevent access to the fiber/electrical connectors, making testing them very challenging What's more, although the usage of these new cables is straightforward, AOC/DAC/breakout cables can be the source of errors in a system and need to be tested. Defects can be caused by mismatched polarities, excessive bends, crushed/squeezed optical fibers, or electromagnetic interference (EMI) for DACs. Without the ability to test AOC/DAC/breakout cables,...

• Metro/longhaul, business services, and data center technicians can test virtually any interface in a network as well as qualifying fiber plants with one handheld instrument. The T-BERD/MTS 5800-100G is compatible with many VIAVI test solutions: • The P5000i and FiberChek Pro fiber microscopes for connector end-face inspection and analysis • MP-Series optical power meters for optical power and loss measurements • The industry's most complete set of OTDR modules for fiber link characterization and fault-finding, including Smart Link Mapper optical analysis software that displays OTDR results...