The Viavi TBDC-10GE-AOCDAC T-BERD-5822P Data Center Package can easily test 10G Ethernet Active Optical Cable (AOC) and Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Cables against transmission defects with a purpose-built test. The compact unit's Cable Test script and report capabilities provide dual SFP+/SFP28/QSFP+/QSFP28 ports for quick and efficient testing of AOC/DAC cables.

With an easy-to-use test unit and the Cable Test script, AOC/DAC/breakout problems can be identified before cables are laid, avoiding the extra effort to replace the cable already in production. In cases where the cable has already been installed, it is still possible to troubleshoot it if a link experiences problems. Throwing away perfectly good AOC and DAC cables is a business practice to be avoided. Further, the 5800 job manager provides a framework to effectively test multiple cables in succession and generate a unified test report.

The VIAVI T-BERD-5822P cable tester is a compact handheld test instrument, making it ideal for AOC/DAC testing in tight spaces. In addition to AOC/DAC testing, it can test a wide range of network interfaces.