Fiber Indexing by CommScope
CommScope’s pre-connectorized plug-and-play solution allows to:
- deploy fiber up to 75% faster
- reduce the amount of cable required by up to 70%
- eliminate the need for fiber splicing
How? By changing from a star to a daisy-chain topology for connecting service terminals, and consolidating functionality into the service terminal. By using hardened service terminals with hardened multi-fiber connectors, this architecture combines the advantages of a daisy chain-topology with plug-and-play connectivity.
How Does Fiber Indexing Compare?
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Traditional Network |
Fiber Indexing Network |
Benefits of Indexing |
Fiber Distribution Hub |
Serves ~240 homes |
Serves ~240 homes |
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Fiber connections |
Spliced |
Pre-connectorized cables to the terminals |
10-15 minutes to plug in cables compared to over 4 hours for splicing individual fibers |
Network topology |
Star (hub and spoke) |
daisy-chain |
Standardized lengths of cables simplifies logistics |
Total cable length |
20,025 Feet |
5,530 Feet |
70% reduction in cable laying costs and conduit space required |
Service Terminal Functionality |
Fan-out (breaks out 8-fiber cable to individual ports) |
Fan-out, splitter, and pass-through |
Functions of network elements are redistributed to support indexing (no net benefit |
Drop Cable |
Single hardened drop cable |
Single hardened drop cable |
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More CommScope Solutions and Resources (links)
- CommScope In-Building Wireless Solutions Brochure
- CommScope® Distributed Coverage and Capacity Solutions Brochure
- Passive Devices and In-building Antennas
- Advanced Microwave Antenna Designs
Wireless
- Transmission Line Systems
- Fiber to the Antenna (FTTA)
- Tools and Accessories
- Antenna Systems
- Structural Support Products
- RF Conditioning Products
- Distributed Coverage and Capacity
- Outdoor Cabinet Products
Broadband
- Cables
- Conduit
- E2O® Electrical to Optical
- RF Connectivity
- Converged Access Products/ Wideband Edge QAM
- Optical Solutions (FTTx)
- BiMetals