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FTB-880 NetBlazer - multiservice tester

Housed in the FTB-1 Platform, the FTB-880 offers comprehensive, yet simple test suites for field technicians to easily turn up, validate and troubleshoot DSn/PDH, ISDN, SONET/SDH, OTN, 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

Key features

Comprehensive testing for DSn/PDH, ISDN, 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
Complete ISDN solution for testing and troubleshooting DS1 or E1 primary rate interfaces (PRI)
Simplified BER testing with pass/fail indicators based on user-defined 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 traffic generation, Through mode and bit-error-rate (BER) testing
Unprecedented configuration 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 with revolutionary new GUI on 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 a long-duration 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
DSn/PDH
ISDN
SONET/SDH
OTN
FTTA BERT

Description

10G Ethernet tester: the ultra-portable choice for multiservice testing

The ongoing transition towards a converged network infrastructure for legacy DSn/PDH, ISDN, SONET/SDH, OTN, Fibre Channel and packet-based Ethernet services requires a test tool that can cover a wide range of interfaces and rates, without sacrificing portability, speed or cost. Leveraging the powerful, intelligent FTB-1 handheld platform, the FTB-880 NetBlazer streamlines processes and empowers field technicians to test and validate DSn/PDH, ISDN, SONET/SDH, OTN, Fibre Channel and Ethernet circuits efficiently.

Powerful and fast

The FTB-880 NetBlazer is a fully integrated DSn/PDH, ISDN, SONET/SDH, OTN, Fibre Channel and Ethernet handheld tester. It offers the industry's largest touchscreen with unprecedented configuration simplicity via hybrid touchscreen/keypad navigation. Platform connectivity is abundant via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet or USB ports, making it accessible in any environment.

What you need for any DSn/PDH, ISDN, SONET/SDH, OTN, Fibre Channel or Ethernet application
  • Installation, commissioning and maintenance of access and metro networks
  • Turn-up of DSn/PDH, ISDN or SONET/SDH circuits
  • Performance assessment of Carrier Ethernet services
  • Validation of OTN networks and services
  • Installation, activation and maintenance of metro Ethernet networks
  • Deployment of active Ethernet (point-to-point) access services
  • Installation and activation of Fibre Channel networks
  • Testing and troubleshooting
  • In-service troubleshooting of live traffic
  • Performance monitoring of DSn/PDH, ISDN, SONET/SDH and OTN circuits
  • Round-trip delay assessment of transport circuits
  • BER testing up to 11.3 Gbit/s
  • FTTA validation (CPRI and OBSAI) at up to 3.1 Gbit/s via BER testing
DSn/PDH, ISDN, SONET/SDH, OTN, Fibre Channel and Ethernet at up to 10 Gbit/s

If the need is for multiservice testing up to 10 Gbit/s, then the FTB-880 is the perfect solution.

Resources

All resources
Webinar
QoS beim Ethernet als Transporttechnologie: Anforderungen und Kennwerte - English (May 16, 2023)
Webinar
OTN als Basis für Carrier Grade Ethernet Netze - English (May 16, 2023)
Webinar
PTP/1588 Deployment Challenges for LTE Macro and Small Cell Mobile Backhaul - English (May 16, 2023)
Application notes
Floating Licenses: Changing the Way Network Operators Address Their Testing Challenges - English (June 24, 2013)
Application notes
Floating Licenses: Changing the Way Network Operators Address Their Testing Challenges - 中文 (June 24, 2013)
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)
Multimedia trainings
Getting Started with FTB-880 ISDN-PRI Testing - English (October 08, 2013)
Application notes
Fibre Channel testing using EXFO solutions - English (December 19, 2022)
Application notes
Fibre Channel testing using EXFO solutions - 中文 (December 19, 2022)
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
MPLS Basics and Testing with the NetBlazer Series - English (June 03, 2013)
Application notes
MPLS Basics and Testing with the NetBlazer Series - 中文 (June 03, 2013)
White papers
The DNA of Small Cells - English (May 04, 2014)

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