Headend (HE)

Core of Every Network

For multiple system operators (MSOs), the core of every network is the headend. It’s the foundation needed to support the demand for new connectivity, capacity, and speed. As the outside plant is transforming in hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) networks, evolution within the headend is required to support the shift away from heavy coax infrastructure to a fiber deep network. Our fiber optic hardware, which includes frames, housings, and cassettes, and cable assembly solutions are transforming to help you support your subscribers wherever they live with faster and improved performance.

Enabling Your Headend Deployment

Top Three Usability and Density Considerations

Top Three Usability and Density Considerations

Even the most efficiently deployed outside plant network can miss the operator’s service target if the hendend services are not properly in place.

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Cooling Efficiency

Cooling Efficiency

Improving the efficiency of cooling in the headend is vital when increasing power consumption to accommodate increased sophistication in HFC networks.

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Node + 0 Headend Architectures

Node + 0 Headend Architectures

CATV HFC networks continue to change as bandwidth and service demands from the customers keeps growing. CATV operators continue to turn to fiber optics to help them meet the growing demand. Architectures like Remote Phy and DOCSIS 3.1 are all relying on driving fiber deeper into the network. One challenge in doing this is… “How can an operator bring fiber closer to the user while using the current installed base of fiber that has been deployed”. One way to solve this is by using a multi-wavelength architecture to deliver fiber deeper into the network. For more information about port replication, rack layouts, and example headend architectures, listen to our Node + 0 webinar!

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Space Conservations and Power Consumption in the Headend

Space Conservations and Power Consumption in the Headend

To prepare for emerging services, MSOs are leveraging software-defined networking, network function virtualization, and cloud technologies to bring data center simplicity and cloud flexibility to headend environments.

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Connections Matter. Configure yours today!

Connections Matter. Configure yours today!

Cable assemblies are an often-overlooked, critical component of your inside plant connectivity portfolio. As the industry’s leading supplier of cable assemblies, Corning’s state-of-the-art manufacturing process ensures reliable connector performance with products that meet or exceed all industry standards for reflectance and insertion loss. To configure assemblies that meet your specific needs, check out our cable assembly configurator!

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