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Fibre Channel Testing for Storage Area Networks

This application note demonstrates how the test features of the Packet Blazer SAN FTB-8520 can qualify and optimize an end-to- end Fibre Channel network as a whole, at all levels, including the interc...

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ORL Testing of 16-Channel Thin-Film Multiplexer/Demultiplexer

This article presents the results of ORL testing of 16-channel thin-film multiplexer/demultiplexer using EXFO's IQS-12004B DWDM Passive Component Test System.

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Environmental Test System Stability: Demystifying Repeatability

This article shows the importance to perform reliability testing in order to determine the long-term behavior of passive components.

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Cascaded ROADMs and Effective Bandwidth

This application note discusses in-band optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) testing, more specifically when there are several ROADMs in a network.

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Bidirectional OTDR Testing: Multimode vs. Singlemode Fibers

This article presents how the optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) remains the only instrument available to characterize fibers at the required level of detail.

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CWDM and DWDM Testing in the Field Using Broadband Sources and an OSA

This application note presents the second configuration, explaining how and why such a test should be performed.

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Fiber-Optic Testing Challenges in Point-to-Multipoint PON Testing

This application note focuses on answering critical questions concerning testing FTTP with outside plant equipment, particularly during the deployment and maintenance of PONs.

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Selecting the Right OTDR

This application note presents the key specifications that should be considered when purchasing an OTDR.

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Ethernet Add/Drop Testing in Next-Generation SONET/SDH Network

This application note discusses how EXFO’s FTB-8120NG/8130NG Transport Blazer, with their add/drop Ethernet interface feature in particular, can help service providers and system vendors satisfy these...

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Field Testing for Active Ethernet Networks

This application note proposes a solution for active Ethernet testing from the installation and service turn-up phase to service-level agreement verification for Active Ethernet deployments.

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