Testing & Lab Equipment
Professional fiber optic distance simulators and loopback modules for equipment qualification, optical transport testing, and network validation. Replace costly fiber spools with rack-mount precision.
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Fiber-in-a-Box™, loopbacks and cleaning: what each line covers
Three product lines support lab and field testing: Fiber-in-a-Box simulates fiber distance, loopbacks test ports without a peer device, and cleaning supplies cover fiber connectors. Options below are those offered in the configurator.
| Spec | Fiber-in-a-Box™ Distance simulation | Loopbacks Port and continuity testing | Fiber cleaning Connector cleaning supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Used for | Validating transceiver reach by simulating fiber distance | Port testing, optical continuity checks and lab or test bench builds. MPO loopbacks test switch ports without a peer device | Cleaning supplies for fiber connectors |
| Formats and sizes | 4U modular chassis (up to five cartridges, offered in 10, 15, 20 or 25 km lengths), 6U rackmount chassis (6 or 8 spools of up to 25 km each) or a portable unit (12-fiber MPO, 500 m or 2 km per fiber) | Fiber connector loopbacks, MPO loopbacks (MPO-8, MPO-12, MPO-16 or MPO-24) and electrical loopbacks for SFP+ and QSFP+ ports | Push-click cleaners, IPA cleaning fluid with lint-free wipes, swabs and sticks, or cleaning kits, in packs of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 or 100, or case packs |
| Connectors | LC, SC, ST, FC or MPO, depending on the system | LC fiber connectors, or MPO-8, MPO-12, MPO-16 or MPO-24 | LC / MU (1.25 mm), SC / FC / ST (2.5 mm), MPO or universal |
| Fiber and polish | OS2, OM3 or OM4 on the 4U; single-mode on the 6U and the portable unit. UPC or APC polish, except APC only with MPO connectors and no APC on multimode | Optical loopbacks: OS2 single-mode, OM3 or OM4 multimode (OM5 on MPO loopbacks). UPC or APC, with no APC on multimode | Cleaner size matched to the connector |
| Labels and kitting | Custom labels and factory kitting | Custom labels and factory kitting | Custom labels (factory kitting is not offered) |
Options are those offered in the Wave2Wave configurator, and some combinations are limited by system type and connector. Request a quote and we will confirm what fits your lab.
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Frequently asked questions.
- What is Fiber-in-a-Box™?
- A distance simulator for validating transceiver reach. It comes as a 4U modular chassis, a 6U rackmount chassis or a portable MPO unit.
- How much distance can Fiber-in-a-Box simulate?
- The 4U takes up to five cartridges, offered in 10, 15, 20 or 25 km lengths. The 6U holds 6 or 8 spools of up to 25 km each. The portable unit offers 500 m or 2 km per fiber.
- Can Fiber-in-a-Box ship with test documentation?
- Yes. Options include a factory test report, an IL/RL report, an OTDR trace, endface inspection, length verification and a certificate of conformance.
- What kinds of loopbacks do you offer?
- Fiber connector loopbacks, MPO loopbacks (MPO-8, MPO-12, MPO-16 and MPO-24) and SFP+ and QSFP+ electrical loopbacks for switch and system-board port testing.
- What fiber cleaning products do you offer?
- Push-click cleaners, IPA fluid with lint-free wipes, swabs and sticks, and cleaning kits, sized for LC, SC, MPO and other connectors.
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