FTTE Architecture Can Boost Network Performance and Lower System Costs
The Fiber Optics LAN Section (FOLS) of TIA is hosting a free Web conference to help users understand how deploying a fiber-to-the-telecom enclosure (FTTE) architecture can help increase system performance and reduce costs. Presented by former FOLS Chair John Struhar, marketing manager at Ortronics/Legrand, the presentation will cover how to deploy an FTTE network, compare it to other standards-compliant architectures, and illustrate its use with current case histories. The Web conference will take place on Monday, November 13, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. EST. Register on-line at: www.fols.org/news/Nov2006WebConf.cfm.
The need for high-performance structured cabling systems is higher than ever before. Users are hungry for bandwidth and IT managers and network designers are looking for structured cabling systems that offer increased performance, better throughput, and the flexibility to upgrade incrementally while still leveraging their investment in legacy electronics. Increasingly they are turning to FTTE, a standards-based architecture that extends the fiber backbone from the equipment room, through the riser and the telecom room, and out directly to a telecom enclosure installed in a common space that serves a number of users in their work area. Any media can be used from the TE to the work area, including copper, wireless or fiber.
FTTE offers higher performance and throughput than traditional architectures because it can be completely non-blocking, an increasingly important consideration as convergence becomes more common. In addition, it can be used to support applications such as Power over Ethernet.
FTTE is also an economical solution. As part of the Web conference, Struhar will explore the potential savings that be achieved using FTTE; according to the FOLS Cost Model, users can reduce their costs by as much as 42 percent per port compared to a hierarchical star architecture.
The conference has both Web-based and audio components. The Web site login to view the presentation and the call-in number to hear the audio portion both will be provided as a PDF attachment immediately after you register.
TIA's FOLS is a consortium of leading fiber optic cable, component and electronics manufacturers. The FOLS focuses on educating end users and influencers about the technical advantages and affordability that optical transmission brings to local area networks and fiber-to-the-desk applications. Member companies of the FOLS include 3M; ADC; Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company; CommScope; Corning; Draka Comteq; Leviton Voice & Data; OFS; Ortronics/Legrand; Sumitomo Electric Lightwave and Tyco Electronics. Visit www.fols.org.
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