HP / Agilent 4951C Protocol Analyzer
The HP/Agilent 4951C Protocol Analyzer is a comprehensive tool for monitoring, capturing, and analyzing data communication protocols. It supports a wide range of protocols, providing real-time analysis and troubleshooting capabilities for network performance optimization and diagnostics. Ideal for network engineers and technicians.
- Model
- HP 4951C
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $223
- RFQ ref
- 4951C
This unit
The HP/Agilent 4951C Protocol Analyzer is a portable instrument for installation, maintenance, and design of data communication networks. It captures, analyzes, and simulates protocol traffic across multiple serial interfaces, supporting data rates from 50 bps to 19 kbps. Real-time monitoring, post-processing of stored data, bit error rate testing, and device emulation enable rapid network troubleshooting and performance assessment across legacy communication systems.
Technical Specifications Data Rates: 50 bps to 19 kbps Protocols Supported:
Asynchronous (Async)
BSC
SDLC (NRZI)
HDLC
X.25
SNA
DDCMP
User-defined protocols Storage: 3 ½-inch diskette (618 KB capacity) for data, timing, lead status, programs, and configurations; nonvolatile memory for persistent program and configuration storage Power Input: 100 - 240 VAC, 48 to 66 Hz; three-conductor grounded power cord Serial Interfaces: RS-232C/V.24, RS-449/422A/423A, MIL-188C, V.35 Interface Pods: HP 18177A, HP 18180A (combination RS-232/V.24 and RS-449/422A/423A), HP 18179A (RS-232C/V.24 with breakout box), HP 18174A (RS-449/422A/423A) Video & Printer: RS-170 video output port; dedicated RS-232/V.24 ASCII printer port
Key Features
Auto Configure determines line parameters for immediate monitoring
Live line or buffer capture with post-processing analysis
DTE/DCE device emulation for network component testing
Bit Error Rate Testing (BERT) for line quality assessment
Data Communications Test Library with pre-written programs
3270 cluster emulation (optional HP 18332D software)
Link-level statistical analysis for SNA and X.25 (optional HP 18333D)
Full ASCII keyboard with softkey-driven menu interface
Remote control via PC utilities for distributed analysis
Typical Applications Legacy network installation and commissioning; protocol-level troubleshooting of asynchronous, BSC, and SNA systems; line quality validation; device simulation for cluster testing; performance characterization of serial data links.
Compatibility & Integration PC utilities enable remote control and protocol data analysis. User-defined programs and configurations load from 3 ½-inch diskette storage.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | 100 - 240 VAC, 48 to 66 Hz |
HP 4951C — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the HP 4951C. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
HP 4951C price
This HP 4951C is listed at $223. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
HP 4951C calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the HP 4951C is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
