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Features & Benefits

UMTS Iub Deciphering: DeciphersAll Messages on the Iub Interfacein Real Time. Facilitates Trouble-shooting by Enabling Full Accessto the Content of all Frames

H324.M Protocol Suite, HSDPAProtocol Suite, EDGE Test Suite,Troubleshooting Video TelephonyServices and Interactive Multi-media Services

Multi Interface Call Trace: AnExpert Software that CorrelatesAll Related Messages Within andBetween SS7, GSM, GPRS, EDGE,UMTS, cdmaONE and cdma2000Networks, Enabling Fast and EasyIdentification of Problems fromthe Symptom to the Root Cause

H324.M KPI and Video QualityAnalysis: Enables VideotelephonyTroubleshooting and Quality ofService Analysis

Application Layer Analysis: EnablesService Level Troubleshootingand Usage Pattern Analysis ofkey GERAN Services such asVoice, WAP, SMS, POP3, FTP,SMTP and HTTP

Auto-configuration CapabilitiesEnsure Fast and Easy Setup of Measurements and AllowsTroubleshooting to Begin Within Minutes

Availability of E1/DS1/J1, STM-1/OC-3c, 10/100 Fast EthernetMonitoring Cards With High Port Density Along with FixedNetwork, SS7, GSM, GPRS,EDGE, UMTS, cdmaONE andcdma2000 Protocol Decoding

Stream to Disk Capabilities forSubsequent Offline Analysis

NTP- and GPS SynchronizationAlong with the File MergeApplication Permits DistributedMulti-site Monitoring

Hardware Filters for STM-1/OC-3Based UTRAN Interfaces AllowsNetwork Analysis Under Heavy Load

Applications

GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/cdmaONE/cdma2000 MobileNetwork Operators’ Operationand Maintenance Technicians for Troubleshooting Live or TrialNetworks Under SignificantTraffic Load Conditions

GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/cdmaONE/cdma2000 EquipmentManufactures’ Test Engineers for Troubleshooting During Load,Stress, Duration and AcceptanceTests of Network Elements

Tektronix Monitoring Solution for Mobile NetworksK15

Breakthrough Solution for Mobile Network Troubleshooting

The K15 is the Tektronix dedicatedmonitoring solution for mobile networktesting, based on a high-performancetransportable platform equipped withreal-time powerful troubleshootingapplications and designed to handlethe demanding high-performancerequirements of mobile networks.

Platform

The Compact-PCI compliant platformhouses a PC running Windows XPEmbedded operating system and up tofive Application Boards in a small, easilytransportable box. A complete operatorinterface is provided on the front panel,including a 15" XGA color display andattachable keyboard with touch pad. Acentral front foot allows optimal viewingangle. The top cover opens to the rear, andcan be left in place in order to protect fromdust even when cables are connected.

Top access is provided for up to sixCompactPCI boards that are housedvertically, and for a dual-slot plug-in ACPower Supply. Five slots are availablefor Interface/Measurement ApplicationBoards; the sixth slot is equipped with

a 1.8 GHz Pentium M CPU board, whichalso provides one free PMC slot for RAMmemory upgrades. The backplane iscompliant with the telecom extension of CompactPCI (H.110/PICMG2.5) andprovides access to four system-wideclock/sync signals. Each K15 unit canact as a synchronization master or slave;GPS input is also supported.

There are four USB 2.0 interfaces (back-ward compatible with USB 1.0 and USB1.1) available. Powerful Internal MassStorage capabilities are provided bymeans of two RAID0 SATA HD driveswith a capacity >250 GB each, >500 GBin total.

A standard AC97 Sound Codec andLine IN/Line OUT and MIC IN via 3.5 mmphone jacks provides standard soundcapabilities.

An Intelligent Platform Managementsubsystem provides flexible manage-ment of platform ID, temperatures, fans and other system values, allowingalso low acoustic noise in low-power-consumption applications.


