We offer standard switching and routing networks with unique advantages such as 300m 60W power over Ethernet solution, but have you ever heard of POL?
POL defines as passive optical network. POL is mostly used by service providers, as it is most effective fixed technology for user access. But why only services providers should enjoy benefits of POL? POL can be applied in any network: Office, Hotel, Warehouse, Airport, Station, manufacturing facility and many other.
So why should you select POL?
POL is new trend in Enterprise networking, because it has many advantages over standard approach. Main advantages comes from reduced active network element quantities. In most cases only one OLT is enough to cover all of project requirement. One OLT can connect thousand of clients. So lets list some of advantages:
Reduced operational cost – if only few active network elements, its cost lest time to operate it, easier configuration and maintenance.
Reduced space requirement – less equipment less space it need.
Reduce power consumption – lees equipment less power it use.
Reduce cabling – POL lets you reuse single media for multiple clients. This is achieved by passive splinters and TDM technology.
Easy upgrade – in case you need upgrades your network capacity, you only need purchase more OLT license or replace one element.
POL disadvantages?
POL advantages viable only for bigger projects, such as office building. If project is smaller scale and has no expansion plan, standard small business network solution is recommended.