EXFO EPX 950 OC-48/STM-16 Transceiver
EXFO EPX 950 OC-48/STM-16 Transceiver,Fully integrated transceiver for OC-48/STM-16 network testing, combining optical transmission and reception in one module. Supports 2.5 Gbps testing for SONET/SDH systems. Enables performance evaluation, signal analysis, and compliance testing for carrier-class optical infrastructure in both lab and field.
- Model
- Exfo EPX 950
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $290
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- EPX 950
This unit
The EXFO EPX 950 OC-48/STM-16 Transceiver is a single-slot module for EXFO EPX series chassis, delivering integrated optical transmission and reception at 2.488 GHz for SONET OC-48 and SDH STM-16 payload generation, monitoring, and compliance testing. Operating at 1550 nm wavelength, It has an 18 dB optical link budget and reaches up to 40 kilometers over single-mode fiber, supporting data rates from 0.1 Gbps to 2.67 Gbps.
Technical Specifications
- Signal Rate: SONET OC-48 at 2.488 GHz
- Wavelength: 1550 nm (transmission and reception)
- Data Rate Range: 0.1 Gbps to 2.67 Gbps
- Optical Link Budget: 18 dB guaranteed
- Transmission Distance: Up to 40 kilometers, single-mode fiber
- Transmitter: DFB laser
- Receiver: PIN photodiode
- Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° Celsius, non-condensing
- Laser Safety: Class 1 FDA and IEC60825-1 compliant
Key Features
- SONET/SDH payload generation and monitoring with protocol switching without power cycle
- Configurable OC-48 or STM-16 signal generation with selectable payload mappings
- Performance monitoring: alarms, errors, trace messages, pointer events, and K1/K2 byte tracking
- SONET/SDH overhead capture
- PRBS data pattern support
- Service disruption measurement via switch time analysis for network elements and multi-port optical switches
- Up to 17 modules supported simultaneously in compatible chassis for multi-port testing
- Web browser remote access and control
- Configuration save/restore with Checkpoint/Resume functionality
- Graphical user interface
Typical Applications
- OC-48/STM-16 network infrastructure testing and validation
- SONET/SDH performance evaluation in carrier-class optical networks
- Laboratory and field compliance testing
- Multi-port optical switch characterization
Compatibility & Integration Designed for EXFO EPX series chassis. Integrates with EPXam™ tools including Group Manager, Test Controls, and Script Runner for automated test execution and control.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 2.488 GHz | Wavelength Range: 1550 nm |
Exfo EPX 950 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Exfo EPX 950. 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 950 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 950 price
This Exfo EPX 950 is listed at $290. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Exfo EPX 950 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Exfo EPX 950 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 →
