Unlike conventional monitoring systems, EKO provides comprehensive oversight of the physical layer elements of a fiber optic network. Critical factors such as mechanical port engagement and optical power levels can be viewed across the entire network. Using multiple sensor mechanisms in an optical patch panel platform, EKO tracks and reports all variances, including those in redundant pathways, ensuring operators are always aware of developing issues.
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Through advanced sensing mechanisms, EKO provides:
- End-to-end connectivity validation prior to service turn-up
- Verification of signal continuity during installation
- ODN continuity data for proactive performance management
- Early warning detection of fiber disturbances and loss of power
"As networks grow in scale and complexity, physical layer blind spots create risk, particularly in redundant pathways where outages may go undetected until they escalate and where active components' performance degrades. EKO provides continuous monitoring of fiber connectivity and signal power levels and can act as an early warning system for fiber optic network operators," said David Chen, chief technology officer at Go!Foton.
Enabling Operational Efficiency and SLA Assurance
For organizations with strict uptime requirements and managing SLA commitments, EKO minimizes risk and helps network managers:
- Identify available circuits to maximize existing asset utilization, avoiding unnecessary over-building or over-buying capacity
- Improve troubleshooting with GUI-based real-time insertion loss (IL), port mapping, and traffic indicators
- Reduce operational costs by minimizing emergency service when planning maintenance based on predictive connectivity insights
By bringing the entire ODN into the management layer, EKO is a data-driven asset that provides information to transform operational approaches from reactive to proactive.
New Features, Even Greater Value
Recent EKO enhancements include:
- A fundamental GUI with statistical data
- Configurable alarm threshold settings
- Auto switch from IPV4 to IPV6 (DCHP or static)
- SNMPv3 implementation
"The return on investment is compelling. Even a modest number of installation errors, provisioning delays, or outage incidents can cost upwards of ten times the investment in EKO. By providing the health status of network equipment, EKO reduces the failure risks, delivering measurable financial and operational value," said Ken Takeuchi, director of engineering.
EKO is commercially available . Find more information at gofoton.com/eko. You can also get a hands-on look at the live EKO demo in Go!Foton's exhibit 1638 in the South Hall at OFC March 17 through 19 in Los Angeles, CA.
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