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Fluke Networks 6920 Seaway Blvd. Everett, WA 98203 1-800-283-5853 http://www.flukenetworks.com info@flukenetworks.com
About Fluke Networks About Fluke NetworksFluke Networks provides innovative solutions for the testing, monitoring and analysis of enterprise and telecommunications networks and the installation and certification of the fiber and copper foundation of those networks. Our comprehensive line of Network SuperVision Solutions? provide network installers, owners, and maintainers with superior vision, combining speed, accuracy and ease of use to optimize network performance. For more information about Network SuperVision Solutions, visit Fluke Networks at www.flukenetworks.com
Field Testing Installed Optical Fiber Cabling (2/25/11)

This joint white paper prepared by Legrand | Ortronics and Fluke Networks reviews best practices for the technician performing field tests on installed optical fiber cabling. As traffic over networks expands and expectations of reliability increase, testing optical fiber cabling after installation is more important than ever before to assure the end-user that the installation was done properly and that the cabling will support Local Area Networks (LAN) into the future.
Encircled Flux ? The New Standard in Multimode Testing Accuracy (2/25/11)

Have you ever tested a multimode fiber optic link with light sources from two different equipment vendors? By simply using a different light source you may notice that the loss measurement is different by as much as 50%! Ever wonder why this happens? Without proper controls, multimode light sources will inject light into multimode fiber over variable paths, or “modes”. “Modal power distribution” is a way of explaining how many modes are supported by a multimode fiber; typically, multimode fiber supports hundreds of modes while a singlemode fiber supports one mode. This modal power distribution is commonly referred to as a “launch condition”. When light sources operate under different launch conditions, link-loss measurements will vary proportionately, resulting in different and confusing test results.
Fiber Best Practice: Fiber Plant Characterization and Troubleshooting (Tier 2 Certification) (2/25/11)

The Fiber Best Practice Series was designed by Fluke Networks to educate about important optical fiber best practices, including:
 
  •  Fiber inspection and cleaning
  •  Loss-length (Tier 1) fiber certification
  •  Fiber plant characterization and troubleshooting
 (Tier 2 certification)
This white paper details the best practice of loss-length (tier 1) fiber certification.
With 40 G/100 G infrastructure deployments in the datacenter becoming reality, the shrinking loss bud­gets of optical fiber cabling due to increasing band­width demands mean that reliable and efficient initial installations are now more important than ever. To minimize costly installer/contractor callbacks, network technician troubleshooting time, and unnecessary net­work downtimes, fiber-handling best practices should always be followed.
Fiber Best Practice: Loss-Length (Tier 1) Fiber Certification (2/25/11)

The Fiber Best Practice Series was designed by Fluke Networks to educate about important optical fiber best practices, including:
 
  •  Fiber inspection and cleaning
  •  Loss-length (Tier 1) fiber certification
  •  Fiber plant characterization and troubleshooting
 (Tier 2 certification)
This white paper details the best practice of loss-length (tier 1) fiber certification.
With 40 G/100 G infrastructure deployments in the datacenter becoming reality, the shrinking loss bud­gets of optical fiber cabling due to increasing band­width demands mean that reliable and efficient initial installations are now more important than ever. To minimize costly installer/contractor callbacks, network technician troubleshooting time, and unnecessary net­work downtimes, fiber-handling best practices should always be followed.
Fiber Best Practice: Inspection and Cleaning (2/25/11)

 The Fiber Best Practice Series was designed by Fluke Networks to educate about important optical fiber best practices, including:
 
  •  Fiber inspection and cleaning
  •  Loss-length (Tier 1) fiber certification
  •  Fiber plant characterization and troubleshooting
 (Tier 2 certification)
This white paper details the best practice of loss-length (tier 1) fiber certification.
With 40 G/100 G infrastructure deployments in the datacenter becoming reality, the shrinking loss bud­gets of optical fiber cabling due to increasing band­width demands mean that reliable and efficient initial installations are now more important than ever. To minimize costly installer/contractor callbacks, network technician troubleshooting time, and unnecessary net­work downtimes, fiber-handling best practices should always be followed.
Best Practices for Tier 2 Fiber Certification (3/24/10)

Extended (Tier 2) fiber certification helps characterize individual events that are invisible when conducting only loss/length (Tier 1) testing.  Only with a complete fiber certification will installers have the most complete picture of the fiber installation and network owners have proof of a quality installation.

Although currently considered a complementary test by industry standards, it has long been considered a best practice by fiber experts.

Learn more about this best practice with this quick-read white paper.
Best Practices for Inspecting & Cleaning Fiber (3/24/10)

For centuries, optics have been inspected and cleaned to ensure the proper passage of light. While inspection and cleaning fiber connectors is not new, it is growing in importance as links with increasingly higher data rates are driving decreasingly small loss budgets.

Most people have their own approaches for cleaning end-faces.  However, because dirty or damaged end-faces are the top causes behind fiber failure, it’s critical to follow a best practice routine for cleaning and inspection. Learn how with this quick-read white paper.
Best Practices for Tier 1 Fiber Certification (3/24/10)

By conducting loss/length certification of the fiber cabling infrastructure, you are ensuring that it can support the associated bandwidth demand and network applications accord­ing to prescribed specifications.

Not only do industry standards require loss-length fiber certification for nearly all fiber links today, but it is also a best practice that enables your network applications to run at peak performance.

Learn more about this best practice with this quick-read white paper. 
Encircled Flux ? Why You Should Care (3/24/10)

The latest multimode launch condition standard is known as Encircled Flux and helps improve link-loss consistency for high-speed networks where it is critical to minimize measurement variability. Learn more about Encircled Flux by reading this application note.
Fiber Cable Troubleshooting Guide (3/24/10)

This comprehensive Optical Fiber Test and Troubleshooting Guide provides network engineers, technicians, and fiber cable installers with practical advice on how to troubleshoot optical fiber cabling for data communication. Learn about fiber cabling performance requirements, field testing, certification, and troubleshooting techniques.
Case Study: HSBC Installs Cat 6A (3/24/10)

See how the DTX-1800 CableAnalyzer combined with the 10Gig kit allowed technicians to quickly complete one of largest Cat 6A installations in the world.
6 Reasons for Cable Certification (3/24/10)

This paper identifies the specific benefits afforded by cable certification and how much it pays back to the network owner.
Copper Cable Troubleshooting Guide (3/24/10)

This comprehensive handbook guides you through the troubleshooting of advanced structured cabling systems using the Fluke Networks DTX CableAnalyzer, allowing you to increase your productivity and deliver better value to your organization.