GeoProbe SpIprobe

Providing network monitoring for both legacy and next-generation networks

Your Challenges

Today, networks are converging so they are typically comprised of multiple technologies and domains. Communication Service Providers (CSPs) need the ability to view the complete network from a single source that provides accurate, real-time data end-to-end across their network. Some network elementscan provide records, but the information provided is normally limited to a single element. In addition, network elements from different vendors report metrics differently, which runs the risk of basing decisions on inconsistent information. What’s needed is a solution that works within a multi-technology, multi-vendor environment that is accurate, real-time and proven.

How We Can Help

Tektronix Communications GeoProbe SpIprobe passive monitoring probe system can capture accurate and unbiased information on a real-time basis across multiple network technologies. GeoProbe SpIprobe supports multiple network technologies including 2G/3G, SS7, and VoIP over various physical interfaces such as Fast/Gigabit Ethernet, E1/T1, and STM-1/OC-3. GeoProbe SpIprobe passive monitoring probe system provides carrier-grade reliability and scalability as well as being NEBS compliance. GeoProbe SpIprobe may be used in combination with G10 probes to provide the most comprehensive end-to-end view of the network across multiple legacy and next-generation technologies and domains.

The GeoProbe SpIprobe system is currently deployed in production networks at over 120 sites of all sizes throughout the world. These installations support millions of subscribers and include some of the largest networks in the world. Tektronix Communications GeoProbe SpIprobe passive monitoring probe system is a best-of-breed solution with optimized hardware and a low total cost of ownership. Scalability is ensured with a distributed network monitoring architecture that can gracefully grow with probe expansions.

Features and Benefits

  • The GeoProbe SpIprobe delivers the necessary data to fuel high-value IrisView applications including PA, ISA, IPI and RIA.
  • The GeoProbe SpIprobe system manages large amounts of traffic throughput while providing multi-protocol, multi-domain processing of control signaling and user content.
  • A scalable, flexible architecture provides the ability to massively scale with lower footprint requirements. Operators can easily add more processing as their needs grow.
  • The distributed ATCA platform supports SS7, IP, mobile, voice, NGN, 3G, 4G, FMC and legacy infrastructure
  • Extensive pre-filtering at the probe ensures that only the information requested is sent over the LAN/WAN, decreasing bandwidth requirements and associated costs.
  • The GeoProbe SpIprobe passive monitoring system supports simultaneous real-time capabilities for any number of users at multiple, geographically diverse sites
  • Hot insertion capabilities minimize downtime when upgrades and expansions are needed
  • High density small footprint with carrier-grade, industry standard architecture yields efficient operations and maintenance.
  • Readily supports convergence of networks and migrations from TDM and ATM to IP.
  • Provides simultaneous real-time capabilities for any number of users at multiple, geographically diverse sites
  • Additional high bandwidth IP and 4G interfaces are served by the complementary GeoProbe G10 probe platform.
  • The GeoProbe SpIprobe passive monitoring system is available in both 2U and 14U configurations.

Applications

The GeoProbe SpIprobe delivers the necessary data to drive products within the Iris Suite of Products including Protocol Analyzer (PA), Iris Session Analyzer (ISA, Iris Performance Intelligence (IPI) and Roaming and Interconnect Analysis (RIA), providing such applications as:

  • Proactive network performance monitoring
  • Monitoring and benchmarking smartphones
  • Detecting and resolving data session accessibility and retainability issues
  • Measuring device performance
  • Classifying and measuring the application traffic for the mobile broadband network
  • Determining network congestion
  • Verifying policy-based quality of service.
  • Identifying, classifying and monitoring unknown protocols
  • Real-time data analysis
  • Detecting misconfigured network devices
  • Analyzing network element performance
  • Data capturing for root cause analysis
  • Enhanced protocol analysis
  • Reproducing a network problem for advanced troubleshooting

Iris Session Analyzer: The Iris Session Analyzer (ISA) call trace tool identifies and diagnoses the specific calls and sessions that violate specified performance criteria while providing improved usability and workflow efficiencies. ISA’s protocol correlation engine can be easily customized for individual network deployments to provide consistently accurate full-session correlation of all protocols. Iris Session Analyzer (ISA) has very flexible searching and filtering options to help return a concise set of sessions and messages matching the user’s criteria... Read More

Protocol Analyzer: Tektronix Communications Protocol Analyzer (PA) troubleshooting tool offers network engineers a composite view across mixed protocol stacks and sub-networks, supporting both real-time and historical Protocol Data Unit (PDU) investigation from a common platform. PA’s sophisticated filtering options enable users to quickly zero in on relevant data, reducing troubleshooting time. Once captured in real time or collected and stored for recall to the capture buffer, PDUs are available for display in sequence view, hierarchical view of a selected PDU by protocol layer and HEX/BINARY/ASCII view... Read More

Iris Traffic Analyzer (ITA): ITA enables users to view and analyze transport layer, router/firewall and application performance issues. ITA helps identify, classify and monitor unknown protocols so carriers can clearly understand the traffic patterns in their network. Network intelligence provided by ITA enables operators to more efficiently utilize their existing infrastructure and delay or eliminate the need to deploy more capacity...Read More

Iris Performance Intelligence’s (IPI): Real time analytics dashboard enables users to understand network element behavior, analyze network performance and impact and make informed decisions regarding performance in real time. IPI’s FastPath Quality of Service dashboard delivers immediate visual notification of any degradation in performance for specific services. It accelerates the identification and resolution of service-affecting issues by increasing visibility and verifying ticket resolution... Read More

Roaming and Interconnect Assurance: Tektronix Communications Roaming and Interconnect Assurance (RIA) product delivers the tools required to proactively identify Quality of Service (QoS) issues associated with outbound and inbound global roaming in order to maximize minimize the revenues and minimize the overall costs associated with roaming and interconnect for mobile services. RIA measures the Global Roaming Quality (GRQ) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for SMS, voice, and data as defined by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA)... Read More

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