FlexPON

FlexPON technology is the name used for a new generation of passive optical network (PON) that allows service providers more flexibility and efficiency in deploying and managing their networks. This technology was developed in response to the growing demand for higher bandwidth, faster connectivity and better management of optical networks. The following are some key aspects of FlexPON technology and its benefits:

1. Speed flexibility: FlexPON allows service providers to flexibly set speeds for different customers and applications. This means they can offer different tariffs and services at different speeds, which is suitable for different market segments.

2. Wavelength flexibility: FlexPON supports multiple wavelengths, allowing multiple services to run on a single optical fibre. This can mean separate wavelengths for different services such as internet, IPTV and telephony.

3. Cost reduction: FlexPON technology can reduce the cost of managing and operating fibre networks. With greater flexibility in network setup and operation, service providers can make better use of their resources and minimize infrastructure investments.

4. Increased spectrum efficiency: FlexPON enables better use of available spectrum, which can lead to higher network capacity and speed. This is particularly important given the growing demand for broadband.

5. Support for future innovation: FlexPON is designed to be ready for future innovations and increases in network speed and capacity requirements. This means that service providers do not need to perform extensive network upgrades every time technology requirements change.

Overall, FlexPON technology provides greater flexibility, efficiency and scalability for passive optical networks, which is essential for delivering modern broadband services and adapting to rapidly changing customer needs.

FlexPON ports enable a variety of PON SFP types from GPON to GPON/XGS-PON Combo SFP+. You can further differentiate the functionality with RTU (Right-to-Use) licenses to enable the required services incrementally

GPON MODE

• GPON SFP - GPON SFP and license
• COMBO SFP - corresponding number of GPON licenses, XG(S)-PON network is not available, serves as preparation for transition to 10G

COMBO MODE

• COMBO SFP - corresponding number of GPON licenses and corresponding number of RTU 10G licenses

Example:

We have 8 XGS-PON Combo SFPs. 4 running GPON only, and 4 running both GPON and XGS-PON

• The licenses for the 4 GPON services are PON Port License,Based on per PON Port and enable GPON service on the port
• Licenses for 4 GPON/XGS-PON services are PON Port License, Based on per PON Port for GPON and XG(S) PON Port RTU, Based on per PON Port for XGS-PON(10/10) service on the port

So in total I need 8 GPON and 4 XGS-PON licenses