VIAVI ONMSi Remote Fiber Test System (RFTS) Optical Network Management System

Remote fiber test and optical network management system that detects, locates and reports fiber faults across core, metro, access and FTTH networks.

Height: 1 RU
Width: 2/3 rack width 19”, or 21 (ETSI), or 23”
Depth: 232 mm
Operating temperature: –20 to 50°C

Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI ONMSi (Optical Network Management System) is a Remote Fiber Test System (RFTS) for core, metro, access and FTTH networks. It supports the management of fiber optic networks through remote fiber testing and fiber plant documentation, detecting and locating fiber degradation and alerting operators and managers with the details of each fault. Measurement schedules allow network operators to assess long-term fiber performance as a basis for asset management. ONMSi is also part of the VIAVI NITRO Fiber Sensing solution.

How an RFTS works

An RFTS is a centralized system that combines fiber optic test heads placed at key network locations. The test heads sweep the fiber with an OTDR test signal to identify and locate fiber faults and degradations. The system can switch across the fiber plant and can also test on demand, for example for construction verification or post-repair verification after a fiber break.

Issues detected

ONMSi tracks fiber degradation, such as crushed or bent fibers causing signal impairment before an outage occurs. Dirty, damaged or disconnected connectors can be seen using the RFTS OTDR. On-demand tests can also switch the OTDR to a specific DWDM wavelength to determine whether a problem lies in the fiber or in an active element such as an OLT or ONT/ONU.

System architecture

The system supports both point-to-point (metro, core, access) and point-to-multipoint (PON) networks up to the ONT. It scales from one to hundreds of test probes, using VIAVI fiber test heads such as the FTH-5000, FTH-7000 and FTH-9000 together with optical switches. ONMSi is a web-based application with multiple APIs and a domain architecture for integration into the operator's organization. The product is also part of the VIAVI Remote PHY turn-up and maintenance solution.

The specifications below cover the fiber test heads and high port density optical switches documented for use with ONMSi.

Key Features

Large range of test modules and optical switches
Scalable system from one to hundreds of test probes
Multiple dashboards for instant network and system diagnostics
Domain architecture for organizational flexibility
Alarm notification by e-mail, SMS, Web Services or SNMP; compliant with OSS-J and ITU-X733
100% web based in a secure environment
Single GUI for map and monitoring display
Detects fiber faults all the way to the subscriber
Locates faults using associated network landmark information
24/7 network monitoring with automatic fault quantification and location
Supports both P2P (Metro/Core/Access) and P2MP (PON) networks up to the ONT
Integration via web-enabled application, multiple APIs and domain architecture

Specifications

FTH-7000 Adaptive Fiber Test Head – Base Unit

Height FTH-7000	1 RU typical at 25°C
Width FTH-7000	2/3 rack width 19”, or 21 (ETSI), or 23”
Depth FTH-7000	232 mm
Operating temperature FTH-7000	–20 to 50°C
Storage temperature FTH-7000	–20 to 60°C
Humidity FTH-7000	5% to 95% without condensing
EMI/ESD FTH-7000	CE Compliant - Class A (EN61326); FCC Part 15 Compliant
Interfaces FTH-7000	1 RJ45 Ethernet 10/100/1000BaseT ports
Media FTH-7000	Solid State Disk, 16GB or higher
Power supply DC FTH-7000	-20 to -60V With internal switch and 8100 OTDR module
Power supply AC FTH-7000	100-240 V, 50/60 Hz (AC/DC Converter) With internal switch and 8100 OTDR module
Power consumption FTH-7000	35W With internal switch and 8100 OTDR module
Port scalability FTH-7000	Up to 816 ports in 2 RU or up to 2304 ports using additional external switches

FTH-7000 – Internal Optical Switch

Number of ports (LC/APC) FTH-7000	4, 8, 12 typical at 25°C
Number of ports (MPO-12 male + LC/APC extension) FTH-7000	48 + 4 extension ports
Insertion loss, 4, 8, 12 LC/APC ports FTH-7000	< 1.2 dB Excluding connectors
Insertion loss, 48 MPO-12 male + 4 LC/APC ports FTH-7000	< 1.2 dB (< 0.6 dB for extension ports) Excluding connectors
Return loss with connectors FTH-7000	> 50 dB
Repeatability FTH-7000	± 0.02 dB
Wavelength range FTH-7000	1480-1670 nm
Lifetime FTH-7000	> 2,5 Billion cycles

FTH-7000 – Internal OTDR Module (E81165C-HR-APC)

Laser safety FTH-7000	Class 1 typical at 25°C
Central wavelength FTH-7000	1650 ± 5 nm Guaranteed with laser at 10 µs
Spacing of measurement points FTH-7000	from 4 cm, with up to 512 000 acquisition points
RMS dynamic range FTH-7000	43 dB Backscattered level extrapolated at fiber origin minus RMS noise level, after 3 minutes of averaging, largest pulsewidth
Distance range FTH-7000	Up to 360 km
Pulse width FTH-7000	1 ns to 20 µs
Event dead zone FTH-7000	0.3 m Measured at 1.5 dB below the peak of a non-saturated reflecting event at shortest pulsewidth; up to 40 km, including chromatic dispersion of the laser
Attenuation dead zone FTH-7000	2 m Measured at ±0.5 dB on a linear regression from an FC/UPC (-55 dB) reflectance at shortest pulsewidth
Distance accuracy FTH-7000	± 1 m ±sampling resolution ±distance x 1.10–5

