Voice over IP PP500 PP6000 quality of experience quality of service responder probe Session Initiated Protocol internet protocol pp 500 pp 6000 direct quality DQ Pocket DQ SMS DQ mean opinion score interactive voice response PowerProbe 6000 & PowerProbe 500 Test Probes Measure the Human Perception of Service Quality with Versatile PowerProbes Multipurpose PowerProbes Identify a Wide Range of Network Problems ® Tektronix’ PowerProbe 6000 and PowerProbe 500 active service quality test probes are designed for advanced triple-play Quality of Experience (QoE) PowerProbe 6000 testing over PSTN and next-generation IP, cellular and wireless broadband networks. With a broad range of interfaces supporting all standard signaling protocols, these PowerProbes provide unparalleled active test access. Based on a flexible Linux and DSP-powered processing core, the PowerProbe PowerProbe 500 supports a growing library of over 40 application-focused software test agents to cover your evolving test needs.
Designed for network core, hub, Remotely managed and highly secure, these PowerProbes enable scaleable and enterprise installation end-to-end, bi-directional voice, VoIP, fax, video, and IP monitoring that faithfully measures over 330 user-perceived service quality metrics using an
Supports end-to-end testing to array of standards-based and patented algorithms. PowerProbe test probes and ® Controlled by Tektronix’ DirectQuality active test automation OSS, these responders PowerProbes can perform on-demand or scheduled tests for monitoring, fault-
Supports a wide variety of test management, SLA validation, installation, troubleshooting and provisioning objectives: Speech quality/MOS, applications. network performance, service quality, SLA/SLO verification Features & Benefits Applications

A single probe for TDM, IP, and analog Proactive End-to-End QoE Monitoring active testing
VoIP Service Validation
Scalable and secure architecture
Remote Troubleshooting
Supports multiple test scenarios:
Carrier / Peering Fabric Benchmarking Probe-to-Probe, Single-Ended,
Quality-Aware Least Cost Routing Loopback, etc.
SLA Validation
Trunk Testing Datasheet | www.tektronix.com/ActiveAssurance Datasheet | PowerProbe 6000 & PowerProbe 500 Test Probes All-in-one test platform Probe-to-Responder Testing PP R An effective low-cost solution that is typically used in the Powerful and scalable probe that handles Voice, VoIP, Fax, field to verify QoS and QoE. Responders are small and can Internet, Video and Modem testing in a single, compact be left at the customer’s premises or remote sites for unit. The PowerProbe 6000 and PowerProbe 500 support ongoing spot testing. the following test layouts. Probe-to-Probe Testing PP PP Test within the network core and Probe-to-Probe between networks Test network connectivity and availability within and PP PP between networks. This is the most thorough way to identify connection issues, one-way audio problems (with PESQ testing among others), and perform Test from the network core to the network stress-testing to localize bottlenecks. Responder network edge with a low-cost PP R portable responder Perform offnet testing to faxes and Single-End IVRs - Without any far-end test PP equipment IP Management Traffic Perform Day-of-Install tests to Cable Tester ensure a quality job and satisfied PP CT customers Network Core Remotely survey network health Loopback without any field test equipment DirectQuality Web-Based PP and no truck rolls OSS: This server centralizes test plans RTP Loopback The PowerProbe 6000 or with predefined Pass/Fail PowerProbe 500 Test Agents criteria, stores results, place test calls to any number and offers advanced Codec of resources, throughout your reporting & trending. Fault Isolation network, including offnet, to Integrates easily with measure a broad range of Voice Loopback existing OSSs with service quality metrics. Fibernode / Isolate ™ GatewayDQ . SBC / distribution Supported network faults Test the last mile without Network by performing field test equipment with Elements RTP loopback eMTA SIP and NCS Loopback Zoey allows customers to self-test Zoey Interactive service quality at anytime to PP ☺ autonomously resolve issues Test Layouts: PowerProbe 6000 and PowerProbe 500 are Versatile Players for Monitoring Quality of Service 2 Active tests between probes can be Single-Ended Testing Zoey Interactive Testing PP PP ☺ configured and scheduled in one-to- Perform voice, fax, and data service Allow customers to verify service one or one-to-many layouts for and transmission quality quality anytime with an IVR-based simplified network-wide service measurements to any region test service that is ideal for self-install monitoring – DirectQuality manages worldwide using single-ended test customers and technicians to