The rapid growth in mobile data services, video streaming and cloud computing is forcing today’s core and metro communications networks to meet the need for more bandwidth by increasing deployment of 100 Gbps Ethernet and OTN. The growing need for more speed is also driving active research and development into new 400 Gbps technologies. These high-bit-rate networks require particularly high reliability due to the huge data volumes and diversity of client signals.
The Anritsu Network Master Flex MT1100A can send and receive a variety of 100G × 4 client signals, offering strong support for research and development of 400 Gbps networks and transport equipment. The all-in-one MT1100A supports all the latest communications network technologies. Selecting and installing up to two modules simultaneously supports all-in-one research and development, manufacturing, installation and maintenance tests of network and transport equipment operating at bit rates from 1.5 Mbps to 100 Gbps. The large, 30 cm colour LCD touch panel with easy-to-use GUI plus remote operation of a full range of test functions (also auto test with SCPI commands), over an Internet connection, improves test efficiency and helps cut costs.