VIAVI Announces New High-Speed Ethernet Testing Platform at OFC 2023

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Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) announced new Ethernet testing solutions at OFC 2023, held from March 7-9 in San Diego. The company unveiled its High-Speed Ethernet (HSE) Platform, capable of testing devices up to 128 x 800G, enhancing its ONT-800 Platform. The new platform addresses the increasing demand for sophisticated testing due to Ethernet's rapid growth in bandwidth. Viavi also showcased its 800G Ethernet Technology Consortium (ETC) capability and introduced QSFP-DD800 Loopback Adapters for cost-effective testing. These advancements position Viavi as a leader in optical network testing.

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• Launch of High-Speed Ethernet Platform enabling testing up to 128 x 800G.
• Introduction of 800G Ethernet Technology Consortium capability for hyperscalers and data centers.
• New QSFP-DD800 Loopback Adapters offer cost-effective testing solutions.

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Also Introduces 800G ETC Support in Latest Software Release

CHANDLER, Ariz., March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) will highlight new Ethernet testing solutions at OFC 2023, March 7-9, San Diego. OFC is the largest global conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals.

Ethernet is driving bandwidth and scale at an ever-accelerating rate. Ethernet technology is also picking up key aspects of classic DWDM in areas like Data Center Interconnection (DCI) and ultra-long range such as ZR. This drives a new level of test requirements addressing scale and bandwidth of Ethernet coupled with service provisioning and DWDM capability. Network architects and developers, more than ever, need sophisticated instrumentation to test at higher speed Ethernet services for greater flexibility and performance.

VIAVI expands its presence in the Ethernet testing space with a new High-Speed Ethernet (HSE) Platform, a multiport solution that complements the industry-leading physical layer testing capabilities of the VIAVI ONT-800 Platform. The HSE provides IC, module and network systems companies with high-speed devices for testing up to 128 x 800G. It offers physical layer test features with advanced traffic generation and analysis to troubleshoot and test the functionality and performance of integrated circuits and pluggable interfaces along with switching and routing devices and networks.

VIAVI will also demonstrate the recently released 800G Ethernet Technology Consortium (ETC) capability of its ONT 800G FLEX XPM Module, supporting testing needs of hyperscalers, data centers and related applications. In addition to supporting the 800G ETC implementation, it also offers extensive Forward Error Correction (FEC) stress and validation tools critical to ASIC, FPGA and IP implementations. The VIAVI ONT 800G XPM also offers tools to validate potential draft IEEE 802.3df proposals.

"As the leader in optical network testing up to 1.6T, VIAVI continues to invest in helping its customers simplify the challenges and complications involved with testing at high Ethernet speeds," said Tom Fawcett, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Lab & Production, VIAVI. "Our ONT-800 platform now supports 800G ETC, providing a logical addition to our solid physical layer testing foundation as we move up the Ethernet stack to the new HSE solution."

A new line of VIAVI Loopback Adapters will also be introduced at OFC. VIAVI QSFP-DD800 Loopback Adapters enable network equipment vendors, IC designers, service providers, ICPs, contract manufacturers and FAE teams to develop, validate and produce Ethernet switches, routers and processors that use high-speed pluggable optics. These adapters provide a cost-effective and scalable solution for loopback and load ports up to 800 Gbps compared with using expensive and sensitive pluggable optics. These adapters also support thermal simulation to validate the cooling function of the device architecture.

OFC 2023 attendees can see these new solutions in VIAVI Booth 2915. VIAVI will also participate in the Ethernet Alliance interop demo in Booth 5417.

About VIAVI
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for communications service providers, hyperscalers, equipment manufacturers, enterprises, government and avionics. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. Together with our customers and partners we are United in Possibility, finding innovative ways to solve real-world problems. Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.

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FAQ

What new products did Viavi Solutions launch at OFC 2023?

Viavi launched the High-Speed Ethernet Platform, 800G Ethernet Technology Consortium capability, and QSFP-DD800 Loopback Adapters.

What is the significance of the High-Speed Ethernet Platform from Viavi?

The High-Speed Ethernet Platform allows testing of devices up to 128 x 800G, addressing the growing demands for sophisticated Ethernet testing.

When is OFC 2023 and where is it held?

OFC 2023 is held from March 7-9, 2023, in San Diego.

How does Viavi support the 800G Ethernet Technology Consortium?

Viavi supports the 800G Ethernet Technology Consortium with capabilities in its ONT 800G FLEX XPM Module, which includes testing tools critical for ASIC and FPGA implementations.