EXFO EPX 5000 Dual Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver

The EXFO EPX 5000 Dual Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver is a dual-port module for simultaneous testing of two high-speed Ethernet links. It generates and analyzes traffic across Layer 1 through Layer 4, enabling measurement of network throughput, latency, jitter, and error performance. Designed as a modular component within EXFO's test platforms, the EPX 5000 serves enterprise, telecom, and carrier Ethernet environments where multi-link validation is essential.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet transceiver module


• Ethernet Interfaces: 10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit)


• Protocol Layers: L1 through L4 traffic generation and analysis


• Key Metrics: Network throughput, latency, jitter, error performance


• Platform Integration: Modular architecture for EXFO test systems


• Discontinued: June 30, 2006


• End-of-Service Date: June 30, 2009

Key Features

• Dual simultaneous Ethernet link testing capability


• Multi-layer protocol analysis and traffic generation


• Error identification and quantification (packet loss, corruption)


• Modular design for integration into larger test platforms

Typical Applications

• Network throughput evaluation and maximum data rate assessment


• Latency measurement across packet transmission paths


• Jitter analysis of received packet timing variations


• Packet loss and transmission error characterization


• Enterprise network performance validation

Compatibility & Integration The EPX 5000 operates as a module within EXFO's modular test platforms. It pairs with platform management software and integrates alongside other specialized modules to support testing across multiple network interface types and speeds.