Insight -Passive Optical LAN Overview & Benefits - Association for Passive Optical LAN

Passive Optical LAN is a new application of a proven access network solution. It is a better way to structure a LAN, because:

• It flattens the Local Area Network
• It simplifies network moves, adds, and changes
• Is not limited by the distance and bandwidth constraints of twisted pair networks
• Is secure by design, based on optical fiber and built-in encryption

Economic Advantages

Passive Optical LAN provides substantial savings in CapEx and OpEx compared to legacy LAN designs.

• Can eliminate wiring closets
• Eliminates the need for midspan electronics, power, and cooling infrastructure
• Uses smaller, lighter, less expensive cables to reduce pathway and space requirements
• Virtually eliminates the need to refresh cabling infrastructures
• As technology evolves, only the active endpoints need a refresh

Source: Passive Optical LAN Overview & Benefits – Association for Passive Optical LAN