Fluke Networks Launches CertiFiber Max, Setting a New Benchmark for High-Density Multi-Fiber Testing in Data Centres

Core Insights - Fluke Networks has launched CertiFiber™ Max, the first third-generation optical loss test set (OLTS) tailored for high-density data centre environments, enabling certification of up to 24 fibres in under one second [1][4]. Industry Context - The increasing fibre density and tightening performance margins, driven by AI, cloud, and next-generation digital infrastructure, place pressure on contractors to test and certify complex fibre systems quickly and accurately [2][4]. - Existing testing tools often struggle to keep pace with these demands, either limiting fibre counts or introducing complexity through fan-out cables and adapters, which can lead to errors [2][4]. Product Features - CertiFiber Max offers faster testing, greater accuracy, and long-term flexibility with field-replaceable UniPort™ adapters, supporting various multi-fibre connector types, including 12, 16, and 24 multi-fibre push-ons (MPO) and 16 and 24 MMCs [3][5]. - The solution measures loss, length, and polarity across multiple fibres in under a second, ensuring accuracy through the recommended one-jumper reference method [5]. Market Demand - The adoption of MMC connectors is rising as AI data centres scale rapidly, with MMC technology providing triple the density of MPO connectors and facilitating mass-insertion solutions [5]. - The demand for faster and more accurate performance testing is driven by ultra-low loss standards required by AI, increasing fibre counts, and a shortage of skilled labor [5].