Outsourced NOC Solutions

Wed Jun 10 21:56:44 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
>>>
>>>
>>> [image: 1467221477350_image005.png]
>>>
>>

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