“Bring Light to Life”

Re-Architecting the

Fiber Connectivity Layer at

Next-Gen COs & DCs

Michael ZammitVP & GM, Connectivity Solutions

Mahendra PersadSolution Architect

Go!Foton will discuss solution insights toward the

transformation of the fiber connectivity layer in

existing COs in support of denser, faster, and more

predictable rollout strategies which are required to

support fiber rich applications such as 5G, IoT, CRAN

Hub densification, and next-gen PON architectures.

Overview

• Service Complexion

• Network Evolution

• What is HD Fiber Management?

• HD Deployment Case Studies

• Where do we go from here?

Insatiable appetite for more…

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/service-provider/vni-forecast-highlights/pdf/United_States_2021_Forecast_Highlights.pdf

Changing Service Complexion

Bandwidth IntensiveLow Latency, High Reliability, Security/Privacy

Commercial in Confidence

Mega Trends Reshaping Service Providers Business

• Virtualization: SDN, NFV

• Network Convergence

• CORD

• 5G Densification

• Cloud RAN

• Next Gen PON

Network evolution is driving an explosive growth in fiber connections which elevates the importance of fiber management systems used in Central Offices, Data Centers, and other remote and OSP hub locations.

Technology Domain Evolution

Rethinking Fiber Management at COs & DCs

2000 2020+

Frame Based Fiber Management Chassis Based Fiber Management

Distributed Fiber TerminationCentralized Fiber Termination

Only Front Access RequiredFront & Back Side Access Utilized

High Density, Access ChallengedLow Density, Generous Craft Access

Next Gen HD Fiber Management

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Pay As You Grow

Model

Eliminates Documented

Operational Challenges

Support Migration Strategy

Leveraging Existing Assets

Web 2.0 Training

Style

Eliminate Documented

Operational Challenges

Fat Finger FriendlyQuality & speed of work should notbe impacted by the technician’sfinger size; each fiber/connector

should be easily accessible withoutinterference to adjacent fibers and

not require special tools oraccessories.

Frame AgnosticEach chassis/panel should beeasily installable in any standardframe. Fiber routing & slack

storage should not require anyproprietary accessories for

proper operation of thechassis/frame.

Reduced Number of

Connections per customer

Avoid centralized vault cabinetmass splice, resulting in long patchcords. Route fiber cable directly

from OSP to equipment frame on acase by case basis.

Full Front Access

Improve MAC by installing 1 RUpatch panel per frame with MPOsupport. Technicians will only

touch patch panel instead of activeequipment. The frame can be

moved into different physicallocation.

Distributed Fiber

Management

Every patch connection within thefiber management chassis must beeasily accessible from front of the

frame.

Application

VersatilityExisting applications such asNGPON2 and future NGapplications such as IOT may

require integrated opticalcomponents within each tray in the

chassis. Mixing and Matching ofcassettes should be supported.

Future ProofSupport introduction of smaller NGconnectors without massive changeout of existing chassis & frames.

High Density Fiber Management

PEACOC™ 1 RU Platform Versatility

Spreadable Adaptersfor Easy Fiber Access

Top of Rack144f HD Patch Panel

MPO-LC Breakout Panel(3x8f, 2x12f, 1x24f)

20ch & 40ch DWDM1RU Mux/Demux Panel

1RU 864f Fiber Flex PlaneFiber Shuffle

Intelligent PatchPatch w/Sensors

Rack

ACTIVE EQUIPMENT(SERVER, ROADM, ETC)

PATCH

LC Breakouts

MPO Adapters

Case StudyMahendra Persad

CloudCore Router

Fiber BayCustomer Premises

Edge Router

Metro Router

End UserFiber Bay

Fiber Bay

Network Topology

Case 1 : Core Router Upgrade

• The objective of the study was to find a solution that allowed an easy migration from current generation solutions

• Improve project lead times, reduce installation and maintenance costs

• Reduce congestion in the racks and cable management systems

Core Router Application

MPO/SC Cables

LC/SC Cables

SC/SC Cables

Fiber TerminationRouter ODN Frame

SC/SC Cables

Case 1: Business Challenge

• High failure rate of cables

• Purchase and stock costly spares

• Current cables lacked proper labels

• Fiber termination bay exhausted

• Deployment was complex and time consuming

• Not craft friendly

Case 1: Business Solution

• High Density Patch Panel (LC/LC)

• High Density Patch Panel (MPO/LC)

• Used MPO/MPO cables (3mm)

• Used LC/LC cables (1.2mm)

Replaced Legacy panel with High Density Patch Panel

Why use this panel?

• Ability to access front and rear connectors from front makes it easy to clean connectors

High Density Panel vs Standard Panel

Effect of MPO/MPO Cables (18 or 144 connectors ?)

