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Fiber Monitoring

Stay in control of your fiber optic network's availability and quality. Always.

Challenges

Lack of simple way to integrate OTDR monitoring function into a software defined network (SDN) open architecture
Physical network inventory not up-to-date resulting in inaccurate fault localization
No real-time knowledge or holistic view of current network condition and trends
Visibility required from central to key delivery points to better plan for natural disasters
Cannot pinpoint faults accurately or fast enough
Fully secured monitoring solutions needed to address IT security concerns

Description

EXFO’s remote fiber testing & monitoring solutions are built based on fixed OTDR test equipment placed at strategic central locations across the network. The condition of fiber optic installations are constantly checked and the locations of degradations or breaks are pinpointed within minutes of occurring. Through optical switching, our solutions automate and speed-up the execution of tests throughout various phases of the network lifecycle. With EXFO's world-leading OTDR and iOLM technologies, you can qualify, certify, activate, troubleshoot and monitor any point-to-point (P2P) or point-to-multipoint (P2MP) network link.

From stand-alone remote test equipment with complete API sets that seamlessly integrate with your SDN or workflows, to a fully turn-key centralized system that can merge with your existing GIS/inventory tool, EXFO has a solution that meets your needs and budget.

Key benefits

Reduce time-to-understanding from hours to minutes

Applications

Dark fiber and wholesale providers
Fiber optic cable monitoring in backhaul, submarine, etc.
FTTx for business services and mobile networks
Cloud services and enterprise networks
In-service 100G+ ROADM core
Adding fiber monitoring capabilities to an SDN
Flyers and pamphlets
GSMA Intelligence - Service performance visibility: understanding the enterprise requirement - English (April 01, 2020)
Flyers and pamphlets
GSMA Intelligence - Service performance visibility: operator thinking on SLAs in a 5G world - English (May 05, 2020)
Flyers and pamphlets
GSMA Intelligence - Service performance visibility: gaining holistic insights from diverse network architectures - English (June 17, 2020)
Flyers and pamphlets
GSMA Intelligence - Operator strategies for verticals in the 5G era - English (July 14, 2020)
Blog
How nbn is connecting Australia - English (November 18, 2018)
Blog
EXFO and Hyperoptic: partnering to provide telecom services - English (November 01, 2023)
Flyers and pamphlets
RFTM for faster network monetization - English (February 28, 2024)
Flyers and pamphlets
RFTM for faster network monetization - 中文 (February 28, 2024)
Flyers and pamphlets
RFTM for faster network monetization - Deutsch (February 28, 2024)
Flyers and pamphlets
RFTM for faster network monetization - Français (February 28, 2024)
Blog
Hollow-core fiber (HCF) testing explained: questions and misconceptions - English (February 11, 2026)
Blog
Hollow-core fiber: power and precision for critical networks - English (September 30, 2025)
Application notes
Why hollow-core fiber is the next big leap in optical connectivity - English (April 21, 2026)
Application notes
Why hollow-core fiber is the next big leap in optical connectivity - Français (April 21, 2026)
Application notes
Why hollow-core fiber is the next big leap in optical connectivity - 中文 (April 21, 2026)
Application notes
Why hollow-core fiber is the next big leap in optical connectivity - 日本語 (April 21, 2026)