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Automatic UMTS IubDeciphering

The UMTS Iub Deciphering applicationconsists of an expert software capableof automatically deciphering all theciphered protocol messages travelingon the UMTS Iub interface in real time.All the necessary parameters needed fordeciphering are collected automaticallyby the instrument by monitoring the Iu interface.

Powerful Auto-configuration

The Auto-configuration applicationshortens and simplifies the setup ofmeasurements allowing troubleshootingactivities to begin within only minutes.Using powerful detection algorithms,the Auto-configuration applicationindependently determines the networkconfiguration on interfaces such as Iuband GPRS A-bis/EDGE and configuresthe K15 accordingly.

Multi-interface and Multi-technology Call Trace

The Multi-interface Call Trace andMulti-technology Call Trace applicationsare expert software that helps trace calls/sessions in real time and offline as theyevolve over multiple interfaces.

Simple parameters such as the IMSI areused to identify the subscriber identity andto trigger the search. The call/session caneven be traced if the identifying param-eters change dynamically during thetransactions (for example IMSI, P-TMSI),as well as if it spans over multiple inter-faces (such as Iub – Iu-PS – Gr) andinvolves different network elements (like Node B, RNC, HLR).

The GUI allows drill-down troubleshootingfrom the problem symptom to the rootcause with a single mouse-click.

The Overview Window lists detectedcalls/sessions and highlights their statusat a glance (normal, failed) for quickidentification of problems. This allowseasy filtering out of calls that are not of

interest for the particular test beingperformed (normal calls).

The Arrow Diagram graphically showsthe message flow (arrows) of the call/session and the involved networkelements (vertical lines) in a highly intuitiveway. Deep protocol knowledge is nolonger required to perform expert-leveltroubleshooting.

For in-depth troubleshooting of theproblem’s root cause, all details aboutthe protocol messages and their para-meters are shown in the DetailedMonitor Window.

Supported interfaces are:

SS7/GSM (ISUP, INAP, CAP, MAP)

GPRS/EDGE (Abis, A, Gb, Gr, Gn/Gp)

UMTS (Iub, Iu-PS, Iu-CS)

cdmaONE/cdma2000 (A1, A10/A11)

H.324M Video Telephony QoS Analysis

By tracking H.324M video calls on theIu-CS or CORE interfaces, the H.324MVideo Telephony QoS Analysis appli-cation enables users to:

Calculate H.324M key performance indicators(KPI) to speed-up troubleshooting activities

Extract the H.324M video/audio stream toassess its quality

Look and listen at video calls to assess thecustomer perceived quality of service

Extract the video stream in .3gp format forsubsequent in-depth off-line video qualityanalysis with the Tektronix MTS4EA Software Suite

GERAN Application Layer Analysis

By monitoring both control and userplane details on the GERAN interfaces,the Application Layer Analysis providesprovides K15 users with an insight intohow end users use and experiencecommon GERAN applications. With adashboard overview highlighting areasrequiring further investigation, theGERAN Application Layer Analysisapplication enables users to:

Quickly identify under-performing or rarelyused services and applications

Easily identify the cells and services thatresult in low QoE due to dropped calls,low throughput, slow RTT, etc.

Determine capacity requirements needed to support the services and applications used by end-customers

Direct access to the individual sessionsallowing fast and focused troubleshooting ofissues which require further investigation


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Protocol Analysis

The K15 monitors a wide range of SS7,GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA,cdmaONE and cdma2000 protocols, andfeatures a graphical user interface thatallows easy visualization of protocolmessages with increasing level of details,along with easy to use powerful filteringcapabilities.

Distributed MonitoringApplications

The K15 embeds all the fundamentalbuilding blocks for a distributed moni-toring architecture.

