In use
Works with
- Certifies screened and unscreened twisted pair to TIA and ISO/IEC Category and Class limits; results upload to LinkWare Live and report through LinkWare PC
Features
Is it for you?
The Fluke Networks DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer module certifies copper twisted-pair cabling from Cat 5e through Cat 6A and Class FA to 1000 MHz with Level V accuracy, testing Cat 6A in 10 seconds, with HDTDX/HDTDR diagnostics, alien crosstalk measurement and results managed through LinkWare PC and LinkWare Live on the Versiv platform.
Choose it if these matter
- HDTDX/HDTDR diagnostics with distance to crosstalk and shield faults, and built-in alien crosstalk measurement
- 10 second Cat 6A tests and LinkWare Live cloud reporting keep certification workflows fast
Skip it if these rule it out
- Level V accuracy at 1 GHz tops out at Class FA: it does not certify Cat 8 / Class I/II, which needs the DSX-8000
- No Amazon listing is linked from Fluke Networks' own buy tools for this model, so buying it means searching for the exact model
- A Versiv 1-era module: newer DSX2-5000 models run on the Versiv 2 mainframe
Good for: Homelab · Wired backhaul · Home office
Which version should you buy?
Selected package: DSX-5000 (Versiv).
Selected package
DSX-5000 (Versiv)
This pageModel: DSX-5000
- What differs
- The Versiv 1 1000 MHz copper certification module.
- Best for
- Cat 6A / Class FA certification.
Related models and generations
DSX2-5000 Model: DSX2-5000
The Versiv 2 generation of the 1000 MHz certifier.
Versiv 2 platforms.
Watch out
- DSX-5000 certifies to 1000 MHz; DSX-8000 to 2000 MHz (Cat 8 / Class I/II).
- DSX-5000 (Versiv 1) and DSX2-5000 (Versiv 2) differ by mainframe generation, not frequency range.
- The QI suffix adds Quad interfaces for fiber, not different copper limits.
Compare with similar models
| Specification |  This oneDSX-5000 CableAnalyzer |  Cable Matters 160012-BLK-1FT |  Cable Matters 160012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works with | Certifies screened and unscreened twisted pair to TIA and ISO/IEC Category and Class limits; results upload to LinkWare Live and report through LinkWare PC | Any device with a standard RJ45 Ethernet port: PCs, servers, routers, switches, NAS, VoIP phones and PoE devices, Shielded keystone jacks, patch panels and couplers for a fully shielded channel | Any device with a standard RJ45 Ethernet port: PCs, servers, routers, switches, printers, NAS, VoIP phones and PoE devices |
| Best for | Homelab, Wired backhaul, Home office | Homelab, Home office, Wired backhaul | Homelab, Home office, Wired backhaul, Lots of smart devices |
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Full specifications (9)
- Model number
- DSX-5000
- Certification range
- Cat 5e, 6, 6A and Class FA, limits to 1000 MHz
- Accuracy
- Level V at 1 GHz
- Test time
- Cat 6A/Class EA in 10 seconds
- Diagnostics
- HDTDX/HDTDR in about 3 seconds with distance to crosstalk, return loss and shield faults
- Balance measurements
- TCL and ELTCTL
- Alien crosstalk
- Built-in Alien XTalk module
- Memory
- About 12,000 Cat 6A results with plots
- Platform
- Versiv mainframe and remote; LinkWare PC and LinkWare Live reporting
Downloads & support
Setup: No drivers needed for the tester. LinkWare PC runs on Windows to manage and report results; firmware updates flow through LinkWare PC or LinkWare Live.
Links go to the manufacturer’s official pages, so you always get the latest, genuine files.
Sources: Fluke Networks specifications · flukenetworks.com. Photos: Fluke Networks · flukenetworks.com. Specifications checked November 9, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.