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FTB-8120/8130 Transport Blazer - next-generation SONET/SDH test modules

Provide advanced DSn/PDH, SONET/SDH, next-generation SONET/SDH and OTN test functions in a single unit, eliminating the need for multiple purpose-built test platforms when commissioning or troubleshooting SONET/SDH, OTN and new data-aware SONET/SDH circuits.

  • Discontinued date: 8/31/2014
  • End-of-service and support date: 8/31/2019

Key features

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
Offers ODU0 (1.25 Gbit/s) container with Gigabit Ethernet and SONET/SDH client signals for qualifying newly and efficiently mapped transport and datacom services over OTN
Supports circuit and packet ODUflex testing capabilities for OTN bandwidth optimization
Multichannel SDT measurements and real-time error/alarm monitoring for SONET/SDH and OTN
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

Applications

Multiservice SONET/SDH metro network deployment and maintenance
ROADM deployment and maintenance

Description

The next step in SONET/SDH testing

The increased demand for data and video services continues to drive the need for more cost-effective networks. Technologies such as next-generation SONET/SDH are becoming more important to service providers as they offer an economical means of introducing new revenue-generating, Ethernet-based transport services on existing SONET/SDH infrastructures. In addition, implementation of OTN (ITU-T G.709) will also help reduce the cost of operating DWDM networks by achieving higher transmission quality with longer optical links through the use of forward error correction (FEC).

This opportunity creates the need for test solutions that can help ensure proper deployment, operation and maintenance of standard SONET/SDH, OTN and new Ethernet-based transport networks.

EXFO's FTB-8120 (2.5/2.7 Gbit/s) and FTB-8130 (10/11.3 Gbit/s) Transport Blazer test modules provide advanced DSn/PDH, SONET/SDH, next-generation SONET/SDH and OTN test functions in a single unit, eliminating the need for multiple purpose-built test platforms when commissioning or troubleshooting SONET/SDH, OTN and new data-aware SONET/SDH circuits.

SONET/SDH service turn-up and troubleshooting

The FTB-8120/8130 Transport Blazer modules offer a wide range of SONET/SDH test functions, allowing users to perform tests ranging from simple bit-error-rate (BER) testing to advanced characterization and troubleshooting procedures. These functions include:

Resources

All resources
Application notes
Smartmode: SONET/SDH Troubleshooting in a Flash! - English (August 24, 2011)
Application notes
Smartmode: SONET/SDH Troubleshooting in a Flash! - 中文 (August 24, 2011)
Multimedia trainings
Power Blazer FTB-200 Part1 (Transport) - English (December 14, 2011)
Multimedia trainings
Power Blazer FTB-400 Part2 (Datacom) - English (December 14, 2011)
Multimedia trainings
Power Blazer FTB-400 Part1 (Transport) - English (December 14, 2011)
Multimedia trainings
Transport Blazer FTB-200 - English (December 14, 2011)
Application notes
Transport and Datacom Testing Requirements for the Dynamic-Cable MSO Business Model - English (August 21, 2011)
Spec sheet
FTB-8120/FTB-8130 Transport Blazer Next-Generation SONET/SDH Test Modules - English (September 26, 2011)
Spec sheet
FTB-8120/FTB-8130 Transport Blazer Next-Generation SONET/SDH Test Modules - Français (September 26, 2011)
Spec sheet
FTB-8120/FTB-8130 Transport Blazer Next-Generation SONET/SDH Test Modules - 中文 (September 26, 2011)
Spec sheet
FTB-8120/FTB-8130 Transport Blazer Next-Generation SONET/SDH Test Modules - Deutsch (September 26, 2011)
Spec sheet
FTB-8120/FTB-8130 Transport Blazer Next-Generation SONET/SDH Test Modules - 日本語 (September 26, 2011)
Reference guides
100G/400G Testing Guide - English (United States) (October 24, 2018)
Reference guides
100G/400G Testing Guide - 中文(中国) (October 24, 2018)
User manual
SCPI Commands 81xx - English (United States) (June 19, 2015)
Application notes
.Net Scripting for the IQS/FTB Transport and Datacom Test Modules - English (August 21, 2011)

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