As enterprise networks and datacenter architectures evolve, IT infrastructure administrators demand better OTDR technology to maintain fiber network performance. Many OTDRs (Optical Time Domain Reflectometers) used for fiber troubleshooting are designed for carriers and contain cumbersome and complicated features that enterprise users don't need. Few OTDRs are built with features and usability for enterprise network engineers, SAN designers and cable installers.

As enterprises consume more storage resources and adopt higher bandwidth (40G, 100G) datacenter architectures, the resilience of the cabling infrastructure becomes highly dependent upon maintenance tools to ensure fiber reliability. The Fluke Networks OFP2-100-QI OptiFiber Pro with Quad Multi-mode and Single-mode modules is the industry's first purpose-built OTDR that meets the unique challenges of an enterprise fiber infrastructure. With its simple Taptive user interface and powerful feature set, the OFP2100QI OptiFiber Pro turns anyone into an efficient and expert premise fiber troubleshooter or installer. It also includes the FiberInspector Pro for checking fiber optic endfaces of any particles or other contamination and comes with a Wi-Fi adapter for wireless connectivity to Fluke Networks LinkWare Live software.

The Versiv 2 Cabling Certification Product Family has a modular design with swappable testing modules that provide four types of testing (copper and fiber optic cabling, and Ethernet and Wi-Fi network cabling) plus report generation software and a cloud service for managing jobs. Its ProjX System manages job requirements and progress from setup to systems acceptance, making sure all tests are completed correctly. The Taptive User Interface simplifies set up, eliminates errors and speeds up troubleshooting. The LinkWare Live cloud service gives you visibility and control of the whole process: you can set up and track your testers and inspect results from any mobile device while the job is in process. It even lets you upload and integrate results from multiple testers at multiple jobsites so you can quickly generate reports with the de-facto industry standard LinkWare PC. Unique Certification with Flexibility and Efficiency An important aspect in maximizing an OTDR's value is to properly plan its day-to-day usage. With ProjX management system, OFP2-100-QI OptiFiber Pro allows a project manager to define each user's role, settings and the associated tasks to be performed - transforming the OTDR into an all-in-one fiber testing tool complete with planning, inspection, certification and reporting.

Advantages:

• Powerful ProjX management system facilitates OTDR sharing with clear job assignment for each operator
• Easy monitoring of job progress with pass/fail results
• Built-in Visual Fault Locator (VFL) to facilitate troubleshooting
• On-screen report generation and upload to LinkWare application

Taptive User Interface

Most OTDRs are designed for a myriad of applications, causing the user interface to be difficult to navigate and interpret. The OFP2-100-QI OptiFiber Pro has the Taptive user interface which combines the latest "gesture-based" interface technology with a capacitive touchscreen to deliver the most innovative and user-friendly OTDR.

View traces

Pinch and zoom in for trace detail

Optimized for the Datacenter

Driven by server virtualization and multi-gigabit links between servers, networks and storage, the datacenter architecture employs more patch cords and dense topology connectors, rendering carrier-class OTDRs with long dead-zones ineffective. OFP2100QI not only makes fiber deployment in datacenters possible, but provides the highest level of accuracy for quick problem resolution.

Advantages:

• Ultra-short event and attenuation dead-zones precisely locates events and faults on fiber links
• Datacenter OTDR mode automatically sets the configuration to quickly test datacenter fiber
• The EventMap feature depicts fiber events in a way that requires no trace analysis expertise

Extremely short event and attenuation dead zone

Extremely short event and attenuation dead zone

The OFP2-100-QI OptiFiber Pro leverages the most sophisticated optical technology to provide the shortest event dead zone (0.5 m typical for MM) and attenuation dead zone (2.5 m typical for MM and 3.6 m typical for SM) of any OTDR. This technological advancement allows the OFP2-100-QI to detect and measure closely spaced faults where no other OTDR can in today's connector-rich datacenter and storage area network environments.

Two second trace per wavelength

Another breakthrough with OFP2-100-QI OptiFiber Pro is the data acquisition speed. While in Quick Test mode, a complete set of data is acquired in as little as two seconds per wavelength. OFP2-100-QI OptiFiber Pro then analyzes the data and displays it as an EventMap event, Table or Trace. The end result is less time spent testing and more time performing other tasks.

DataCenter OTDR Mode

DataCenter OTDR Mode

With a simple one-touch selection, users enter DataCenter OTDR mode - without setup time for fine tuning as needed in legacy OTDRs. DataCenter OTDR mode automatically detects OTDR parameters - end-detection algorithms, pulse widths - without getting confused by the short links or number of connectors.

