Redefining WDM Testing and Network Optimization FTB-5240S-P/BP Optical Spectrum Analyzer Making Complex Network Activation Child’s Play More speed. More synergy. More services.

Optimize your network, reduce downtime–right the first time

We understand the network and cost challenges operators face today: the average revenue per user is decreasing, yet subscribers want more data, more bandwidth and more services— which, in turn, increases cost per user. At the same time, network operators are seeking ways to satisfy subscribers’ needs while increasing profitability and reducing OPEX. Here’s the good news: state-ofthe-art optical spectrum analyzers (OSA) can help you achieve your business goals, in more ways than one, with one truly efficient test cycle.

The single tool to ensure successful network turn-up When turning up a network, technicians should follow a rigorous test procedure including these measurements: › Channel spacing verification › Transmitter wavelength measurement › Power level measurement › Optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) assessment at the receiver end A powerful OSA, like the FTB-5240S-P/BP, does all these procedures automatically, with no instrument setting whatsoever. Any technician becomes an instant DWDM expert. Thanks to these capabilities, you enjoy a triple benefit: strong, smooth-running networks that are fast and...

The best solution for troubleshooting of network failures A failure in the network can potentially cause more than a simple headache. It can cost thousands of dollars, with the problem stemming from many possible causes: › Noise level that is too high for a given channel › Transmitter emitting at the incorrect wavelength (drift) › Signal power level that is too low › Optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) below the required value for successful transmission › Amplifiers (EDFA) that are too noisy › Channels that are too close to one another, causing crosstalk › Signal power that fluctuates across...

Significantly increase your available bandwidth, without new deployments If you want more bandwidth with little CAPEX impact, you should consider an OSA. By measuring OSNR and channel spacing, OSAs tell you if you may substantially increase the number of channels, and therefore the total bandwidth, on a given fiber. So whether by allowing you to increase channel count or transmission speed, EXFO’s OSAs help you make the most of your no. 1 asset: the network. Should operators validate the spectral width at each wavelength, they might find that they can transmit four times more data on their existing...

WDM-Aware: intelligent technology that adapts to your network and automates result accuracy Powered by WDM-Aware technology, EXFO’s FTB-5240S-P/ B P OSA automatically selects the proper analysis settings on a per-channel basis for optimum measurements, whether your network is a simple point-to-point or a complex multi-ROADM 40 Gbit/s mesh. Features and benefits include: › Automatic setup and analysis on a per- channel basis, based on bit rate, modulation scheme, as well as wavelength-specific network configuration (ROADM, filters, etc.) › First-time-right measures, no guesswork, drastically reducing...

The perfect combination for seamless 40G/43G commissioning and turn-up Combining the FTB-8140 (40G/43G SONET/SDH), FTB-5240S-P (OSA) and the FTB-8130NGE (multiservice) modules in EXFO’s FTB-500 portable platform provides a unique testing solution for commissioning 40G/43G links and turning up legacy and packet-based services. The FTB-8140/5240S-P combo offers simultaneous 40G/43G BER testing and in-band OSNR measurement to speed up 40G network commissioning and address ROADM-specific testing needs. These capabilities are enhanced by the FTB-500’s integrated tools—power meter, visual fault locator...

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