The Exfo IQS-85100G Packet Blazer is a modular test platform for 40G/100G Ethernet and OTN service validation. It delivers full-line rate testing, signal integrity analysis, and end-to-end service characterization across Layer 1, 2, and 3. The module integrates with FTB-500 portable and IQS-600 rackmount platforms, enabling field deployment and lab-based validation workflows.
Technical Specifications
Ethernet Testing
• Full-line rate testing at 100 Gbit/s and 40 Gbit/s
• Layer 1, 2, and 3 protocol analysis
• RFC 2544 test suite at all frame sizes and full line rate
• EtherBERT™ verification for 100 Gbit/s and 40 Gbit/s on WDM networks
• Five Smart Loopback modes with automated testing
OTN Testing
• OTU4 (112 Gbit/s) and OTU3 (43 Gbit/s) testing
• OTU3e1 (44.57 Gbit/s) and OTU3e2 (44.58 Gbit/s) support
• ITU-T G.709 OTN framing and FEC validation
• ODU multiplexing into ODU4/ODU3 with multi-stage schemes
• SONET/SDH client mapping into OTN containers
• OTN overhead monitoring and manipulation
• User-selectable alarm and error triggers across OTN layers
Performance Measurements
• Service Disruption Time (SDT): longest, shortest, last, average, and total durations with configurable triggers
• Round-Trip Delay (RTD) measurements at OTN layers
Electrical Interface (CAUI/XLAUI)
• Direct amplitude and pre-/post-emphasis transmitter control
• Receiver equalization correction
• Physical lane characterization
Transceiver Support
• MSA-compliant CFP, CXP, and QSFP pluggable transceivers
• CFP MSA rev 1.4 (mechanical, electrical, signaling, and management)
• IEEE 802.3ba (2010) signaling compliance
Optical Interfaces
• 100GBASE-SR10/LR4/ER4
• 40GBASE-SR4/LR4
• 10 x 10G single-mode fiber
– Typical Applications
Signal integrity troubleshooting on 40G/100G transport links. Equipment characterization and validation before deployment. WDM network service verification. OTN layer testing in multi-stage multiplexing architectures.
– Compatibility & Integration
Deploys on FTB-500 portable test platform and IQS-600 rackmount chassis for lab and field-based operations.
