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Optimize how your campus stays connected

Campus user experience degrading? Expansion plans on the horizon?

TibitTM Campus MicroPlugTM OLT (Optical Line Terminal) redefines network upgrades with a better, faster, and smarter solution than traditional rip-and-replace methods.

This innovative technology uses passive optical networking to deliver up to 100 Gb/s performance through your existing infrastructure. Pluggable modules connect to your current switches/routers, eliminating expensive overhauls and disruptive installations.

Originally designed for carriers, this proven technology now supports the growing demands of education, healthcare, and corporate campuses. It provides a reliable, future-ready solution for increasing bandwidth needs without compromising your current investments.

Optimize how your campus stays connected

Campus user experience degrading? Expansion plans on the horizon?

Tibit Campus MicroPlug OLT (Optical Line Terminal) redefines network upgrades with a better, faster, and smarter solution than traditional rip-and-replace methods.

This innovative technology uses passive optical networking to deliver up to 100 Gbps performance through your existing infrastructure. Pluggable modules connect to your current switches/routers, eliminating expensive overhauls and disruptive installations.

Originally designed for carriers, this proven technology now supports the growing demands of education, healthcare, and corporate campuses. It provides a reliable, future-ready solution for increasing bandwidth needs without compromising your current investments.

Why rip and replace when you can plug and play?

Better

Preserve and maximize your network’s value by upgrading to fiber without replacing existing equipment. Tibit campus PON extends the life of your infrastructure with scalable solutions that align with your growth and maintain operational continuity.

Faster

Experience seamless upgrades with minimal downtime. Tibit campus PON enables rapid deployment of high-speed connections—plug in and achieve up to 100 Gb/s—without disruptive construction or complex rewiring.

Smarter

Reduce costs and plan for the future. Fiber’s efficiency and 30± year lifespan ensures lower operational costs and sustainability.1 Incremental deployment of Tibit campus PON allows for strategic upgrades at your own pace, optimizing ROI.

  1. Infinity Cable Products, “Maximum Cable Pulling Force,” Daniel Wilson, May 2020
    infinity-cable-products.com/blogs/diy/cable-pulling-force

INFOBRIEF

Bridging legacy networks with fiber optics

Get an overview of how Tibit campus PON enables cost-effective, scalable fiber upgrades while preserving your existing infrastructure.

APPLICATION NOTE

Transforming campus connectivity

Education campus bandwidth demands are skyrocketing. Learn how Ciena’s Tibit campus PON solution is delivering the power of fiber without costly overhauls.

Ciena is a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to address ever-increasing digital demands for richer, more connected experiences for all users. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our innate sense of humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams, and alongside our customers, partners, and communities—local and global.

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