Chapter 3
System hardware specifications
Specifications for the following system hardware components:
• Ripple-2 Node specifications
Ripple-2 Node specifications
The Ripple-2 node supports multiple Downstream/Upstream configurations with software-controlled DS x
US segmentation options:
• Downstream ports - up to 2
• Upstream ports - up to 4
◦ Segmentation options:
◦ 1 x 1
◦ 1 x 2
◦ 2 x 2
◦ 2 x 3
◦ 2 x 4
• Optical transceiver ports - 2 SPF+
• PON R-OLT ports - up to 5
Table 3-1: Ripple-2 node physical and environmental specifications
Item Specification
Dimensions (HxWxD) 11.5 in x 22 in x 11.5 in / 9.2 cm x 55.8 cm x 29.2 cm
Mounting Strand and wall
Enclosure IP67
Weight ~48 lbs/21.7 kg Fully configured
External RF Ports 4 port (2 per side), with software-controlled segmentation
Dedicated powering ports 2 (one on each side)
RF Test Points 4 common (RET&FWD) external TPs (2 per side) 2 FWD internal
TPs
External Fiber Ports 2 (1 per side)
Operating Temperature -40° to 140° F / -40° to +60° C
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