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The Fracarro Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) solution represents a cutting-edge technological standard designed to replace traditional copper LAN networks by extending fiber optics directly to every single room or office.

Its highly efficient point-to-multipoint architecture makes it the perfect choice for a wide variety of environments, including hospitality (hotels, resorts, and campsites), healthcare facilities, educational campuses, industrial sites, maritime vessels, and residential complexes.

Unmatched Performance and Service Convergence By leveraging the power of fiber optics, the Fracarro GPON solution seamlessly transports high-speed data at 2.5 Gbit/s downstream and 1.25 Gbit/s upstream, providing future-proof scalability up to 10 Gbit/s (XGS-PON) and beyond. A single fiber optic cable converges a multitude of IP services, seamlessly integrating IPTV, Wi-Fi, VoIP telephony, CCTV, home automation (BMS/RMS), and video intercom systems.

Key Advantages Over Traditional Ethernet Networks

• Simplified Infrastructure & Space Savings: The GPON system completely eliminates the need for dedicated technical equipment rooms and active switches on every floor. By using small-sized passive boxes and splitters, it drastically reduces the volume of copper cabling, physical space requirements, and overall installation time.
• Enhanced Reliability and Security: Unlike conventional systems where a single switch failure can disrupt services for an entire floor, a malfunction in a GPON network is isolated strictly to the affected room's Optical Network Terminal (ONT).
• Signal Immunity & Safety: Fiber optic distribution guarantees complete immunity to electromagnetic interference and offers protection against adverse weather events and lightning strikes.
• The electromagnetic neutrality of the fiber is especially crucial in hospital environments to protect medical equipment and ensure patient well-being.
• Extended Reach: The GPON architecture allows for long-distance distribution, connecting ONTs to the server room over distances of up to 20 kilometers, far surpassing the standard 90-meter limitation of copper cables.
• Energy Efficient and Eco-Friendly: Because the floor distribution network relies on passive components, there is no need for active cooling systems, floor power supplies, or dedicated UPS lines, which drastically reduces power consumption. Additionally, the ONT devices are fanless, minimizing noise and environmental impact.
• A Complete, Monitored Ecosystem Fracarro provides a comprehensive suite of hardware tailored to any project size. This includes central Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) for network management, versatile in-room PoE ONTs, Multicast-optimized Ethernet switches, and advanced Wi-Fi 6 access points with dedicated controllers.

To guarantee continuous operation, Fracarro supports the infrastructure with an advanced monitoring service that oversees all network endpoints—identifying and resolving potential malfunctions before users are even affected.

With over 20 years of experience in the fiber optic field, Fracarro also delivers dedicated professional services for installers, from fiber splicing and certification to remote network configuration.