VIAVI FTH-9000 Adaptive Fiber Test Head rack-mounted unit
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FTH-9000

VIAVI Adaptive Fiber Test Head FTH-9000 Rack-Mounted Remote Fiber Test Unit

Rack-mounted 2RU fiber test head that combines OTDR and optical switching for remote testing and monitoring of up to 4464 fibers.

Height
2 RU
Width
19, 21 (ETSI), or 23”
Depth
280 mm
Operating temperature
–20 to 50°C
Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI Adaptive Fiber Test Head FTH-9000 combines high-resolution optical time-domain reflectometry (OTDR) with optical-switch technology. It provides remote test certification of fibers during construction or service activation, and continuous assurance through OTDR monitoring of multiple fibers across the network. The tested distance depends on the OTDR module selected, and the unit accepts CWDM, tunable DWDM, DTS and DTSS OTDR modules.

The FTH-9000 is the core element of the VIAVI ONMSi Remote Fiber Test System (RFTS). One unit with a high-resolution OTDR can test a single critical link. With internal and external optical switches it can cover thousands of fiber links, scaling from 1 fiber to more than 4000 per FTH. It tests dark fibers or active, lit fibers without disrupting traffic. When a fault occurs, the ONMSi system or the standalone FTH reports the GPS location of the fault within minutes.

Applications in the network

The rack-mounted FTH suits Access PON and Distributed Access Architecture networks, as well as metro rings, data center interconnects and long-haul networks that use xWDM wavelength plans. As part of an ONMSi system it supports FTTH construction certification, service deployment, troubleshooting and assurance. It can sectionalize the network to find the cause of a fault or identify optical budget problems, and it trends network health over time. The unit also detects and locates fiber tapping down to tenths of a decibel of loss.

Fiber sensing and operation

With Raman and Brillouin OTDR modules, the FTH-9000 works with VIAVI Fiber Sensing applications that measure strain and temperature, using a single-mode fiber as the sensor. The unit is controlled remotely through automatic routines and test on demand from a mobile app or desktop portal. It is plug and play and can run as a standalone point-to-point tester or as part of the network-wide ONMSi system.

Key Features

  • Modular design assuring backward compatibility with existing ONMSi platform elements and with new OTDR modules, including ultra-high resolution, tunable DWDM and fiber sensing OTDRs
  • High density, extensible switch (576p) with Pay as You Grow model
  • Scalable up to 4464 ports using additional external switches
  • Dual IP communication channels (main and backup), plus an additional local LAN access
  • Secured Web-browser access
  • 2RU high with dual power feeds (front and rear panel) with power failure indicator and alarm, low power consumption
  • Different fan solutions (front, side, extractable)
  • Expandable by adding additional option board
  • Ruggedized LINUX Operating System
  • Plug and play standalone monitoring tool or part of a network-wide ONMSi centralized management system
  • Tests dark or active, lit fibers without disrupting traffic
  • Reports the GPS location of a fiber fault within minutes
  • Detects and locates fiber tapping down to tenths of a decibel of loss
  • Compatible with all VIAVI OTDR modules: 8100-series and 4100-series plug-in modules, FiberComplete, Tunable DWDM, Fiber Sensing (DTS, DTSS)

Specifications

Base Unit
Height 2 RU
Typical at 25°C
Width 19, 21 (ETSI), or 23”
Typical at 25°C
Depth 280 mm
Typical at 25°C
Operating temperature –20 to 50°C
Storage temperature –20 to 60°C
Humidity 95% without condensing
EMI/ESD CE compliant
Interfaces 2 RJ45 Ethernet 10/100/1000BaseT ports
Standard hardware warranty 1 year
Up to 5 years of extended hardware warranty or an ONMSi System annual maintenance contract can be added
Power Supply
DC -48V
With internal switch and 8100 OTDR module
AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz (AC/DC Converter)
With internal switch and 8100 OTDR module
Power consumption 35W
With internal switch and 8100 OTDR module
Internal Optical Switch
Number of ports (SC/APC) 4,8,12,16,24
Typical at 25°C
Number of ports (LC/APC) 36,48
Number of ports (MPO-12) 288, 576
Insertion loss
Up to 48 SC/APC or LC/APC ports
 0.6 dB
Excluding connectors
Insertion loss
288, 576 MPO ports
 <2.9 dB
Excluding connectors
Back-reflection –60 dB
Repeatability ±0.01 dB
Wavelength range
Up to 48 SC/APC or LC/APC ports
 1260–1670 nm
Wavelength range
288, 576 MPO ports
 1480-1670 nm
Lifetime
4, 8, 12, 16, 24 (SC/APC), 36, 48 (LC/APC)
 100 millions cycles
Lifetime
288, 576 (MPO-12)
 > 2,5 billion cycles
Housing
Up to 576 ports
 Included in the FTH-9000
Housing
Higher port counts
 External 1 RU racks
Maximum scalability Scalable up to 4464 ports using additional external switches
Internal OTDR Modules
Compatibility Compatible with all VIAVI OTDR modules: 8100-series plug-in module, 4100-series plug-in module, single or multiple wavelengths, FiberComplete, Tunable DWDM, Fiber Sensing (DTS, DTSS)
Refer to the 4100, 8100 series plug-in module and fiber sensing datasheets for technical specifications

