ONMSi Remote Fiber Test System (RFTS)
The RFTS from VIAVI, Optical Network Management System (ONMSi), increases workforce productivity and facilitates the management of fiber optic networks with fewer technicians through fiber remote testing and accurate fiber plant documentation. The system accurately detects and locates fiber degradation, alerting operators and managers with the details of faults. Measurement schedules allow network operators to assess long-term fiber performance to form the basis of efficient asset management. Find more RFTS and fiber monitoring products and resources.
What is the definition of RFTS?
RFTS stands for "Remote Fiber Test System" which is a centralized system that combines strategically placed fiber optic test heads in key network locations to constantly sweep the fiber with an OTDR test signal to identify and locate fiber faults and degradations. The RFTS can switch across the fiber plant and/or test on demand. On-demand test use cases include construction verification and post-repair verification after a fiber break.
What issues can be tracked with an RFTS like ONMSi?
Fiber degradation where fibers are becoming crushed or bent and signal impairment is a result. No outage will be present yet, but performance issues can arise. Because connectors are the number one issue affecting fiber plants, a dirty, damaged, or disconnected connector can be seen using the RFTS OTDR. Other on-demand use cases include switching the OTDR to a specific DWDM wavelength and conducting a troubleshooting test to see if there is a fiber problem vs. an active element problem where the OLT or ONT/ONU might not be performing to standard.
Part of The VIAVI Remote PHY Solution
This product is part of the comprehensive VIAVI Remote PHY turn-up and maintenance solution enabling seamless transitions from legacy to distributed access architectures.
Benefits of ONMSi RFTS:
- FAST: ONMSi RFTS monitors the network 24/7 and alarms when there is a problem, automatically and accurately quantifies and locates the problem, then dispatches the technician right to the site – ALL within minutes!
- SCALABLE: ONMSi allows users to start small and then expand at any rate needed
- COMPREHENSIVE: ONMSi supports both P2P (Metro/Core/Access) & P2MP (PON) networks – all the way to the ONT
- PROVEN: ONMSi has a strong track record with over 250 optical networks currently being monitored
- FLEXIBLE: ONMSi is designed to be easily integrated within customer organization (web-enabled application, multiple API, domains architecture)
RFTS Applications:
- Optical Network Troubleshooting for both P2P and P2MP networks
- SLA management (improves MTTR and proves results)
- Network security (detects intrusion)
- Network construction (reduces test time & staff, keeps track of test records)
- Instant view of optical network performance
- Fiber health (temperature and strain) and optical performance monitoring for Submarine Cable Networks
Key Features of ONMSi RFTS:
- 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 (Graphical User Interface) for map and monitoring display
- Detects fiber faults all the way to the subscriber
- Locates faults smarter (associates network landmarks information)
Part of The VIAVI Remote PHY Solution
This product is part of the comprehensive VIAVI Remote PHY turn-up and maintenance solution enabling seamless transitions from legacy to distributed access architectures.
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White Papers & Books
- Fibra óptica en redes 5G (es)
- Automated End-to-End PON Fiber Test
- Evolving ODN Management Methodology
- Fiber in 5G Networks
- Monitoring Raman Amplified Optical Links While In Service
- Predicting Fiber Breaks and Weak Points
- Reference Guide to Fiber Optic Testing: Volume 1
- Reference Guide to Fiber Optic Testing: Volume 2
- Testing 5G: Tools and Techniques for Successful Implementation, Maintenance and Monetization
- The Data Center of Tomorrow eBook
- Troubleshoot Network Route Flapping Errors With VIAVI ONMSi Flash Fiber Monitoring
- Use Remote Integrated iOTDR Intelligence
Data Sheets
- Adaptive Fiber Test Head (FTH-7000)
- Adaptive Fiber Test Head (FTH-9000)
- Compact Fiber Test Head (FTH-5000)
- High Port Density 144 Port Optical Switch For VIAVI RFTS Solutions
- High Port Density Optical Switch Family for VIAVI RFTS Solutions
- LGX-Compatible Shelves: Rack-mountable for passive components
- OTU-5000 Compact OTDR Fiber Test Head
- OTU-8000 Optical Test Unit
- Passive Component Modules
Application Notes
Case Studies
- Data Center Use Case Test Guide
- Making the Case for FTTH with PON Fiber Test Systems
- Monitoring Critical Infrastructure with Optical Fiber Sensors and the ONMSi
- ONMSi RFTS Case Study: Fiber Flapping detection/location on Metro/DCI links
- ONMSi RFTS Case Study: Protect Fiber Uptime, QoS and Security
- ONMSi RFTS: ROI Use Case for Point-to-Point Fiber Lines
- Optical Network Monitoring System (ONMSi) Ensures Municipality Fiber Network Availability
Brochures
- Distributed Temperature and Strain Sensing (DTSS) Solutions
- DWDM Test and Monitoring Solutions for Wireless Service Providers
- Integrated OTDR Remote Fiber Test Solutions Portfolio for System Integrators and NEMs
- ONMSi Fiber Analytics
- ONMSi Remote Fiber Test and Monitoring
- ONMSi RFTS: Remote Fiber Test System
Quick References
- Quick Card: SmartOTU - How To Add an Email or Text Address for Alarm Notification
- Quick Card: SmartOTU - How To Download the System Log File
- Quick Card: SmartOTU - How To Upgrade System Software
- Quick Card: SmartOTU - How to View and Edit the FTH5000 Network Configuration
- Quick Card: SmartOTU - How to View and Edit the OTU8000 Network Configuration
Selection Guides
Video
- Accelerating Full-Fibre Deployment | Openreach and VIAVI
- Bridging the Digital Divide with Wildanet
- Common ONMSi FAQs: How to select your Remote Fiber Test Hardware
- Ensuring Network Quality for Full-Fibre Deployment | Interview with Malcolm Campbell | VIAVI and Openreach
- Fiber Monitoring with the ONMS and FTH-5000 Optical Test Unit
- Fiber Monitoring with the VIAVI FTH-5000
- Fiber Monitoring: Live Demo
- Gain Revenue on Existing Dark Network Assets
- How Openreach is Accelerating Full-Fibre Deployment | Interview with Peter Bell | Openreach and VIAVI
- How Openreach Is Ensuring More Reliable Networks | Openreach and VIAVI
- KML Format Requirements to Document a Fiber Route Using FTH with Standalone Mode
- Light Reading: Perspective on Fiber Trends in Communications Networks
- Managing Your Fiber Plant With VIAVI Remote Monitoring Solutions
- ONMSi Optical Network Monitoring System
- PON Manager - Feature Intro
- PON Manager - VIP Demarcation Demo
- PON Manager - VIP Monitoring Demo
- Smarter Testing: Build With Quality using ONMSi
- Test Your PON Network, DCI, or Metro Area Fiber Network with the ONMS RFTS Solution
- Use the VIAVI ONMSi Remote Fiber Test System to Ensure Network Quality
- VIAVI ONMS Mobile Field Application
- VIAVI ONMS Performance Management Features
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