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KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITSWireless protocol analyzer for functional testing and troubleshooting

The fastest way to equip your testing team with a protocol analyzer, just download and install software for any Windows-enabled PC

Unique capability of real-time analysis without probes; connect directly to the monitored network element (vendor specifi c) or use the PC’s NIC-adapter to capture data

Multitechnology support: 2G, 3G, LTE, IMS, CS and PS core with Ethernet interfaces; offl ine analysis of all the wireless technologies

Correlated multitechnology and multi-interface Call and Sessions Analysis

Upgradeable to another Hawk Analyzer product

High-performance user-plane analysis with additional iPro intelligent network analysis probe; also high-speed Ethernet: 10/100 Mbit, 1/10 Gbit Ethernet

SoftHawkSOFTWARE-BASED WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION ANALYZER

Easy-to-use, software-only multitechnology protocol analyzer for Ethernet-based interfaces.

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INTRODUCTIONAnalysis of network elements or system behavior during the network trial phase does not always require large or expensive testing systems. For many teams, often the need is simply for an easy-to-use tool that has the capabilities for real-time and offline testing of the latest multitechnology network. SoftHawk is the ideal solution for network equipment functional testing, system testing and customer support teams.

WHERE TO USE SoftHawk

SoftHawk from EXFO is a software-only protocol analyzer that can be installed on any PC running on Windows XP or Windows 7 operating system. It is an ideal solution for:

› Detailed analysis

› Functional testing

› System verification

› Site troubleshooting

› LTE trial verification with additional iPro capture unit including user-plane analysis

SoftHawk is based on the M5 Analyzer platform. It allows real-time analysis of Ethernet-based interfaces in GERAN, UTRAN, LTE, PS and CS core, as well as IMS and legacy core. All wireless technologies are supported in offline analysis. With a Windows-style graphical user interface (GUI) and automated configuration, SoftHawk is quick and easy to set up for analysis. Network traffic analysis is illustrated by clear graphics, and issues to be addressed are visibly highlighted. You can easily bring the latest functionalities to SoftHawk via a software update downloaded directly from Internet—all you need is a valid EXFO Wireless Care to always keep your tool up-to-date.

SoftHawk—FLEXIBLE AND SCALEABLEAll of the Ethernet-based interfaces can be analyzed with the PC’s NIC-adapter. When offline, SoftHawk can handle and analyze trace files recorded from any transmission technology.

Equipped with a separate iPro, an intelligent network analysis probe, SoftHawk becomes a powerful LTE packet user-plane analyzer that is capable of capturing data from 1 or 10 Gbit Ethernet interfaces at 100% line rate and perform correlated control and user-plane analysis. SoftHawk may be scaled up to the BrixHawk Distributed Analyzer to cover wider LTE network troubleshooting and statistical analysis.

A unique use case for SoftHawk is that it enables real-time analysis without any probes. For example, in Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) environments, SoftHawk can make a connection directly to the eNodeB for complete LTE monitoring (S1/LTE air interfaces, X2 interfaces) or to packet-switched and circuit-switched core network elements (i.e., MSC server, SC-MGW, SGSN and GGSN) and used to troubleshoot live networks.

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TROUBLESHOOTING APPLICATIONSSoftHawk features intelligent data analysis applications that enable multitechnology and multi-interface call and session tracing, KPI generation and QoS measurements—all with the capability to drill down into the details of the decoded protocols.

Signal Tracing and AnalysisThe Call and Session Analysis application is a key troubleshooting tool that allows you to quickly see if there are any issues in the network.

› Tracing of calls and sessions over the monitored interfaces

› Complete correlation of intersystem calls between LTE, UTRAN, GERAN, core and IMS

› Real-time pre-fi ltering of raw data with any main UE or network-related value to see only the needed calls or sessions

› Overall status of the calls and sessions in one view; each transaction has its own line with illustrative phase icons

› Over 500 3G/2G/LTE information items available for the calls/sessions; any piece of information can be used to fi lter data in the GUI

› With one click, open full signaling details of a call, or save call-/session-related data to a fi le

› Detailed comparison analysis of calls or sessions

With the Protocol Monitor application, transactions can be analyzed to the last detail in real-time and from multiple interfaces simultaneously.

› Shows message sequences for easy analysis of message fl ow

› Offers an overall view of the network as each event can be seen on its own line, providing event information and protocol content

› Easily provides complete signaling with full details for each event

› Correlates protocol messages between analysis views, making it easier to switch analysis to another view

› Layer details settings based on any stack, protocol, message or information element to defi ne what you see

› One click to open calls related to signaling

› Support for latest industry standard specifi cations and vendor specifi c implementations

Unique Use Case: Call Comparison

The SoftHawk analyzer also boasts a unique OPEX-saving functionality that allows users to compare any call in extreme details against their own reference call. With one click from the Call and Session Analysis application or from the Protocol Monitor application, the user can compare detailed signaling of two calls to the information element level and see the different parameters or messages of signaling protocols. This saves hours of engineers’ time in locating the most hard to find problems in mobile network signaling.

Unique Use Case: Call Comparison

The SoftHawk analyzer also boasts a unique OPEX-saving functionality that allows users to compare any call in extreme details against their own reference call. With one click from the Call and Session Analysis application or from the Protocol Monitor application, the user can compare detailed signaling of two calls to the information element level and see the different parameters or messages of signaling protocols. This saves hours of engineers’ time in locating the most hard to find problems in mobile

The SoftHawk analyzer also boasts a unique OPEX-saving functionality that allows users to compare any call in extreme details against their own reference call. With one click from the Call and Session Analysis application or from the Protocol Monitor application, the user can compare detailed signaling of two calls to the information element level and see the different parameters or messages of signaling protocols. This saves hours of engineers’ time in locating the most hard to find problems in mobile

The SoftHawk analyzer also boasts a unique OPEX-saving functionality that allows users to compare any call in extreme details against their own reference call. With one click from the Call and Session Analysis application or from the Protocol Monitor application, the user can compare detailed signaling of two calls to the information element level and see the different parameters or messages of signaling protocols. This saves hours of engineers’ time in locating the most hard to find problems in mobile

EXFO is certified ISO 9001 and attests to the quality of these products. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. EXFO has made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this specification sheet is accurate. However, we accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions, and we reserve the right to modify design, characteristics and products at any time without obligation. Units of measurement in this document conform to SI standards and practices. In addition, all of EXFO’s manufactured products are compliant with the European Union’s WEEE directive. For more information, please visit www.EXFO.com/recycle. Contact EXFO for prices and availability or to obtain the phone number of your local EXFO distributor.

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Printed in Canada 12/04

Statistics and User-Plane AnalysisWith SoftHawk, the Diagnostics Suite is a post-processing application that shows KPIs and QoS counters and allows detailed user-plane analysis. Thus, it provides essential information on the overall performance of a network cluster based on traced transactions, making it easy to rapidly analyze hundreds of thousands of calls or sessions. The xDRs and KPIs are stored to a local database to allow analysis of large amounts of data.

› Visualization of transaction counters and KPIs, from LTE and PS/CS core interfaces

› Shows distribution of failures sort by reason in graphics

› Drill down to root causes and detailed analysis

OPTIONAL HARDWARE

iProiPro for 100% capture of IP traffic from 1 Gbit or 10 Gbit Ethernet interfaces.

Key features in brief:

› 100% line-rate Ethernet capture at 1 and to 10 Gbit interfaces

› Correlated control and user plane analysis, easily switch from one view to another

› LTE user plane session and fl ow analysis with QoS measurements; drill down to Protocol Monitor application for detailed level signaling analysis

For more information, please see iPro specification sheet.