EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has launched its IQS-8525 and IQS-8535 Packet Blazer modules, providing R&D, software verification and manufacturing groups with the versatility, flexibility and affordability required for Ethernet validation and fiber channel testing of network equipment.

 

These multiservice modules are part of the IQS-500 or IQS-600 unified test platform and offer integrated multi-rate datacom testing. For fiber channel testing and performance analysis, the IQS-8525 and IQS-8535 test modules support FC-0, FC-1 and FC-2 logical layer configurations to execute traffic generation, BER testing, round-trip latency measurement and buffer-to-buffer credit estimation.

 

Ethernet services performance validation is achieved using BER and RFC 2544 testing. As with all IQS modules, the IQS-8525 and IQS-8535 can be used in automated environments to facilitate repeatability while improving quality and efficiency.

 

“Demand for fiber channel and Ethernet equipment is growing rapidly," said Etienne Gagnon, EXFO's vice president of product management and marketing, in a statement.  "Fiber channel's robustness and low latency features are ideal for mission critical applications, while carrier Ethernet equipment provides an efficient and cost effective solution to network operators.”

 

Gagnon continued: “Yet, now more than ever, these mission critical technologies require thorough testing at every stage of development - from software validation to manufacturing -- to ensure appropriate performance and quality levels. The IQS-8525/8535 Packet Blazer modules highlight EXFO's on-going commitment towards fully integrated test solutions for multi-service network equipment manufacturers.”

 

EXFO provides test and monitoring solutions for network service providers and equipment manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. The telecom division offers a range of solutions extending across the full technology lifecycle — from design to technology deployment and onto service assurance — and covers all layers on a network infrastructure to enable triple-play services and next-generation, converged IP networking.

 

The life sciences and industrial division of the company offer solutions in medical device and opto-electronics assembly, fluorescence microscopy and other life science sectors.