MPO/MPO vs

Breakout

Connectors

MPO Breakout

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New Cables vs Current Cables

MPO/MPO vs MPO/Breakout

Which is better?

Case 1: Core Router Application

MPO/MPO Cables

LC/LC Cables

LC/SC Cables

Fiber TerminationRouter ODN Frame

New High Density Panel

Case 1: Business Results

• MPO/MPO cables performed extremely well

- No failures either by initial testing or w/traffic

- GoFoton ships 50K cables per Mth - no returns

• No costly spare cables were needed

– huge savings realized, Spare cables = $2000/Proj

• Single 12F MPO = four duplex connectors

– simplified deployment.

• No label issues with MPOs

• Replaced one 4 RU patch panel (72 ports)with two HD panels (288 ports) with 2RUs to spare.

• Increased density by 8 to 1 (72:4RU)

• No stranded ports were lost

• No new Fiber Termination Frame required

The Challenge of Density

Resolved• PEACOC technology fans out the connectors to allow

individual access

• No tools necessary

• No risk of bumping adjacent connectors and causing an outage

Commercial in Confidence

Remember Older Cars?

Commercial in Confidence

More Efficient - Less Space

Challenge of DensityResolved

CloudCore Router

Fiber BayCustomer Premises

Edge Router

Metro Router

End UserFiber Bay

Fiber Bay

Network Topology

Case 2: High Capacity Edge Router

MPO/MPO

LC/LC

LC/SC SC/SC

Edge Router Fiber Termination Bay ODN Bay

Case 2: Business

Challenges

• Provide terminations for 1920 10GB interfaces or 3840 ports

• Manage and future proof rack space well

• Simplify processes to improve deployment time

• Labeling fibers are a concern with connectors tightly packed together

• Manage high volume of fibers in vertical troughs due to space constraints

Case 2: Business Solution

Selected two versions of High Density Patch Panel: LC/LC, MPO/LC

MPO/MPO cables – Less complex, easier install.

Use small form factor cables 1.2mm fibers

HD panel compatible with existing 19” or 24” racks and cable management solutions

Pay-as-you-grow” convenience and cost efficiency

Provides easy access to both the front and rear connectors at the same time

Fat finger proof - Individual optical connection can be easily isolated from adjacent ports

Legacy Panels High Density Panels

High Density vs Low Density

Case 2: Business Results

• High Density Panels utilized less than half of one frame vs

three fully loaded legacy frames

• MPO/MPO cables reduced bulk of cables in horizontal and

vertical troughs. (12 fibers in 3 mm vs 4 x 2mm cable)

• The 3840 ports for worst case scenario needs 66% of frame.

• Future rack space of 1920 terminations or 33%

• Use of MPOs reduces deployment time

• Designed new labels to work in densely packed spaces

• Velcro tie down cables allow easy access to cassettes/modules

• PEACOC panel design allow to manage slack

High Capacity Edge Router

Router Fiber Termination Bay (5760 ports) ODN Frame

3rd Case Overview – Splitter Tap Panel

The aging low-density Splitter module was experiencing long lead times and causing delays in project completions.

Selected the splitter tap version of PEACOC HD panel used in previous two cases.

Case 3: Business Challenges

• Provide a new Splitter TAP Panel

• Source new panel to meet two-week SLA

- Current solution > 6 weeks

• Improve on storage space

- Current solution = 12 Ctks/4RU

12 Circuits in 4 RU

Case 3: Business Solution

• The GoFoton Splitter Tap Panel was selected to replace VAM/Tap panel

• Two week lead time

• Delivers eight times as many circuits per rack unit than the current solution

What is the solution?

Commercial in Confidence

TAP Panel vs HD Splitter TAP Panel

12 Circuits in 4RUOr

3 Circuits in 1RU24 Circuits in 1RU

or 96 Circuits in 4RU

Case 3: Business Results

• All features of PEACOC are available – fat finger proof, labels, cable tie-downs etc

• 24 circuits in a single RU

• Stored in customer warehouse - available immediately

• Reduced rack space

PEACOC Intelligent Patch PanelRemote Power Monitoring Function

• Bi-directional power monitoring

• Each LC Port can be monitoredo 1.3s power monitoring sensing

update rate for 72 LC duplex ports

• Typical power monitoring range of 0 to -35 dBm

• Taps of 0.5%-5% (typical) can be deployed

• External Interface is USBo Data can be sent to Network

Management software

• Other “intelligence” functions can be added:o Connector Plug Detection

o Ferrule Mating Detection

PD

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Tap

Tap

Bidirectional Power Monitoring

Commercial in Confidence

Thank You

“Bring Light to Life”