Introduction to Passive Optical LAN

and APOLAN
Slobodan Zlatković
Association for Passive Optical LAN
DZS, Vice President Europe
What is Passive Optical LAN (POL)?

Passive Optical LAN

 What is Passive Optical LAN (POL)?

A Passive Optical Network is a proven GPON architecture that shares a single

mode fiber to offer point-to-multipoint network connectivity to subscribers using
passive optical components. Copper Fiber

The results are:

• Higher security
• Better reach
• Better bandwidth
• Lower CAPEX and OPEX
• Future proof infrastructure

300 Feet / 100 Meters Up to 60KM / 60,0000 Meters

POL Architecture
Copper LAN Technology Passive Optical LAN Technology
 POL: Architecture Comparison
Traditional LAN Passive Optical LAN

Local Centralized
Provisioning & Provisioning
Management & Management
OLT
Campus Aggregation

Building Aggregation Up to
x 20km/12mi
Passive Distance
Distance
Network
Limited –
200-300x
Communication Closet x Greater
MMF – 550m
Copper – 100m Reach

Building
Automation Wireless

End User Security

Video Surveillance
 Key Ideas Behind POL
• Introduction of point-to multipoint (p2mp) into LAN instead of/together with
legacy point-to-point (p2p):
• GPON technology
• Telecom operators are using the same (mature) technology for ages for very
pragmatic reasons
• Extending the use of fiber in the LAN:
• Arrive as close as possible to the Ethernet end devices:
• Fiber to the room
• Fiber to the office
• Fiber to the desk
• Fiber to the beach bar, tennis court, production line device, …
• Use (single mode) fiber not only in verticals but also in horizontals
• Use less copper: means use less space, less weight, less dissipation (heat), less
electromagnetic radiation, less sensitivity on external interferences
• Totally passive infrastructure: active devices only at the central
(server) room and very close to end-user devices
• LAN transformed into single switch with distributed remote parts
 Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON)
Desktop
Computer

PASSIVE Optical
Network Analog
0 – 20+ Km Terminal Phone
Optical Line (ONT)
Voice Termination
(OLT) VoIP
Phone
Data Typically 1:32
Outdoor ONT
PASSIVE
1490 nm
1G Ethernet
Wi-Fi
Access Point
IP Video LAN Links
1G, or 10G
Network 1310 nm
Uplinks Surveillance
In-Wall/In-
Analog & Camera
1550 nm Duct ONT
QAM Video
Video
Conferencing
Passive Optical Network (PON)
• Completely passive infrastructure Analog / Digital
Video
• Single fiber carries multiple wavelengths
• 2.48 Gbps downstream
Sensors / Monitoring
• 1.24 Gbps upstream
• Serve Remote Buildings Up to 20Km
Why POL? – 1. Save Resources
Up to 2.4Gb/s downstream
and 1.2Gb/s upstream
Up to 1Gb/s

1:32

Innovation in the LAN topology: Point-to-multipoint (p2mp) instead of or

together with current point-to-point (p2p):
• More intelligent sharing of resources
• P2p: if bandwidth not used – wasted
• P2mp: bandwidth not used by one user could be used by the other on the
same OLT port
• Network topology more distributed, without (or with less) bottlenecks
Why POL? – 2. Save Energy
Passive – no power!

Fiber
Eth up to 80/100m
Short Eth

Fiber
Fiber up to 20km

Fiber Fiber

Arrive with the fiber as close as possible to the Ethernet end-devices:

• Fiber to the room, fiber to the office, fiber to the desk, …
• Fiber also in horizontals, not only in verticals in the buildings
• Less copper – less energy wasted in unnecessary heating of
environment, especially if long cables and PoE are used
• No aggregation and centralized access switches
• Less heating and distributed heating devices – not necessary to use
air-conditioning
Why POL? – 3. Save Environment
It’s Green!
Fiber Copper

Many Passive Optical LAN features are essential to green building

initiatives including Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED)
• Reduced Power Requirements: Savings between 40% to 60%
• Reduced HVAC Requirement: A Fortune 500 company saved about $450K on the
Power distribution network (HVAC, backup etc) for a bldg project with 2000 Eth ports
• Reduction in Non-renewable materials: Reduction of up to 8000 pounds of
plastic and copper versus a Cat 6 install for building of 4000 Ethernet ports
• Floor and Cable Pathway Space Savings: Traditional layer-2 solutions are bound
by the 300ft Ethernet limitation
• No electromagnetic pollution
Why POL? – 4. Save From External Interferences
and Frequent Infrastructure Replacement
Traditional Ethernet Solution Lifespan