Graphical EventMap view

To eliminate the learning curve associated with reading an OTDR trace, OFP2-100-QI's advance logic automatically interprets the information to create a detailed and graphical map of events that includes connectors, splices and anomalies. To accommodate different preferences, users can easily switch between the EventMap, the Event Table and the Trace for test details. Any faulty events will be highlighted with RED icons to facilitate quick troubleshooting.

On-screen "help" suggests corrective action(s) for resolving fiber problems during each testing step. The "help" offered is context sensitive which allows users to quickly pinpoint possible resolutions. An easy-to-read, gray icon in the bottom, left-hand corner shows detailed corrective action recommendations.

Graphical EventMap view - PASS

Eventmap - FAIL. See Help icon for on screen corrective action

ProJX: Dynamic project and user profile management

Dynamic project and user profile management with ProjX management system

OFP2-100-QI enhances job efficiency by allowing the project manager to create and manage operator and job profiles per project. Defined jobs or sets of cable IDs can be assigned to specific operators. The progress and status of each project can also be easily monitored.

SmartLoop OTDR

SmartLoop OTDR enables automated testing and analysis of two fibers in a single test while meeting standard's requirements. This patent pending process automatically separates the two fibers for individual pass/fail analysis, display, and reporting. Not only does this cut the testing time by at least half, it also enables instant bi-directional averaged test results without moving the OTDR to the far end. SmartLoop meets the standard's requirements of leaving the launch and tail fibers in their initial locations during both bi-directional tests. SmartLoop OTDR further enhances the ease and speed of testing in environments where the far end is difficult of even dangerous to reach because the OTDR never has to be moved to the far end. In addition to getting the job done quicker, SmartLoop meets the standard's requirements of leaving the launch and tail fibers in their initial locations during both bi-directional tests.

Test it right and test it fast with SmartLoop - included for free in all OptiFiber Pro modules.

OptiFiber Pro's SmartLoop technology test two fiber in one tests while providing individual pass, fail and bi-directionally averaged results for each fiber link.

FiberInspector probe

Fiber Endface Inspection and Certification

OFP2-100-QI incorporates the FiberInspector Pro video inspection system which enables you to quickly inspect and certify fiber end-faces inside ports or patch cords. It's 1-second automated PASS/FAIL grading eliminates human subjectivity and enables anyone to become a fiber inspection expert. Results can be saved in the certification report along side OFP2-100-QI's OTDR results.

LinkWare Live

LinkWare Live is a Software as a Service from Fluke Networks for cabling professionals managing multiple projects that quickly, easily and affordably provides unmatched job visibility and superior project control from anywhere at anytime

LinkWare Live provides an easy to read dashboard that shows an overview of the project status and a project activity to ensure projects are completed on time. It removes the hurdles in data management by giving the ability to directly upload and consolidate test results from multiple testers. You can quickly validate projects and test results in real-time with browser based ease to avoid any future rework due to incorrect testing or missing test results. Use any smart device with a browser to validate and check projects or test results. LinkWare Cable Test Management Software also connects to the LinkWare Live service enabling you to download test results into the LinkWare Cable Test Management Software to generate professional reports in a common format.

The OptiFiber Pro OTDR connects to the LinkWare Live Service to directly upload results from the tester which provide access to test-results in real-time from anywhere.

LinkWare Management Software

With LinkWare management software, OptiFiber Pro users can easily access the ProjX management system data, generate reports and upgrade the software in their testers. Project managers have full capabilities to monitor workflow and consolidate test results. LinkWare stats, provides automated statistical reports. This application moves you above and beyond the page-per-link report to see your entire cabling infrastructure in one summary. It analyzes and transforms LinkWare test results into charts to reveal your cabling plant performance. The report even summarizes your entire cabling infrastructure in a compact, graphical format so it's easy to verify margins and spot anomalies. Previous versions of LinkWare are backwards compatible with new versions, so you can stay current and integrate tests from different testers into one-test report.

Combine OLTS Tier 1 (basic) and OTDR Tier 2 (extended) fiber certification results in a single report while allowing management of multiple jobs simultaneously. Users can provide the finishing touch by adding their company logo to the report and before offering to their customers for system acceptance. Keep your business tools simple. No matter which Fluke Networks cabling certification tester you use, LinkWare reports it all.