SONET/SDH Testing

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Comprehensive Portfolio of Compact, Portable SONET/SDH Analyzers

Whether you require SONET/SDH, DSn/PDH, or multiservice test sets, EXFO offers a complete portfolio of modules in two compact, portable platforms to address your specific needs.

Compact platform

Modules

Customize your solution

FTB-200

(Two slots available)

10 Gigabit Next-Generation Multiservice Test Modules
FTB-8120NGE/8130NGE Power Blazer (2 slots)

10 Gigabit Next-Generation SONET/SDH Test Module
FTB-8120/8130 Transport Blazer (2 slots)

2.5 Gigabit SONET/SDH Test Module
FTB-8115 Transport Blazer (2 slots)

DSn/PDH and SONET/SDH Electrical Test Module
FTB-8105 Transport Blazer (1 slot)

Tailor the FTB-200 to address your unique requirements:

Next-gen platform

Modules

Customize your solution

FTB-500

(Up to eight slots available)

40/43 Gigabit SONET/SDH Test Module
FTB-8140 Transport Blazer (6 slots)

10 Gigabit Next-Generation Multiservice Test Modules
FTB-8120NGE/8130NGE Power Blazer (2 slots)

10 Gigabit Next-Generation SONET/SDH Test Module
FTB-8120/8130 Transport Blazer (2 slots)

2.5 Gigabit SONET/SDH Test Module
FTB-8115 Transport Blazer (2 slots)

DSn/PDH and SONET/SDH Electrical Test Module
FTB-8105 Transport Blazer (1 slot)

Tailor the FTB-500 to address your unique requirements:

We suggest the following configuration:

Blazer Tri-Pack—ideal for MSTP testing

Combine the FTB-8120/8130 module with the FTB-8510B and FTB-8510G

Next-Generation SONET/SDH Test Modules—FTB-8120/FTB-8130 Transport Blazer
	DS0/E0 to OC-192/STM-64/OTU2 testing in a single module Supports SONET, SDH, DSn, PDH, next-generation SONET/SDH and OTN testing Ethernet-over-SONET/SDH (EoS) testing via GFP, VCAT and LCAS software options OTN forward error correction (FEC) and optical channel data unit (ODU) multiplex testing capabilities as per ITU-T G.709 SmartMode signal structure discovery for rates of up to 10 Gbit/s, with real-time simultaneous monitoring of all discovered STS/AU and user selected VT/TU channels Intuitive, feature-rich user interface with automated test scripting and multi-user remote management capabilities

40/43 Gigabit SONET/SDH/OTN Test Module—FTB-8140 Transport Blazer
	OC-768/STM-256 testing with STS-1/AU-3 granularity Supports OTN testing at the OTU3 level including forward error correction (FEC) and optical channel data unit (ODU) multiplex testing capabilities as per ITU-T G.709 Compatible with multiple optical transmission protocols, including NRZ, ODB, DPSK and DQPSK as hardware options Intuitive, feature-rich user interface with automated test scripting and multi-user remote management capabilities Compatible with any of EXFO’s FTB-500 supported modules, including its industry-leading 40 Gbit/s fiber characterization modules

SONET/SDH Test Module—FTB-8115 Transport Blazer
	DS0/E0 to OC-48/STM-16 testing in a single module Supports SONET, SDH, DSn and PDH SmartMode automatic signal structure discovery with real-time simultaneous monitoring of all discovered STS/AU and user-selected VT/TU channels Intuitive, feature-rich user interface with available automated test scripting and multi-user remote management capabilities

Next-Generation Multiservice Test Modules—FTB-8120NGE/8130NGE Power Blazer
	DS0/E0 to OC-192/STM-64/OTU2; 10 Mbit/s to 10 Gbit/s LAN/WAN as well as 1x, 2x, 4x and 10x Fibre Channel testing in the industry’s smallest form factor Fully integrated solution for assessing the performance of Ethernet transport networks, including RFC 2544, BER testing and multistream generation and analysis Comprehensive Fibre Channel test capabilities, including framed and unframed BERT, buffer-to-buffer credit estimation and round-trip latency measurements OTN forward error correction (FEC) and optical channel data unit (ODU) multiplex testing capabilities as per ITU-T G.709 Ethernet-over-SONET/SDH (EoS) testing via GFP, VCAT and LCAS software options Complete carrier Ethernet services portfolio: PBB-TE, MPLS and IPv4/IPv6 True wire-speed, stateful TCP throughput test for undisputable SLA reinforcement for Ethernet services

DSn/PDH and SONET/SDH Electrical Test Module—FTB-8105 Transport Blazer
	Supports DSn, PDH, SONET and SDH electrical rates up to 155 Mbit/s in a single-slot module Dual Rx DSn Intuitive, feature-rich user interface with automated test scripting with multi-user remote management capabilities

IP Services Test Head—RTU-310
	Throughput, back-to-back, latency and frame loss measurements as per RFC 2544 (bidirectional results) EtherBERT™ test functionality for assessing the integrity of Ethernet services running on WDM networks Multistream generation and analysis, allowing quality of service (QoS) verification through VLAN and TOS/DSCP prioritization testing True wire-speed, stateful TCP throughput test for undisputable SLA reinforcement for Ethernet services IPTV testing and analysis Complete carrier Ethernet services portfolio: PBB-TE (MAC-in-MAC), MPLS, 802.3ah and IPv4/IPv6 1x and 2x Fibre Channel testing Interoperable with the FTB-8510B Packet Blazer Ethernet Test Module and the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set Fully remote controllable via EX-Vu application Integrated into Brix System for Ethernet SLA monitoring, service birth certificates, turn-up and troubleshooting

IP Services Test Head—RTU-310G
	LAN and WAN PHY capability in a single unit Comprehensive functionality for assessing the performance of Ethernet transport networks Packet jitter measurement to qualify Ethernet transport networks for transmission of delay-sensitive traffic such as video and voice-over-IP (VoIP) Throughput, back-to-back, latency and frame loss measurements as per RFC 2544 (bidirectional) EtherBERT™ test functionality for assessing the integrity of 10 Gigabit Ethernet running on WDM networks Multistream generation and analysis, allowing quality of service (QoS) verification through VLAN and TOS/DSCP prioritization testing MPLS and PBB-TE support for complete carrier Ethernet validation Interoperable with the FTB-8510B Packet Blazer Ethernet Test Module, the FTB-8510G Packet Blazer 10 Gigabit Ethernet Test Module and the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set Fully remote controllable via EX-Vu application