7-10 YEARS

Passive Optical LAN Solution Lifespan

25 YEARS

• Fiber could be deployed together with electrical/power cables; for copper cables this
is forbidden
• No degradation of the fiber performance even in extreme environmental conditions
• POL infrastructure is built to last 50+ years:
• Fiber infrastructure is capable of supporting future generations of POL
(GPON -> 10G PON -> 40G PON -> 100G PON, …); it is sufficient to change
active components
• Single-mode fiber has practically no limits (69Tbps+)
• No more replacing copper cables/infrastructure to increase speeds
(CAT5 -> CAT5e -> CAT6a -> CAT7 -> …)
Why POL? – 5. Save Privacy, Increase Security

• Fiber could not be tapped/spied without cutting it, unlike copper

• P2p fiber if cut, could be simple spied without being detecting
• GPON (p2mp), because of downstream transmission in broadcast has built in
128-bit AES encryption on the physical layer
• Since using TDM in upstream, thus sensitive on delays and aware of fiber
length, spying very complex and expensive
• US government request use of GPON in military and government
applications – POL solutions are certified
Why POL? – 6. Save Space

POL Riser
Supports 4
Floors
>2000 Ports

• No need for aggregation and access switches (often doubled)

• Remove need for communications closets (on every floor):
• Instead of the switch, patch panel, power, air-conditioning in the closet or
room – just a small passive splitter (not powered!)
• Dramatically reduces horizontal cabling (90%): cables and ducts
• More space for revenue generating usage (extra hotel rooms, hospital beds,
more desks, more productive use of space)
• Architect’s vision is not compromised by the IT necessities
(also industrial ONTs could be placed ”invisibly”)
Why POL? – 7. Save and Improve Network
Layout Flexibility, Scalability and Reach
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single, low-profile required to turn up service. A single housing combines
footprint
the functionality of a local convergence cabinet with an
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Built-in mounting

COPPER CONNECTIVITY
Ease of deployment
the components necessary for initial installation or
provisions for interior
and exterior surfaces, subscriber turn-up, while a protected layer houses the
including siding splitter module and allows for pigtail splicing of distribution/
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• Multiple splitting levels allowed – tree-like structure

• Easy extension/reduction: cheaper, faster, less disruption
• Different redundancy topologies already available:
• Intra-chassis redundancy (GPON Type-B redundancy):
• Fiber is protected on long run
• Hitless recovery
• Chassis-based redundancy:
• Geographic redundancy across chassis
 Why POL? – 8. Disruptive TCO Savings
LOW Range of cost savings HIGH

250 10,000
users

TCO

CAPEX

OPEX

Power

Cooling

Network
Upgrades

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

POL Is Ideal For …

Universities
Hospitals Hotels … but the list
doesn’t finish
here…

High Occupancy Buildings Multi-Tenant Units

Campuses (Call Centers)
(Commercial and Residential)

Government and Military Sporting Venues

Casinos
 What is APOLAN?
www.apolanglobal.org

The Association for Passive Optical LAN is a non-profit

organization composed of manufacturers, distributors,
integrators, and consulting companies who are actively
involved in the Passive Optical LAN marketplace. Our members
support the growth and education of the Passive Optical LAN
industry and are focused on formulating solutions on how best
to market, install, educate, and support this burgeoning field.

Mission:
The Association for Passive Optical LAN advocates the
education and global adoption of passive optical networks for
the local area network marketplace. Times Square, Aug 6, 2013
Who are the members?
www.apolanglobal.org

Founding Members
 Industry Activities
www.apolanglobal.org

The Association will work to drive the global adoption of Passive Optical LAN
by accomplishing activities such as:
• Organizing members’ collective voice and messaging to communicate the benefits and
advocacy of the technology to the marketplace and customers
• Executing marketing and communications strategies to grow opportunity and
participate in various verticals
• Providing Association representation, attendance, speaking opportunities and collateral
submissions on behalf of promoting the technology at industry events and in
publications
• Utilizing the Association website to provide an up-to-date and central repository of
training materials and informational resources related to the technology and member
companies’ involvement
• Leveraging and organizing around member companies’ world presence to spread
technology education and adoption globally
 Benefits for Members
www.apolanglobal.org

Membership in the Association affords the following benefits:

• Helps to establish member companies as industry leaders at the forefront of an
evolutionary LAN technology
• Allows members to have input to help shape advocacy, education, market adoption,
industry acceptance and best practices for Passive Optical LAN
• Network with individuals and corporations who share interest in Passive Optical LAN
success and with whom your company may do business
• Access to technical, educational, business case analysis and valuable industry reports
sponsored by the Association
• Participate in marketing activity that directly influences industry decision-makers and
end- customers
• Provides a channel for communications of related product, service offerings, case
studies and related press information from member companies
 What’s New in 2017?
www.apolanglobal.org

• New member companies joining

• International committee growth in Europe and AsiaPAC
• Growing social media community
• Follow us on Twitter @APOLANglobal and LinkedIn
• Email newsletter educating +1000
• Published articles, webinars and news releases monthly
• Online readership reaching over +2,000,000
• +300 professionals trained in the NA gaining BICSI CEC
Questions?

Thank You
www.apolanglobal.org