VIAVI Augments ONT-800 XPM Modules to Speed 800G Products to Market

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Viavi Solutions (VIAV) announced the launch of the ONT 800G FLEX XPM Module, the first lab validation system to support both OSFP800 and QSFP-DD800 testing. This innovation aims to enhance 800G network infrastructure production amid rising demand for high-speed networking. The module offers comprehensive testing capabilities crucial for the development of optical communications technology, ensuring error-free performance and interoperability. Vice President Tom Fawcett emphasized that this advancement helps manufacturers expedite bringing new 800G network equipment to market.

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• Launch of ONT 800G FLEX XPM Module supports both OSFP800 and QSFP-DD800 testing.
• Enhances Viavi's comprehensive test portfolio for optical communications technology.
• Addresses rising demand for high-speed networking by ensuring robust performance.
• Facilitates faster market introduction of new 800G network equipment.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced that the VIAVI ONT 800G FLEX XPM Module now supports QSFP-DD800 testing, accelerating the production of 800G network infrastructure. The VIAVI ONT XPM is the first lab validation system to offer support for both OSFP800 and QSFP-DD800 modules, enhancing the industry's most comprehensive test portfolio for development and production of optical communications technology.

At a time when demand for high-speed networking continues to escalate, lab testing and validation of 800G components is critical to ensuring error-free performance and interoperability of next-generation equipment for fast and smooth technology adoption.

The VIAVI ONT XPM module is the industry's first fully-integrated test product for pluggable 800G transponders based on 100G electrical lane speed. This solution provides full coverage for both framed and unframed traffic generation and analysis. In addition to support for the Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable Double Density (QSFP-DD) 800G specification, the ONT XPM module also offers unique applications like TraCol, forward error correction (FEC) analysis and dynamic skew, specifically focused on the challenges of debugging the 100G PAM-4 electrical lanes used in 800G equipment and infrastructure.

"The VIAVI ONT Optical Network Tester is the established industry reference for pluggable optical module development, validation and test," said Tom Fawcett, Vice President and General Manager, Lab and Production Business Unit, VIAVI. "With support for QSFP-DD800 modules, we are further solidifying our customers' ability to accelerate their manufacturing operations to ensure they are first to bring new 800G network equipment to market."

About VIAVI

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, government and avionics. We help these customers harness the power of instruments, automation, intelligence and virtualization to Command the network. VIAVI is also a leader in light management solutions for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, and defense applications. Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.

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FAQ

What is the VIAVI ONT 800G FLEX XPM Module?

The VIAVI ONT 800G FLEX XPM Module is a lab validation system supporting OSFP800 and QSFP-DD800 testing, aimed at enhancing 800G network infrastructure production.

When was the ONT 800G FLEX XPM Module announced?

The ONT 800G FLEX XPM Module was announced on September 14, 2021.

How does the ONT 800G FLEX XPM Module benefit manufacturers?

It accelerates manufacturing operations, allowing manufacturers to quickly bring new 800G network equipment to market.

What is the significance of supporting QSFP-DD800 in the VIAVI module?

Support for QSFP-DD800 enhances testing capabilities essential for ensuring optimal performance and interoperability of next-generation networking equipment.

What market demand does the VIAVI announcement address?

The announcement addresses the escalating demand for high-speed networking by providing critical testing solutions for 800G components.