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Outsourced NOC Solutions


From: Eric Litvin <eric () lumasystems com>
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:32:12 -0700

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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