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EXFO FTB

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Exfo FTB Series of Modular Test Platforms

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FTB PLATFORM GO THE FTB WAY. DISCOVER A WORLD OF TEST POSSIBILITIES. FAMILY FAMIL Y TRAITS It’s in the family’s DNA: a common interface, “anywhere” connectivity, and tools to get the job done—fast. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, inc. Wi-Fi is a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. Intel Atom is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Introducing the foundation of EXFO’s FTB ecosystem, the FTB line of portable test platforms. Sharing a common Windows-based architecture, built-in and third-party software tools, as well as multiple connectivity possibilities, each member brings its own specialty to frontline technicians, supertechs and network experts alike. 1 F FTB-1 TB-1 P PL LA ATF TFO ORM RM EMPOWERING FRONTLINE TECHNICIANS. 2 FTB-1 PLATFORM MAXIMUM CONNECTIVITY FOR MAXIMUM FIELD-TESTING EFFICIENCY The result of EXFO’s time-proven expertise in a portable platform design, the FTB-1 Platform is a next-generation open-testing solution for frontline network technicians involved in construction, commissioning and troubleshooting of infrastructures and services. The built-in intelligence of the FTB-1 empowers frontline technicians to take fi eld-testing effi ciency to the next level. Distributed PMD KEY FEATURES Fiber Fibre Distributed Distributed analysis Channel PMD PMD FTB-700 Series OTDR module housed in the FTB-1 Platform. Distributed Flexible connectivity: USB, mobile, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities PMD 01 Fiber Fibre Fiber Fibre analysis Channel analysis Channel ROADM/ ROADM POTS Supports third-party applications and all the utilities that enable technicians and PTN 40 Gbit/s Fiber Fibre 02 to complete their work right in the fi eld analysis Channel ROADM/ Scalable: Intel ATOM processor with Windows Embedded Standard ROADM/ ROADM ROADM Mobile POTS ROADM POTS and PTN backhaul 03 and PTN operating system, for optimized productivity and versatility 40 Gbit/s 40 Gbit/s ROADM/ ROADM POTS and PTN Inspection probe image analysis: eliminate guesswork in the fi eld 40 Gbit/s 04 Mobile Mobile Distributed ROADM Service ROADM backhaul backhaul 100 Gbit/s PMD Activation Mobile Windows Remote Assistance and Remote Control ROADM FTTN 05 backhaul Fiber Fibre Service Service analysis Channel 100 Gbit/s 100 Gbit/s Activation Activation Fiber Multiservice First-class ergonomics FTTN Service FTTN 100 Gbit/s Activation handle THE FTB-1 IS SPECIALLY DESIGNED ROADM/ GigE/ ROADM Advanced copper, DSL Fiber characterization POTS FTTH testing 10 GigE Fiber Multiservice FTTH FTTN Multiservice Fiber and PTN FOR THE FOLLOWING ADVANCED APPLICATIONS: 40 Gbit/s First-class and multiplay testing First-class Angled ergonomics ergonomics stance handle handle Multiservice Fiber First-class GigE/ GigE/ Gigabit/10 gigabit Mobile backhaul Mobile 10 GigE ROADM ergonomics FTTH 10 GigE Optical CWDM FTTH backhaul Ports Ethernet confi gurations testing handle Angled Angled and stance stance stylus GigE/ 10 GigE FTTH 3 Angled Transport Carrier Service stance Optical CWDM Optical CWDM and Ports 100 Gbit/s Ethernet Ports Activation datacom and and stylus stylus Optical CWDM FTTN Ports Transport and Transport Carrier Carrier and stylus and Ethernet Ethernet datacom datacom Fiber Multiservice First-class Transport Carrier ergonomics and Ethernet handle datacom GigE/ 10 GigE FTTH Angled stance Optical CWDM Ports and stylus Transport Carrier and Ethernet datacom F FTB-2 TB-20 00 0 C CO OM MP PACT ACT P PL LA ATF TFO ORM RM THE INTELLIGENT PLATFORM BUILT FOR THE SUPERTECH. 