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FTB-870 NetBlazer - multiservice tester

Comprehensive, yet simple test suites enabling field technicians to easily turn up, validate and troubleshoot SONET/SDH, OTN, Fibre Channel, Ethernet, CPRI/OBSAI and SyncE/1588 PTP services at up to 11.3 Gbit/s

  • Discontinued date: 8/31/2016
  • End-of-service and support date: 8/31/2021
Spec sheet

Key features

Comprehensive testing for SONET/SDH, OTN and Ethernet interfaces up to 10 Gbit/s
Efficiently assess Fibre Channel networks with best-in-class coverage via 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x and 10x interfaces
Packet synchronization turn-up and troubleshooting (SyncE/1588 PTP)
FTTA validation (CPRI and OBSAI) at up to 3.1 Gbit/s via BER testing
Simplified BER testing with pass/fail indicators based on user-defi ned thresholds
OTN testing (as per ITU-T G.709) including forward error correction (FEC)
Faster Ethernet service activation with bidirectional EtherSAM (ITU-T Y.1564) and RFC 2544 test suites, multistream traffi c generation, Through mode and bit-error-rate (BER) testing
Unprecedented confi guration simplicity with hybrid touchscreen/keypad navigation and data entry
Increase technician autonomy and productivity with intelligent discovery of remote EXFO Ethernet testers, as well as in-service Ethernet testing via dual-port Through mode
No data-interpretation errors thanks to our revolutionary new GUI on a 7-inch TFT screen, historical event logger, visual gauges and 3D-icon depictions of pass/fail outcomes
Simpler reporting with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity capabilities Centralized support for injection/monitoring of errors and alarms, trace messaging, overhead monitoring/manipulation and performance monitoring statistics
Integrated applications to test VoIP services and additional IP test utilities, including VLAN scan and LAN discovery via EXpert VoIP and EXpert IP test tools Support for packet capture and analysis, wireless troubleshooting and TCP throughput testing
Extended field autonomy with a compact, lightweight platform equipped with an extended life battery pack
EXFO Connect-compatible: automated asset management; data goes through the cloud and into a dynamic database
Offers EXFO TFv−Test Function Virtualization, including FTB Anywhere floating licenses and FTB OnDemand time-based licenses

Applications

Deployment, validation and troubleshooting of access and metro Ethernet services
Comprehensive testing across 10 Mbit/s to 10 Gbit/s network environments
SONET/SDH
OTN
Fibre channel
SyncE/1588 PTP
CPRI/OBSAI

Resources

All resources
Webinar
A practical guide to MEF carrier ethernet 2.0 services: applications and testing best practices - English (May 16, 2023)
Webinar
QoS beim Ethernet als Transporttechnologie: Anforderungen und Kennwerte - English (May 16, 2023)
Spec sheet
NetBlazer Series Multiservice Tester - English (United States) (September 06, 2018)
Spec sheet
NetBlazer Series Multiservice Tester - 中文（中国） (September 06, 2018)
White papers
The DNA of Small Cells - English (May 04, 2014)
Books and DVDs
Fronthaul to Backhaul Field Testing - English (November 13, 2013)
Books and DVDs
Fronthaul to Backhaul Field Testing - 中文 (November 13, 2013)
Flyers and pamphlets
The NetBlazer Series—Multiservice Tester - English (July 13, 2014)
Flyers and pamphlets
The NetBlazer Series—Multiservice Tester - 中文 (July 13, 2014)
Declaration of conformity
FTB-870 NetBlazer | CE - English (February 06, 2014)

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