test the scheduling conflicts and automatically agents with public IVR, faxes, and quality of the service they are executes tests when requested ports modems as far-end terminations. receiving. Measure MOS, echo, noise, become available. There is no need for any far-end test DTMF transmission, and Caller ID The DirectQuality OSS also knows the equipment. Verify the SLAs of performance. test agents installed on each probe, interconnect partners. Select long- simplify test automation by displaying True User-Perceived MOS haul routes based on service quality only valid probe / test combinations. and cost (least cost routing). Highly repeatable, accurate MOS scores and quality metrics calculated Remote Management Cable Tester PP CT using leading standards-based Perform RTP loopback to SMRP- The DirectQuality test OSS allows you algorithms from a complete array of compliant cable testers to verify to configure any PowerProbe 6000 or analog and IP measurements. connectivity in the field. PowerProbe 500 remotely from any Network Performance web browser - assess probe and test Loopback Testing PP port status, upload and activate new Automatically analyze network status Test VoIP service quality to Session test agents, backup probe during call progress using an E.180- Border Controllers (SBCs), DOCSIS configuration, change IP address and based database of worldwide tones Transponders, and VoIP subscribers’ probe name, and load international and Call Disposition Codes (CDC) to telephone adapters from a T1/E1 or IP dialing tones – all within a DISA- perform detailed connectivity analysis interface using industry-unique SIP approved security framework. including ASR, ABR, CCR, and NER. and NCS loopback testing. DirectQuality automates probe In cable networks, remotely isolate maintenance, and can perform Automated Resource network faults by performing required updates and backups within Scheduling loopback tests to the transponder predefined maintenance windows, and then to the eMTA to identify PowerProbe test port and resource maximizing test system performance where is the failure - without a truck- availability are automatically managed and availability. roll. by the DirectQuality test automation OSS. Active Test Capabilities V Vo oiic ce e/ /V Vo oIIP P T Tr ra an ns sm miis ss siio on n Q Qu ua alliit ty y C Ca allll C Co on nn ne ec ct tiiv viit ty y Voice Impairments (Delay, Echo, Noise, etc.) Network Timers, Call Disposition Codes Quality Metrics (MOS, R-factor, etc.) Performance Ratios, Billing Verification IP Impairments (Packet loss, jitter, etc.) Standardized results over PSTN, Wireless & IP networks Legacy Trunk Testing (BERT) F Fa ax x/ /M Mo od de em m T Tr ra an ns sm miis ss siio on n Q Qu ua alliit ty y S St tr re ea am miin ng g M Me ed diia a Q Qu ua alliit ty y ((R RT TP P)) Negotiated Parameters (ex: Baud Rate) VoIP, HDTV, IPTV, Mobile & Internet Video Page transmission Performance Quality Metrics (Jitter, Packet Loss, Delay) T.30 standard fax testing Full RTCP-XR support www.tektronix.com/ActiveAssurance 3 Datasheet | PowerProbe 6000 & PowerProbe 500 Test Probes Industry-unique single-ended responder in a data closet or at an Network Implementations testing: Provides off-net coverage interconnect partner’s office to The PowerProbe 6000 and and standardized quality testing for: troubleshoot transient issues. PowerProbe 500 can be deployed
Test network features: Verify the Least-cost routing applications network-wide in main switching availability of your 800 toll-free service over IP Peering and PSTN partner centers and at the edge of the number, test IVR systems, measure carrier routes. network. customer’s Message Waiting Indicator
SLA/SLO enforcement. Core to Hub (mesh) Testing: A (MWI) signal delays, and validate Day-of-Install testing and field variety of advanced tests including Vertical Service code availability. troubleshooting: With inexpensive VoIP stress testing, RTP streaming, Security responders, field technicians can test and Fax validation enable thorough over 60 service level measurements in service quality and SLA monitoring of DirectQuality management traffic is less than a minute on demand. Pass the core network. ssh encrypted to prevent snooping or or fail results are instantly returned on probe hijacking. As always, NOC Hub to edge testing: Automate tests a mobile phone or Web-enabled PDA. traffic should pass through your to the last mile to evaluate the impact private WAN, separate from other Long-term monitoring and pro- of network changes on your network traffic. active fault detection: Use loopback customers before your customers testing or leave an inexpensive experience a glitch. NOC DirectQuality FAX IVR HFC / DSL / FTTx PC PSTN / Peering Fabric eMTA Off-Net Phone Media Gateway PP30 Media