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Chapter 1
Introduction
The ALBEDO Telecom xGenius is a dual port hand-held Ethernet traffic generator and
analyser conceived to rate conformance and performance of native Ethernet networks
or Ethernet services like Ethernet Private Lines (EPLs) or Ethernet Private LANs
(EPLANs).
xGenius operates at bit rates up to 10 Gb/s. It comes with optional synchronization
testing capabilities and TDM analysis and generation features. For this reason,
Figure 1.1: xGenius front view. The tester presents results by means a colour capacitive
touch screen and the LEDs.
xGenius
Transmission & Synchronization
Designed by ALBEDO Telecom inc.
Run Event Power DC
Port 1
Summary LED
Port 2
Summary LED
Test Connector
Panel
Rubber cover
Colour
Screen
Platform Connector
Panel
Start / Stop
LED
Event
LED
Power
LED
DC / Battery
LED
Power
Button
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