The Remote Desktop capabilitiesallow the K15 to:

Reduce technicians traveling cost and timeby allowing operations to be centralized

Reduce the time needed to solve problems,as inexperienced technicians in remote sitescan be supported by skilled personnel atheadquarters

Maximize use of experts at headquarters,because troubles can be analyzed in realtime without waiting for the technicians tocollect traces

With the NTP and GPS synchronizationcapabilities, the K15:

Reduces the time needed to identify the rootcause of a problem: with the new multi-interface call trace, all interfaces and networkelements in the problem domain can beanalyzed simultaneously

Grows with the needs of the user: If oneinstrument is not enough to cope with anincreasing number of interfaces, additionaltest systems can be added and synchronizedwith the existing units

Deals with the high complexity problemstypically observed in 2.5/3G networks:Investigating the issues which occur in next-generation mobile infrastructures requiresthe ability to measure simultaneously andtime synchronized at multiple interfaces indifferent geographic locations

The capability to stream protocol data toa hard drive while simultaneously conduc-ting real-time analysis allows the K15 to:

Collect a large amount of data for subsequentanalysis by using a simple recording pipelinethat stores monitored protocol data in to aninternal HD, to an external HD or to a networkfile system

Merge data collected from different instrumentsat different sites by using an easy-to-useFile Merge application

Use previously collected data to performoffline analysis by using our offline or post-processing software


Multi-user Environment

Already in earlier releases, the K15 becamea true multi-user test system. Five userscan work completely independently yetconcurrently on the same K15 hardwareconnected to one server. Now, with the2.40 release, the multi-user feature isextended further to allow the mergingof information from multiple K15 units.The system is scalable with additionalservers. Multi-user offers full functionalitywith full performance and results in eachuser being able to carry out real-timeanalysis using data from all test ports.


Interfaces Available on the K15 Hardware Platform

K15-2 HW platform

Interface Type Rear I/O Front I/O

USB 2.0 2 x Type A 2 x Type A

COM 1 (RS232) — 1 x RJ45

1000Base-Tx (Gb Ethernet) 2 x RJ45 2 x RJ45

DVI-I — 1 x MicroCross 29 pol. MOLEX#74320

Keyboard/Mouse — 1 x PS/2

IPMI (EMP) 1 x RJ45 —

Line IN 1 x 3.5 mm phone jack —

Line OUT 1 x 3.5 mm phone jack —

MIC IN 1 x 3.5 mm phone jack —

Extension Modules Slot — 1 x PMC



CharacteristicsGeneral

Host Processor Board Processor – Mobile Pentium M 1.8 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache.Memory – 2 GB SDRAM ECC.Timer – User-programmable, allows real-time functions.Bus – CompactPCI; 64-Bit/33 MHz.

Front Panel I/O PS/2 Interface – 1 connector for ext. keyboard/mouse.USB 2.0 Interface – 2 connectors.Serial Interface – 1 RS-232 RJ-45 connector.DVI-I Interface – Connector on the board panel.PMC Slots – 1, providing connection to the backplane.Gb Ethernet Interface – 2 10/100/1000 Base-Tx RJ-45 connectors.

Rear Panel I/O USB 2.0 Interface – 2 connectors.Serial Interface – 1 RS-232 RJ-45 connector for IPMI.Gb Ethernet – 2 10/100/1000Base-Tx RJ-45 connectors.Line IN – 1 3.5 mm phone jack.Line OUT – 1 3.5 mm phone jack.MIC IN – 1 3.5 mm phone jack.

Data Storage Hard disk I – 30+ GB, 2.5" IDE hard disk drive.Hard disk II-III – 2 RAID0 SATA HD >250 GB.

Display Type – TFT LC active-matrix color display with backlight and sleep mode.Dimensions – 15".Resolution – 1400 x 1050 pixel SXGA compliant.An External Monitor may be connected using theDVI-I connector on the top of the unit.

Keyboard Type – Full-QWERTY; attachable to the front of the unit.An External Keyboard may be connected via one of the USB ports available on the front or the rear of the unit.

Touch Pad Type – Integrated Touch Pad with 2 buttons.An external mouse may be connected via one of the USB ports available on the front or the rear of the unit.

Platform ManagementSubsystem (IPMI Compliant) Features – Fan speed control; temperature control; platformhardware ID management; power outage control.The IPMI interface connector is for Tektronix serviceuse only.

Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Embedded.

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions (Excluding Handle) Width 365 mm Depth 227 mm Height (Without cover) 340 mm

305 mm

Weight Without Application Boards 11.8 kg

Others Inclination One reclinable central front

foot (can reach 70 mm) Top Cover Detachable plastic cover;

open on the rear Transport handle Fiber enforced plastic

with rubber overmold Transport case Hard-shell case with wheels (optional) and retractable handle.

(520 mm H x 695 mm W x 405 mm D)

Backplane – Compact PCI Features – Passive; 6 slots; one CompactPCI segment,PICMG 2.1 compliant, 64-Bit/33 MHz.H.110 Bus – (PICMG 2.5) on P4 of peripheral slots.Clock/Sync – 4 signals distributed on P2.

Power Type – Industrial grade, 350 W; plug-in module with over-temperature protection.AC Input – 460 VA, 100-240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz.DC Output – 50 W per application slot (available for the +5 V,+3.3 V, +12 V and –12 V application slots asfollows): 35 A; 30 A; 7 A; 2.5 A.Fuse Data – 6.3 A time-delayed, 250 V.

Regulatory Safety – UL and cUL to UL61010B-1 [reference: PO61]; CE mark: EN61010-1.EMC – FCC part 15, class A; CE mark: EN61326, class A.

Environmental

Temperature Operating – +5 ºC to +40 ºC.Non-Operating – –20 ºC to +65 ºC.

Relative Humidity Operating – Up to 80% below 30 ºC, derate to 45% at 40 ºC,non-condensing.Non-operating – Up to 90% below 20 ºC, derate to 60% at 20 ºC,non-condensing.

Altitude Operating – 10,000 ft. (3000 m).Non-operating – 40,000 ft. (12000 m).

Shock Operating – Half-sine 2 g.Non-operating – Half-sine 30 g.

Random Vibration Operating – 0.31 gRMS.Non-operating – 2.28 gRMS.

Acoustic Noise ETSI 300 753 for Business area (63 dBa).

Timestamps Accuracy NTP – ±10 ms with network jitter ±3 ms.GPS – ±1 ms.

Monitoring Interface/Measurement Application Boards

Single Slot Boards PowerWAN – Interfaces up to 8 E1/DS1/J1 bi-directional PCM links.PowerWAN Light – Interfaces up to 4 E1/DS1/J1 bi-directional PCM links.PowerWAN Light with Ethernet Module – Interfaces up to 4 E1/DS1/J1 bi-directional PCM linksand up to 2 10/100 Mb/s Fast Ethernet links.

Double Slot Boards PCE-2 – Can mount up to 2 LIF (LIF type A or LIF type B) inany combination.LIF type A – Interfaces up to 2 STM-1/OC-3c bi-directional optical links.LIF type B – Interfaces up to 4 E1/DS1/J1 ATM links.

Accessories

GPS Kit Including Antenna, Receiver and Cable –Order MPTAC0003.

Transport Case with Wheels and RetractableHandle – Order MPTAC0002.

Cables and Connectors –See www.tektronix.com/Measurement/signaling/index/selection_guide/order.html.


Ordering Information


Predefined ConfigurationsIncludes 5-slot K15-2 Base Unit (K15BU) configured with a Host Processor Board and a Software Option as specified below:

Order Code Description

K15SYS-CORE K15 Fixed Network Bundle; 5-slot K15-2 Unit with Fixed Network SW (CORE + ACCESS)

K15SYS-CDMA K15 Fixed Network Bundle; 5-slot K15-2 Unit with Fixed Network + cdmaONE SW

K15SYS-CDMA2 K15 Fixed Network Bundle; 5-slot K15-2 UnitWith Fixed Network + cdmaONE + cdma2000 SW

K15SYS-GPRS*1, 2 K15 GPRS Bundle; 5-slot K15-2 UnitWith Fixed Net + GSM + GPRS SW

K15SYS-GSM*1 K15 GSM Bundle; 5-slot K15-2 UnitWith Fixed Net + GSM SW

K15SYS-UMTS*1,2 K15 2G/2.5G/3G Bundle; 5-slot K15-2 Unit with Fixed Net +2G/2.5G/3G SW (including MICT and NSA UTRAN Troubleshooting suite)

K15SYS-TRB-U*1, 2 K15 UTRAN Bundle Troubleshooting; 5-slot K15-2 UnitWith NSA UTRAN Troubleshooting Suite

*1 Multi-interface Call Trace included.

