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SharpTESTER
product overview

By: David Fortin
Date: September 2007
2007 EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. All rights reserved.
Summary
SharpTESTER quick positioning

The SharpTESTER Access Line
Designed to evolve with your network
A truly intuitive software
In residential networks
In commercial networks
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SharpTESTER quick positioning

All-in-one, platform for the expert user
Multitasking through simultaneous
acquisitions and data processing
Dozens of options and configurations
Customizable back for optimal flexibility
Lightweight and portable
Built for the supertech
Optimized for Metro/access and FTTx
networks
Up to 2 Field interchangeable modules
Modular handheld platform
Intuitive software features for a shorter learning
curve
High efficiency for both residential and
commercial access networks
Configurable DSL triple-play, fiber
characterization and Ethernet functionalities
FTB-200
Compact Platform
FTB-400
Universal Test
System
AXS-200
SharpTESTER
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The AXS-200 SharpTESTER Access Line
The new Authority in access network testing
Multiservice testing and easy problem-solving: a powerful union
One-touch testing functions, for quick multiservice and multilayer
analysis
Configurable DSL triple-play, fiber characterization and Ethernet test
functionalities
Copper, fiber and data testing configurations on a single platform
and a common graphical user interface (GUI)
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The AXS-200 SharpTESTER Access Line
Designed to evolve with your network
Copper/DSL/Triple-Play
Optics
Ethernet
Complete local loop testing with a bandwidth of up to 30 MHz
ADSL1/2/2+, VDSL2 and Ethernet-based analysis of triple-play
services (VoIP, IPTV, data)
Combined OTDR and power meter functionalities
First-class physical-layer testing within fiber access links
Fiber certification
Highly efficient installation and maintenance testing for Ethernet
circuits
BER and connectivity testing, RFC 2544 performance assurance
Customized LED indicators
Quick-Test button
Built tough
Advanced TFT transflective display
Extended memory of 512 MB
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The AXS-200 SharpTESTER Access Line
Intuitive software for streamlined field testing cycles
Plug-and-test- user-friendliness
Clear Pass/Fail assessment
Advanced data analysis and post-processing features
A common Windows CE-based graphical user interface (GUI) for all
test configurations
Truly intuitive GUI
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Explaining these features more thoroughly
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2. Clear pass/fail assessment
or displayed on the units TFT color screen
Throughput
10:50 Back-to-Back
Latency
Start Time
0d 00:30:58
Duration
TX Rate (Mbps) 48.6
Current Delay (s)
64 bytes --
Report
Frame Loss
Completed
Completed
Completed
In Progress
Max. Delay (s)
128 bytes Sending ...
Trial # 0
450
480
PASS
PASS
FAIL
1. Advanced data analysis and post-processing features
Provides the user with a straightforward view of all key results and simplifies their interpretation
Ethernet RFC2544 ADSL2+
Result windows summed up in a
handy summary screen
A lot of information requires expertise to analyze but the Summary screen makes everything simpler.
The AXS-200 SharpTESTER Access Line
Intuitive software for streamlined field testing cycles
2007 EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. All rights reserved.
The AXS-200 SharpTESTER Access Line
Intuitive software for streamlined field testing cycles
4. A common Windows CE-based graphical user interface (GUI) for all test configurations
Reduces the need for training and allows both expert and entry-level technicians to quickly get on
track
3. Plug-and-test user-friendliness
One-touch testing functions available for each type of test, for fast, error-free results
Select test
Ethernet
Ethernet - RFC2544 test example:
Copper/DSL
Triple play
Step #1 Step#2
Push the
Quick-Test
button and get
results
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The AXS-200 SharpTESTER Access Line
Intuitive software for streamlined field testing cycles
5. Truly intuitive GUI
Features time-saving shortcut keys, boosting field-testing efficiency
Step #2 Step #1
Step #3
Ethernet - BER test example: The 3-2 combination
Select test by
pressing 3 on
the numpad
Hit the Results
page by pressing
2 on numpad
Launch test
and wait for
results
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The AXS-200 SharpTESTER Access Line
At home in residential networks
FTTH/PON Network
FTTN Network
DSL Network
Copper/DSL Triple-play Ethernet Optics
30 MHz Spectrum analysis
Triple-play testing over ADSL1/2/2+,
VDSL2 and Ethernet 10/100
30 MHz Triple-play testing
RFC2544 performance qualification
BER testing for service turn-up
Connectivity and Installation
tests using basic IP test tools
Fiber characterization
End-to-end loss testing
Fiber fault location
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The SharpTESTER Access Line
Getting down to business in commercial networks
Ethernet Optics
RFC2544 performance qualification
BER testing for service turn-up
Connectivity and Installation
tests using basic IP test tools
Fiber characterization
End-to-end loss testing
Fiber fault location
Business Services
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Questions?

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