Outsourced NOC Solutions

Wed Jun 10 19:32:12 UTC 2020

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 at 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 at 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 at unitedcablecompany.com
>>
>> Budapest: 36-70-605-5144
>>
>> NJ: 908-452-8183
>>
>>
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