Gateway CMTS / DSLAM / Fiber Hub IP Core Softswitch Softswitch SBC Phone Phone PC PC GGSN ASN FAX WiMax PP30 Legend SGSN 3G Ideal placement for a PDA PowerProbe 6000 or HLR PowerProbe 500 PC MN BS PowerProbe 30 Internet AUC Responder Wireless Adaptor WiFi Wireless Connection PP30 PDA PC Network Traffic Loopback Testing Service Provider Network-Wide Implementation 4 Management Traffic Network Traffic On-Net DirectQuality On-Net PowerProbe 6000 PP30 PowerProbe 6000 PDA FAX On-Net PowerProbe 500 Off-Net FAX Mobile PP30 FAX PC PP30 FAX Phone PDA IVR Off-Net PDA Off-Net PP30 PP30 FAX PC On-Net PC Mobile PDA IVR PC PowerProbe 500 Off-Net Mobile IVR Mobile IVR Global Network Implementation PowerProbe 6000 Characteristics PowerProbe 500 Characteristics T Ty yp piic ca all N Ne et tw wo or rk k L Lo oc ca at tiio on ns s T Ty yp piic ca all N Ne et tw wo or rk k L Lo oc ca at tiio on ns s Softswitch Sites Hub Sites Core Network Access Networks Service Providers Enterprise P Pr ro oc ce es ss siin ng g U Un niit t P Pr ro oc ce es ss siin ng g U Un niit t Processor: Dual Intel Xeon Processor: Intel Celeron Memory 4 GB RAM Memory 1GB RAM Hard Disk 300 GB Hard Disk 80 GB Voltage 120/240 VAC/-48VDC Voltage 120/240 VAC P Ph hy ys siic ca all D Diim me en ns siio on ns s P Ph hy ys siic ca all D Diim me en ns siio on ns s Type Carrier-grade chassis Type Enterprise-grade chassis Form Factor 2U, 19 inch Rackmount Form Factor 1U, 19 inch Rackmount Weight 40 LBS (18.2 Kg) Weight 19.4 LBS (8.8 Kg) IIP P IIn nt te er rf fa ac ce es s IIP P IIn nt te er rf fa ac ce es s 1 x GigE – Management 1 x GigE – Management 1 or 5 x GigE – Testing (VQM1000) 1 or 5 x GigE – Testing (VQM1000) V Vo oIIP P S Siig gn na alliin ng g V Vo oIIP P S Siig gn na alliin ng g MGCP – Up to 12 Endpoints MGCP – Up to 4 Endpoints SIP – Up to 16 Endpoints SIP – Up to 4 Endpoints M Mo od du ulle e S Su up pp po or rt t M Mo od du ulle e S Su up pp po or rt t 3 x TDM Modules PLUS 1 or 2 VoIP Modules 2 x TDM Modules OR 1 TDM Module + 1 VoIP Module T TD DM M M Mo od du ulle es s T TD DM M M Mo od du ulle es s 2 x Analog ports (VQM4) 2 x Analog ports (VQM4) 6 x Analog ports (VQM12) 6 x Analog ports (VQM12) 1 x Analog Fax/Modem (VQM38/92) 1 x Analog Fax/Modem (VQM38/92) Single or Dual T1 (VQM24/VQM224) - Single or Dual E1 (VQM30/VQM230) - V Vo oIIP P M Mo od du ulle e V Vo oIIP P M Mo od du ulle e 2 x SIP endpoints (VQM188) 2 x SIP endpoints (VQM188) 2 x H.323 endpoints (VQM188) 2 x H.323 endpoints (VQM188) 2 x MGCP endpoints (VQM188) 2 x MGCP endpoints (VQM188) 5 www.tektronix.com/ActiveAssurance Datasheet | PowerProbe 6000 & PowerProbe 500 Test Probes ® DirectQuality Integration About Tektronix: Tektronix Communications provides network operators DirectQuality provides complete service level test automation from test call and equipment manufacturers around the world an generation to Quality of Service (QoS) troubleshooting. Our Web-based OSS unparalleled suite of network diagnostics and features color-coded service level thresholds for reporting, alarming and management solutions for fixed, mobile, IP and analysis. With DirectQuality, users can schedule tests at any hour or initiate on- converged multi-service networks. demand testing at customer premises. This comprehensive set of solutions support a Business-level QoS Reports range of architectures and applications such as LTE, fixed mobile convergence, IMS, broadband DirectQuality provides a set of business-driven report templates with high-level wireless access, WiMAX, VoIP and triple play, and drill-down views. including IPTV. For Further Information: Tektronix maintains a comprehensive, constantly expanding collection of application notes, technical briefs and other resources to help engineers working on the cutting edge of technology. Please visit www.tektronixcommunications.com Contact Tektronix: Please visit www.tektronixcommunications.com ™ PocketDQ Integration When you have PocketDQ software running on the Phone: 1-800-833-9200 option 1 DirectQuality server, it allows you to remotely initiate an +1-469-330-4000 automated test call to the PowerProbe 30 through a wireless Web-enabled device such as a PDA or cell phone. PocketDQ presents results in a meaningful and simple Web report format. Eliminate guess work and accelerate troubleshooting by drilling down from QoS indexes to accurately and effectively troubleshoot network issues. ™ SMSDQ Integration When you have SMSDQ software running on the DirectQuality server, it allows you to remotely initiate a test call to the PowerProbe 30 using SMS text messages. Simple Pass/Fail test results are sent in a return SMS text message. Copyright © Tektronix. All rights reserved. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. 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