FTH-9000 Adaptive Fiber Test Head – Base Unit

Height FTH-9000	2 RU typical at 25°C
Width FTH-9000	19, 21 (ETSI), or 23”
Depth FTH-9000	280 mm
Operating temperature FTH-9000	–20 to 50°C
Storage temperature FTH-9000	–20 to 60°C
Humidity FTH-9000	95% without condensing
EMI/ESD FTH-9000	CE compliant
Interfaces FTH-9000	2 RJ45 Ethernet 10/100/1000BaseT ports
Power supply DC FTH-9000	-48V With internal switch and 8100 OTDR module
Power supply AC FTH-9000	100-240 V, 50/60 Hz (AC/DC Converter) With internal switch and 8100 OTDR module
Power consumption FTH-9000	35W With internal switch and 8100 OTDR module
Port scalability FTH-9000	Up to 4464 ports using additional external switches
Standard hardware warranty FTH-9000	1 year Up to 5 years of extended hardware warranty or an ONMSi System annual maintenance contract can be added

FTH-9000 – Internal Optical Switch

Number of ports (SC/APC) FTH-9000	4,8,12,16,24 typical at 25°C
Number of ports (LC/APC) FTH-9000	36,48
Number of ports (MPO-12) FTH-9000	288, 576
Insertion loss, up to 48 SC/APC or LC/APC ports FTH-9000	0.6 dB Excluding connectors
Insertion loss, 288,576 MPO ports FTH-9000	<2.9 dB Excluding connectors
Back-reflection FTH-9000	–60 dB
Repeatability FTH-9000	±0.01 dB
Wavelength range, up to 48 SC/APC or LC/APC ports FTH-9000	1260–1670 nm
Wavelength range, 288,576 MPO ports FTH-9000	1480-1670 nm
Lifetime, SC/APC and LC/APC ports FTH-9000	100 millions cycles
Lifetime, 288, 576 (MPO-12) FTH-9000	> 2,5 billion cycles
Compatible OTDR modules FTH-9000	8100-series plug-in module, 4100-series plug-in module, single or multiple wavelengths, FiberComplete, Tunable DWDM, Fiber Sensing (DTS, DTSS)

FTH-5000 Compact Remote Fiber Test Head

Height FTH-5000	1 RU typical at 25°C
Width FTH-5000	19, 21 (ETSI), or 23”
Depth FTH-5000	260 mm (ETSI) 280 mm (19 - or 23”)
Standard operating temperature FTH-5000	–5 to 50°C
Extended operating temperature option FTH-5000	–20 to 60°C
Storage temperature FTH-5000	–20 to 60°C
Humidity FTH-5000	95% without condensing
Interfaces FTH-5000	1 RJ45 Ethernet 10/100/1000BaseT ports
Power supply consumption FTH-5000	–36 to –59V 10W
Certifications FTH-5000	NEBS and AT&T ATT-TP-76200 Compliant
Integrated switch number of ports FTH-5000	1, 4, 8, 16 or 48
Integrated switch insertion loss FTH-5000	< 1.2dB Excluding connectors
Integrated switch return loss with connectors FTH-5000	> 50 dB
Integrated switch connector type FTH-5000	LCAPC up to 16 ports, MPO-12 (male) for 48 ports
OTDR number of data points FTH-5000	Up to 512,000
OTDR sampling resolution FTH-5000	From 4 cm
OTDR distance range FTH-5000	Up to 260 km
OTDR distance accuracy FTH-5000	±1 m ±sampling resolution ±distance x 1.10–5
OTDR pulse width FTH-5000	5 ns to 20 μs

OTU-5000 Optical Test Unit

Integrated switch number of ports OTU-5000	2, 4, 8, 16 or 48 typical at 25°C
Power supply consumption OTU-5000	–36 to –59V 10W
Standard operating temperature OTU-5000	–5 to 50°C
OTDR distance range OTU-5000	Up to 260 km

High Port Density 144 Port Optical Switch (E98OSX144)

Dimensions E98OSX144	Height: 1RU (44mm); Width: 19”; Depth: 183.2, 197.8 or 274.7mm according to brackets positions typical at 25°C
Operating temperature E98OSX144	-5 to 50° C
Storage temperature E98OSX144	–20 to 85° C
Interfaces E98OSX144	RS485
Power consumption in active mode E98OSX144	<0.7 W
Number of ports E98OSX144	144 plus one common port
Operating wavelength range E98OSX144	C-Band, L-Band, and U-Band ranges
Insertion loss with one pair of connectors E98OSX144	<2.9 dB
Return loss with connectors E98OSX144	>50 dB
Repeatability E98OSX144	+/-0.05 dB
Durability E98OSX144	1 Billion switch times
Connector type E98OSX144	LC/APC
Cascading E98OSX144	Cascade up to 31 switches to increase the switch capacity to 4464 fibers

