NTT-AT starts selling "ROME mini", a small version of Robotic Fiber Switch ~ A trump card for remote operation in the corona era! ~
May 13, 2019
NTT-AT, US Wave2Wave, and Hakuto sign exclusive domestic sales agreement for Robotic Fiber Switch "ROME"
ROME
ROME (Robotic Optical Management Engine) is an L1 switch that realizes wiring switching between devices by reconnecting optical cables with robots.
It enables smart operation such as topology change in the lab and wiring switching in the data center.
It is a trump card for remote operation when movement is restricted.
Overview
ROME is a switch that realizes rewiring between devices by reconnecting optical cables with robots. Compared to the MEMS and OEO methods, the effects of increased insertion loss are small, and the connection state is maintained even when the power is turned off.
ROME500
ROM Emini
elegant wiring
Manual wiring switching tends to make cable routing complicated. Since the ROME500 performs wiring switching inside the device, the wiring around the patch panel becomes orderly. In addition, since the robot performs wiring switching, accidents due to human error can be prevented.
Labor-saving wiring management
Wiring can be switched only by authorized users, and since the work history is recorded, security is improved.
remote work
Wiring can be switched remotely. There is no need to enter the data center or lab. It is possible to switch wiring in a long distance, enabling cost- and environment-friendly system operation.
Specification
We have different numbers of ports available depending on the scale.
ROME500
| size | Body: 442mm (W) x 443mm (H) x 791mm (D), (87kg) LCU* : 444mm (W) x 44mm (H) x 698.25mm (D), (13.5kg) |
|---|---|
| power supply (per power input) |
LCU: 100-240V, 50/60Hz 4A or -48/-60V, DC 8A Body: Supplied from LCU |
| power consumption | 55W (standby), 155W (switching) |
| number of ports | 512 ports (256 connections), but 2 sets of 128 connections |
| fiber | Single Mode SMF-28e, Multi-Mode OM4 |
| connector type | Select from SC or LC |
| amount of light loss | Insertion loss: 1.0dB maximum (patch panel to patch panel) Maximum 0.5dB (ROME only) |
| return loss | Single Mode : -50dB (for UPC), -60dB (for APC) Multi-Mode: -25dB |
| Required rack size | Main Chassis: 19inch, 10RU LCU: 19inch, 1RU |
| interface | RJ45 (Ethernet), DB9 (Console) |
| UI | CLI, GUI |
| set configuration | Main unit (switching mechanism), LCU (control unit), rail Patch panel (optical connector type selectable), wiring switching application (GUI) |
ROM Emini
| size | Body: 482mm (W) x 311mm (H) x 508mm (D), (36kg) (LCU* integrated type) |
|---|---|
| Power supply (per power supply input) | -48V, DC 8A |
| power consumption | 50W (during standby), 150W (during switching operation) |
| number of ports | 192 ports (96 connections) |
| fiber | Single Mode SMF-28e, Multi-Mode OM4 |
| connector type | LC |
| amount of light loss | Insertion loss: 1.0dB maximum (patch panel to patch panel) Maximum 0.5dB (ROME only) |
| return loss | Single Mode: -50dB Multi-Mode: -25dB |
| Required rack size | 19inch, 7RU |
| interface | RJ45 (Ethernet), DB9 (Console) |
| UI | CLI, GUI |
Application example
Integration with lab management tools
By building a next-generation lab that combines ROME and lab management tools, it will be possible to automate tests, streamline management man-hours, and effectively utilize resources.
Product introduction video
Please see the video on YouTube titled "Let us take care of the remote switching of optical wiring at the network edge."Robotic Fiber Switch ROME500
Robotic Fiber Switch ROMEmini
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