OTH-7000 - Optical test head

Compact OTDR-based remote test unit designed for fiber network monitoring and troubleshooting

Overview

Part of EXFO RFTM and using our advanced iOLM technology, this compact and cost-effective remote test unit is ideal for P2P fiber monitoring.

Small and scalable

The most compact design in the industry—with up to 64 ports in a ½ RU form factor. ½ RU optical switch modules (with up to 256 ports) can be added to increase capacity. ½ RU test access module kit (with up to 64 channels) can be added to combine with live traffic.

Smart design for COs and cabinets

With EXFO's Fiber Management System (FMS) user interface or mobile app, it has never been easier to deploy, monitor, activate or troubleshoot PON. Requiring only 10W of power consumption, no internal fan and featuring an optional SFP port for Ethernet communications, this unit is designed for central offices or cabinets.

Affordable

EXFO’s innovative iOLM technology in a compact footprint reduces CAPEX by enabling centralized testing and cuts down OPEX through remote network testing, monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities, entailing fewer truck rolls.

Key capabilities

From construction to troubleshooting, the OTH-7000 turns traditional OTDR testing into clear, automated, first-time-right results, regardless of skill level.

FTTx/PON deployment

Automated and on-demand testing during fiber network construction. EXFO’s remote fiber testing and monitoring (RFTM) solution enables FTTx service providers, altnets and contractors to build high-quality passive optical networks (PON) right from the start, reducing costly rework. With automated test data collection, gain visibility into your fiber-optic network inventory and accelerate activation and monetization.

P2P link certification

Qualify and certify the fiber during buildout and activation with iOLM’s schematic view powered by the most advanced multi-pulse reflectometry on the market. This automated, expert-level testing eliminates the need to manually configure parameters or analyze complex OTDR traces. The algorithm discovers elements on the fiber and displays pass/fail results, with loss/reflectance and distance values in a single click.

Fault analysis and troubleshooting

Providing single-test baselining, monitoring and on-demand testing for fault analysis, iOLM mode clearly identifies customer-impacting events. Combined with the RFTM mobile app and GIS software, it maps and delivers a clear analysis of events, guiding technicians towards quick fault resolution and reducing MTTR.

Easy integration with third-party solutions

The FMS supporting OTH-7000 can be easily integrated with third-party applications and workflows. GIS information can be extracted from FMS’s GIS database through open APIs or via third-party solutions. FMS APIs offer the exact same functionalities as the FMS web console and mobile app.

Instead of being controlled by the EXFO FMS, the OTH-7000 can also be configured to be controlled directly by your network management system (NMS) via open REST APIs on the unit. Integrate the OTH-7000 Client API to your corporate system to store OTDR measurements, perform analysis operations such as fiber loss calculations or create configuration files and templates for fiber breaks and degradations.