TraceSpan Adds Validation Capability to GPON Xpert Analyzer

RA’ANANA, Israel -- Testing GPON networks became easier with the introduction of a validation testing capability by broadband monitoring solution vendor TraceSpan Communications. TraceSpan's GPON Xpert is a passive multilayer protocol analyzer for GPON networks, designed for R&D, laboratory and field application engineers who are developing, testing and deploying GPON standard-compliant solutions. With the new validation testing capability, GPON Xpert now enables users to perform go/no-go tests of the GPON network without being familiar with the details of GPON standards and technology.

"Our customers are looking for ways to maximize return on investment from their GPON networks," says Dr. Hanan Herzberg, TraceSpan founder and CEO, "and validation testing is the exact solution for this. On the one hand it increases the network's availability by providing high test coverage in a short time, and on the other hand it saves significant investment in staff training. By providing all the information needed for troubleshooting problems when they exist, it significantly reduces network downtime and thus accelerates revenues."

GPON Xpert comes with predefined validation test scenarios based on the FSAN's recommendations for GPON validation tests, which include processes such as ONT turn-up, software image download, encryption and many more. It also allows advanced users to customize test scenarios.

The validation testing capability is part of a new GPON Xpert software and firmware package version, which includes some additional significant new features. This new version is available as a free-of-charge upgrade to all TraceSpan customers with a maintenance agreement for GPON Xpert. It will also be included in all GPON Xpert units shipped from now on.