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EXFO’s New OTDR Range
Test, monitoring and analytics company EXFO, has announced its new D-Series of OTDR solutions (pictured), along with advanced field- testing tools that deliver accurate measurements to characterise and validate fibre links. These tools support critical fibre deployments and network operations in FTTH and RAN Mobile networks, and data centres. The D-Series combines several advanced features within a single solution to bring efficiency gains to OTDR field tests, which include field-testing tools to enable versatility and flexibility, critical to field technicians for fibre network construction,
combines both optical link mapping and power measurement (optionally a dual-channel PON power meter) through the same optical connector port,
optical port connectors that can be simply replaced in the field once worn. This patented feature allows operators and contractors to benefit from optical performance throughout the entire life of the product without the extra cost and down time linked to returning units for changing worn connection ports, translating into significant cost of ownership savings. The D-Series OTDR also
720D for PON/access, and the 730D for PON/metro. EXFO says continuous testing of critical fibre links often results in worn device connection ports over time, which can degrade the quality of test results – an issue that can only be addressed by returning the device to the manufacturer for repair. EXFO’s D-Series features an optical port connector health monitoring wizard, and field-swappable hybrid architecture that unites traditional chassis and leaf-spine design, WaveRouter utilises Ciena’s WaveLogic coherent optics and intelligent multi-layer control and automation for a high-performance and greener coherent routing solution. Sterling Perrin, senior principal analyst at Heavy Reading commented, “Metro networks are ripe for modernisation, driven by requirements for sustainability, scale, reliability, cloud adaptability, and lower costs. Heavy Reading survey data indicates many operators are seeking change in how they architect their metros. Ciena’s WaveRouter, a coherent metro router, combines IP and optical coordination, open API-based automation, and a hardware building-block architecture that offers redundant power and cooling, along with the ability to independently scale up compute
activation, and maintenance.
allowing technicians to move between power checking to troubleshooting mode, without having to disconnect the fibre under test to swap to a separate power meter unit. This feature again substantially improves testing efficiency.
EXFO’s OTDR D-Series features five models. Three are dedicated OTDR models in EXFO’s MaxTester range, the 715D for last mile, the 720D for PON/ access, and the 730D for PON/ metro. Two further models are swappable FTB modules, the
WaveRouter will be generally available in the third quarter of 2023. Ciena Launches Converged Router
Ciena has introduced WaveRouter, which it claims is an industry-first platform architecture, optimally designed for the converged metro network. As part of Ciena’s Coherent Routing strategy, WaveRouter supports the exponential growth of metro traffic driven by bandwidth-hungry services such as 5G, high-speed broadband, enterprise business services, and the cloud. Seamlessly unifying IP, optical, and compute functionality in a single platform, WaveRouter’s scalability from 6Tbps to 192Tbps addresses the needs of service providers who are dealing with unprecedented traffic demand. The company says that giving rise to a new, flexible
and scale out switching fabric. This is the type of innovative metro architecture that network operators are looking for.” “Service providers
are looking to simplify their networks through convergence to gain a competitive edge in a cloud-driven, always- connected world. Until now, they’ve had to compromise when it came to capacity, operational ease, and sustainability. WaveRouter takes an innovative approach, combining the best in IP, coherent optics, and flexible photonics driven by multi-layer operations for real performance and energy advantages,” said Scott McFeely, senior vice president, Global Products and Services, Ciena.
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