Extend Your Service Reach

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cOS Broadband Platform

cOS high-density, temperature-hardened OLT (optical line termination) shelves simplify your ability to extend the reach of fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) networks powered by the Emmy Award-winning cOS virtualized core software platform.  

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Wharf Switch & Pier OLF Shelf

Utilize the Wharf switch for deploying 10G PON services from outdoor telco cabinets, and the Pier OLT shelf to enable downlink reach up to 60 kilometers. When used together, the Wharf switch and Pier shelf make it possible to provide enterprise-class connectivity across hundreds of kilometers of mid-mile transport network.

 

Accelerate fiber broadband deployment

Deliver fiber broadband to more subscribers using Harmonic's Pearl remote optical line termination (R-OLT) device.

Powered by the cOS™ virtualized broadband platform, the Pearl R-OLT simplifies fiber deployment and network evolution, accelerating the introduction of new broadband services while providing cost savings and enhanced quality of experience.

Pearl R-OLT Features

A versatile, economical device for delivering multigigabit fiber broadband to every customer.

Simplified network upgrades

Support for multiple fiber technologies, including XGS-PON, Combo PON and GPON, eases the roll-out of new fiber broadband service, as well as network evolution from GPON to XGS-PON and beyond.

Extended service reach

Easily serve densely populated city centers and low-density rural communities. Pearl's high-power, long-range optics enable extended reach from the node to the subscriber, simplifying  multigigabit connectivity in both greenfield and brownfield deployments.

Deployment optionality

Pearl installs easily in Harmonic's Ripple and Oyster outdoor enclosures. The hardened node  can be placed in underground vaults, cabinets, compact pedestals or in aerial configurations to address a variety of deployment scenarios, including MDUs.

Cost-efficiency

Unlock savings with a distributed access architecture and the high-density Pearl R-OLT by lowering power requirements and eliminating the need for new infrastructure. Support for new and deployed third-party ONUs/ONTs lets operators take advantage of affordable consumer premise equipment for additional savings.

Subscriber quality of experience

Ensure network health and performance with real-time monitoring and management of Pearl via the cOS Central suite of web applications. Integrated AI and machine learning offers detailed network insight, reduces truck rolls with increased first-time fix rates, and assures 99.999% availability for exceptional QoE.

Industry-leading capabilities

With up to eight XGS-PON ports per device, Pearl brings industry-leading performance to any location, in any density with any provisioning system, providing the flexibility to meet today's market requirements and capacity for the future.

Oyster technical specifications

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Outdoor cabinet evolution

Leveraging Wharf & Pier
3-rack-units

Short Term

2x Wharf, 1x Pier
Up to 72x 10G PON
(Alt: 40x 10G+16x Combo)
4x 400G Uplinks

Three Rack Units

2x Wharf, 1x Pier
Up to 72x 10G PON
(Alt: 40x 10G+16x Combo)
4x 400G Uplinks

4-rack-unites

Near Term

2x Wharf, 1x Pier
Up to 72x 10G PON
(Alt: 40x 10G+16x Combo)
4x 400G Uplinks

Four Rack Units

2x Wharf, 2x Pier
Up to 104x 10G PON
(Alt: 40x 10G+32x Combo)
4x 400G Uplinks

8-rack-units

75% Capacity

2x Wharf, 1x Pier
Up to 72x 10G PON
(Alt: 40x 10G+16x Combo)
4x 400G Uplinks

Eight Rack Units

2x Wharf, 6x Pier Up to 208x 10G PON
(Alt: 16x 10G+96x Combo)
4x 400G Uplinks

ten-rack-units

Full Capacity

2x Wharf, 1x Pier
Up to 72x 10G PON
(Alt: 40x 10G+16x Combo)
4x 400G Uplinks

Ten Rack Units

2x Wharf, 8x Pier Up to 256x 10G PON
(Alt: 128x Combo)
4x 400G Uplinks

world-connectivity

Ultra-fast, reliable broadband with the cOS platform

The path to simplifying high-speed broadband deployment

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Flexible fiber solutions to drive savings and grow revenue

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Options for deploying new high-speed services

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Pearl for rural broadband service deployment?

Yes, service delivery with Pearl can be extended up to 60km from the node to the subscriber, simplifying the ability to reach communities outside of city centers.

Is Pearl easy to deploy?

Yes, Pearl is designed for use inside Harmonic's Ripple and Oyster outdoor enclosures, which can be placed in underground vaults, cabinets, compact pedestals or aerial configurations.

How many ports can I use on each Pearl module?

Each compact, power-efficient Pearl R-OLT module supports up eight XGS-PON, eight GPON or four Combo PON from four cSFP+ ports.

What services does Harmonic offer for cOS fiber solutions?

We have a team of experts who are ready to work alongside your operators, technicians and engineers. We can support your network planning, deployment, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance 24/7/365.

How do I get support for Harmonic's fiber solutions?

We provide a user-friendly engagement platform designed exclusively for cOS customers. You'll get access to 24/7, non-stop NOC-to-NOC coordination through a dedicated chat service or support line.

Where can I learn more about Harmonic fiber broadband solutions?

You can request more information from one of our experts by filling out the form below or emailing us at connect@harmonicinc.com. You may also want to download our cOS Fiber Solutions brochure.

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