Updated ONX Firmware – Release Version 3.6.9 for ONX CATV available now

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Firmware release 3.6.9 for the OneExpert CATV is now available.

The firmware is available in StrataSync firmware update section for the OneExpert CATV.

Release notes can be found there and here:ONXCBL.003.006.009_Release_Notes

This release includes the addition of a Full Scan test to the QuickCheck Expert mode on ONX-630 and NTX models, allowing a quick toggle from two-channel to full scan analysis. SmartID support is improved to enable wiring tests to 1.6 GHz. This update supports the HomeTDR option, which enables testing drop cables and troubleshooting. Also supported is WiFi Advisor Smart Channel Wizard, which provides an improved user interface for WiFi network optimization and troubleshooting.

Updated Software for T-BERD/MTS-2000, 4000 and SmartOTDR

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VIAVI just released updated software for its T-BERD/MTS-2000, 4000 & SmartOTDR. This new software version includes test options and feature enhancements to enable network tests at new speeds and with new capabilities that make testing faster and more efficient.

Base Unit Improvements (T-BERD/MTS-2000 & 4000, SmartOTDR):

  • Improved management of the cloud storage disk size information
  • Improved management of internal disk size information when large files are used
  • New Bluetooth management, with new menu
  • Improved display of the IP address in ad-hoc and AP Master modes in connectivity page

Specific to SmartOTDR

  • 5Ghz WiFi dongle management

Specific to T-BERD/MTS-4000

  • Improved USB port type management

OTDR New functions

  • New DWDM OTDR module management
  • New MP2 PON module management
  • CSOR extension files are now transferred to Stratasync
  • New SmartAcquisition function with license

OTDR New functions

  • Improved Management of zoom and cursors in multipulse mode
  • Improved event view management with launch cables (correct launch cable threshold information)
  • Improved management of launch cables for SmartAcq, Optipulse and FTTH-SLM
  • Improved .SOR management for fiber parameters (issue generated by V16.02)
  • Enterprise SLM: addition of default project and label files

Power Meter Improvements

  • Improved dark current referencing management

Scope Improvements

  • Improved management of file saving when storing into USB dongle (issue generated by V16.02)
  • Improved management of the logo for reports

Just use StrataSync to push the new software directly to your test instruments or use the links below to upgrade manually:

Updated Software for Viavi T-BERD/MTS Instruments

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VIAVI just released updated software for the T-BERD/MTS-8000E, -6000A MSAM & CSAM and the T-BERD/MTS-5800. This new software version includes test options and feature enhancements to enable network tests at new speeds and with new capabilities that make testing faster and more efficient.

 

New Orderable Options:

  • 25G Ethernet Support – test the latest 25G Ethernet interfaces and active optical cables (AOC) with the T-BERD/MTS-5800-100G in data center and mobile access applications – includes QuickCheck, RFC 2544 and Y.1564 SAMComplete workflows
  • Ethernet Over Ethernet – encapsulate 10G test traffic using the Ethernet Over Ethernet tunneling format

 

No-cost Feature Enhancements:

  • Quad Spectrum RF Analysis over CPRI – view spectrum analysis for up to four RF carriers on each CPRI link with spectrogram analysis on two carriers
  • Improved 10G Ethernet Service Disruption Test – better measure switching times through ROADMs with the addition of several new measurement triggers
  • 10GBaseT Interfaces – test the new 10G electrical interface via newly supported SFP+ modules
  • VLAN Scan – quickly determine which VLANs have end-to-end connectivity between two test instruments in the QuickCheck, RFC 2544 and Y.1564 SAMComplete workflows
  • Network Synchronization Enhancements – several enhancements to the IEEE 1588v2 PTP and 1PPS analysis applications including the ability to simultaneously test the quality of synchronous Ethernet and PTP IEEE 1588v2 with the new combined measurement application
  • CNO Map Spectrogram – qualify GNSS antenna installations by identifying obstructions that block the antenna from seeing satellites clearly

 

New Hardware Support:

  • SmartClass 4800 – new, fully featured 1G Ethernet tester with optional support for T1/E1 PRI

 

Just use StrataSync to push the new software directly to your test instruments or use the links below to upgrade manually:

VSE-1100 Firmware Update v2.3.3 is now available!

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A new version of firmware is now available on the VSE-1100.  This latest firmware enhances the VSE-1100’s upstream packet demodulation and troubleshooting techniques as well as other frequently used functions.  Below is a short list of updates made in this release:

  • Upstream Packet Table / Dashboard now show packets which are unable to be demodulated o Demodulation error, if detected, is shown / saved
  • NoiseTrak displays incrementing errored packet count if unable to demodulate packet
  • Packet number is now adjusted to better correlate to the packets in Packet Table
  • Performance Scan now saves the data in HTML as well as the CSV formats and can be exported to USB or synchronized to StrataSync for easier viewing
  • Added 256QAM Annex C as a valid channel type for detection and measurements
  • Downstream MER measurable to 50dB (was released in prior v2.3.2 firmware)

Additional information available in the VSE v2.3.3 release notes.

For more VSE-1100 information, visit the Viavi Solutions VSE-1100’s Product Page