4 FTB-200 COMPACT PLATFORM DELIVERING UNMATCHED SPEED AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE MOST DEMANDING TEST APPLICATIONS Leveraging years of experience in fi eld testing, the FTB-200 Compact Platform remains a centerpiece of optical, Ethernet and SONET/SDH testing performance. What’s more, with unprecedented speed and an expanded integrated tool kit, the FTB-200 offers Distributed PMD increased autonomy and productivity in multiservice fi eld testing. T T Touc ouc ouchscreen hscreen hscreen Fiber Fibre analysis Channel for for fi fi rst-class rst-class user-friendliness user-friendliness KEY FEATURES Distributed Distributed ROADM/ PMD PMD ROADM POTS and PTN 40 Gbit/s Scalable: Intel ATOM processor with Windows Embedded Standard operating 01 system, for maximized productivity and unique versatility Fiber Fibre Distributed Fiber Fibre analysis Channel analysis Channel PMD Mobile ROADM backhaul Convenient Convenient Flexible connectivity with USB, mobile, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities 02 shortkeys shortkeys Fiber Fibre analysis Channel Designed for the fi eld: lightweight and compact; resistant to shock, water, ROADM/ ROADM/ ROADM ROADM Distributed POTS Service POTS 03 dust and common chemicals; door panels for extra port protection and PTN 100 Gbit/s and PTN PMD 40 Gbit/s 40 Gbit/s Activation FTTN Fully backward compatible with previous modules and their original GUIs ROADM/ 04 ROADM Fiber Fibre Mobile Mobile POTS ROADM ROADM and PTN analysis Channel backhaul backhaul 40 Gbit/s One-key toggling for quic One-key toggling for quick k Fiber Multiservice and easy multitasking and easy multitasking First-class Update Manager to stay up-to-date and manage your fl eet ergonomics 05 handle Mobile ROADM Service backhaul Service 100 Gbit/s ROAD 100 Gbit/s M/ GigE/ ROADM Activation Activation POTS 10 GigE FTTH and PTN 40 Gbit/s Angled stance FTTN FTTN THE FTB-200 IS SPECIALLY DESIGNED Service 100 Gbit/s Activation CWDM turn-up ROADM Multiservice Mobile Distributed ROADM FOR THE FOLLOWING ADVANCED APPLICATIONS: Multiservice Optical CWDM Multiservice Fiber bac Fiber khaul Ports PMD commissioning transport testing testing First-class First-class and FTTN ergonomics ergonomics stylus handle handle GigE/ Transport GigE/ Gigabit/10 gigabit Fiber Fibre Carrier Fiber Multiservice Service 10 GigE 10 GigE FTTH and Fiber characterization FTTH analysis Channel Fibre Channel 100 Gbit/s Ethernet Activation Ethernet confi gurations First-class datacom Angled Angled ergonomics stance stance handle FTTN 5 GigE/ 10 GigE FTTH Optical CWDM Optical CWDM ROADM/ Ports Ports ROADM Angled POTS and and Fiber Multiservice and PTN stance 40 Gbit/s stylus stylus First-class ergonomics handle Transport Transport Carrier Carrier Optical CWDM and and Ports Ethernet Ethernet GigE/ Mobile datacom datacom and 10 GigE ROADM FTTH backhaul stylus Angled stance Transport Carrier and Ethernet datacom Optical CWDM Service Ports 100 Gbit/s Activation and stylus FTTN Transport Carrier and Ethernet datacom Fiber Multiservice First-class ergonomics handle GigE/ 10 GigE FTTH Angled stance Optical CWDM Ports and stylus Transport Carrier and Ethernet datacom F FTB- TB-5 50 00 0 P PL LA ATF TFO ORM RM BOUNDLESS CAPABILITIES. TESTING UNLIMITED. 6 FTB-500 PLATFORM THE TRUE NEXT-GEN NETWORK ENABLER The FTB-500 Platform delivers a whole new spectrum of network testing possibilities and a whole new testing paradigm: more advanced applications, faster setups, test Four-slot platform Eight-slot platform cycles, wireless communication and reporting. The FTB-500 provides boundless capabilities and an expert multimodular platform design for true next-generation network testing. Benefi t from a high-end, highly evolutive, all-in-one platform. Distributed Distributed Distributed PMD PMD PMD Fiber Fibre Fiber Fibre Fiber Fibre analysis Channel analysis Channel analysis Channel KEY FEATURES Build your platform around your own test requirements, combining new and Distributed Distributed Distributed 