OLT with QoS: Enhance Network Efficiency and Reliability
Updated at Nov 29th 20241 min read
With the rise of high-bandwidth applications and multi-device access, balancing bandwidth and reducing latency has become key challenges in optimizing network performance. FS OLTs, with their built-in QoS functionality, offer effective traffic management solutions.
Next, we’ll explore the principles and applications of QoS technology. By examining the features of FS OLTs and typical PON network scenarios, we’ll demonstrate how QoS optimization can lead to more efficient network deployment.
What is Quality of Service
QoS is a network technology designed to optimize the performance of critical applications by managing and controlling data traffic. It aims to tackle issues like network latency, congestion, and packet loss, ensuring quality of service across various types of network services.
To achieve this, QoS classifies and prioritizes network traffic so that crucial data packets get transmitted first during periods of congestion. This allows network devices, such as routers, switches, and OLTs, to adjust traffic flows based on the specific needs of applications, thereby enhancing overall network performance. For instance, in applications that are sensitive to delays, like video conferencing or online gaming, QoS ensures that these applications receive the necessary bandwidth and low latency to provide an optimal user experience.
FS OLTs are equipped with QoS functionality, which enables intelligent management of traffic and bandwidth in PON networks. This ensures that network resources are allocated efficiently, significantly enhancing user experiences across a variety of applications.
FS OLTs Improve Traffic Control with QoS
FS OLTs are available in two main form factors: Box-shaped and chassis-shaped, and support a variety of terminal speeds, including EPON, GPON, XGPON, and XGSPON.
The Box-shaped OLT, often called a small-capacity or pizza box OLT, can connect up to 2,048 terminals. Its compact 1U design makes it lightweight and easy to deploy, fitting well into various application scenarios. It is also cost-effective, making it an excellent choice for projects with limited budgets.
Chassis-shaped OLT is generally used in large enterprise and carrier networks and require compatible line card. They allow users to add or swap cards flexibly to meet different network size requirements, offering high capacity and scalability.
Type | Box-Shape OLT | Chassis-Shaped OLT | ||
Model | ||||
Downlink Ports | 8x GPON | 16x GPON | 16x XG(S)-PON | Line Card Type: GPON, EPON Slot: 2 MCU Slots, 4 Line Card Slots |
Uplink Ports | 4x 1G RJ45/SFP Combo 4x1GSFP 4x10GSFP+ | 4x 1G RJ45/SFP Combo 4x 1G SFP 4x 10G SFP+ | 8x 10G SFP+ 2x 100G QSFP28 | |
Access ONT | 1024 | 2048 | 2048 | / |
Power Slot | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Fan Number | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
Power Supply | 1x AC 100-240V (Default) (DC Power Supply is Optional) | 2x AC 100~240V (Default) (DC Power Supply is Optional) | ||
Air-flow | Left-Right | Left-Right | Front-Back | Left-Right |
Weight (Empty) | 5.6Kg | <7Kg | 4.6kg | 47.4Kg |
FS full range of OLT devices is equipped with QoS capabilities, which effectively enhance the efficiency and reliability of data transmission within PON networks.
Improved Bandwidth Management
By supporting multiple bandwidth allocation modes, OLTs can dynamically adjust bandwidth for end devices (ONUs) based on user requirements. This ensures that critical applications like video conferencing and online gaming have sufficient bandwidth. Dynamic bandwidth allocation helps maximize network resource efficiency, preventing wastage and shortages.
Control of Delay and Jitter
For VoIP and streaming videos, QoS can greatly reduce packet loss and jitter. This minimizes issues like echo, delay, and interruptions during voice and video calls, ensuring high communication quality within PON networks.
Efficient Operations and Management
Users can monitor active applications, assess their bandwidth requirements, and determine acceptable delay levels to prioritize traffic and configure QoS accordingly. FS OLTs and HGU ONUs support QoS configuration via both CLI and web interfaces, enabling users to efficiently implement these settings and simplifying overall network management.
To further enhance deployment and ensure seamless integration, FS offers an all-in-one PON solution, which includes complimentary services such as solution design and product selection to meet diverse network requirements.
FS Solution: Enterprise High-rise Office Space with QoS
To better illustrate how FS OLTs and QoS capabilities deliver real-world benefits, consider the example of an enterprise high-rise office space.
To minimize network latency and congestion while enhancing employee productivity, FS has integrated traditional campus networks with all-optical (xPON) technology, delivering a comprehensive all-optical enterprise network solution.
This solution leverages the GPON OLT3610-08GP4S for efficient data transmission and aggregation, offering uplink speeds of 1.25Gbps and downlink speeds of 2.5Gbps. With built-in QoS functionality, it intelligently manages traffic and bandwidth allocation, ensuring smooth, low-latency performance for voice and video calls. Paired with Wi-Fi 6 access points, the solution extends reliable network coverage across the office, allowing employees to stay seamlessly connected no matter where they work. This combination boosts productivity and enhances the overall workplace network experience.
Conclusion
FS OLTs are highly efficient and cost-effective, ideal for small to medium-sized networks. With its QoS features, it efficiently optimizes traffic and bandwidth utilization, reduces network latency, and ensures smooth operation.
FS also provides complimentary solution design services and can tailor products and solutions to meet your specific needs. If you have any questions about FS OLT, feel free to reach out to our team for more information.