tailieunhanh - ADC KRONE - Guide Book - FTTP - Splicing vs. connectorization in FTTP networking

Tham khảo tài liệu 'adc krone - guide book - fttp - splicing vs. connectorization in fttp networking', công nghệ thông tin, quản trị mạng phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | FTTP Splicing vs. connectorization in FTTP networking A fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) distribution network, by its very nature, requires numerous interfaces and connections to route traffic between the end user and the central office. There is a fine line between maintaining a flexible and easily-accessible infrastructure and still achieving reasonable distances that are easily and effectively managed. The decision to use splices or connectors at particular junctures requires careful consideration, but a simple rule of thumb would be to splice connections that will remain permanent and use connectors wherever a need for future access may occur. Unfortunately, it isn’t always that simple. Consideration must also be given to the cost economics, skill sets requirement, slack storage, signal loss, environment, and physical network characteristics. Technician skill sets and equipment Traditionally OSP networks used splicing exclusively as a means of interconnecting cables. However, where a distribution network is involved, splicing could be a very expensive and time- consuming operation. Since distribution networks require numerous connections for quickly turning up services to thousands of homes and businesses, connectors offer more flexibility and less personnel training to accomplish. Therefore, the number of technicians and equipment required for multiple splicing operations must be considered. Ease of access white paper The mythical “seamless” network may have appeared as a good solution for transport and backhaul operations, but with an access network, the ability to easily test and monitor is essential. Connectors enable easier access for troubleshooting and maintenance operations. They provide access at multiple points along the network and are certainly simpler than cutting into the cable to perform these same operations. Without seams provided by connectors, there is no access or ability to physically restore a network outside of cutting into the optical cable.