Description
Tested in good condition
High Performance Application Measurement Probe Tektronix K18HW-E1 For Archive Data Server - Professional E1/DS1/J1 Network Monitoring Solution - Tested And Validated In Perfect Working Condition
🔌 Interfaces 8 RJ-45 ports for 16 E1/DS1/J1 receivers (8 bidirectional links)
📊 Connection Type High impedance with RJ-45 connectors and adaptable cables
🎯 Supported Formats E1, DS1, J1, Coaxial 75Ω, Balanced 120Ω
💾 Capture Performance >400 Mbps stream to disk without data loss
🖥️ Architecture Remote processing on PC or external server
📦 Format 1U rack-mountable for stationary installation
🔧 Hardware Filters VPI/VCI ATM, VLAN Ethernet, IP address ranges
⚡ Processing Speed Full line rate processing (line rate)
📡 Applications Monitoring 2G/3G/4G GSM GPRS UMTS LTE
🏭 Brand Tektronix
📝 Reference K18HW-E1
⚖️ Approximate Weight 3.5 kg (estimate for standard 1U unit)
🌍 Country of Manufacture United States / International Assembly
✅ Condition Used - Tested and validated in good working condition
⚠️ Disclaimers
Software: This announcement concerns only the physical hardware. No software, license, driver, or analysis application is provided with this equipment. The buyer is responsible for acquiring the necessary compatible software for the operation of the probe.
Technical Software Support: We do not provide any technical support regarding the installation, configuration, or use of third-party software. For any software assistance, please contact Tektronix or the publisher of the network analysis software used directly.
📦 What exactly is included in this sale?
This sale includes only the Tektronix K18HW-E1 probe itself, tested and validated in good working condition. Depending on the available configuration, the power supply may or may not be included (check the photos and description). No monitoring cables, adapters, SFP modules, software, or additional accessories are provided unless explicitly mentioned in the listing. For any additional equipment necessary for your E1 DS1 J1 network analysis project, feel free to consult us.
🔌 What cables are needed to connect this measurement probe to my network infrastructure?
The K18HW-E1 probe uses standard RJ-45 connectors on its 8 bidirectional ports. Depending on your telecommunications infrastructure, you will need specific monitoring cables suited to your interfaces: 75Ω coaxial cables for 1.6/5.6 coax connections, 120Ω balanced cables with Bantam or RJ45 connectors, or cables with open ends. Tektronix offers a complete range of MPTCBL cables suitable for each E1 and DS1 telecommunications standard. The protocol analyzer also requires an Ethernet network connection to your workstation or analysis server.
💻 What analysis software works with this Tektronix data capture probe?
The K18HW-E1 probe is designed to work with Tektronix's NSA (Network and Service Analyzer) software suite. This network analysis platform allows for the decoding and analysis of 2G, 3G, and 4G protocols including GSM, GPRS, UMTS, and LTE. The NSA software offers advanced features for filtering, frame reassembly, real-time analysis, and long-term capture. Other third-party network monitoring and protocol analysis applications may also be compatible depending on their specifications. Contact us for recommendations tailored to your specific telecommunications test and measurement needs.
🔧 Has this probe been tested and what checks have you performed?
Yes, this Tektronix K18HW-E1 analysis probe has undergone a complete quality control check by our technical team. We verified the power supply, the physical integrity of all RJ-45 ports, system recognition via Ethernet connection, and the basic capture functionalities. The test equipment is therefore guaranteed operational at the time of shipment. However, in-depth data capture tests require a specialized E1/DS1 network environment and the NSA software that we do not have in full configuration. That is why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee allowing you to validate compatibility with your telecommunications measurement infrastructure.
🌐 Can I use this probe for monitoring Ethernet or optical networks?
The Tektronix K18HW-E1 probe is specifically designed for E1, DS1, and J1 interfaces via its 8 RJ-45 ports. It is not natively equipped for Gigabit Ethernet monitoring or STM-1/OC-3 optical interfaces. For these applications, Tektronix offers other models in the K18 range: the K18HW-2STM1 for STM-1/OC-3 optical interfaces with LC connectors, and versions with SFP modules for Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet. If your project requires a multi-protocol monitoring solution combining E1 and other interfaces, several K18 probes can be synchronized to create a scalable monitoring platform covering your entire telecommunications network architecture.
📊 What are the typical applications for this professional network monitoring probe?
This probe finds its applications in many professional telecommunications contexts: validation and troubleshooting of network equipment in test laboratories, optimization and troubleshooting of GSM GPRS UMTS mobile networks in production, passive monitoring of service quality on E1 infrastructure links, data capture for forensic analysis or regulatory compliance, integration testing of new switching equipment, performance monitoring in network maintenance centers. Its long-duration capture capability exceeding 400 Mbps and real-time hardware filters make it a particularly suitable tool for in-depth analysis of signaling protocols and user traffic in telecom operator deployments.
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