Description

Harmonic cOS™ FTTx solutions enable fast deployment of fiber services to more locations over longer distances with less equipment. Powered by the cOS virtualized core software platform, the solutions are proven across more than 23 million active homes served by more than 100 leading operators.

DESIGNED TO GENERATE SAVINGS

The cOS core software, including vBNG functionality, intelligently manages Harmonic’s versatile portfolio of network edge devices, as well as an array of third-party devices. It is incredibly resilient, scalable and highly performant. The software platform is constantly optimized for cost using the latest enterprise processors and continuously elevates performance. As servers improve, new capabilities can be added to your network without having to change out physical edge devices.

NDED SERVICE REACH WITH MINIMAL INVESTMENT

cOS core software powers Harmonic’s portfolio of hardened edge devices, including high- density switches, OLTs and nodes in various form factors that can be placed in outdoor cabinets, strands, pedestals and walls. The use of long range coherent optics for extended middle-mile reach and high-output OLTs for the last mile provides the versatility to serve more subscribers from fewer locations without the need for major construction or building maintenance.

BROADBAND TRANSPORT OVER ANY WIRE

Providing 10G fiber services to markets, sites, buildings and complexes with pre-existing coax wiring is easy with a cOS FTTx solution. The virtualized core software can simultaneously support both OLTs and the RPDs used in cable broadband, allowing operators to deploy fiber broadband services anywhere and accelerate time to market by mitigating the real-world challenges associated with network deployment.

OPEN ONUs & INTEROPERABILITY

Unlike vendor-locked ecosystems, the cOS platform allows operators to use any third-party optical network terminals (ONTs) or optical network units (ONUs). As a result you can purchase ONTs and ONUs based on your business and network requirements, whether related to pricing, availability, port count, voice capability, Wi-Fi performance, weather resiliency or other characteristic critical to ensuring the best subscriber experience. This freedom of choice can also have a positive material impact on your bottom line.

DISTRIBUTED ACCESS ARCHITECTURE & ENHANCED EFFICIENCY

The cOS broadband platform deployed in a distributed access architecture (DAA) leverages virtualization to enhance network efficiency and enable more flexible compute. The cOS core software performs all compute heavy data processing on enterprise servers. The edge device, the OLT, is then more cost-effective with zero sacrifice to capability. With the same net result that the virtualized core offers, given the volume of OLTs, you can also achieve economies of scale doing the compute on a semi-centralized core.

PROACTIVE NETWORK INTELLIGENCE

Harmonic’s cOS Central leverages the cOS core software to continuously monitor the network and its connected devices, delivering real-time data feeds through opt-in streaming telemetry. Integrated artificial intelligence utilizes this information to provide insight into system-wide activity, helping to ensure fewer service issues and increase net promoter scores.