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November 14, 2013
Zhone Technologies Rolls-out FiberJACK Wall-Mount ONT for Passive Optical LANs
By Calvin Azuri
TMCnet Contributor
Zhone Technologies (News - Alert) announced the roll-out of Zhone 2800 Series FiberJACK Active Ethernet ONTs and GPON ONTs, the innovative solution for deploying FTTx networks without any exposed power or fiber wires. The newly launched product can be deployed for Passive Optical LAN as well as for Service Provider Access and is available in DC and AC power models. The ONTs are highly flexible allowing operators to seamlessly provide IPTV and high-speed Internet services while efficiently managing the network traffic on individual ONT LAN ports.
In a release, Brian Caskey (News - Alert), Chief Marketing Officer at Zhone Technologies, said “Unlike other solutions on the market, the Zhone zNID FiberJACK supports a greater number of ports and can conveniently connect to IP phones, switches and PCs, significantly reducing deployment costs. Because of its technologically advanced design, installation of the zNID FiberJACK is efficient, cost-effective, and the solution provides a full range of services that help ensure operators deliver optimum experiences for their customers.”
The new release from Zhone Technologies is touted to revolutionize the FTTx space across all deployment avenues that need wideband access that is cost-efficient, secure and space-efficient fiber technology without any cluttered wiring. The fiber and power connections remain hidden within the walls, thus eliminating service interruptions caused due to accidental disconnection, theft or unprofessional tampering of the fiber and power lines.
Speaking on this latest innovation in the FTTx space, Erik M. Keith, Principal Analyst for Fixed Access Infrastructure at Current Analysis (News - Alert), said “Zhone's FiberJACK ONTs continue to drive innovation for passive optical LAN, addressing the needs of enterprise, hospitality and campus environments, as well as service provider FTTH deployments, on a global scale. Zhone's portfolio brings together a diverse combination of products and solutions that enable both enterprises and operators to deliver advanced, ultra-broadband services their end users require.”
Zhone Technologies is engaged in the development of IP multi-service access solutions with a clientele list including nearly 700 of the pioneers in network operations across the globe. The company’s flagship solution, IP Zhone, supports various network infrastructure deployments to deliver voice, video, data, entertainment and mobile backhaul services.
Edited by Cassandra Tucker
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