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With some minor plant maintenance,
services up to 6 Gbps will be achievable with
the existing plant. Ultimately, when MSOs do
upgrade their plants with the latest amplifiers
and taps that support the enhanced spectrum
ranges, the full potential for DOCSIS 3.1 will
be realised, enabling MSOs to sell higher
revenue services up to 10 Gbps downstream
and 1 Gbps upstream.
OPX-BOXe OTDR, Fibre Inspection Scope,
and Optical Power Meter meet fibre test
applications while an optional coaxial TDR
is available for fault location.
•  Home Installation Process and Auto
Certification tests simplify the installation
process with clear pass/fail results.
VeEX CX310
Operators that invest ahead of the market
and test early can expect to gain the most
benefits. DOCSIS 3.1 enables operators to
provide more data at higher qualities and at
faster speeds. More than ever, MSOs must
fully characterise every aspect of the cable
network, from the headend to the home. This
Forward 1.8 GHz), PNM, Ethernet for Business
class service SLA testing, Workflow and Asset
Management system, all under one umbrella.
Therefore, the VeSion platform addresses
MSO’s challenges to maintain separate tools to
monitor different technologies in their network
and provides complete network visibility
(VeSion) and reduces unnecessary truck rolls
by alerting key personnel via SMS, SNMP,
emails to alarm conditions and locations.
VeSion’s Proactive Network Maintenance
(PNM) SaaS solution is powered by industry
leader Nimble This®, using business
intelligence, data analytics and cutting-edge
PNM technology.
VeEX AT2500-3G
means going beyond traditional test methods.
For example, actual throughput tests at
line rate are vital to ensure that the speeds
advertised are being delivered.
VeEX – Your DOCSIS 3.1/OFDM Test
Partner
For the next few years, service providers will
be upgrading their HFC networks to offer
ultra-high-speed Broadband services utilising
DOCSIS 3.1. VeEX‘s comprehensive cable
product portfolio enables network operators
to deliver next-generation services and ensure
network quality and reliability.
For DOCSIS 3.1 based service installation,
VeEX offers the compact CX310 handheld test
set, at an affordable price point that makes
it suitable for every installation technician.
The CX310 features a true DOCSIS 3.1 / 32x8
cable modem and supports pivotal OFDM
measurements. It also supports the Home
Installation Process (HIP) Autotest, enabling
Home Certification conformance testing.
VeEX CX380s-D3.1
VeEX DOCSIS 3.1/OFDM analysers meet
all budget and test requirements. Key features
include:
•  OFDM Simplified: easy-to-view summary
screen provides a clear presentation of
critical D3.1 OFDM metrics including the
quality of the Phy Link Channel (PLC), Next
Codeword Pointer (NCP) and Modulation
Profiles.
•  OFDM Analyzer: without a cable modem
requirement, this feature is critical if
DOCSIS channels are impaired. In this
event, testing would not be possible with
other meters requiring an online cable
modem.
•  Subcarrier Scan: a powerful feature
that provides metrics on an OFDM
subcarrier basis. Operators can access
key measurements such as Power Level,
MER and Noise per each individual OFDM
subcarrier.
•  Noise Under the OFDM: presented in clear
graphs, operators can quickly identify
service impacting plant impairments hiding
under OFDM carriers.
•  VeTest Throughput: Beyond the physical
layer, is the critical VeTest, which measures
the actual throughput capable on the
DOCSIS 3.1 transmission line.
Key Additional Features:
•  True 10 Gigabit Ethernet test interfaces,
enabling Service Level Agreement (SLA)
testing at line rates from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps.
•  Optical add-on test capabilities such as
ADVANCED TELEVISION
For DOCSIS 3.1 Line Maintenance
requirements, VeEX offers the powerful
CX380s-D3.1. Key Maintenance Tools
including enhanced Spectrum Analysis with
1.8 GHz range, DOCSIS 3.1 OFDM Analysis,
MPEG Analysis, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet test
capabilities.
The CX380s-D3.1 is also part of the VeEX
DOCSIS 3.1 Sweep System, working in
conjunction with the CaLan 3010H+ Headend
unit. Forward Path Sweep up to 1.8 GHz and
Return Path Sweep up to 204 MHz enable
operators to verify previously unused and
untested frequency spectrum as they prepare
their networks for DOCSIS 3.1 deployment.
Rethinking the Headend monitoring
With new technologies, such as virtual
CMTS, CBR-8, Remote-Phy Node, headend
monitoring technologies need to evolve and be
smarter for DOCSIS 3.1 deployments. VeEX’s
VeSion is a Cloud-Based, One System Platform,
representing the next step in innovation for
Network Monitoring. VeSion integrates RF
monitoring (Return 245 MHz and Forward),
MPEG, Fibre, Sweep (Return 204 MHz and
Designed for digital cable TV, OFDM signal
analysis for D3.1, Satellite and over-the-air
digital TV signal analysis and measurements,
VeEX’s new AT2500-3G is the industry’s
most complete 3 GHz advanced spectrum
analyser and multi-standards test solution.
Incorporating a high-resolution colour touch-
screen, the lab grade AT2500-3G features a 3
GHz spectrum analyser, an OFDM analyser for
DOCSIS3.1 signals and VeCheck fast scan for
all downstream, including the OFDM Channel.
Additional features include digital channel,
MPEG analysis and Ethernet test capabilities.
To learn how VeEX’s new DOCSIS 3.1
product portfolio can help you upgrade your
HFC network to meet consumer expectations
for excellent service and quality, visit us at
www.veexinc.com or www.docsis31.com.
Become our DOCSIS 3.1/OFDM test partner
today.
About VeEX Inc.
VeEX Inc. develops innovative
test solutions for next-generation
communication networks and
services. With a blend of advanced
technologies and vast technical
expertise, VeEX’s products address
all stages of network deployment,
maintenance, field service turn-up, and
service verification features across
DSL, Fiber Optics, CATV/DOCSIS,
Mobile, next-generation Transport
Network, Fiber Channel, Broadband/
IPTV, WiFi, Synchronous and Carrier
Ethernet technologies. For more
information visit www.veexinc.com.
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