The DSX-8000 is the latest addition to the Versiv™ cable certification family, continuing Fluke Networks' tradition of designing products to help communications installers achieve system acceptance for copper and fiber applications faster, more accurately, and more cost-effectively.
"Intertek has confirmed that the Fluke Networks DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer has met the ANSI/TIA-1152-A Level 2G requirements for measurement accuracy," said Antoine Pelletier, project engineer, ICT cabling product testing, Intertek. "The availability of testers that meet this standard is an essential milestone in the evolution of Cat 8 and means customers can ensure their installations are compliant."
With the launch of a field tester, designers and installers now have the tools they need to deploy Cat 8 compatible 25 and 40 Gigabit Ethernet networks. Reaching the milestone of the first Cat 8 field tester, the DSX series has achieved several advancements, including:
• The first permanent link and channel adapters with a full 2 ​​GHz range, enabling TIA Cat 5 through 8 and ISO/IEC Class C through FA and I/II field certification (Class II adapters will be available during summer 2017)
• The fastest test time: Cat 6A certification in eight seconds
• The first tester approved by Cat 8 solution manufacturers
• The only tester capable of testing screen continuity along the cable path, as required for 2G-level testers.
The only tester capable of testing the critical optional resistance imbalance measurements to ensure the operation of advanced Power over Ethernet (PoE) systems.
"While Versiv owners are reporting a rapid return on investment, contractors expect their testers to last for years," said Eric Conley, vice president and general manager of Fluke Networks. "By purchasing the DSX-8000, they can ensure they'll be ready when their customers deploy Cat 8 technology. The combination of a strong ROI and protection against obsolescence makes this a smart purchase."
Panduit, a leading provider of networking solutions, also touted the DSX-8000 and verified that it is the only field tester that meets all Cat 8 requirements.
"Category 8 will deliver the promise of easy migration to higher bandwidths in the data center, with ease of deployment and significant cost savings," said Marc Naese, vice president of the Data Center business unit at Panduit Corporation. "Customers will need to ensure their installation meets all Cat 8 specifications to realize these benefits. Panduit® laboratories have evaluated and approved the Fluke Networks DSX-8000 for certification of our installations."
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