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Reichle & De-Massari (R&M) has produced a turnkey point of presence (PoP) unit for fiber optic networks.

The company said it can save weeks of on-site construction and installation work, and accelerate the pace of FTTH expansion.

The PoP building is equipped with everything needed for a fiber optic network node, and network operators and construction companies can choose the size and equipment from the provided set. 

These sites provide space for installing 4,608 to 32,256 fibers or anywhere between ports. Patch panels and modules come from R&Mfoxs and PRIME ODF series. These stations are made of reinforced concrete, with an area of ​​9-18 square meters and a weight of 30 tons. In addition to the FO rack, the equipment also includes cable ducts, power supply units, IT systems, air conditioning, lighting, fire protection and security systems.

The product has been used in Halle, Westphalia, where five turnkey PoP stations have been installed by R&M. Deutsche Telekom AG recently started to feed its signals into the local FTTH network of these hubs. Now, the town can provide gigabit high-speed Internet access in its suburbs. 

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