The document provides an overview of Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) technology as the new standard for structured cabling and LAN connectivity. Some key points include:
- GPON offers significant capital and operational savings compared to traditional Ethernet networks, with up to 70% lower capital expenditures, 80% lower power consumption, and 90% less space utilization.
- It provides a fiber optic LAN infrastructure that is more reliable, secure, scalable and future-proof compared to copper-based networks.
- The passive optical network architecture consolidates voice, video, data and wireless services over a single fiber infrastructure for both residential and business applications.