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FTB-2/Pro - Test platform

The most compact multitechnology test platform for the supertech.

Powering advanced applications

All the power of a high-end platform in a conveniently sized, go-anywhere field-testing tool.

Key features

Connect anywhere: USB, mobile, Wi-Fi, VPN and Bluetooth
Loaded with utilities: all the tools required to maximize field testing, and any third-party application
Like a PC: available with a dual- or quad-core processor and Windows-based operating system
EXFO Connect-compatible: automated asset management—data goes through the cloud and into a dynamic database
Available in a standard or Pro model

Applications

CWDM turn-up testing
Fiber characterization
ROADM commissioning
FTTx testing
Gigabit/10G Ethernet configurations

Description

The FTB-2, available in a standard or Pro model, is the most compact solution on the market for multirate, multitechnology, multiservice testing, delivering all the power of a high-end platform in a conveniently sized, go-anywhere field-testing tool.

Nowadays, with the complexity and extent of modern networks, technicians need more than a few tools in their belt to get the job done right the first time. They need OSAs, Ethernet multiservice modules and OTDRs with fiber inspection probes. You name it, the technician needs it. But what makes the supertech “super” is the ability to drill down effortlessly and perform all tests quickly and accurately, cutting costs and saving time. That’s the added value, and that’s one of the many advantages that the FTB-2 brings to the table.

The FTB-2 Pro is by far the smallest, most compact high speed multitechnology test platform out there. The FTB-2 Pro offers the most versatility: This is your go-anywhere, test-anything platform.

Designed for applications such as:

  • Fiber characterization
  • Gigabit/10G Ethernet configurations
  • ROADM commissioning
  • Multiservice transport testing
  • 100G testing

All in the family

Back in 1996, EXFO shook the world with the first PC-based multimodule test platform, the FTB-300. Today, over 15 years later, it still innovates by bringing you the most recent member of the FTB family, the FTB-2. This latest incarnation of the ground-breaking platform brings you all the most recent technologies.

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All screen, all the time!

In today’s connected world, the screen has become a tool: big, displaying millions of colors, light, power-saving and, most importantly, touch-sensitive. At EXFO, we specialize in making the best test tools for the market. And with the FTB-2, we bring you a state-of-the-art touchscreen: 10.1 inches of pure efficiency and pinpoint accuracy at your service. You must see it to believe it.

Do more by going FTB Pro

The Windows 10 Pro operating system allows for a wide choice of 3rd party applications and supports an extensive range of USB devices.

  • Start faster, multitask
  • Use any Office suite
  • Connect to printers, cameras, keyboards, mice, and more

Bring your own apps

  • Share your desktop (e.g. using TeamViewer)
  • Antivirus software
  • Communicate via email services and OTT apps
  • Record and automate actions
  • Share files via cloud-based storage

Awards and reviews

Innovation and leadership have always been front and center at EXFO. Each year, we strive to develop solutions that will ensure superior customer experience in smarter, modern networks. Being recognized as such is always a great honor. Learn more about our awards:

Success stories

All success stories

Global Data Center Operator Faced with 100G deployment scale-up

This case study discusses how a company operating data centers worldwide successfully overcame challenges in scaling up to 100G.

Major Webscale Company - Ready to roll with 100G deployments

Deploying 100G on a large scale between data centers

Tier-1 Service Provider: A Flexible Approach to Deploy 100G

Making the move to 100G

Tier-1 Data Center Plans Next-generation Network while Optimizing Current Infrastructure

Challenges of moving from a 10G to 100G network

Creating Test Equipment Baselines: Test Equipment Manager

This use case presents hard facts that reveal the extent of TEM's benefits.

Triple-Play Testing with the FTB-1

Telecom service providers are focusing more than ever on bundling multiple services such as voice, video and data. In addition to saving time and money for customers, the bundling of these services provides significant cost-associated benefits. This has also led to increased demand for complete test solutions provided by one vendor, and better yet, on one tester.

Finding New Value in Your Test Data: Test Data Manager

The innovative Test Data Manager (TDM) application centralizes the test results generated on EXFO test instruments, thereby functioning as a repository for all test results, and provides access to view any test result as well as create custom reports based on the stored test data.

100G Test Equipment: A Strategic Tool with a Significant Impact on 100G Network Deployment Success

Major South African CSP overcomes challenges of 100G deployment

Resources

All resources
Success story
Creating Test Equipment Baselines: Test Equipment Manager - English (September 11, 2023)
Success story
Triple-Play Testing with the FTB-1 - English (September 11, 2023)
Success story
Finding New Value in Your Test Data: Test Data Manager - English (September 11, 2023)
Success story
100G Test Equipment: A Strategic Tool with a Significant Impact on 100G Network Deployment Success - English (September 11, 2023)
Addenda
Notice Front Locks FTB-2/FTB-2 Pro and FTB-4 Pro - English (May 07, 2017)
Addenda
Notice Front Locks FTB-2/FTB-2 Pro and FTB-4 Pro - Français (May 07, 2017)
Addenda
Notice Front Locks FTB-2/FTB-2 Pro and FTB-4 Pro - 中文 (May 07, 2017)
Addenda
Notice Front Locks FTB-2/FTB-2 Pro and FTB-4 Pro - Español (May 07, 2017)
Addenda
Notice Front Locks FTB-2/FTB-2 Pro and FTB-4 Pro - Deutsch (May 07, 2017)
Addenda
Notice Front Locks FTB-2/FTB-2 Pro and FTB-4 Pro - Português (May 07, 2017)
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)
Flyers and pamphlets
Introducing the FIPT-400 MF - English (February 22, 2017)
Multimedia trainings
FTB-4 Pro Technical Training - English (August 28, 2017)
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
Maximizing the Long-Term Performance of Your OTDR/iOLM by Using APC Connectors - English (August 22, 2011)
Application notes
Maximizing the Long-Term Performance of Your OTDR/iOLM by Using APC Connectors - Français (August 22, 2011)
Application notes
Maximizing the Long-Term Performance of Your OTDR/iOLM by Using APC Connectors - 中文 (August 22, 2011)
Application notes
Maximizing the Long-Term Performance of Your OTDR/iOLM by Using APC Connectors - Español (August 22, 2011)
Application notes
Maximizing the Long-Term Performance of Your OTDR/iOLM by Using APC Connectors - Deutsch (August 22, 2011)

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