EXFO iORF – Intelligent OpticalRF Spectrum Analyser

The EXFO iORF (Intelligent OpticalRF) is a breakthrough RF spectrum analysis solution over CPRI, specifically designed to simplify the detection of interference and PIM issues in modern 4G and 5G fronthaul networks. Fully automated and intuitive, iORF eliminates the complexity traditionally associated with RF testing by transforming any technician, regardless of experience—into an effective RF problem-solver.

By combining high-resolution, real-time spectrum analysis with auto-configuration and one-button testing, the iORF empowers field teams to quickly locate and identify internal and external interference, dramatically reducing troubleshooting time and operational costs. Compatible with all major radio vendors and supported across EXFO’s leading test platforms, iORF is the only intelligent CPRI-based RF testing solution available today.

Key Benefits:

• One-button, automated testing: Automatically detects antenna mapping, bandwidth, and performs spectrum analysis.
• No RF expertise required: Turns general technicians into effective RF troubleshooters with no steep learning curve.
• Reduces truck rolls: Quickly identifies root causes of PIM and RF interference, avoiding unnecessary site revisits.
• Vendor-agnostic support: Compatible with leading radio vendors including Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, Samsung, and Alcatel-Lucent.
• Remote operation: Can be fully controlled via wired or wireless internet for remote support and collaboration.

Technical Specifications:

• CPRI Rate Support:
  Supports CPRI rates 2–8 (1.2 Gbit/s to 10.1 Gbit/s)

• Radio Vendor Support:
  Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia, Samsung, Huawei

• RF Spectrum Capabilities:

  • Intelligent interference and PIM detection

  • Known interferer identification

  • Antenna carrier (AxC) selection

  • Multi-band and multi-RRH support

  • Ericsson XMU compatibility

• Interface Support:
  Optical CPRI interface via SFPs
  Supports both CWDM/DWDM
  Compatible with single mode and multimode fibres

• Remote Control:
  Remotely operable via internet (wired or wireless)

• Supported Test Platforms:

  • FTB-1v2 PRO

  • FTBx-88260, FTBx-8870, FTBx-8880

  • FTB 5GPro Kit

• Software Ordering Options:

  • iORF (Base license)

  • UPG-iORF (Upgrade license)