When looking to deploy DOCSIS 3.0, four particular areas of your network need to be analyzed and prepared. While DOCSIS 3.0 doesn't require a major overhaul of your network, it does add a demanding load on it. In order for your deployment to be smooth and less time and money exhaustive, examine these four areas of your network during your front-end planning process:
Headend: Your channel lineup and combining network design are the major issues within the headend. DOCSIS 3.0 requires more channels within a specified distance from each other be bonded. Your RF spectrum must be able to accommodate this defining aspect of DOCSIS 3.0. Your combining network design needs to be flexible to avoid future inconveniences.
Outside Plant: In order to run DOCSIS 3.0 your outside plant needs to be running at optimal performance. Continuous network improvements and monitoring will make sure it is.
IP Network: DOCSIS 3.0 requires more bandwidth. Make sure have enough to push and that your devices are capable of moving that much more.
CMTS: Your CMTS is the DOCSIS 3.0 device. You need to know the model and brand to know if it is DOCSIS 3.0 ready. If not, you also need to the best options to make sure it is. Something as simple as a software change could mean big savings and faster time to service.
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