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FTB-8510B Packet Blazer - Ethernet test module

Fully integrated test solution for performance assessment of Ethernet transport networks

  • Discontinued date: 6/30/2016
  • End-of-service and support date: 6/30/2021

Key features

Complete EtherSAM (ITU-T Y.1564) test suite. EtherSAM is the new standard for turning up and troubleshooting mobile backhaul and business Ethernet services
Throughput, back-to-back, latency and frame loss measurements as per RFC 2544 (bidirectional results)
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
Up to 1 Gbit/s full-line-rate data capture and decode
Complete Carrier Ethernet services portfolio: PBB-TE (MAC-in-MAC), MPLS, MPLS-TP, 802.3ah and IPv4/IPv6
1x and 2x Fibre Channel testing
Complete EtherSAM (ITU-T Y.1564) test suite allowing full validation of today’s Ethernet services (bidirectional results through dual test set)
Throughput, back-to-back, latency and frame loss measurements as per RFC 2544 (bidirectional results through dual test set)
Multistream generation and analysis, providing per-stream measurements for throughput, latency, frame loss and packet jitter
True wire-speed and stateful TCP throughput testing
PBB-TE and MPLS support for Carrier Ethernet
Up to 1 Gbit/s full-line-rate data capture and decode
IPTV testing and analysis
Dual port capability for simultaneous traffic generation and reception at 100 % wire speed for 10/100/1000Base-T, 100Base-FX, 100Base-LX, 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-LX or 1000Base-ZX full-duplex networks at all packet sizes
Ethernet in the First Mile 802.3ah testing
Fibre Channel 1x and 2x test suite
Remote control capability through Visual Guardian Lite and VNC software
Configurable advanced filters for in-depth network troubleshooting
Service disruption time measurement
IPv6 testing

Applications

Performance validation of carrier-grade Ethernet services
IPTV testing and analysis (option available only with the FTB-500 platform)

Description

Assessing the performance of Ethernet services

EXFO’s FTB-8510B Packet Blazer™ brings performance assurance to Ethernet-based services. Its wide range of test functionalities provides all the necessary measurement tools for verifying service-level agreements (SLAs) between service providers and their customers.

The FTB-8510B module tests connectivity in its native format: 10/100/1000Base-T, 100Base-FX, 100Base-LX, 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-LX and 1000Base-ZX for today’s Ethernet services. The FTB-8510B module is the ideal tool for turning-up and troubleshooting Ethernet-based mobile backhaul, commercial and wholesale services.

Combined with its rack-mounted remote test unit counterpart, the RTU-310, the FTB-8510B simplifies and speeds up the deployment of Ethernet services.

Resources

All resources
User manual
SCPI Commands 8510B - English (United States) (February 14, 2012)
Application notes
The Importance of Testing TCP Performance in Carrier Ethernet Networks - English (July 30, 2013)
Application notes
The Importance of Testing TCP Performance in Carrier Ethernet Networks - 中文 (July 30, 2013)
Application notes
EtherSAM: The New Standard in Ethernet Service Testing - English (August 23, 2011)
Application notes
EtherSAM: The New Standard in Ethernet Service Testing - Français (August 23, 2011)
Application notes
EtherSAM: The New Standard in Ethernet Service Testing - 中文 (August 23, 2011)
Application notes
EtherSAM: The New Standard in Ethernet Service Testing - Deutsch (August 23, 2011)
Application notes
The Importance of IP Header and UDP Checksum - English (August 21, 2011)
Application notes
Gigabit Ethernet Testing-Increasing Service Provider Revenue - English (August 24, 2011)
Application notes
Gigabit Ethernet Testing-Increasing Service Provider Revenue - 中文 (August 24, 2011)
Application notes
Gigabit Ethernet Testing-Increasing Service Provider Revenue - Español (August 24, 2011)
Application notes
Transport and Datacom Testing Requirements for the Dynamic-Cable MSO Business Model - English (August 21, 2011)
Application notes
MPLS Basics and Testing Needs - English (August 24, 2011)
Application notes
MPLS Basics and Testing Needs - 中文 (August 24, 2011)
Application notes
Troubleshooting Ethernet Services with Packet-Capture and Decode Capabilities - English (August 21, 2011)
Application notes
Benefits of VLANs and Q in Q - English (August 21, 2011)
Application notes
Commissioning VoIP over Ethernet - English (August 21, 2011)

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