Optical Product Line

Rethinking Fiber Access with Compact Innovation

In recent years, the rapid expansion of FTTH networks has seen traditional chassis-based GPON OLTs dominate the market due to their reliability. However, their bulky size, high power consumption, and rigid expansion models have become barriers to network agility.
Mentech’s newly launched SFP GPON OLT Stick optical module offers an innovative alternative, enabling faster and more flexible fiber access network deployment.

Technology: High Integration in a Compact Form

The GPON OLT Stick condenses the functionality of a full OLT into a single SFP-form-factor optical module. This breakthrough represents a major leap in both chip integration and virtualization technologies for optical access architectures.
With its compact design, the OLT Stick can be directly inserted into small-form-factor switches, replacing traditional large-scale OLT equipment. This plug-and-play approach enables rapid, on-demand fiber access network construction.

Advantages

1. Maximized Space Efficiency
   Plugs directly into a switch’s SFP port, eliminating the need for a dedicated rack. Occupies just 2% of the space required by traditional chassis-based OLTs, increasing deployment density by up to 50 times.

2. Revolutionary Power Savings
   Reduces single-port power consumption from 15–20W to under 3W, saving over 80% in annual energy costs for equivalent-scale deployments.

3. Rapid, Minutes-Level Deployment
   Cuts deployment time from four hours per node to under eight minutes per port, with fully automated activation reducing manual intervention by 90%.

4. Dramatic Cost Reduction
   Equipment costs down by 72%, power expenses down by 88%, and O&M costs down by 75%.

5. Intelligent O&M Reconstruction
   Reduces fault recovery time from 30 minutes to just 60 seconds. Hot-swappable replacement instantly restores configurations automatically.

6. Flexible Expansion & Upgrade

• On-demand scaling: Supports single-port incremental deployment, avoiding waste from full-card purchases.

• Broad compatibility: Works with 1G/2.5G/10G SFP+ interface switches.

• Versatile services: One switch can simultaneously support residential broadband, enterprise leased lines, and 5G fronthaul.

Design Highlights

1. Integrated PON MAC chip for seamless protocol conversion between Ethernet and PON networks.

2. Plug-and-play, no configuration or management required—enables rapid deployment and automatic registration.

3. GPON-compliant, compatible with various ONU devices.

4. Works with a wide range of SFP interface switches and routers, supporting 1G/2.5G/10G data rates.

Characteristics

Applications

1. Small to Medium-Sized Commercial Networks
   

   Offices/Retail: Connect multiple ONUs via splitters to provide seamless full-fiber Wi-Fi coverage for offices, warehouses, and retail spaces.

   Commercial Complexes: Support POS systems, surveillance, and guest Wi-Fi with stability comparable to dedicated leased lines.

2. Smart Communities & Hotels

   Low upgrade costs: Utilize existing switches without replacing core equipment.

   Service convergence: Extend capabilities with POE MDU devices to support IPTV, security monitoring, and voice services.

3. Temporary & Distributed Scenarios

Perfect for events, exhibitions, and mobile offices requiring quick deployment. The module can be inserted or relocated at any time.

A New Era for Fiber Access Networks

The GPON OLT Stick breaks the limitations of traditional chassis-based OLTs, delivering greater flexibility, faster deployment, and optimized cost efficiency. This compact, high-performance solution meets diverse market demands—from commercial spaces to temporary setups—ushering in a smarter way to build fiber access networks.