Active optical network (AON)

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf optical network
gptkbp:advantage higher power consumption
flexible network management
easier troubleshooting
higher operational cost
more complex infrastructure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:AON
gptkbp:component gptkb:optical_line_terminal_(OLT)
gptkb:optical_network_unit_(ONU)
Ethernet standard
optical splitter
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:passive_optical_network_(PON)
gptkbp:enables point-to-point connections
individual bandwidth allocation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Active optical network (AON)
gptkbp:requires active components such as switches or routers
powered equipment at distribution points
power supply at each node
gptkbp:transmittedBy data using light signals
gptkbp:usedFor telecommunications
broadband access
internet service delivery
gptkbp:usedIn fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP)
gptkbp:uses gptkb:fiber
electronic switching
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Passive_optical_network_(PON)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7