Iskratel Innbox G11

Add GPON Connectivity to Suitable SFP-Equipped Network Devices

Iskratel Innbox G11 plug-in GPON ONT in SFP format with Ethernet bridging, GPON access and OMCI management for suitable hosts.

The Challenge and the Product Solution

The Challenge

Add GPON Connectivity to Suitable SFP-Equipped Network Devices

Introducing GPON access to existing network equipment may otherwise require a separate external ONT. For device designers and operators, physical space, compatible interfaces and manageable network operations are important.

The Product Solution

The Iskratel Innbox G11 integrates a GPON ONT into an SFP enclosure for use with a suitable compatible host. It supports Ethernet bridging, multicast and OMCI-based remote management as documented by the manufacturer.

Technical suitability depends on the access topology, endpoint requirements and the supplied manufacturer specification. Review the optical and service design before deployment.

Translate documented technical features into deployment decisions for the teams selecting, installing and operating the optical network.

For Access-Network Architects

Introduce GPON over an SFP module when the host device and interface mode have been confirmed compatible.

For Service Integrators

Maintain bridging, multicast and service-priority functions in a compact optical network termination form factor.

For Operator Teams

Use OMCI-related supervision and Dying Gasp indications described in the product datasheet.

Interface / Function Documented capability
GPON standard ITU-T G.984.x / Class B+
Host interface 1000Base-X Ethernet or SGMII (device compatibility required)
GPON uplink rates Approx. 2.5 Gbps downstream / 1.25 Gbps upstream (GPON line)
Product format Pluggable SFP GPON ONT
Optical connector SC/APC
Parameter Specification
Product format Pluggable SFP GPON ONT
GPON standard ITU-T G.984.x / Class B+
Host interface 1000Base-X Ethernet or SGMII (device compatibility required)
Optical connector SC/APC
GPON uplink rates Approx. 2.5 Gbps downstream / 1.25 Gbps upstream (GPON line)
Management OMCI; FCAPS-related functions
Traffic VLAN bridging, QoS queues and IGMP snooping
Multicast IGMP v1/v2/v3 snooping
Diagnostics Dying Gasp and performance monitoring
Operation Hot-pluggable per datasheet

These pages reproduce capabilities from the supplied datasheets. Check product availability, revision, optical budget, OLT/ONT interoperability and software/feature licensing for each project.

Typical considerations and use cases described in the source. Final selection remains subject to project requirements.

  • Adding GPON connectivity to suitable routers
  • GPON enablement for compatible Ethernet switches
  • FTTH CPE and home-gateway integration
  • Space-constrained optical termination

This device sits on the subscriber side of a GPON access network. The equipment model, host interfaces where applicable, service profile and OLT interoperability must match the service provider deployment.

Illustrative PON network only. This diagram does not establish compatibility of specific OLT and ONT models, optical budget or performance.

Use compatible existing host equipment

Enable GPON access using a device with a suitable SFP interface.

Compact optical termination

A small form factor suits installations where space for a separate ONT is limited.

Carrier-oriented service support

The datasheet covers data, voice over IP and multicast IPTV transport.

Operator visibility

OMCI management, monitoring and Dying Gasp signaling are documented.

SFP GPON ONT

Host Compatibility Required

OMCI Management

Hot-Pluggable

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