The NetAlly LinkRunner 10G range at Comms Express provides the most cost-effective solution for professional 10-Meg to 10-Gig Ethernet validation. Designed for high-speed network engineers, this ruggedised handheld tester delivers complete link analysis—including line-rate 10Gbps performance testing, hardware-based packet capture, and TruePower™ PoE load testing up to 90W - in seconds.
The LinkRunner 10G is a high-performance solution for Multi-Gig and 10 Gig network testing. LinkRunner 10G simplifies testing and configuration of copper and fiber Ethernet networks, streamlining workflows by combining essential functions of installation and triage in a single, ruggedized unit.
This next-generation tester delivers complete network validation and troubleshooting at linerate from the media (copper/fiber) to the application (layers 1 – 7), accelerating deployments, speeding problem identification, and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of network installers and operations teams.
Install, test, verify, and troubleshoot technology upgrades, Multi-Gig (NBASE-T) and 10G networks with advanced troubleshooting apps and purpose-built test hardware at linerate.
Physical layer testing includes cable (TDR) testing, toning, wiremapping, and LANBERT™ Media Qualification testing with cable SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) measurements for Multi-Gig links.
Compatibility with standards compliant SFPs enables test and validation of any wired media (copper or fiber) for a variety of use models.
Validate up to 90W 802.3bt PSE with TruePower™ loaded Power over Ethernet (PoE) test.
Two LinkRunner 10G units can be used for line-rate performance testing to verify network capacity, performance and QoS, as well as service provider SLAs between sites.
Key Features
The LinkRunner 10G has two Ethernet ports. The main test RJ-45 port supports MultiGig networks from 10/100/1000Mbps to 2.5/5/10G to verify link speed, SNR, and duplex advertised and connected. It can request and verify PoE power under load from up to 90W PSE’s.
Alternatively, it can interface to fiber networks via single/multi-mode SFP+ to test 1/10Gbps fiber-based Ethernet. The second RJ-45 management port connects to 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet for remote control, and conducts network scanning and tests where needed. It is also the port for cable testing.
In addition to fiber optic transceivers (SX, LX, SR, LR, ZX, singlemode, multimode, etc.) the SFP+ slot can be utilized with a variety of standards-based interfaces, such as TwinAx or other Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables, and vendor-specific transceivers.
LinkRunner 10G can use a variety of third-party apps from the Link-Live app store for a variety of uses. The USB-A port provides connectivity for added USB adapters and 3rd party accessories such as printers, barcode scanners, fiber optic inspection cameras, and more. The use of a USB-based Wi-Fi adapter (such as the Edimax n150 for 802.11ac/b/ g/n/) provides for connectivity and wireless testing using a third-party app.
The USB-C port is compatible with higher-power USB-C chargers, as well as external power-packs for all-day portable use.
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