01 existing applications ROADM/ PMD PMD ROADM/ PMD ROADM ROADM/ ROADM ROADM POTS POTS POTS and PTN and PTN 40 Gbit/s and PTN 40 Gbit/s 40 Gbit/s Achieve faster setups, faster testing and faster reporting thanks to its 02 unmatched crunching power Fiber Fibre Fiber Fibre Fiber Fibre analysis Channel analysis Channel analysis Channel Mobile Mobile Mobile ROADM ROADM Stay connected, wherever, whenever—send reports via mobile ROADM backhaul backhaul backhaul 03 communication, launch tests from a remote location and download tutorials ROADM/ ROADM/ Gain peace of mind—universal FTB module compatibility and proven ROADM/ ROADM ROADM Distributed ROADM Distributed POTS POTS POTS Service and PTN Service and PTN Ser PM vice D 100 Gbit/s and PTN 04 expertise in multimodular engineering PMD 1 40 00 Gbit/s Gbit/s 40 Gbit/s 1 40 00 Gbit/s Gbit/s Activation Activation Activation FTTN FTTN FTTN Choose the best fi t: four-slot or eight-slot confi gurations Fiber Fibre Mobile Mobile 05 Fiber Fibre Mobile ROADM ROAD analysis M Channel ROADM backhaul backhaul analysis Channel backhaul Multiservice Fiber Fiber Multiservice Multiservice Fiber First-class First-class First-class ergonomics ergonomics ergonomics handle handle handle Service Distributed Service THE FTB-500 IS SPECIALLY Service ROADM and ROADM/ 100 Gbit/s 100 Gbit/s 100 Gbit/s ROADM ROADM/ GigE/ Activation Activation GigE/ PMD Activation ROADM GigE/ POTS Distributed Distributed Gigabit/10 gigabit Gigabit/10 gigabit POTS 10 GigE and PTN FTTH PTN turn-up 10 GigE FTTH 1 40 0 GigE Gbit/s DESIGNED FOR THE FOLLOWING and PTN PMD FTTH 40 Gbit/s Angled Ethernet confi gurations PMD analysis Ethernet confi gurations Angled Angled testing stance FTTN FTTN FTTN ADVANCED APPLICATIONS: stance stance Fiber Fibre analysis Channel Mobile Fiber Fibre Mobile CWDM turn-up Multiservice Fiber Multiservice ROADM ROADM backhaul Optical CWDM Fiber Multiservice analysis Multiser Channel vice Fiber Multiservice Fiber backhaul Optical CWDM Optical CWDM Ports Ports Ports testing transport testing First-class characterization First-class transport testing First-class and and and ergonomics ergonomics ergonomics stylus stylus stylus handle handle handle ROADM/POTS GigE/ GigE/ ROADM/ GigE/ Transport Carrier Transport ROADM Transport 40G Service /100G packet 1Carrier 0 GigE 1Carrier 0 GigE FTTH 10 GigE FTTH 100 Gbit/s Service PFOT TTH S and ROADM/ and 40 Gbit/s Ethernet and Activation 100 Gbit/s and PTN and Ethernet ROADM Ethernet Activation 40 Gbit/s datacom Angled Angled transport testing Angled datacom POTS datacom testing and PTN stance stance 40 Gbit/s stance FTTN 7 FTTN Mobile Optical CWDM Optical CWDM Optical CWD ROADM M Ports Ports backhaul Ports Mobile ROADM Multiservice and Fiber and and Fiber Multiservice backhaul stylus stylus First-class stylus First-class ergonomics ergonomics handle handle Transport Transport Transport Carrier Carrier Carrier and Service and and GigE/ Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet GigE/ 100 Gbit/s datacom Activation datacom datacom 10 GigE FTTH Service FTTH 10 GigE 100 Gbit/s Activation Angled Angled stance stance FTTN FTTN Optical CWDM Ports Optical CWDM Fiber Multiservice Ports and First-class and Fiber Multiservice stylus ergonomics stylus First-class handle ergonomics handle Transport Carrier GigE/ Transport Carrier and Ethernet 10 GigE and FTTH Ethernet GigE/ datacom datacom FTTH 10 GigE Angled stance Angled stance Optical CWDM Ports Optical CWDM and Ports stylus and stylus Transport Carrier and Transport Ethernet Carrier datacom and Ethernet datacom FOUR-SLOT PLATFORM EIGHT-SLOT PLATFORM INTELLIGENT PLATFORMS... ANALYS I S S O FTWAR E 8 UNSURPASSED OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY EXFO’s FTB platform family delivers unsurpassed operational efficiency through integrated FIBER AND CONNECTOR ENDFACE INSPECTION TOOLS applications, embedded testing