The EXFO MAX-880 is a handheld Ethernet network tester engineered for field installation, activation, and troubleshooting across DSn/PDH, ISDN, SONET/SDH, OTN, and Ethernet networks. Operating from 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps, it delivers comprehensive service validation and performance diagnostics in a portable form factor. The device features an 8-inch multitouch color TFT display (1280 x 800 resolution) running Windows 10 with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, expandable via micro SD card interface.
Technical Specifications
Processing & Display
• Dual-core processor with 4 GB RAM
• 8-inch multitouch widescreen color TFT: 1280 x 800 resolution
• 64 GB internal flash memory; micro SD card expansion
Connectivity
• Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45): 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
• Two USB 2.0 host ports; one USB 3.0 host port
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G/4G LTE (via USB dongle)
Power & Environmental
• Rechargeable Li-ion smart battery
• AC/DC adapter: 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz input; 24 V, 3.75 A output
• Operating: 0 °C to 40 °C; Storage: -40 °C to 70 °C
• Humidity: 0% to 95%, non-condensing
• Dimensions: 210 × 254 × 66 mm; Weight: 2.6 kg with battery
– Key Features
Ethernet Testing Interfaces
• Data rates: 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps; 100 Gbps with quad-port configuration
• SFP+, RJ45 LAN, and Gigabit electrical interfaces supported
• Active copper SFP compatibility for extended reach testing
Measurement Capabilities
• EtherSAM (ITU-T Y.1564): Throughput, latency, jitter, frame loss, out-of-sequence, CIR/EIR/CBS/EBS measurements with bidirectional per-direction results
• RFC 2544 dual test set for asymmetric traffic evaluation
• EtherBERT with round-trip latency measurements
• Traffic generation and monitoring for rapid troubleshooting
• Layer-2 transparency testing with predefined configurations
• Service disruption testing (SDT) with comprehensive statistics
• VLAN, Q-in-Q, and MPLS support
– Typical Applications
Service activation and SLA verification on Ethernet and transport networks. Performance benchmarking, latency analysis, and frame loss detection. VLAN and MPLS network validation.
