Turkcell and ZTE have conducted Europe’s first Fiber Fingerprint trial, showcasing an ZTE’s approach to intelligent Optical Distribution Network (ODN) management. The trial, deployed at Turkcell Kartal Plaza, tested ZTE’s Fiber Fingerprint line card, external optical multiplexer with integrated optical switch, and Fiber Fingerprint splitter. This solution enables real-time ODN visualization, enhancing fault detection, network resource utilization, and maintenance efficiency.
Traditional optical networks function as passive “dark” pipelines, making it difficult to detect faults and update network topology. The Fiber Fingerprint solution changes this by allowing precise identification of splitter port statuses, automatic topology updates, and real-time monitoring of Optical Network Terminal (ONT) connections. The trial demonstrated significant improvements in ODN efficiency, paving the way for a fully digital and intelligent fiber infrastructure. Turkcell and ZTE plan to refine algorithms and expand the Fiber Fingerprint solution to additional deployments, supporting the evolution of optical access networks.
Key Trial Results:
• Accurate Fault Diagnosis – Weak-light faults in feeder, distribution, and drop segments were precisely identified, improving network reliability.
• Automated ODN Topology Updates – Network topology automatically refreshed when new ONTs were registered, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Enhanced Visibility and Monitoring – ONT connection details were accurately displayed, enabling faster troubleshooting and better network management.
• Splitter Port Status Detection – The system classified splitter ports as occupied, idle, connected, or virtually occupied, optimizing resource utilization.
Prof. Dr. Vehbi Çağrı Güngör, Turkcell’s Chief Network Technologies Officer, stated, “The successful trial of the Fiber Fingerprint solution signifies a pivotal advancement in transforming our Optical Distribution Network (ODN) into a more intelligent and reliable system. We are pleased to collaborate with ZTE on this groundbreaking initiative and anticipate continued success in our partnership.”
