Exfo MAX-890 Ethernet Network Tester
The EXFO MAX-890 is a versatile Ethernet network tester for installation and maintenance of copper and fiber networks. Supporting speeds up to 10G, it performs comprehensive tests including RFC 2544, throughput, and cable diagnostics. Its rugged design and intuitive interface make it ideal for field technicians ensuring network performance.
- Model
- Exfo MAX-890
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $13,480
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- MAX-890
This unit
The EXFO MAX-890 is a portable multi-service network tester for installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Ethernet, OTN, SONET/SDH, and DSn/PDH networks across data rates from 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps. Engineered for field technicians and engineers, it delivers comprehensive testing capabilities in a rugged, field-deployable platform with an intuitive interface.
Technical Specifications
Data Rate Support- Ethernet: 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps (1G, 10G, 100G)
- SONET/SDH: STM-1, STM-4, STM-16, STM-64; optical SONET/SDH to 10G
- OTN: OTU1, OTU2, OTU4, OTU2f, OTU1f, OTU2e, OTU1e with Forward Error Correction (FEC)
- DSn/PDH: DS1, DS3, E1, E3, E4 Interfaces
- Optical: SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP28
- Electrical: 10/100/1000BASE-T, 100BASE-X, GigE, 10 GigE, 100G Ethernet
- Management: RJ45 LAN 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, USB 2.0 and 3.0, micro SD card, 3.5 mm headset/microphone Processing & Storage
- Quad-core processor with 4 GB RAM
- 128 GB internal flash memory
- Windows 10 operating system Power
- Rechargeable Li-ion smart battery
- AC/DC adapter: 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz input; 24 V, 3.75 A output
Key Features
- Dual-port testing: up to 2 × 100 Gbps Ethernet links simultaneously
- Quad-port testing: up to 4 × 100 Gbps circuits (MAX-890Q configuration)
- EtherSAM (ITU-T Y.1564) for service activation and performance verification
- RFC 2544 and RFC 6349 throughput and latency measurements
- EtherBERT and OTN BERT for bit error rate testing
- Layer-2 transparency testing with predefined configurations
- Traffic generation, monitoring, and error injection
- Remote Discovery, Smart Loopback, and Dual Test Set (DTS) capabilities
Typical Applications
- Ethernet service deployment and validation
- OTN circuit commissioning and diagnostics
- SONET/SDH network troubleshooting
- PDH/DSn legacy circuit testing
- Carrier OAM and VLAN/MPLS testing
- Field filter and packet capture analysis
Compatibility & Integration The MAX-890 supports Through Mode for transparent network operation and integrates iOptics functionality for enhanced optical performance monitoring. Second-port loopback tools and Dual Test Set capabilities enable flexible test architectures for complex network validation scenarios.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | 100–240 VAC (50/60 Hz input) |
Exfo MAX-890 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Exfo MAX-890. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Exfo MAX-890 price
This Exfo MAX-890 is listed at $13,480. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Exfo MAX-890 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Exfo MAX-890 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
