FEATURE: CABLING
“With the
ability to
provide Gigabit
connectivity,
FTTH opens
up a range of
possibilities.”
Soaring temperatures during summer,
exceeding 50°C had to be accounted for
and another unique challenge was the
possibility of any exposed cables being
chewed on, and therefore affected,
by rodents. We therefore utilised
the highest grade single mode fibre
optic cabling with very good ingress
protection ratings.
How long did it take to install?
R&M worked together with Optimiza
on the deployment. We began by
delivering comprehensive in-country
training to our partner’s 22 technicians
which were followed up by certifications
as this was a project mandate.
Following the first five months of the
roll-out, R&M’s team conducted a site-
visit and audited the entire installation
up until that point to ensure that it
was fully compliant with best practices
and industry standards. Because the
entire system has been developed
using R&M solutions and as it has been
professionally installed by a certified
partner, we will be able to offer Saraya
Aqaba a 25-year warranty.
How confident are you that
the network can meet the needs
of tomorrow?
Performance of the network is
dependent on the active components
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Saraya Aqaba, the luxury mixed-use tourism and leisure destination located on
the shores of the Red Sea in the Gulf of Aqaba in Jordan
which typically have refresh cycles
of about five years. Unlike active
components, replacement of cabling
is extremely laborious and would
create an inconvenience to residents
at Saraya Aqaba. The owners therefore
opted for the very latest fibre optic
solutions from R&M and these conform
to the highest industry standards. This,
together with our 25-year systems
warranty, will ensure that the passive
components in the network will be
capable of meeting the project’s needs
for the next 25 years.
“With the
advancement
of technology in
the Middle East
and the tech-
savvy nature
of consumers,
FTTH is the clear
way forward to
meet growing
expectations.”
What are the notable safety aspects
of the FTTH network?
Given that the network will be the
backbone for so many vital services in
the project, security is a key priority.
We have utilised our security solutions
that include a key plug lock that allows
patch cords to be locked in place in
the faceplate or the patch panel.
Without the key, these cannot be
removed or changed and therefore
it prevents unauthorised access. We
have secured the racks themselves
so that products can’t be removed
without permission and control of the
IT team.
We have also provided colour coding
for all the connections. As the cabling is
categorised, it can easily be assigned to
customers and segregated as per their
security requirements. And of course,
through the audit process, we have
worked with the customer.
How secure is the new network?
It is very secure as we have utilised
our security projects. Furthermore,
since this is an FTTH deployment, we
took care to ensure that this security is
extended right until the home. So even
unintentional disconnection due to
residents tampering with the cabinets is
rendered impossible. n
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