10 Gigabit Ethernet and Point of Presence(POP) Test Platform Solution For IPRO

Background

Industry: Telecommunications Operators

Country: Albania

Customer Voice:

Laying the Foundation for Next-Gen Fiber Testing

As part of NISATEL, one of Albania’s most established telecommunications operators, IPRO plays a critical role in expanding and maintaining fiber-optic infrastructure. With increasing demand for stable, high-bandwidth communications across government, business, and security services, their network must be tested thoroughly before any upgrade or expansion. This is especially true when preparing for dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) deployments, where channel integrity and signal performance become far more sensitive. To meet this requirement, IPRO needed a flexible and precise platform to test and validate live DWDM links across their backbone.

Challenge: Making the Test Platform Both Scalable and Precise

Testing a live optical network isn’t just about checking if the lights are on. With DWDM, where multiple wavelengths are carried over a single fiber, things get complicated fast. Even small discrepancies in loss or dispersion can degrade signal quality. IPRO’s challenge was to simulate and validate real-world optical conditions with absolute accuracy, without disrupting existing traffic. The equipment had to handle multiple channels, offer modular expansion, and support long-range ZR optics. On top of that, they needed a system that was straightforward to manage and easy to reconfigure as their testing needs evolved.

Solution: A POP Network Test Platform Tailored for the Task

To meet IPRO’s technical and operational requirements, QSFPTEK delivered a custom-built DWDM POP testing platform, centered around the QT860-CH2U07—our 2U managed chassis with 7 flexible slots. This unit allowed IPRO to house different optical modules and function cards within a compact footprint, with centralized management via its front-panel control and remote interface.

We paired this with two FMU-series DWDM MUX/DEMUX units, enabling IPRO to test up to 32 channels in either direction on a single pair of fibers. To simulate real operational distances, we supplied a set of 10G DWDM SFP+ ZR optical transceivers, designed for links up to 80km. With this setup, IPRO engineers can insert, monitor, and analyze DWDM signals across various wavelengths, all while mimicking the performance of their live environment.

Related Products:

QT860-CH2U07 Managed Chassis Platform

Single Fiber DWDM MUX DEMUX, With Monitor and 1310nm, EXP Port.

Customer Benefits: Real-World Simulation, Real-Time Results

With this platform in place, IPRO now has a reliable, repeatable environment to test their DWDM links under real-world conditions. The modular chassis allows them to scale and adapt as network demands change. The FMU DWDM MUX/DEMUX units offer tight channel spacing and high isolation, giving engineers the precision needed to evaluate signal integrity across each wavelength. And the long-range ZR optics let them test the full performance envelope of their links—no guesswork, no shortcuts.

From an operational standpoint, the managed chassis simplifies maintenance and configuration, reducing setup time and minimizing errors. For IPRO, this means faster deployment cycles, fewer surprises during rollout, and greater confidence in network stability. It's not just a test bench—it's a critical bridge between planning and production.