Datasheet

Optical LAN Solution
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www.te.com/enterprise-eu 01/14 109830EU
Cable Plant Savings
Contrasting the Environmental Impact of CAT6 / CAT6A (horizontal), multimode fiber (vertical), and TE Optical LAN
Solution (OLS)
The environmental impact of choosing OLS over traditional structure cabling architectures can be significant. The
following scenario compares the environmental impact and cable costs reduction of traditional CAT6 / CAT6A and
multimode fiber versus OLS. The analysis is based on the same scenario found on page 4 using 700 users model.
SM Fiber
OLT
UCP Patch Panel
Riser Closet
Floor 1
Splitter
Riser Closet
Floor 2
Splitter
Fiber Distribution
Terminal
4 Port ONT
*Occupies minimum space and does not require power, cooling, battery backup
Riser Closet
Floor 3
Workgroup
Switch*
Work Area
WAP
CAT 5e/6 Cabling
Riser Closet
Floor 2
Workgroup
Switch*
Riser Closet
Floor 2
Workgroup
Switch*
Work Area
WAP
CAT 5e/6 Cabling
Work Area
WAP
CAT 5e/6 Cabling
*Requires - Power, Cooling, Battery Backup
MM Fiber
MM Fiber
Core
Switch/
Router