The EXFO FTBx-88460-400GE Power Blazer is a modular test module for validation of high-speed Ethernet and transport networks up to 400 Gbps. It serves data centers, telecom operators, and network equipment manufacturers deploying networks. The module’s design prioritizes adaptability and future-proofing to accommodate rapid transceiver technology evolution.
Technical Specifications
400G Ethernet Testing
• MAC PCS/PMA/PMD layer testing per draft IEEE 802.3bs standard
• KP4 RS (544, 514) Forward Error Correction decoding and error correction
• Test pattern monitoring
• MDIO read/write functionality
• Alarm and error generation and monitoring
• Skew measurement per lane
• Bit Error Rate (BER) monitoring
Flex Ethernet (FlexE) Support
• One or more bonded 100G/200G/400G PHYs with low- and high-speed Ethernet clients
• Multiple and mixed Ethernet MAC clients operating at rates from 5 Gbit/s up to 400 Gbit/s
• Sub-rate link support (10G, 25G, 50G)
Transceiver Interfaces
• 4 x QSFP28, QSFP-DD, CFP8, and OSFP integrated interfaces
• Support for QSFP-DD, OSFP, and CFP2-DCO form factors for client and DCO applications
• iOptics intelligent pluggable optics test application for optical transceiver validation and sanity checks from 1G to 400G, including AOC and DAC cables
– Key Features
• Open Transceiver System (OTS) enabling any current or future transceiver integration
• Field-swappable transceiver modules reducing replacement costs
• CAPEX protection through flexible transceiver architecture
– Typical Applications
• 400G network deployment and maintenance
• High-speed transceiver validation
• MAC/PHY layer testing
• Network equipment manufacturing and certification
– Compatibility & Integration
• Hot-swap capability on EXFO LTB-8 Rackmount Platform; up to two modules for 800G testing
• Portable FTB-4 Pro Platform for lab-to-field applications
• EXFO Multilink web-based multi-user management and remote access
• EXFO Test Function Virtualization (TFv) with FTB Anywhere floating licenses and FTB OnDemand time-based licenses
