IT Systems  >   Communications Networks  >   Fiber Optic Networks  >  

Passive Optical Networks

 RSS Feed   
ALSO CALLED: PON
DEFINITION: A passive optical network (PON) is a system that brings optical fiber cabling and signals all or most of the way to the end user. Depending on where the PON terminates, the system can be described as fiber-to-the-curb (FTTC), fiber-to-the-building (FTTB), or fiber-to-the-home (FTTH). A PON consists of an Optical Line Termination (OLT) at the communication company's office and a number of Optical  … 

Passive Optical Networks definition sponsored by SearchTelecom.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
Passive Optical Networks White Papers (View All Report Types)
1 Match
Strategic Design of the Passive Network Infrastructure
sponsored by Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company
WHITE PAPER: The passive network infrastructure has been often viewed as an afterthought, as the simple nut-and-bolt building blocks onto which are hung the servers, switches, and other active network equipment as well as the cabling.
Posted: 06 Dec 2010 | Published: 06 Dec 2010
View This Now

TOPICS:  Cooling Equipment | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Infrastructure Services | Network Infrastructure | Passive Optical Networks | Virtualization Security
Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company
1 Match

About TechTarget:

TechTarget provides enterprise IT professionals with the information they need to perform their jobs - from developing strategy, to making cost-effective IT purchase decisions and managing their organizations' IT projects - with its network of technology-specific Web sites, events and magazines

Definitions:

All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2000 - 2018, TechTarget | Read our Privacy Statement