CommScope expands DAA portfolio
Created October 8, 2020
Technologies and ProductsCommScope has launched three new solutions for operators looking to move to 10G, using Remote PHY (R-PHY) and MACPHY Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) technologies in both traditional segmented and fibre-deep architectures.
The original series of E6000n Remote PHY Devices (RPDs), the E6000n RD1322 RPD released last year, and the new E6000n RD2322 RxD, leverage operators’ installed base of fibre nodes as the foundation for driving processing power closer to the customer premises. CommScope says the advantages include better operational efficiencies, simplified headend operations, and a clearer path to virtualisation.
The RD2322 2×2 RxD can operate in both Remote PHY and Remote MACPHY configurations, allowing operators to choose either architecture and enabling those who deploy in Remote PHY to transition to Remote MACPHY via software and configuration changes. Furthermore, the new E6000r High Density (HD) R-PHY Shelf supplements the portfolio as a 1RU headend and hub-site offering that can host up to eight RPDs, for quickly increasing service group density and extending digital fibre networks. Finally, the proven original E6000n Remote PHY Device has a new variant, the OM6-RPD-112 that can support 1×2 operation in the OM6000 fibre node, doubling the available upstream service group density to serve more subscribers with higher service tiers.
“Our updated DAA portfolio highlights the range of choice that CommScope affords our operator customers,” said Kevin Keefe, senior vice president and segment leader, Broadband Networks, CommScope. “The RD2322 is a great example, giving operators the flexibility to deploy in either Remote PHY or Remote MACPHY architectures. Similarly, the HD Remote PHY Shelf enables a new level of density for the headend and the hub site. Whether it’s Remote PHY or Remote MACPHY, we have a solution to suit each operator’s unique vision and architecture.”
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