MT1040A—Telecom World's Smallest 400G Network Tester

Small: MT1040A Measurement Interface

With a large, 9-inch touch-panel screen in a small, portable case, the MT1040A is ideal for on-site measurements. Direct plug-in of an Optical module, Direct Attached or Active Optic Cable in the measurement interface supports speeds from 10M to 400G. In addition, both QFSP-DD and OSFP modules can be selected as the 400G Ethernet interface.

Flexible: All-in-one tester for On-site Measurements

As well as supporting these 400G modules, installing the OTDR module and Video Inspection Probe incorporating a rubidium oscillator in the MT1040A supports optical line maintenance tests, which eliminates the need to carry several different instruments on-site and lightens the engineer's work burden.

External Appearance	Module Name
	400G Multirate Module
	OTDR Module

Video Inspection Probe

External Appearance	Module Name
	G0382A Autofocus Video Inspection Probe
	G0306B Video Inspection Probe

The MT1040A can be customized for various on-site applications by configuring different measurement modules in the main frame.
The following remote measurements are supported using two MT1040A units.

Frame Loss and Frame Loss Rate Measurement
Throughput Measurement
Latency Measurement (in combination with GPS module)
Packet Jitter Measurement

Both the OTDR module and a fiberscope can be installed.

These features make the MT1040A ideal for tests in various measurement environments.

Powerful: Extensive or All-inclusive 400G Network Evaluation

Achieving 400Gbps while maintaining signal quality requires use of forward error correction (FEC).
FEC is a technology whereby the packet itself corrects any errors that might occur and it is used to achieve high-reliability communications. However, FEC is not an omnipotent technology that corrects every error. If there are too many FEC corrections, the network performance will degrade. Consequently, the FEC frequency should be confirmed not only at the same time as the latency and throughput measurements during network installation but also during normal operation.
The MT1040A has a built-in function for the measuring the FEC status in real-time.

Using this function, operation problems can be prevented proactively by pre-confirming network error trouble spots.
Moreover, tests can also be implemented using two 400G modules installed in one MT1040A unit to evaluate optical transceiver, DAC/AOC, etc., quality prior to starting live operation.

Easy and Efficient On-site Tests

Field engineers range in experience from veteran professionals to complete novices. During on-site testing they set the measuring instruments and make connections according to the operation manual, sometimes with varying results based on experience. To solve this issue, the MT1040A has a built-in SEEK function that performs tests in accordance with the contents of the operation manual. Using SEEK, the MT1040A itself automatically sets the parameters, makes the measurement, saves the results, and performs the Pass/Fail evaluation to assure efficient work and consistent results. Click the following link for details.

Efficient I&M via Remote Operation

Instead of using large data centers (DC), small Metro DC in city buildings are being operated increasingly as a single virtual DC by forming a mesh network. This type of Metro DC does not require a large building footprint and can be built for a relatively low cost in cities.

Change in Data Center Configuration and Scale

Ideally, this type of is evaluated by testing from multiple bases at one time, but securing sufficient engineers for conducting tests can sometimes be difficult. Since the MT1040A can be operated remotely using the MX109020A SORA subscription service, even less-experienced on-site field engineers can complete testing consistently and efficiently at multiple locations by direct observation and confirmation of measurement screens by experienced staff back in the office. Click the following link for details.