EXFO EPX 500 OC-48/STM-16 Receiver
EXFO EPX 500 OC-48/STM-16 Receiver,High-speed optical receiver module for OC-48/STM-16 link testing. Captures and analyzes 2.5 Gbps optical signals in SDH/SONET networks. Used for performance validation, monitoring, and compliance checks in high-speed optical infrastructures. Suitable for both field technicians and lab engineers.
- Model
- Exfo EPX 500
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $280
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- EPX 500
This unit
The EXFO EPX500 is a high-speed optical receiver module for OC-48/STM-16 link testing at 2.488 Gbps within SONET/SDH networks. It delivers performance validation, monitoring, and compliance verification across high-speed optical infrastructures. The module installs into any gnubi chassis - including EPX16 and EPX8 platforms - and occupies a single slot. Protocol switching between SONET and SDH occurs without system power down, with selectable payload mappings for each standard.
Technical Specifications
Signal rates: SONET OC-48 (2.488 GHz), SDH STM-16
Optical interface: SC/PC connector
Input power range: −28 dBm to −9 dBm
Monitoring rate: 2.488 GHz
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (non-condensing)
Chassis expandability: Up to 17 modules per chassis for multi-port testing
Key Features
Full-featured SONET/SDH payload monitoring and overhead capture
SONET alarm and error monitoring with counts and ratios
Live traffic analysis and performance statistics
Service disruption measurement (switch times for network elements and optical switches)
SONET trace message monitoring
Pointer event count and K1/K2 byte value monitoring
PRBS (Pseudo-Random Binary Sequence) data pattern support
Remote operation via web browser or EPXam GUI tools (Group Manager, Test Controls, Script Runner)
Test configuration save/restore and logging
Scripting support for test sequence automation
Cross-user resource sharing
Checkpoint/resume functionality for setup and test data recovery
Typical Applications
OC-48/STM-16 link performance validation
SONET/SDH network compliance verification
Optical infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting
Multi-port simultaneous testing
Compatibility & Integration Compatible with all gnubi chassis models (EPX16, EPX8, and others). Operates as a plug-in module requiring one chassis slot. Supports both SONET and SDH protocols with protocol switching capability without system restart.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 2.488 GHz | Power Range (dBm): '-28 dBm to -9 dBm |
Exfo EPX 500 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Exfo EPX 500. Calibration covers optical reference power levels, electrical signal amplitude calibration, protocol layer verification, and BER measurement floor validation. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Exfo EPX 500 faults: SFP cage mechanical damage, optical port contamination, firmware corruption. Most failures involve SFP/SFP+ cage mechanical damage, optical port contamination, or firmware corruption. Port cleaning and firmware restoration resolve the majority of faults.
Exfo EPX 500 price
This Exfo EPX 500 is listed at $280. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Exfo EPX 500 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Exfo EPX 500 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers optical reference power levels, electrical signal amplitude calibration, protocol layer verification, and BER measurement floor validation. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