High Port Density Optical Switch Family (E9H-X series)

Dimensions E9H-X36LCAPC, E9H-X48MPO, E9H-X96MPO, E9H-X144MPO, E9H-X192MPO	Designed for 1/3 width 1RU (44 mm); Depth: 223.10 mm; Height: 42.50 mm; Length: 146 mm typical at 25°C
Weight E9H-X36LCAPC, E9H-X48MPO, E9H-X96MPO, E9H-X144MPO, E9H-X192MPO	<1.4 kg
Operating temperature E9H-X36LCAPC, E9H-X48MPO, E9H-X96MPO, E9H-X144MPO, E9H-X192MPO	-20°C to +60°C
Humidity E9H-X36LCAPC, E9H-X48MPO, E9H-X96MPO, E9H-X144MPO, E9H-X192MPO	5% to 90% without condensing
EMI/ESD E9H-X36LCAPC, E9H-X48MPO, E9H-X96MPO, E9H-X144MPO, E9H-X192MPO	EN 61326-1 :2013 compliant, class A; FCC 47CFR Part 15: 2017 compliant, class A
Interfaces E9H-X36LCAPC, E9H-X48MPO, E9H-X96MPO, E9H-X144MPO, E9H-X192MPO	RS485
Power consumption in active mode E9H-X36LCAPC, E9H-X48MPO, E9H-X96MPO, E9H-X144MPO, E9H-X192MPO	<0.5 W
Power consumption in low power mode E9H-X36LCAPC, E9H-X48MPO, E9H-X96MPO, E9H-X144MPO, E9H-X192MPO	<0.2 W
Number of ports E9H-X36LCAPC, E9H-X48MPO, E9H-X96MPO, E9H-X144MPO, E9H-X192MPO	36 LC/APC, 48, 96, 144, 192 ports + one common port
Operating wavelength range E9H-X36LCAPC, E9H-X48MPO, E9H-X96MPO, E9H-X144MPO, E9H-X192MPO	1270 nm - 1670 nm
Insertion loss, 36, 48 ports E9H-X36LCAPC, E9H-X48MPO	< 1.2 dB from 1600 nm to 1670 nm; < 1.6 dB from 1528 nm to 1600 nm; < 1.9 dB from 1500 nm to 1528 nm; < 2.1 dB from 1480 nm to 1500 nm Excluding connectors
Insertion loss, 96, 144, 192 ports E9H-X96MPO, E9H-X144MPO, E9H-X192MPO	< 1.8 dB from 1600 nm to 1670 nm; <2.6 dB from 1528 nm to 1600 nm; <3.2 dB from 1500 nm to 1528 nm; < 3.6 dB from 1480 nm to 1500 nm Excluding connectors
Return loss with connectors E9H-X36LCAPC, E9H-X48MPO, E9H-X96MPO, E9H-X144MPO, E9H-X192MPO	>50 dB
Repeatability E9H-X36LCAPC, E9H-X48MPO, E9H-X96MPO, E9H-X144MPO, E9H-X192MPO	- 0.05 dB to + 0.05 dB
Durability E9H-X36LCAPC, E9H-X48MPO, E9H-X96MPO, E9H-X144MPO, E9H-X192MPO	2.5 Billion cycles
Connector type E9H-X36LCAPC, E9H-X48MPO, E9H-X96MPO, E9H-X144MPO, E9H-X192MPO	Common port: LC/APC; Output ports: LC/APC (36), MPO-12 male (48/96/144/192)
Cascading E9H-X36LCAPC, E9H-X48MPO, E9H-X96MPO, E9H-X144MPO, E9H-X192MPO	Cascade up to 31 switches to support up to 5952 fibers
Compatibility E9H-X36LCAPC, E9H-X48MPO, E9H-X96MPO, E9H-X144MPO, E9H-X192MPO	Compatible with OTU-5000, FTH-5000, FTH-7000, FTH-9000

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

Applications

Optical network troubleshooting for P2P and P2MP networks
SLA management
Network security and intrusion detection
Network construction testing and test record keeping
Optical network performance visibility
Fiber health (temperature and strain) and optical performance monitoring for submarine cable networks
FTTH and PON networks
Metro, core and access fiber networks

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
E97-ONMSILINUX	FTH-7000 Software for ONMSI under LINUX
E9-ONMSILXFTHLC	Software for ONMSi under LINUX for the PER FTH License Model
E98OSX144	144 Ports Optical Switch
E9H-X36LCAPC	High Density Optical switch 36 ports LCAPC Connectors
E9H-X48MPO	High Density Optical Switch of 48 ports MPO-12 Connectors
E9H-MPO48-LOCK	MPO Connector locker for UOS 48 ports MPO bloc
E9H-X96MPO	High Density Optical Switch of 96 ports MPO-12 Connectors
E9H-MPO96-LOCK	MPO Connector locker for UOS 96 ports MPO bloc
E9H-X144MPO	High Density Optical Switch of 144 ports MPO-12 Connectors
E9H-X192MPO	High Density Optical Switch of 192 ports MPO-12 Connectors
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