Re: Outsourced NOC Solutions

[Eric Litvin <eric () lumaoptics net>]

> Hello, Luma Systems has built a SaaS-based optical monitoring platform
> enabling vendor-neutral DWDM Channel Monitoring and In-Service OTDR with a
> robust predictive analytics engine.  We've met with many Nanogers over the
> last couple years but if you're interested in learning more,  please
> contact us offline.
>
> Eric
> Luma Systems
>
> On Mon, Jun 8, 2020 at 11:47 AM Roel Parijs <roel.parijs () gmail com> wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > Yes, you can install a permanent OTDR meter on the fiber.
> >
> > Exfo used to have them but a very cost effective solution which we have
> > been selling for years is the Adva ALM.
> > https://www.adva.com/en/products/network-infrastructure-assurance/alm
> > You can even monitor the actual customer fiber, since it uses wavelength
> > 1650nm which does not interfere with Grey / CWDM / DWDM signals.
> > Up to 64 fibers per unit, with a maximum distance of 160km and it can
> > even monitor PON networks behind the splitters.
> > The best part for troubleshooting is that it integrates with existing GIS
> > systems which show you the location of the suspected cut on a map.
> >
> > Regards
> > Roel
> >
> > On Mon, Jun 8, 2020 at 8:25 PM Rod Beck <rod.beck () unitedcablecompany com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > My colleague and I may be running a new dark fiber network in the
> > > Northeast.
> > >
> > > We need an outsourced NOC to monitor for fiber cuts and serve as a
> > > contact point for customers.
> > >
> > > Am I wrong in believing that there should be a way of lighting a single
> > > pair in the cable and then monitoring it for signal disruption? It is not a
> > > perfect solution, but arguably better than learning that the cable has been
> > > damaged from an irate customer.
> > >
> > > Best to take any replies off the message board.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Roderick.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Roderick Beck
> > > VP of Business Development
> > >
> > > United Cable Company
> > >
> > > www.unitedcablecompany.com
> > >
> > > New York City & Budapest
> > >
> > > rod.beck () unitedcablecompany com
> > >
> > > Budapest: 36-70-605-5144
> > >
> > > NJ: 908-452-8183
> > >
> > >
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