tools, as well as with routines and flexible connectivity options that streamline inventory management, simplify field communications and extend All FTB platforms are compatible with the plug-in FIP-400 Fiber Inspection Probe and in-the-field capabilities. the optional, platform-based ConnectorMax Analysis Software to deliver clear-cut pass/fail verdicts, eliminating guesswork in the field and helping users to save time EXPERT TEST TOOLS and money. EXFO offers a range of built-in custom and third-party applications that increase the autonomy and productivity of technicians by providing additional testing capabilities— without the need for additional modules or units: THE CONNECTED EXFO EXPERIENCE The EXpert VoIP Test Tool generates and responds to voice-over-IP calls directly from the test platform to validate performance during service turn-up and troubleshooting. EXFO Connect hosts two core applications that enable you to make the most of your test gear and data. In fact, they help centralize, manage and correlate The EXpert IP Test Tool integrates six commonly used IP test tools into one platform-based them, so that your day-to-day test operations and results translate into increased application to ensure that field technicians are prepared for a wide-range of testing needs. business efficiency. The EXpert IPTV Test Tool emulates a set-top box and displays a real-time video preview, allowing the user to determine video/audio quality before any other equipment is installed. The integrated protocol analysis software enables the capture and analysis of multilayer network applications. Multistream, IP/TCP testing ensures operations for mission-critical applications. The Test Data Manager application automatically uploads test data generated by the hardware platforms to EXFO Connect and enables customers to consolidate An integrated Wi-Fi troubleshooting tool ensures uninterrupted operation of this data, as well as to ensure its security and integrity. 802.11x networks. The Test Equipment Manager application centralizes the management of all BUILT-IN UTILITIES test instruments and functions as a repository for software loads, licenses and platform profiles to ensure consistent configurations across the entire Leveraging a Windows-based operating system, EXFO’s FTB platforms can be tailored to equipment pool. support an unlimited number of accessories to increase testing efficiency and streamline communications. From VNC for control of remote units, to flexible communication options, FTB Anywhere is an EXFO Connect-enabled feature that allows an unlimited such as wireless file sharing and integrated connectivity via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, EXFO’s number of FTB platform users to share floating test licences. FTB platform family provides technicians with the tools needed to address testing requirements in any situation. 9 APPLICATIONS THE HUB OF FIELD-TESTING PERFORMANCE With the broadest portfolio of portable test modules, EXFO’s FTB platforms combine optical, copper/xDSL, transport and datacom applications and can be confi gured to suit any type of network. Most importantly, they help you achieve a key day-to-day fi eld objective—pack power, speed and all-in-one modularity, and leave behind the extra gear. See which platform is best suited for the following applications: Well Recommended: • Strongly Recommended: •• Highly Recommended: ••• FTB-1 FTB-200 FTB-500 ••• Wideband copper testing ••• xDSL and multiplay testing ••• •• • FTTH testing • •• ••• Fiber characterization ••• •• ••• GigE/10GigE testing •• ••• ROADM/PTN/40G testing ••• 100 Gbit/s testing •• ••• ••• Multiservice transport testing ••• ••• Mobile backhaul testing ••• ••• WAN/LAN testing ••• ••• CWDM turn-up testing ••• Distributed PMD analysis ••• • Fibre Channel testing 10 THE FTB MODULAR PRODUCT LINE Optimized for all phases of the network