This latest release to the all-in-one Ethernet/Optical
FTB-700G Series and FTB-800 NetBlazer Series empowers field
technicians to easily test and troubleshoot fiber-to-the-antenna
(FTTA) networks.
QUEBEC CITY, Nov. 17, 2014 /CNW
Telbec/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO; TSX: EXF) today announced
an enhanced FTTA test portfolio for its market-leading FTB-700G and
FTB-800 NetBlazer Series to validate the fiber and underlying CPRI
communication integrity between the base station and remote radio
head with speeds of up to 9.8 Gbit/s.
Mobile network operators are required, now more than ever
before, to modernize their network infrastructures in order to keep
up with continuous high-bandwidth growth. To meet subscriber
expectations, many mobile operators are switching from legacy
"copper-to-the-antenna" to fiber-to-the-antenna (FTTA)
infrastructures. Moreover, to add capacity and coverage for LTE
services, they are deploying distributed antenna system (DAS)
networks and small cells. DAS manufacturers are increasingly using
the CPRI protocol as the go-to interface between base stations and
DAS head-ends.
The benefits of using CPRI include substantial decreases of
head-end deployment costs as well as minimized space requirements.
However, this also brings new challenges to service providers by
introducing new testing and troubleshooting requirements. With
their expanded functionality, both the all-in-one Ethernet/Optical
FTB-700G series and Netblazer FTB-800 series support all the
needs of a technician to maintain and manage fiber-based cell sites
faster, easier, and more cost effectively.
"Significant investments are being made worldwide on expanding
the fronthaul networks to deliver better spectral efficiency and
capacity," explained Claudio
Mazzuca, Vice-President, Transport and Service Assurance
Division. "By adding Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI) rates,
EXFO is future-proofing its technology to meet the requirements of
next-generation, fibre-based remote radio networks," he added.
This latest release is further proof of EXFO's relentless
commitment to staying ahead of trends and offering pragmatic
solutions that network operators can use today—and in the future.
Leveraging the powerful FTB-1 handheld platform, along with the
NetBlazer's unmatched transport testing functionality and the
game-changing OTDR and iOLM capabilities, the FTB-700G Series
streamlines processes and empowers field technicians to efficiently
test and validate optical, SONET/SDH, OTN, Fibre Channel and
Ethernet circuits. As technology is constantly evolving and
operators are facing new challenges, EXFO's solutions offer
intuitive and easy-to-use capabilities for technicians of any skill
level, shortening learning curves and enabling customers to benefit
the latest technology Day 1.
Visit EXFO's website for more information on the FTB-700G
Series.
About EXFO
Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock
exchanges, EXFO is a leading provider of next-generation test,
service assurance and end-to-end quality of experience solutions
for mobile and fixed network operators and equipment manufacturers
in the global telecommunications industry. EXFO's intelligent
solutions with contextually relevant analytics improve end-user
quality of experience, enhance network performance and drive
operational efficiencies throughout the network and service
delivery lifecycle. Key technologies supported include 3G, 4G/LTE,
VoLTE, IMS, video, Ethernet/IP, SNMP, OTN, FTTx, xDSL and various
optical technologies accounting for more than 38% of the global
portable fiber-optic test market. EXFO has a staff of approximately
1600 people in 25 countries, supporting more than 2000 customers
worldwide. For more information, visit www.EXFO.com and follow
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