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100G

100G: A New World


of Test Challenges

Assessing
Next-Gen Networks

Are You Equipped to Cost-Effectively


and Thoroughly Test 100G?
As the demand for 100G accelerates, the drive for greater capacity and bandwidth entails even greater
network complexities. Although 100G testing methods are not yet well-defined, several parameters are
now tightly linked. This introduces a new world of test challenges that necessitates extensive expertise
in several fields: line-coding modulation, fiber characterization, Ethernet and transport technologies.
Today, network equipment manufacturers (NEMs) need thorough 100G testing solutions to
help them confidently market this emerging technology, despite evolving standards and aggressive
product development schedules. They need truly comprehensive testing that goes beyond compliance
to assess the limitations and robustness of their products as well as address complex issues such
as optical transceiver testing, layer 1/2/3 testing, parallel optics and new modulation formats.

Faster time-to-market and lower-risk trials

Simple solutions for various levels of 100G knowledge

Comprehensive solutions to comply with customer specifications and standards

Network service providers (NSPs) face new challenges when planning to add 100G capacity
to existing networks. Providing high-speed connectivity while protecting current infrastructures requires
broad expertise and wide-ranging testing to qualify the state of the fiber plant and assess the integrity
of data transmission over long-haul and ultra-long-haul networks.

Seamlessly expand 100G capacity, alongside 10G and 40G networks

Cost-efficient solutions for carrier lab, field trial and deployment testing

Long-term compliance and stability aligned with customers growth strategy

Helping You Build and Deploy Quickly,


Confidently and Cost-Effectively
EXFO addresses the new complexities and test challenges presented by this bleeding-edge technology
from the lab to the field. Leveraging decades of in-depth telecom technology expertise, EXFO provides
its customers with end-to-end support by helping them establish thorough testing methods.
Benefit from our broad technology expertise from line-coding modulation to fiber characterization,
Ethernet and transport technologies
Take advantage of our deep understanding of real-life test challenges across the entire technology lifecycle
Get comprehensive, cost-effective test solutions and fast-track your product development projects,
field trials and field deployment phases

Leverage In-Depth Expertise


Manage new complexitieswhat and how to test
at 100G
EXFOs 100G know-how encompasses network component and fiber testing throughout all the
transmission network stages, from the client interface to the fiber network itself.

Client Interface Testing

Line Interface Testing

Fiber Characterization

Characteristic and performance qualification


of 40G and 100G transceivers

Advanced modulation analysis (xPSK)

Complete polarization mode dispersion (PMD)


and chromatic dispersion (CD) testing

100G physical-layer performance metrics and


corner cases validation

ITU-T grid and spectrum compliance

OIF proposal compliance

Link optimization for 100G transmission


using distributed PMD analysis

100G line cards with full-line-rate Ethernet and


IP packet stress-testing
New optical interfaces (LAN WDM vs. parallel fibers)
New layer 1: physical coding sublayer (PCS)
lanes are a new concept
OTU3/OTU4 on parallel optics is around the corner

Tx Rx

Switch/Router

CFP 40GbE
CFP 100GbE
CXP 100GbE
QSFP 40GbE

DWDM Ring

DWDM Equipment

Comprehensive Solutions
From the lab to the field

DESIGN

DEPLOYMENT
System Test

Manufacturing

Field Trials

Network Deployment

IQS-9600-NS
Utility Module
IQS-85100G
100G Ethernet Tester

FTB-85100G
Portable Ethernet Tester

LAN WDM
Mux/Demux

100G TESTING
SOLUTIONS

FTB-5240S-P
OSA for 40/100GBASE-xR4
and ITU-T Compliance

PSO-102
Optical Sampling Oscilloscope
PSO-200
Optical Modulation Analyzer

FTB-5600
Distributed PMD Analyzer

FTB-5500B/FTB-5800
In-Band CD/PMD Testers

FIBER CHARACTERIZATION

LINE INTERFACE TESTING

CLIENT INTERFACE TESTING

Prototype

100G Featured Products


FTB-5240S-P Optical
Spectrum Analyzer

FTB-5500B/FTB-5800
CD and PMD Analyzers

FTB-5600 Distributed
PMD Analyzer

Key features and benefits

Key features and benefits

Key features and benefits


Truly portable spectral characterization
for DWDM network commissioning

Complete CD and PMD characterization


for long-haul, ULH and WDM networks

Locates fiber sections that are large


contributors to the total PMD of a link

In-band OSNR measurement for 


40G and ROADM deployments

Patented design: test through EDFAs

Automated channel discovery feature


for easy setup and measurement

Highly accurate phase-shift method

Enables isolating and repairing only


the worst PMD sections of the fiber
cable

Over 90 dB dynamic range per scan

100G-ready

Allows the cost-effective upgrade


of a fiber network otherwise limited
in speed by PMD
Helps identify small changes that can
boost the entire networks performance

FTB-500 Platform

FTB-85100G Packet
Blazer 100G/40G
Ethernet Test Module

PSO-100 Series Optical


Sampling Oscilloscopes

Key features and benefits

Key features and benefits

Key features and benefits

Full fiber characterization: industryrenowned OTDRs combined with the


most advanced dispersion analyzers
Industry-exclusive: distributed PMD
analysis
10G, 40G and 100G-ready
Most compact and powerful Ethernet,
SONET/SDH, OTN and Fibre Channel
analyzers

Portable and rugged equipment for


thorough testing in the field or in the lab
Detailed layer 1/2/3 performance
of 100G and 40G Ethernet equipment
and network services
EtherBERT test functionality to assess
the integrity of 100G and 40G Ethernet
running on WDM networks

500 GHz bandwidth


Bit-rate and modulation format
independent
No trigger needed
Polarization independent
Designed for R&D and manufacturing
applications

IQS-600 Integrated
Qualification System

IQS-85100G Packet
Blazer 100G/40G
Ethernet Test Module

PSO-200 Optical
Modulation Analyzer

Key features and benefits

Key features and benefits

Key features and benefits

Open architecture providing the power and


flexibility to run automation software and
protocol scripts without an external PC

Manufacturing test of 40G and 100G


Ethernet line cards and transceivers
(CFP, CXP and QSFP)

Multi-user sharing, for minimized


CAPEX

EtherBERT test functionality to assess


the integrity of 100G Ethernet running
on WDM networks

Remote access to test stations through


Java, Virtual Network Computing (VNC),
Remote Desktop, Web browser, etc.
RAID 1 option, for increased
performance and data reliability

100G and 40G Ethernet stress tests


with full-line-rate Ethernet and
IP packet generation
Fully integrated PCS testing functionality
for IEEE 802.3ba compliance testing

All-optical design for complete


characterization of 100G signals
and beyond
High-speed signal analysis of phase
or amplitude modulation schemes

100G
1 800 663-3936 (USA and Canada)
1 418 683-0211 (worldwide)

www.EXFO.com

Printed in Canada 09/09

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