lifecycle, EXFO’s FTB platforms house one- or OPTICAL TEST MODULES two-slot modules to meet your evolving needs. Whatever your testing needs, there’s a Discover the industry’s most renowned line of OTDRs, as well as the most advanced specially designed module/platform combo. dispersion and optical spectrum analyzers, which can be housed in one of the following FTB platforms: TRANSPORT AND DATACOM TEST MODULES FTB-1 FTB-200 FTB-500 Choose from the most compact and powerful SONET/SDH, OTN, Fibre Channel and FTB-720 LAN/WAN Access OTDR • Ethernet analyzers—the new standards in next-generation network testing—which can be FTB-730 PON FTTx/MDU OTDR • housed in one of the following FTB platforms: FTB-7xxx OTDRs (B-C-D-E Series) • • FTB-1 FTB-200 FTB-500 FTB-3930 MultiTest Module • • FTB-860 NetBlazer Ethernet Tester • FTB-5240S Optical Spectrum Analyzer • • FTB-860G NetBlazer Ethernet Tester • FTB-5240BP Optical Spectrum Analyzer • FTB-860GL NetBlazer Ethernet Tester • FTB-5500B PMD Analyzer • FTB-880 NetBlazer Multiservice Tester • FTB-5600 Distributed PMD Analyzer • FTB-8105 Transport Blazer DSn/PDH • • and SONET/SDH Electrical Test Module FTB-5700 Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer • • FTB-8115 Transport Blazer SONET/SDH Test Module • • FTB-5800 Chromatic Dispersion Analyzer • FTB-8120/8130 Transport Blazer Next-Generation • • FTB-9100 Optical Switch • SONET/SDH Test Modules Intelligent Optical Link Mapper (iOLM) • • FTB-8120NGE/8130NGE Power Blazer • • Multiservice Test Modules FTB-5240S-HPW-NS1711 • FTB-8140 Transport Blazer 40/43 Gigabit SONET/SDH/OTN Test Module • COPPER, DSL AND MULTIPLAY TEST MODULES FTB-8510B Packet Blazer Ethernet Test Modules • • Perform all required copper physical layer verifi cations and xDSL service validation prior FTB-8510G Packet Blazer 10 Gigabit • • to deploying advanced multiplay services over FTTN, FTTC or other hybrid networks. The Ethernet Test Module FTB-600 series brings the smartest wideband copper, xDSL and multiplay testing all in FTB-8525/8535 Packet Blazer Fiber Channel • • the same module, making advanced troubleshooting easier than ever. and Ethernet Test Modules FTB-1 FTB-85100G Packet Blazer 100G/40G • FTB-610 Wideband Copper Test Module • Ethernet Test Module FTB-635 Wideband Copper and DSL Test Module* • *Coming soon to the FTB Ecosystem 11 EXFO MODULAR TEST PLATFORMS A HISTORY OF INNOVATION AT THE CORE OF EXFO Having pioneered the modular testing approach over 15 years ago, EXFO has established itself as the proven leader in multimodular network test platforms. Combined with our steadfast focus on market-driven innovation, EXFO’s family brings together the most reliable test platforms for today’s network experts. First handheld modular Second-generation supertech First PC-based multimodular First modular platform designed platform integrating optical, copper, Handheld one-slot, modular Handheld one-slot, modular platform with boosted speed and Test equipment and platform for core-to-access testing transport and datacom testing platform for frontline platform for frontline tec technicians hnicians performance test data management FTB-200 v2 FTB-400 AXS-200 FTB-1 FTB-300 1996 2000 2001 2006 2007 2009 2010 FTB-100 FTB-200 FTB-500 First fi eld-proof, mini-OTDR First multilayer two-slot, First portable test platform truly platform modular platform built for optimized for next-generation networks, supertechs delivering unlimited test possibilities and universal wireless connectivity 12 GOING THE FTB WAY FUTURE-PROOF product EXPERTISE in all aspects QUALITY at every stage architectures that of our ongoing quest to of product development, ensure our customers enhance effi ciency and earning the EXFO brand 1 2 3 achieve maximum productivity. a solid reputation for return on investment. ruggedness and reliability. © 2012 EXFO Inc. 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