Optical Cross-Connects (OXCs) in Fiber-to-the-Home Management

CAPEX, OPEX, and Market-Value Analysis

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In this Research Brief, ABI Research examines the role of optical cross-connects (OXCs) in enabling fiber management at fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) central offices. The report outlines the development of software-based OXC solutions and compares the benefits of these to manual OXCs. Using a cost model, ABI Research provides an overview of the CAPEX and OPEX for manual and software-based OXCs. Additionally, the report estimates the market value of OXCs used in FTTH management.




Executive Summary

Section 1
OXC Overview and Applications
1.1 OXC Definition
1.2 OXC Applications
1.2.1 Ethernet Services
1.2.2 Core Optical-Network Switching
1.2.3 Landing Stations
1.2.4 FTTH Central Offices
1.3 Manual and Remote OXCs
1.3.1 Manual OXCs
1.3.2 Remote OXCs

Section 2
OXC Cost Model
2.1 Model Inputs
2.2 OXC Costs

Section 3
Value of the OXC Market for FTTH Applications
3.1 Market Assessment Methodology
3.2 OXC Market Value
List of Tables
  • Cost Metrics for CAPEX and OPEX Model, Value of Measurement Criteria, 2006 Base
  • Other Metrics for CAEX and OPEX Model, Additional Measurement Criteria, 2006 Base
  • OXC CAPEX and OPEX Model, First-Year Costs for 1000-port OXC, 2006 Base
  • FTTH CO OXC Market Value, World Market Forecast: 2005 to 2011
Report Code: RB-MCV-112

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Number of Pages: 9
Number of Tables, Charts and Figures: 4
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Release Date: 3Q 2007
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