Equipment & Technology · United States
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Source reviewed Oct 11, 2026
Article summary
VIAVI’s SmartOTDR 100A/B series is a handheld testing platform for metro and access networks. The manufacturer describes preset or user-defined configurations and automated analysis, with additional test, inspection and connectivity options depending on the configuration.
Industry relevance
Our assessment: agreed presets can help a crew produce consistent records. They should encode the actual scope, limits and report requirements. An automatic pass or event label still needs investigation when it conflicts with the link’s expected behavior.
Product origin & verification
- Manufacturer
- VIAVI Solutions
- Model / part
- SmartOTDR 100A/B Series
- Verified source
- Manufacturer documentation ↗
- Review date
- Oct 11, 2026
VIAVI publishes the 100A/B series datasheet and model-specific software/manuals. Existing product coverage; no launch date or newest-model claim is made.
No model-specific patent attribution is asserted in this overview. Product origin is grounded in the manufacturer documentation.
All product, datasheet and video-gallery links lead directly to VIAVI; no third-party seller is endorsed.
Specify the exact tester and options
- Confirm 100A versus 100B, ordered wavelengths, required analysis applications and any optional power meter, VFL or inspection probe.
- Check the customer’s trace format, report fields, naming rules and acceptance limits before defining presets.
Plan closeout and maintenance
Keep raw traces alongside approved reports. Confirm connector condition, calibration status, firmware and offline file transfer. Cloud or remote features may have separate requirements; this overview activates no subscription or service.
Manufacturer information & photos
View the exact product on the manufacturer’s website ↗
Automated analysis is a manufacturer capability, not an independent accuracy endorsement. Follow the ordered model’s manual and customer test plan.
Fusion Pros does not sell these products or claim dealer, sponsor or manufacturer affiliation. Confirm current specifications and the quoted configuration with the manufacturer.