Exfo MAX-860 Ethernet Network Tester
The EXFO MAX-860 is a compact Ethernet tester for 1G networks, offering RFC 2544, throughput, and cable diagnostics. Its lightweight design and intuitive interface make it ideal for field technicians troubleshooting enterprise and telecom networks.
- Model
- Exfo MAX-860
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $4,480
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- MAX-860
This unit
The EXFO MAX-860 is a handheld Ethernet network tester engineered for field technicians and service activation engineers. It delivers Ethernet testing from 10 Mbps to 1 Gbps across copper and fiber interfaces, with support for 1 GigE maintenance operations. The platform combines RFC-standard performance testing, optical transceiver validation, and multistream traffic generation in a portable 2.1 kg form factor.
Technical Specifications
- Ethernet Data Rates: 10 Mbps to 1 Gbps (MAX-860 hardware)
- Interfaces: 1 × RJ45 (10/100/1000BASE-T), 2 × SFP/SFP+ ports, 1 × 1 GigE maintenance port
- Fiber Support: Up to 1 Gbps on MAX-860; wavelength and distance dependent on SFP+ module type
- Processor & Memory: Dual-core processor, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, microSD card expansion
- Display: 8-inch multitouch TFT (1280 × 800 pixels)
- Connectivity: 2 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0, 3.5 mm audio jack; Gigabit, Wi-Fi, optional Bluetooth
- Synchronization: External clock (DS1/1.5 MHz, E1/2 MHz, E1/2 MHz Trigger 2 MHz)
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C
- Physical: 210 mm H × 254 mm W × 66 mm D; Li-ion battery
Key Features
- RFC 2544 and RFC 6349 compliance testing
- EtherSAM (ITU-T Y.1564) and EtherBERT performance validation
- iOptics automated transceiver detection and validation for AOC, DAC, QSFP-DD, OSFP, and QSFP112 modules
- Carrier OAM, Ethernet filtering, and packet capture
- Optional IPv6 and MPLS test modules
- Fibre Channel testing (1X to 32X)
- Through Mode operation
- Windows 10 operating system
Typical Applications
- Core and metro-edge network deployment
- Data center infrastructure testing
- 4G/5G backhaul validation
- Service activation and acceptance testing
Compatibility & Integration 10/100BASE-T half/full duplex and 1000BASE-T full duplex operation. Automatic or manual straight/crossover cable detection. Plug-and-play transceiver compatibility across industry-standard optical modules.
Exfo MAX-860 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Exfo MAX-860. 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 MAX-860 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 MAX-860 price
This Exfo MAX-860 is listed at $4,480. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Exfo MAX-860 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Exfo MAX-860 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 →
