Cell Site Copper to Fiber Conversion
The challenges associated with the conversion of cell sites from copper to fiber are well known: Budgets are tight; the network backbone is predominantly SONET based, but a SONET mux at a cell site is too big for the job; a mini-mux won't support future growth and is still very complex; and what about those cabinets that are already installed?
Ideally the new equipment would provide:
- Low First Costs
- Flash cutovers
- Use of existing cabinets/mountings/card slots
- Plug-and-Play migration from DS1 to DS3 and 10/100/1000BT services
- Integration with existing SONET equipment
- Efficient Fiber usage
The Pulsecom Easy Access Broadband extension products allow you to meet each of these goals.
Low First Costs - Stand-alone module design provides the advantage of paying only for the services you want today. When new or additional services are required, simply add or replace a module to match the customer needs. There are no systems or common cards.
Flash cutovers - Few issues arise when placing equipment in the wireless provider's suite or hut. It becomes more of a challenge when using small cabinets "outside the fence." That's why Pulsecom has developed a snap-in retrofit kit for one of the most commonly used cabinets in this environment.
Use of existing cabinets/mountings/card slots - Each Pulsecom module is compact, stand-alone and fits into standard NCTE mountings commonly used in remote cabinets and customer premises.
Plug-and-Play Migration from DS1 to DS3 and 10/100/1000BT services - When new or additional services are required, simply add or replace a module to gain additional DS1 lines, DS3 or 10/100/1000BT services.
Integration with existing SONET equipment - Pulsecom Easy Access products provide standard SONET interfaces to enable optical integration into a SONET mux or switch on the network side of the circuit - the best way to utilize existing resources instead of adding more proprietary equipment.
Efficient Fiber Usage - Modular optics let you choose how to use fiber resources. Standard 1310nm wavelengths, CWDM, DWDM, single fiber and even multi-mode fiber can be used and changed as needed.
