Introducing the new NetBlazer v2 series, a field portable 10G
service performance validation tool designed to efficiently test
today's next-gen services. The NetBlazer v2 series aims to
streamline operational processes and optimize test equipment
budgets for service providers.
QUEBEC CITY, June 9, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - EXFO Inc.
(NASDAQ: EXFO; TSX: EXF) today unveiled its new
NetBlazer v2 series, the industry's smallest portable 10G
Quad-port test solution designed to turn-up next-generation
Ethernet services and manage multiple technologies with
ease of use and simplicity. The NetBlazer v2 series
leverages a highly intuitive interface backed by ultra-powerful
processing to empower operators in greatly improving time to
revenue.
Service providers are under tremendous pressure to turn-up
next-gen Carrier Ethernet services faster and keep network
deployment costs low, all the while ensuring quality of
service to their customers. As such, operators are realizing
the need for smarter, simpler and automated test solutions to help
field technicians seamlessly test and validate today's complex
services.
The NetBlazer v2 series brings intelligent applications
and more intuitive processes for testing the following: DSn/PDH,
OTN, SONET/SDH and Ethernet packet-based services up to 10G rates.
It also allows Fiber-to-the-Antenna (FTTA) validation for CPRI
rates from 1.2 Gbit/s to 9.8 Gbit/s via basestation (BBU) and
remote radio head (RRH) emulation. Available in 4 models
(FTB-870v2/880v2/870Q/880Q), the NetBlazer v2 series includes iSAM,
EXFO's new intelligent Ethernet service activation test
application. Based on the ITU-T Y.1564 standard, iSAM streamlines and
significantly accelerates Ethernet testing compared to its closest
competing standards-based tests. Other new features on
the NetBlazer v2 series include: RFC- 6349 and Quad-port
GigE and 10 GigE.
The NetBlazer v2 series is housed in the new FTB-1 Pro –
the latest addition to the FTB test platform family. This compact
and powerful platform includes a rich set of features and
capabilities such as a state-of-the-art multitouch high-resolution
widescreen display and Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro operating system,
bringing flexibility to run many third-party applications. It
offers abundant connectivity via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Gigabit
Ethernet. EXFO is also introducing the FTB-720C Access OTDR
as the first optical module compatible with the new FTB-1 Pro
platform. Featuring three test wavelengths and up to 36 dB in
dynamic range, the FTB-720C is the ideal construction OTDR for
everyday field testing in any singlemode access network. It is also
recommended for FTTA, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and
singlemode data center networks.
Like all EXFO's platforms, the FTB-1 Pro is compatible
with EXFO Connect, a cloud-hosted solution which allows
operators to optimize field test workflow and tackle major
operational barriers with automated asset management and test data
management.
"With the NetBlazer v2 series, EXFO is one step ahead in helping
operators achieve faster deployment of next-gen services and
greater operational efficiencies," said Claudio Mazzuca, Vice-President of EXFO's
Transport and Service Assurance Division. "The NetBlazer v2 series
greatly improves the performance of field teams by making their
jobs simpler to close with more accurate, first-time-right results.
This is in line with our philosophy as a leading provider of
multitechnology testing solutions."
For more information about the NetBlazer v2 series, please visit
EXFO.com/NetBlazerv2
About EXFO
EXFO enables extraordinary experiences on
global networks. Our test, service assurance and network visibility
solutions allow equipment manufacturers and network operators to
deliver a wealth of services to consumers, while increasing network
capacity and reducing operating costs. From a company executive
holding a telepresence meeting with overseas staff to a runner
transferring data from wearable technology, EXFO's inherent
expertise and powerful analytics render these events commonplace.
Simply put, we have evolved over our 30-year history to ensure
unmatched quality of service and quality of experience on
next-generation fixed and mobile networks. EXFO has a staff of
approximately 1600 people in 25 countries, supporting more than
2000 customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.EXFO.com
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