At the same time, bandwidth demands are accelerating the deployment of 40G and 100G Ethernet. Uptime is critical in data center networks; being able to identify faults at one end of a patch cable and restore the network is crucial.
Accurate and reliable self-analysis is required to evaluate and document the large number of fibers being tested in data centers, and it also allows less-skilled technicians to effectively use an OTDR. Noyes has dedicated significant time to researching techniques to improve event analysis. This includes laboratory and field measurements on many types of single-mode and multi-mode networks containing numerous event combinations. The resulting software algorithms, now incorporated into the M310 OTDR, provide a new level of accuracy and reliability in event analysis, taking full advantage of the unit's short dead zone in data center applications. This means that with the push of a button, users can be confident of obtaining accurate locations and measurements of all events, without the confusing introduction of false events.
The M310 combines ease of use (Touch and Test®) with industry-leading specifications in a rugged, portable unit. The integrated OTDR, with OPM and VFL functions and inspection capabilities, simplifies configuration, testing, and troubleshooting, reducing network downtime.
With dead zones of less than 1 m and a dynamic range of up to 38 dB, the M310 is ideal for testing, troubleshooting, and documenting data center, enterprise, SAN/LAN/WAN, campus, and other environments.
Features and benefits of the M310 Multifunction OTDR:
- Reduced dead zones to help validate and troubleshoot data center and enterprise networks composed of multiple connections and short jumpers.
- Event dead zones: 0.8 m
- Dead zone attenuation: < 3 m
- Enhanced Mode Fill (EMF): Enables users to obtain more accurate loss results, comparable to measurements taken with expensive external mode conditioners, without sacrificing dynamic range or adding another box to manage during testing.
- Integrated optical power meter: Tests and stores both Tier 1 and Tier 2 results in one tester.
- Integrated Visual Fault Locator (VFL) - Enables technicians to quickly identify fiber faults within the OTDR dead zone and verify polarity.
- End Connector Check - Verifies launch quality to help users achieve better OTDR trace results.
- Live Fiber Signaling and Detection - Guides users to validate they are on the correct fiber or to power down the source to obtain an OTDR trace.
- Suitable dynamic range for fiber testing beyond the data center:
38 dB Single-mode
, 30 dB Multi-mode.
- Inspection Ready - The M310 supports the DFS Digital FiberScope for inspecting fiber end connector finish and cleanliness, a leading cause of network failures.
- Real-time Fast OTDR mode for troubleshooting or splicing applications.
- Designed for both field and indoor use.
