Multiservice Modules deliver FC/Ethernet testing solutions.
Press Release Summary:
Housed in IQS-500 or IQS-600 unified test platform, IQS-8525 and IQS-8535 Packet Blazer modules enable fully integrated multi-rate datacom testing. They support FC-0/1/2 logical layer configurations to execute traffic generation, BER testing, round-trip latency measurement, and buffer-to-buffer credit estimation at full line rates to 10 Gbps. Ethernet services performance validation is achieved using BER and RFC 2544 testing at full line rates of 10/100 Mbps as well as 1 and 10 Gbps.
Original Press Release:
EXFO Launches Comprehensive 10 Gbit/s Multiservice Fibre Channel and Ethernet Testing Solution for R&D, Manufacturing and Software Verification
Fully integrated multiservice testing solution for troubleshooting and automated testing of Fibre Channel and Ethernet equipment
QUEBEC CITY, July 24 -- EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (NASDAQ:EXFO)(NASDAQ:TSX:)(NASDAQ:EXF) announced today the launch of the IQS-8525 and IQS-8535 Packet Blazer modules, providing R&D, software verification and manufacturing groups with the versatility, flexibility and affordability required for Ethernet validation and Fibre Channel testing of network equipment.
Housed inside the IQS-500 or IQS-600 unified test platform, these multiservice modules offer fully integrated multi-rate datacom testing. For Fibre Channel testing and performance analysis, the IQS-8525 and IQS-8535 test modules support FC-0, FC-1 and FC-2 logical layer configurations to execute traffic generation, BER testing, round-trip latency measurement and buffer-to-buffer credit estimation at full line rates of 1 Gbit/s (100 MByte/s), 2 Gbit/s (200 MByte/s), 4 Gbit/s (400 MByte/s) and 10 Gbit/s (1000 MByte/s - IQS-8535 only). Ethernet services performance validation is achieved using BER and RFC 2544 testing at full line rates of 10 Mbit/s, 100Mbit/s, 1Gbit/s and, 10Gbit/s LAN/WAN (IQS-8535 only). As with all IQS modules, the IQS-8525 and IQS-8535 can be used in automated environments to facilitate repeatability while improving quality and efficiency.
"Demand for Fibre Channel and Ethernet equipment is growing rapidly," said Etienne Gagnon, EXFO's Vice-President Product Management and Marketing. "Fibre Channel's robustness and low latency features are ideal for mission critical applications, while carrier Ethernet equipment provides an efficient and cost effective solution to network operators. Yet, now more than ever, these mission critical technologies require thorough testing at every stage of development - from software validation to manufacturing -- to ensure appropriate performance and quality levels. The IQS-8525/8535 Packet Blazer modules highlight EXFO's on-going commitment towards fully integrated test solutions for multi-service network equipment manufacturers."
For more information about the IQS-8525/8535 Packet Blazer test modules, please visit www.EXFO.com.
About EXFO
EXFO is a leading provider of test and monitoring solutions for network service providers and equipment manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. The Telecom Division offers a wide range of innovative solutions extending across the full technology lifecycle - from design to technology deployment and onto service assurance - and covering all layers on a network infrastructure to enable triple-play services and next-generation, converged IP networking. The Life Sciences and Industrial Division offers solutions in medical device and opto-electronics assembly, fluorescence microscopy and other life science sectors. For more information, visit www.EXFO.com.
