ZTE GFCH Overview
The GFCH is a 16-port 10G GPON (XGS-PON & GPON Combo) OLT subscriber card applicable to ZTE ZXA10 C600/C650/C680 OLTs, which provides 16-port XGS-PON & GPON access, supports a maximum split ratio of 1:128 for both XGS-PON and GPON, enables the access of XGS-PON, XG-PON and GPON ONUs, and features OLS, the optical module ALS function as well as hot swappable capability; meanwhile, the GFTL is a 16-port XGS-PON OLT interface board compatible with N1/N2a modules, which can also be applied to ZTE ZXA10 C600/C650/C680 OLTs and is characterized by a maximum optical split ratio of 1:256, along with support for optical power monitoring, the ALS function of optical modules and hot swapping to ensure efficient and reliable network operation and maintenance.
Product Features
- Dual-Mode Access: Supports both GPON (ITU-T G.984.x) and XGS-PON (ITU-T G.987.x, G.989.3) standards on the same board.
- High Port Density: Provides 16 XGS-PON/GPON combo ports for connecting many ONUs (Optical Network Units).
- High Bandwidth: Capable of 200G forwarding rate and supports asymmetric rate models.
- Versatile Optical Modules: Works with N1/B+ or N2/C+ optical modules for different service needs.
- Advanced Service Processing: Handles data processing, QoS (Quality of Service), and bandwidth management to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Standards Compliant: Adheres to ITU-T standards for PON, clock processing (G.8262, G.8264, G.781), and TR156 data processing.
Application Scenarios
1. Network Migration in France
A leading French telecom deployed ZTE GFCH 16-port combo boards on ZXA10 C650 OLTs for its GPON-to-XGS-PON migration in Lyon. The board’s dual-compatibility supported existing GPON ONUs and new XGS-PON devices simultaneously, avoiding ONU replacement costs. With a 1:128 split ratio for both technologies, it served 2,000+ households and SMEs, delivering 10Gbps symmetric speeds for 8K streaming and 2.5Gbps for legacy users. OLS, ALS, and hot-swappable design simplified O&M, aligning with France’s digital infrastructure upgrade goals.
2. Enterprise & Residential Convergence in Australia
An Australian operator adopted ZTE GFCH boards on ZXA10 C680 OLTs for a mixed-use development in Melbourne. The combo card enabled unified access for residential FTTH (GPON/XGS-PON) and enterprise VPNs, with 1:128 split ratios optimizing coverage. It supported seamless connectivity for XGS-PON/XG-PON/GPON ONUs, while OLS ensured line fault detection and ALS protected maintenance teams. Hot-swapping allowed non-disruptive upgrades, meeting high-reliability demands for both home users and businesses.
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Technical Specifications
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ZTE GFCH Board Datasheet
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| Port |
16-port |
| Interface |
XGS-PON & GPON Combo |
| Function |
XGS-PON & GPON service access |
| Specification |
XGS-PON & GPON Combo SFP+ interface, with built-in internal multiplexing, SC/UPC optical connector |
| Modules of the XG-PON Subscriber Card |
| Management and control module |
Configures, controls, and manages the card. |
| PON MAC module |
Implements all the functions on the GPON layer defined in ITU-T G.984.3 and the XGS-PON layer defined by ITU-T G.989.3 and ITU-T G.987.3. |
| NP module |
Implements data processing on the service layer, including service bandwidth and QoS processing based on service types and user needs to meet the SLA requirements. The data processing function complies with TR156.
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| Optical module |
Provides a GPON optical interface that complies with ITU-T G.984.2 or an XGS-PON optical interface that complies with ITU-T G.9807. |
| Clock module |
Processes the system clock in compliance with ITU-T G.8262, G.8264, and G.781. |
| Device Specifications |
| Weight |
1.65 kg |
| Dimensions (L x H x W) |
393.1 mm × 23.9 mm × 214 mm |
