The Aurora NC2000

Defining the Evolution
The Aurora NC2000
Pedestal-Mount Optical Platform
NC2000 Platform Node and VHub™
Aurora’s NC2000 Optical Platform delivers
unparalleled versatility in space-constrained
environments. Its bottom-entry, low-profile
design enables cable operators to mount the
housing inside pedestals, underground and
on walls.
When configured as a node, operators can
deploy the platform in both HFC and Fiber
Deep applications to support current
architectures and future network evolution.
When configured as a Virtual Hub, VHub,
the NC2000 houses a fully operational hub
in a standard Aurora node housing.
Enables Evolutionary Transition from HFC to Fiber Deep to RFoG/FTTP
Aurora provides “best-fit” optical transport solutions designed for cable operators. Our
nodes are a proven access platform optimized for scaling bandwidth to each subscriber
while matching service level requirements and supporting multiple segmentation technologies (LcWDM®, DWDM, CWDM). With our Fiber Deep architecture, Fiber on Demand™ for
dedicated Ethernet, RFPON (RFoG plus PON) implementation, and Node PON™ solution
for migration to the all-IP world, Aurora delivers “future-proof” solutions.
HFC — traditional node plus “N” amplifiers
Aurora’s NC2000
Advantages
Supports evolutionary
migration from HFC to
Fiber Deep to FTTP
Provides integrated
status monitoring and
control
Reduces facility
expenses when
configured as a VHub
Delivers route redundancy
with optical switching
Features mainspowered option
2 X 2 segmentation
Scalable bandwidth with hot-swap user plug-in modules
Supported by industry’s widest range of headend and field-hardened
WDM solutions and components
Fiber Deep — node plus zero amplifiers
Significant increase in both downstream and upstream bandwidth
Operating expenses reduced with 75 percent fewer actives
Powering and maintenance reduced by 65 percent —
cable’s first truly green architecture
Reduced mean time to repair; increased network availability
Launch pad for next-generation access services
VHub — easy migration to RFoG, Fiber on Demand and Node PON solutions
Versatile, Innovative, Effective
NC2000 Features
Bottom-entry ports for vertical mounting
Low-profile housing design
Segmentable: two forward and two reverse paths
Two high-level outputs:
53dBmV (113 dBµV) for HFC applications
58dBmV (118 dBµV) for Fiber Deep applications Third output port enabled with optional splitter
Forward path redundancy for 1 X 2 configurations
Manual and ALC mode
Multiple options for output level and slope
Expansion slot available for optical switch, EDFA, forward
receiver or DWDM transponder
Support for single-fiber solutions with expanded fiber
management capabilities
Design based on Aurora’s proven NC4000 platform
Standard modules and plug-ins
Common headend equipment used for operation
Shared integrated status monitoring and control
Plug and Play Digital Return
The NC2000 uses Aurora’s widely deployed digital return
technology, which improves noise immunity, increases bandwidth
capacity, extends reach and greatly reduces requirements for
network return balancing. Other digital return advantages include:
Single return path transmitter supports both single or dual 2-fer
Uniform performance and output levels that are easily adjusted
No need for return path pilot generators or link setup
Simplified alternate routing design and setup
Integrated SNMP monitoring that eliminates transponder cost
Concatenatation of up to 16 nodes on one return fiber
Aurora’s NC2000
Innovations
Bottom-entry design,
compact size
Increases fiber efficiency
Pedestal, underground
or wall mount
Reduces upfront capital expenses
Digital return
Industry’s widest range of wavelengths — 58 available today
Two high-level outputs
Third output enabled
by splitter
NC2000 Mini VHub™
www.aurora.com
5400 Betsy Ross Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Voice: +1-408-235-7000
Fax: +1-408-845-9043
The NC2000 Mini VHub houses a fully operational hub in a standard Aurora node housing (–40°C to +65°C operating temp range).
Serves Multiple Markets from a Single Controlled Facility
Eliminates the need to house a hub in a facility or cabinet
Requires no HVAC or power generators
Generates revenue from new services
Speeds time to market
Dramatically cuts costs
Leverages existing fiber
Enables a single node location to become a demarcation
point for a VHub feeding eight plus nodes
Features monitoring and control via Opti-Trace™ EMS software
Supports up to Six Plug-in Module Slots
Optical transport modules
EDFAs
Light-Plex™ broadcast and narrowcast combiners
Optical switches
Monitoring transceivers
Quad return receivers
Traditional transceivers and digital transponders
Access modules
RFoG
RFPON — RFoG with the addition of PON
Fiber on Demand
Node PON
Supports VHub Configurations
Light-Plex broadcast and narrowcast hub
RFoG
256 home service area
128 home service area with PON to serve commercial customers
RFPON
64 PON customers
128 RFoG customers
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Please contact Aurora Networks for the most current product information.
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