Various OTDRs are also available that can perform Tier 2 testing in projects with parallel optical technology. These devices allow for the characterization of the link or channel and, consequently, the prevention of service interruptions.
With the aim of demonstrating the benefits of these products in ensuring that optical connectors meet customer expectations, Ed Gastle, Product Line Manager at VIAVI, has written a white paper entitled “Testing Parallel Optics”.
Therefore, the combination of VIAVI's product design and performance and the local support of the COFITEL Group allows technicians and other professionals in the field to carry out certification tests and troubleshooting tasks in the easiest and most efficient way.
Parallel optical technology requires technicians to have automated, fast, and reliable solutions. Owners of corporate networks and data centers are migrating physical connectivity to architectures with parallel optical technology, which, by supporting higher data rates, deliver the speed demanded by mobile devices, streaming systems, and downloads of large amounts of data.
Many of the elements supporting parallel optical technology are not new, such as multi-fiber push-on/pull-off (MPO) ribbon cable, which has been in use for over a decade.
What has changed is how it is used. MPO connectors are no longer limited to a backbone solution but extend to servers and switches, typically through QFSP ports.
And, what also remains unchanged is the need to implement measurement and testing procedures for the connectors to validate optical network performance and installation guarantees.
