1
Feeder
Confirm the route, network role and required interface at this stage.
All network solutions
Feeder to subscriber connection
FTTH access networks
A useful FTTH solution treats feeder, distribution and drop as one system. OFS helps select compatible cable families for each section while accounting for installation environment, fibre allocation and building entry.
Network path
Design each section as part of the whole.
The cable role changes along the network. Use the complete path to define capacity, protection and installation duty.
2
Distribution
Confirm the route, network role and required interface at this stage.
3
Access point
Confirm the route, network role and required interface at this stage.
4
Subscriber
Confirm the route, network role and required interface at this stage.
Design priorities
Decisions that shape the cable.
01
Network split
Define feeder and distribution capacity around the planned architecture and take-up model.
02
Last-mile route
Confirm whether the drop is aerial, ducted, façade-mounted or taken directly into the building.
03
Building entry
Select the appropriate sheath, bend performance and support construction for the final section.
Suitable starting families
Compare cable platforms for this network.
These families are practical starting points, not automatic final selections. The approved project TDS determines the supplied construction.
Optical fibre
Multi-Tube
High-capacity duct networks
Fibre range
Up to 144 fibres
Optical fibre
Single Tube
Duct, pulled or blown installations
Fibre range
2–12 fibres
Aerial & access
FTTH Drop
Last-mile fibre and building entry
Fibre range
1–6 fibres
Aerial & access
Figure-8
Aerial distribution routes
Fibre range
Up to 144 fibres
Prepare the review
Information OFS Engineering needs.
Providing the route and performance basis early makes product selection, TDS preparation and commercial review more accurate.
Feeder and distribution fibre counts
Aerial or underground route split
Drop length and support method
Indoor and outdoor sheath requirement
Fibre type and bend-performance need
Drum, coil and marking requirement