VIAVI offers the smartOTU, which is a remote monitoring system for optical fiber networks. The 2U unit can be integrated into a typical 19” rack via a mounting kit and can track up to 48 individual fibers simultaneously. The number of fibers can be set via a practical optical switch.
In order to avoid a disturbance in the active data transmission of the fibers being monitored, monitoring is typically carried out in the 1650 nm wavelength range. Deviating wavelengths can also be selected. Events that occur along the optical fiber link can utilize different alarm options. This includes e-mail, SMS, SNMP, and three potential-free contacts (relays). If necessary, you can always connect via a separate LAN port with this unit. Therefore, even large IT power failures do not affect monitoring.
An expansion of the existing system is possible without a problem.
