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T-BERD
Ethernet Packet Capture/Decode in Copper RJ-45
10/100/1000 Dual Through Mode
This document outlines how to use the T-BERD 5800 to capture and analyze live, in-service network
traffic in pass-through mode on a copper RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T connection.
Equipment Requirements:
• T-BERD/MTS-5800 equipped with the
following:
o BERT software release V28.0 or greater
o Ethernet test options:
▪ C510M1GE
▪ C5LSCAPTURE
▪ C5DUALPORT
• 1 X CAT5E or better Patch Cable
• 1 X Copper 10/100/1000BASE-T SFP
(for T-BERD 5800-100G only, VIAVI part
number CSFP-1G-CU)
The following information is required to
complete the test:
• Filtering criteria (Destination MAC address,
Source MAC address, VLAN ID, EtherType)
Connect to Line Under Test:
In-line Monitoring uses two Copper RJ-45
10/100/1000 ports in the T-BERD in "through"
mode.
1. If you are using a T-BERD 5800-100G,
insert the Copper SFP into SFP Port 1.
2. Disconnect the CAT5E patch cable from the
equipment under test and reconnect the
cable to the copper RJ-45 10/100/1000
connector in Port 1 of the T-BERD.
3. Connect a CAT5E or better cable between
10/100/1000 Port 2 of the T-BERD and the
equipment under test.
/MTS-5800 Network Tester
Figure 1: Equipment Requirements
Figure 2: Copper Dual Thru mode connection