Softing NetXpert XG2-PLUS
Comprehensive dual-ended copper and fibre qualification up to 10 Gb/s.
Dual-main-unit network qualification system for comprehensive copper and fibre testing up to 10 Gb/s, with active network diagnostics and Wi-Fi support.
What is Softing NetXpert XG2-PLUS and when should you use it?
Softing NetXpert XG2-PLUS is a network qualifier designed to prove whether installed copper or fibre links can support target Ethernet speeds up to 10 Gb/s. Qualification sits between basic verification and standards-based cable certification: it answers whether the link can carry the required network performance, while a certifier proves compliance with cabling standards.
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Key Features
Two main test units; Copper qualification up to 10 Gb/s; Fibre qualification using two main units; Active network diagnostics; Wi-Fi support; Multiple measurement methods; Fibre testing using SFP interfaces; Comprehensive accessory kit for multimode and singlemode testing.
Applications
10 Gb/s copper qualification; Fibre qualification; Enterprise and data centre acceptance; Network commissioning; Troubleshooting; Backbone testing; High-speed Ethernet validation.
Standards
Supports performance qualification and active Ethernet testing for copper and fibre links up to 10 Gb/s as specified by Softing.
Technical Specifications
Data rates up to 10 Gb/s; Two main units supplied; Fibre testing at 1 and 10 Gb/s using SFP interfaces; Includes OM4 multimode and OS2 singlemode test leads in the standard package.
Variants / Configurations
Combination model supplied with two NetXpert XG2 main units, active remote, power supplies, copper and fibre test leads, couplers, hard case and upgrade licences.
Training Available
Fibre Optics Training UK can provide practical training around Softing NetXpert XG2-PLUS, including link setup, copper and fibre qualification, target Ethernet rates, PoE checks, performance troubleshooting and evidence-based reporting. Training is designed to help engineers understand not only which buttons to press, but what the result means, when the test method is appropriate and when a different verification, qualification or certification tool is required.
Manufacturer-neutral training using leading industry equipment
Fibre Optics Training UK uses equipment from multiple leading manufacturers, including Fluke Networks, Softing, EXFO, VIAVI, Fujikura and INNO. Our training is manufacturer-neutral and standards-led: learners are taught the underlying test method, correct setup, result interpretation and practical workflow so they can work confidently across different platforms rather than being trained around one brand.
Downloads & Resources
Download official Softing product literature for the NetXpert XG2-PLUS.
FAQs
What is Softing NetXpert XG2-PLUS used for?
Softing NetXpert XG2-PLUS is a network qualifier designed to prove whether installed copper or fibre links can support target Ethernet speeds up to 10 Gb/s. Qualification sits between basic verification and standards-based cable certification: it answers whether the link can carry the required network performance, while a certifier proves compliance with cabling standards.
What is the difference between verification, qualification and certification?
Verification checks basic wiring and continuity. Qualification proves whether a link can support a target network application or data rate. Certification measures the parameters required by cabling standards and produces a formal PASS/FAIL result.
How do I know whether this is the right tester for my job?
Choose the instrument based on the evidence the project requires: basic wiremap or continuity, live-network troubleshooting, Ethernet performance qualification, standards-based copper certification, Tier 1 optical loss testing or Tier 2 OTDR analysis.
How does Softing compare with Fluke Networks, TREND Networks and NetAlly?
The brands overlap in several categories but organise their portfolios differently. The right choice depends on whether you need verification, qualification, certification, fibre loss testing, OTDR analysis, PoE diagnostics or live-network troubleshooting. Compare required test standards, speeds, media, reporting workflow and support rather than brand name alone.
Can Fibre Optics Training UK help compare test equipment before purchase?
Yes. We can help identify the test method and equipment category that matches the installation standard, client requirement, network speed and reporting obligation.
Is practical training available?
Yes. Practical training is available on relevant test methods and equipment workflows, including setup, test selection, result interpretation, fault finding and reporting.
Do I need a certifier if I already have a network tester?
Not always. A network tester may be ideal for commissioning and troubleshooting, but if the contract requires standards-based cable certification you need an appropriate certifier capable of producing the required PASS/FAIL evidence.
What should I compare besides the purchase price?
Compare test scope, supported standards and speeds, copper/fibre capability, PoE support, accessories, calibration requirements, reporting software, workflow, warranty/support and the training needed to use the instrument correctly.
How does this compare with Fluke LinkIQ, TREND SignalTEK 10G or NetAlly LinkRunner 10G?
All address parts of the network qualification and troubleshooting market, but their emphasis differs. Compare target data rates, copper/fibre support, PoE, active-network diagnostics, traffic/performance testing and reporting before choosing.
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