Zyxel 1U Pizza Box 8-Port GPON OLT Terminal
Specifications
Features
Features
| Multicast support |
Yes
84% have it
|
|---|---|
| IGMP snooping |
Yes
69% have it
|
| Quality of Service (QoS) support |
Yes
71% have it
|
| Access Control List (ACL) |
Yes
67% have it
|
Ports & interfaces
Ports & interfaces
| Service ports |
GPON
|
|---|---|
| GPON ports quantity |
8
|
Power
Power
| AC input voltage |
100-240 V
|
|---|---|
| DC voltage range |
-36-72 V
|
Operational conditions
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
-40 - 65 °C
|
|---|---|
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
10 - 95%
|
Weight & dimensions
Weight & dimensions
| Width |
440
mm
68% better than others
|
|---|---|
| Depth |
250
mm
55% better than others
|
| Height |
44
mm
29% better than others
|
| Weight |
4
g
95% better than others
|
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The Zyxel 1U Pizza Box 8-Port GPON OLT is a compact and efficient Optical Line Terminal designed for high-density fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) deployments. Its 1U pizza box form factor is a significant advantage for space-constrained environments, such as enterprise data closets or smaller central offices where rack space is at a premium. This unit supports the GPON standard, enabling high-speed broadband services to end-users with a scalable and cost-effective solution. The 8-port configuration provides substantial capacity for connecting numerous ONUs (Optical Network Units), making it suitable for medium-sized deployments or as a modular expansion unit within larger networks.
Leveraging Zyxel's expertise in networking hardware, this OLT is engineered for reliable performance and ease of management. The integration of GPON technology allows for efficient bandwidth utilization and delivery of triple-play services (voice, video, and data) over a single fiber infrastructure. Its operational efficiency and robust feature set position it as a competitive offering in the access network market, catering to service providers looking to expand their fiber footprint without compromising on performance or manageability. The pizza box design also facilitates simpler installation and maintenance, reducing operational expenditures.
Pros & Cons
Pros
What we love about this product
- High Port Density: Features 8 GPON ports, enabling a large number of subscriber connections within a compact 1U form factor.
- GPON Compliance: Supports the Gigabit Passive Optical Network standard for high-speed, efficient fiber optic broadband delivery.
- Compact Form Factor: The 1U pizza box design is ideal for space-constrained installations and simplifies deployment.
- Scalable Solution: Suitable for medium-scale FTTH deployments or as an expandable component in larger network architectures.
Cons
Points to consider before buying
- Limited Uplink Options: Specific uplink port types and quantities are not detailed in the provided specifications, potentially limiting aggregation flexibility.
- No Mention of Advanced Management Features: Specifications do not detail advanced features like deep packet inspection or sophisticated QoS for complex traffic shaping, which might be present in higher-end models.
