NOKIA 7360 ISAM FX-4 Overview
The NOKIA Alcatel-Lucent 7360 Intelligent Services Access Manager (ISAM) FX is a high-capacity access node engineered to deliver ultra-broadband services to users of any scale in a fast and cost-effective manner. It supports a diverse service mix, including VDSL2 with vectoring, point-to-point, GPON, EPON (with DPoE), and 10G PON. Additionally, it is compatible with GPON and universal next-generation PON (universal NG-PON) technologies, enabling the cost-efficient deployment of 10 Gb/s symmetric and asymmetric services via XGS-PON. High-bandwidth throughput is ensured by advanced backplane technology, which provides dual 100Gb/s backplane connections for each line termination (LT) slot.
Product Features
- Superior Performance and Capacity: 4-slot chassis design, single-slot dual 100Gb/s backplane + 480Gb/s bidirectional switching matrix, supporting 16,000 users/ONTs.
- Diverse Access Technologies: Full coverage of PON (GPON/XGS-PON/EPON), DSL (VDSL2+SLV), Ethernet point-to-point, and POTS voice services.
- Carrier-Grade High Reliability: Equipped with hot-swappable redundant NT cards (such as FANT-F) and redundant power supplies to ensure continuous service operation.
- Flexible Deployment Features: 5RU compact body fits into a 19-inch rack, wide operating temperature range of -40°C to +65°C, and can be directly connected to IP edge routers.
- Intelligent Advanced Management: Supports SNMP, VLAN, QoS, and other functions, and is compatible with 5571 POL Command Center for remote management and control.
Supported Boards
| Board Type |
Name and Version |
Description |
| EPON Board |
FPLT-A |
8 EPON ports interface board |
| Upstream boards |
FANT-F |
4-port 10GE/GE optical interface board |
| FANT-G |
4-port 10GE/GE optical interface board |
| GPON Board |
FGLT-A |
16 GPON ports interface board |
| FGLT-B |
16 GPON ports interface board |
| XGS-PON Board |
FGUT-A |
16 XGS-PON and GPON combo ports interface board |
| 10G GPON Board |
FWLT-B |
8 10G GPON ports interface board |
| FWLT-C |
16 10G GPON ports interface board |
| FWLT-P |
8 10G GPON ports interface board |
Compatible ONTs
Application Scenarios & Real-World Cases
1. European Urban Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Rollout
Deployed by a leading telecom operator in Germany to upgrade its urban broadband network, the NOKIA 7360 ISAM FX-4 supports mixed GPON/XGS-PON services and VDSL2 vectoring. It enables seamless delivery of 10G symmetric broadband to 16,000 residential and small business subscribers per node, while its compact 5RU chassis optimizes limited central office rack space. The solution reduced network deployment costs by 30% and cut time-to-market for ultra-broadband services by 40%.
2. North American Rural Digital Inclusion Project
A major U.S. rural telecom provider adopted the NOKIA 7360 ISAM FX-4 to bridge the digital divide in underserved Midwest regions. Leveraging its extended temperature range (-40°C to +65°C), the device was deployed in outdoor cabinets, supporting point-to-point Ethernet and GPON access for farms and remote communities. With redundant hot-swappable NT cards and power supplies, it ensures 99.99% uptime in harsh weather conditions, delivering reliable high-speed internet to over 5,000 rural users.
3. Southeast Asian Multi-Service Campus Network
A top Singaporean university selected the NOKIA 7360 ISAM FX-4 to build a unified campus network, integrating high-bandwidth academic research traffic, student dormitory broadband, and POTS voice services. Its 480 Gb/s bidirectional switching matrix handles peak traffic loads from lab data transfers and online classes, while support for SNMP and remote management via 5571 POL Command Center simplifies campus network operations. The deployment achieved a 25% improvement in network latency and supported 10,000 concurrent user connections.
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Technical Specifications
| Alcatel-Lucent NOKIA 7360 ISAM FX-4 Datasheet |
| Switching capacity of the system |
FANT-F: 480Gb/s switching matrix (bidirectional) |
| High-capacity backplane |
2 x 100 Gb/s per slot |
| Service Slots |
4 |
| Power supply |
Input – 48/60V DC nominal |
| Fully redundant power feeding (branch A and B) |
| Operating temperature range |
-40⁰C to 65⁰C (-40⁰F to 149⁰F) |
| Relative humidity |
5% to 93% (non-condensing) |
| Dimensions |
Height: 223 mm. (8.77 in) (5 RU) |
| (W x D x H) (mm) |
Width: 445 mm (17.52 in); can be used in 19-in. racks |
| Depth: 280 mm (11.02 in) |
| Rack-mounting pitch of 25 mm (0.984 in) |
FAQ
Q: What access technologies does the NOKIA 7360 ISAM FX-4 support?
A: It supports a comprehensive mix of access technologies, including GPON, XGS-PON, EPON (with DPoE), VDSL2 with System Level Vectoring (SLV), Ethernet point-to-point (FE/GE/10GE), and POTS voice services.
Q: What size is the chassis?
A: Compact 5RU size, fits standard 19-inch racks.
Q: What is the after-sales service period?
A: We provide a one-year warranty and technical support.
Q: What’s the main difference between Nokia FX4 and FX8 OLT?
A: Core differences are slot count, size and capacity. FX4 has 4 LT slots, 5RU chassis, supports 16,000 users, ideal for small/medium deployments. FX8 has 8 LT slots, 8RU chassis, higher user density, fits large-scale FTTH. They share same backplane (2×100Gb/s per slot), access tech and management tools.
Q: Which to choose?
A: FX4 for rural/campus/outdoor cabinets; FX8 for high-density urban areas.
