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T-BERD /MTS-5800 Network Tester
TCP Throughput Testing to an iPerf v3 Server
This document provides instructions on how to configure and execute TCP Wirespeed Throughput test
from a T-BERD/MTS 5800 instrument to an iPerf v3 server.

Equipment Requirements:

• T-BERD/MTS-5800 equipped with the
following:
o BERT software release V28.1 or greater
o Ethernet and Layer4 test options:
▪ C510M1GE and C5LSLAYER4 for
10/100 Megabit or 1 Gigabit Ethernet
▪ C510GELAN and C510GLAYER4 for
10 Gigabit Ethernet
o SFP or SFP+ optical transceiver to match the
line under test
• Patch Cables to match the optical
transceiver and line under test (CAT5E,
Single mode or Multimode Fiber)
• Fiber optic inspection microscope (VIAVI
P5000i or FiberChek Probe)
• Fiber Optic Cleaning supplies
The following information is required to complete the test:
• Physical Interface (10/100/1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, 10GBASE-LR, etc.)
• Auto Negotiation settings of the port under test.

Fiber Inspection Guidelines:

• All fiber end-faces must be clean and pass
an inspection test prior to connection.
• Use the VIAVI P5000i, FiberChek Probe, or
Sidewinder microscope to inspect both
sides of every connection being used
(SFP/QSFP Port, bulkhead connectors,
patch cables, etc.)
Figure 1: Equipment Requirements
Figure 2: Inspect Before You Connect
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