Calix 700GX ONTs: GPON and Active Ethernet in the Same ONT

Leveraging Calix' unique auto-detect optics, the Calix 700GX family of ONTs are the industry's first ONTs to support GPON and Active Ethernet in a single ONT. This delivers unmatched flexibility to service providers looking to meet the broad service demands of both residential and business subscribers in their networks. Service providers no longer have to run and manage separate networks to deliver residential and business services, but rather match the right technology to each deployment scenario, and manage as one network.

Formerly, GPON and Active Ethernet were often seen as competing technologies, and service providers were forced to choose between them and run separate networks to support them. The Calix 700GX family of ONTs change this perspective, allowing GPON and Active Ethernet to be deployed as complementary technologies based on the application, and managed as a single network. The result: More efficient network management and operations models, complete service flexibility, and, once installed, piece of mind that now matter what the service demand, the 700GX can support cost effectively without need for a service call or truck roll.

Benefits:

• Service providers need to inventory only one ONT for all common standards: Active Ethernet, BPON, and GPON.
• Calix auto-detect technology allows providers to remotely provision and convert any subscriber from one technology standard to another; no expensive truck rolls or upgrades are required at the customer premises.
• When in Active Ethernet mode, the 700GX can reach subscribers at distances up to 40 km, enabling service to hard-to-reach customers.
• Business customers that demand dedicated fiber access can be served using the Active Ethernet mode on the 700GX.
• The 700GX ONTs are supported by the Calix C7, E5-400, and F5 platforms, as well as all standards-based GE switches or routers.

Calix 700GX ONTs are available in four models:

• 710GX ONT: 2 POTS ports, 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) port
• 711GX ONT: 2 POTS, 1 GE and 1 Fast Ethernet (FE)
• 712GX ONT: 2 POTS, 1 GE and 1HPNA v3.1 over coax
• 714GX ONT: 4 POTS, 1 GE and 1 FE