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Applications

  • Fiber monitoring for service providers, utilities, and dark-fiber providers
  • FTTx construction, provisioning, and maintenance tests
  • Fiber-tapping detection for security assurance
  • Fiber sensing applications (fiber aging, pipeline, power)
  • Access PON and Distributed Access Architecture networks
  • Metro rings
  • Data center interconnects
  • Long-haul xWDM networks
  • Distributed strain and temperature sensing

Options & Accessories

Option Description
E9H-A-LF-4KMOD Mainframe FTH-9000 with left fans and 4K OTDR
E9H-A-LF-6K1MOD Mainframe FTH-9000 with left fans and compatible 6K V1 OTDR mainframe with TACB
E9H-A-LF-6K2MOD Mainframe FTH-9000 with left fans and compatible 6K V2 OTDRs
E9H-A-SSD-HC FTH high-capacity mass storage — Memory storage option
E9H-A-ACDC FTH-9000 AC/DC converter 90-264V to 48V without power cord (input C14)
E9H-A-ACDC-DUAL FTH-9000 dual AC/DC converter 90-264V to 48V without power cord (input C14)
E9H-A-ACDC-TRAY 1U power supply tray
E9H-A-PC-C13-EU Power cord 3C L2.5m STR black Euro to C13 (power supply input type C14)
E9H-A-PC-C13-UK Power cord 3C L2m STR black UK to C13 (power supply input type C14)
E9H-A-PC-C13-US Power cord 3C L2m STR black USA to C13 (power supply input type C14)
E9H-A-ADP2RU21P 2RU bracket kit adaptor 19 to 21P
E9H-A-ADP2RU23P 2RU bracket kit adaptor 19 to 23P
E9H-A-PLEXI FTH-9000 front panel plexi protection
E9H-A-X01 FTH-9000 no optical switch front panel
E98X04 Optical switch 1X4 plug in module (SC/APC)
E98X08 Optical switch 1X8 plug in module (SC/APC)
E98X12 Optical switch 1X12 plug in module (SC/APC)
E98X16 Optical switch 1X16 plug in module (SC/APC)
E98X24 Optical switch 1X24 plug in module (SC/APC)
E98X36LCAPC Optical switch 1X36 plug in module (LC/APC)
E98X48LCAPC Optical switch 1X48 plug in module (LC/APC)
E98X288MPO Optical switch 1X288 plug in module with MPO-12 connectors
E98X288MPO-PAYG Initial configuration with 144 ports for 288 optical switch ports
E98X576MPO Optical switch 1X576 plug in module with MPO-12 connectors
E98X576MPO-PAYG Initial configuration with 288 Ports for 576 optical switch ports
E98XMOD12-PAYG Additional 12 ports switch for 144/288/576 optical switch ports with MPO-12 connectors
E98XMOD12-PAYG-UPG SW license for 12 additional ports for existing 288 or 576 internal switch
E9H-A-SP-LF-Kit Spare FTH-9000 left fan kit
E9H-A-SP-RCKKIT-QTY10 Spare FTH-9000 sets rack assembly kit - Qty 10
E9H-A-SP-CONKIT-QTY10 Spare FTH-9000 sets electricals connectors kit DC input grounding - Qty 10
E9H-A-SP-RK-LF Spare FTH-9000 19P rack mounting kit left fan
E9H-X36LCAPC High Density Optical switch 36 ports LCAPC Connectors — External high port density optical switch, compatible with FTH-9000
E9H-X48MPO High Density Optical Switch of 48 ports MPO-12 Connectors — External high port density optical switch, compatible with FTH-9000
E9H-MPO48-LOCK MPO Connector locker for UOS 48 ports MPO bloc
E9H-X96MPO High Density Optical Switch of 96 ports MPO-12 Connectors — External high port density optical switch, compatible with FTH-9000
E9H-MPO96-LOCK MPO Connector locker for UOS 96 ports MPO bloc
E9H-X144MPO High Density Optical Switch of 144 ports MPO-12 Connectors — External high port density optical switch, compatible with FTH-9000
E9H-X192MPO High Density Optical Switch of 192 ports MPO-12 Connectors — External high port density optical switch, compatible with FTH-9000
E9H-X96MPO-PAYG Initial Config. with 48 ports for 96 ports High Density Optical switch
E9H-X144MPO-PAYG Initial Config. with 72 ports for 144 ports High Density Optical switch
E9H-X192MPO-PAYG Initial Config. with 96 ports for 192 ports High Density Optical switch
E9H-XMOD12-PAYG Additional 12 ports switch for 96/144/192 ports High Density Optical switch
E9H-XMOD12-PAYG-UPG SW Lic. for adding 12 ports to 96/144/192 ports High Density Optical switch

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LGX-Compatible Shelves: Rack-mountable for passive components
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ONMSi Fiber Analytics
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Making the Case for FTTH with PON Fiber Test Systems
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Quick Card: SmartOTU - How To Add an Email or Text Address for Alarm Notification
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Quick Card: SmartOTU - How To Download the System Log File
manual · PDF
Quick Card: SmartOTU - How To Upgrade System Software
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Quick Card: SmartOTU - How to View and Edit the FTH5000 Network Configuration
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Troubleshoot Network Route Flapping Errors With VIAVI ONMSi Flash Fiber Monitoring
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Use Remote Integrated iOTDR Intelligence
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