*2 Certain vendor proprietary interfaces may require to be ordered separately.

Hardware – Interface Cards

Order Code Options Description

K15MB000 K15 HW Broadband AAL2/5; Packet and ATM Cell Processor Board (PCE 2; monitoring only) supporting AAL2 and AAL5,OAM (FM), TM4.x (VBR, CBR, UBR); up to two Interf. Modules can be supported

K15MB010-INS Option: K15 HW Broadband AAL2/5; Monitoring Line Interface STM-1 2x Rx/Rx

K15MB020-INS Option: K15 HW Broadband AAL2/5; Monitoring Line Interface ATM E1/DS1/J1 4x Rx/Rx

K15MB010 K15 HW Broadband AAL2/5; Monitoring Line Interface STM-1 2xRx/Rx; prereq.: PCE 2 board (K15MB000)

K15MB020 K15 HW Broadband AAL2/5; Monitoring Line Interface ATM E1/DS1/J1 4xRx/Rx; prereq.: PCE 2 board (K15MB000)

K15MB030 K15 HW Monitoring Interface Board E1/DS1/J1 PCM 8x Rx/Rx; prereq.: Base SW >= V2.20

K15MB080 K15 HW Monitoring Interface Board E1/DS1/J1 PCM 4x Rx/Rx and connector for LIF Ethernet

K15MB081-INS Option: K15 HW Monitoring LIF Ethernet 2x 10/100 Mb/s

K15MB081 K15 HW Monitoring LIF Ethernet 2x 10/100 Mb/s; prereq: Monitoring Interface Board 4 x E1/DS1/J1 PCM (K15MB080)



Additional Software Options

Order Code Options Description

K15SW K15 Classic Software;

K15SW00-4CT-FULL Initial delivery of complete software PC Remote Operation for K15

K15SW00-4PL-FULL Initial delivery of K15 Multi-User-License 3G for 5 concurrent users, dongle; Prerequisite K15 base SW >=V2.40; Windows 2003 Server, Client Licenses

K15SW00-4PM-FULL Initial delivery of K15 Multi-User-License 3/2.5/2G for 5 concurrent users, dongle; Prerequisite K15 base SW >=V2.20; Windows 2003 Server, Client Licenses

K15SW00-4PN-FULL Initial delivery of K15 Multi-User-License 2.5/2G for 5 concurrent users, dongle; Prerequisite K15 base SW >=V2.20; Windows 2003 Server, Client Licenses

K15SW00-4PP-FULL Initial delivery of PC Offline SW; aligned to WIN 2000/XP; analysis and play back of K1103, K1205, K1297, K15 record files,incl. zoom and filter functionalities. Decoder and applications have to be taken from K15 (w/same S/N) or bought separately

K15SW00-4PV-FULL Initial delivery of PC Offline SW: Record Viewer; aligned to WINDOWS 2000/XP (English); analysis of K1103, K1205,K1297 and K15 record files

K15SW00-6UJ-FULL Initial delivery of K15 Appl. SW IMA Monitoring

K15SW00-6VK-FULL Initial delivery of K15 Appl. SW: Audio/Video Stream Extraction

K15SW00-6WF-FULL Initial delivery of K15 Appl. SW Monitoring Iub Deciphering

K15SW00-6GF-FULL Gb Interface Deciphering Software

K15SW00-9CP-FULL Initial delivery of K15 Appl. SW: Monitoring API for C++


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