EXFO launches new, leading-edge lab solution combining
next-generation platform, next-generation lab modules, and
industry's unique web-based multi-user interface
QUEBEC CITY, March 22, 2016
/PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF) announced today
the launch of its revolutionary new lab solution, the LTB-8
Rackmount Platform, the FTBx-88200NGE Power Blazer 100G
Multiservice Test Module, and the industry's unique web-based
multi-user interface, EXFO Multilink.
With the goal to help network solution vendors (NSVs) innovate
faster and test more efficiently, the LTB-8 is a highly scalable,
highly compact platform offering the industry's best 100G port
density to maximize valuable shelf space while minimizing costs.
The eight-slot configuration supports simultaneously testing of
eight 100G modules supporting multiple interface test combinations.
The platform delivers a full suite of lab testing features
developed for system design, development and deployment testing.
LTB-8 remote access is supported via EXFO Multilink. EXFO Multilink
is a unique lab test management system with a multi-user interface
that offers remote access to multimodule, multiplatform across
multiple locations. It is the only true web-based interface that
enables this capability.
EXFO is also pleased to introduce the new member of the Power
Blazer family, the FTBx-88200NGE. It is the industry's first
solution offering integrated CFP4 and QSFP+/QSFP28 interfaces in
alignment with the next-generation 100G network deployment, along
with an SFP+ port. It builds on EXFO's expertise as the first in
the industry to offer the most compact 10M-to-100G modules on the
market today. The FTBx-88200NGE Power Blazer module offers a full
suite of advanced test functionalities to speed up product
development and verification, including multistage ODU
multiplexing, multichannel OTN and advanced troubleshooting
capabilities.
Furthermore, the newly launched FTBx-88200NGE Power Blazer can
be uniquely moved from the LTB-8 Rackmount Platform into EXFO's
handheld, portable FTB-2 Pro Platform for the most ultimate ease of
transition within the lab, between labs, and from lab to the
field—the first and only in the industry, delivering the most
flexibility to labs. With this unique pairing of platforms, NSVs
can reap the cost savings by using the same modules in one lab
environment to another and with a common GUI, minimizing training
between multiple users. Further flexibility is offered via EXFO
TFv—Test Function Virtualization and FTB OnDemand time-based
licenses. These flexible software options allow greater
flexibility, and agility for time-sensitive projects.
"Over the past few years, EXFO has been a leading provider of
test solutions to network solution vendors starting with the
industry's first 100GE/OTU4 tester," said Claudio Mazzuca, EXFO's Vice-President,
Transport and Service Assurance Division. "As the industry moves
into the mass deployment stage for 100G and prepares for 400G as
the next step, it is clear that NSVs are facing new challenges and
need to be more agile and cost effective in their development
cycles. With the new solutions launched today, EXFO is now uniquely
positioned to partner with our NSV customers and deliver a truly
flexible test infrastructure that can help them face these
challenges head on."
For more information on the FTBx-88200NGE Power Blazer module
and the LTB-8 Rackmount Platform with EXFO Multilink, please visit
www.EXFO.com/lab-solution.
About EXFO
EXFO provides communications service
providers (CSPs) with test orchestration and performance
intelligence solutions to ensure the smooth deployment, maintenance
and management of next-generation, physical, virtual, fixed and
mobile networks. The company has also forged strong relationships
with network solution vendors (NSVs) to develop deep expertise that
migrates from the lab to the field and beyond. EXFO's key
differentiation comes from combining intelligent, automated and
cloud-based test and monitoring solutions with real-time analytics
to deliver unmatched end-to-end visibility and assurance—from a
network, services and end-user level. EXFO is no. 1 in portable
optical testing and boasts the largest active service assurance
deployment worldwide. For more information, visit www.EXFO.com and
follow us on the EXFO Blog.
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