Exfo MAX-890Q Ethernet Network Tester
Exfo Optical Transceiver Testers. Model: MAX-890Q.
- Model
- Exfo MAX-890Q
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $15,580
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- MAX-890Q
This unit
The Exfo MAX-890Q is a portable handheld network tester for field activation, troubleshooting, and performance analysis of Ethernet and transport networks up to 100 Gbit/s. Built for technicians and engineers, it delivers quad-port independent testing at 4 x 100GE and dual-port capabilities with support for DSn/PDH, ISDN, SONET/SDH, and OTN (ITU-T G.709) protocols. An 8-inch multitouch TFT display (1280 x 800 resolution) and intelligent configuration guidance streamline setup and operation across diverse field environments.
Technical Specifications
- Data Rates: 1 Gbit/s, 10 Gbit/s, 100 Gbit/s
- Optical Interfaces: SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP28
- Port Configuration: Dual-port and quad-port (4 x 100GE) independent testing
- Processor: Quad-core with 4 GB RAM
- Memory: 128 GB internal flash storage; micro SD card expansion
- Display: 8-inch (203 mm) widescreen multitouch color TFT, 1280 x 800 px
- Operating System: Windows 10
- Power: Two rechargeable Li-ion smart batteries for extended field operation
- Physical: 210 mm x 254 mm x 122 mm; 4.16 kg with battery
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C
- Storage Temperature: –40 °C to 70 °C
- Humidity: 0% to 95%, non-condensing
Key Features
- Ethernet testing: EtherSAM (ITU-T Y.1564), RFC 2544, RFC 6349, EtherBERT Layer 2, multistream traffic generation and monitoring, Service Disruption Testing (SDT), Layer-2 transparency, and Through Mode
- Transport network testing: DS1, DS3, E1, E3, E4, STM-1/4/16/64 (up to 10G), OTU1/2/4 with forward error correction (FEC)
- Dual USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0 port
- Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 3G/4G LTE connectivity via USB dongle
- 3.5 mm audio port for headset and microphone
Typical Applications Service activation, network performance validation, transport protocol troubleshooting, and field maintenance across DSn, SONET/SDH, and OTN infrastructures.
Connectivity & Integration LAN connectivity via 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Gigabit Ethernet; wireless via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; mobile via 3G/4G LTE dongle support; local expansion via micro SD card slot.
Exfo MAX-890Q — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Exfo MAX-890Q. 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-890Q 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-890Q price
This Exfo MAX-890Q is listed at $15,580. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Exfo MAX-890Q calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Exfo MAX-890Q 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 →
