Ethernet Demarcation Device from 1G to 10G
ACCEED 4104
The ACCEED 4104 Ethernet Demarcation Device is designed for service providers and businesses needing scalable, high-performance network infrastructure.
Whether you’re a telecom operator, a utility company, or managing critical infrastructure, the ACCEED 4104 offers an innovative approach to manage your network with flexible feature activation via software licenses.
This unique solution provides the option to install now and expand later, allowing networks to grow with business needs without requiring a significant upfront investment in additional hardware.
Key Benefits for Your Business
Reduced Upfront Investment
Start with a baseline configuration and expand as your network grows, ensuring an efficient allocation of resources.
Adaptive Growth Model
Easily scale your network by enabling additional features via software licenses, including port activation and upgrading speeds from 1G to 10G.
Optimized Resource Allocation
Spend only on the features you need, as your network requirements evolve.
Future-Proof Infrastructure
Prepare your network for evolving data demands and new technologies with a device capable of handling high data throughput, while allowing gradual upgrades.
Cost-Efficient
Minimize CAPEX by deploying the basic configuration now and activating additional functionalities only when necessary.
Increased Long-Term Revenue
The ability to gradually unlock new features and speeds ensures ongoing service enhancements, which translates into more opportunities to sell value-added services.
The ACCEED 4104 is more than just an upgrade – it’s a flexible, future-ready platform that transforms how you manage your network infrastructure.
Offering scalability and functionality with a unique software licensing model, ACCEED 4104 enables you to invest today and grow tomorrow. Whether you need basic connectivity or advanced high-speed options, ACCEED 4104 adapts to your needs, giving you the flexibility to enhance capabilities as your business evolves.
Telecom Operators – Supporting Evolving Customer Demands
A Tier 2 network operator wants to support growing customer demand for higher bandwidth and scalable services. Currently, they rely on a 1G network but anticipate an increase in data traffic within the next 12 months, requiring a transition to a 10G network connection.
Deploy the ACCEED 4104 in its default configuration, offering two 1G SFP ports and two electrical 1000BaseT interfaces, ensuring current needs are met. As demand grows, the operator can activate Feature License 2 to upgrade the device to a 10G Ethernet demarcation solution via software, minimizing downtime and hardware costs. This enables a seamless transition to higher speeds, ensuring network scalability while maintaining quality service delivery.
- Incremental upgrades reduce unnecessary upfront investment.
- 10G scalability with no need for additional hardware, minimizing total cost of ownership.
- Flexible, dynamic service provision based on customer demand, helping retain clients and attract new ones.
Utilities – Reliable and Secure Network for Critical Operations
A utility company is managing its own critical communication network for electricity distribution. They need to maintain network reliability and prepare for the future integration of smart grids and IoT-based monitoring systems.
Initially, the utility deploys the ACCEED 4104 with its basic configuration, utilizing two 1G SFP ports for local area communications. As their infrastructure expands and the need for real-time monitoring and higher data throughput grows, they activate Feature License 2 to increase the speed to 10G. This allows seamless integration with smart grids and IoT solutions without needing new hardware.
- Supports legacy infrastructure and new technologies in a single device.
- Upgradable to 10G for future-proofing critical infrastructure operations.
- Guarantees operational reliability with built-in OAM and Y.1564 service activation testing for network performance.
Smart Cities – Scalable and Reliable Connectivity for Citywide IoT Networks
As cities become smarter, municipalities are integrating IoT-enabled devices for real-time traffic management, street lighting, and public safety monitoring. The challenge is to provide a scalable and reliable network infrastructure that can handle the growing number of IoT devices without compromising on speed or security.
By deploying the ACCEED 4104 in its default configuration with two 1G GPON SFPs, cities can start by connecting critical IoT infrastructure such as traffic lights and monitoring systems. As the need for bandwidth grows—whether due to the implementation of smart surveillance or the introduction of 5G-enabled services—they can activate Feature License 2, upgrading to XGS-PON for 10Gbps symmetrical bandwidth. This ensures that the city’s infrastructure keeps pace with growing demands, without requiring a costly overhaul.
- Supports growing smart city infrastructure by starting with GPON and upgrading to XGS-PON when needed.
- Enables future-proof scalability to support new IoT services like autonomous vehicle infrastructure and smart public Wi-Fi.
- Ensures network reliability with real-time monitoring and secure connections for mission-critical services.
Software Licenses: Flexible Growth Options for Maximum ROI
The ACCEED 4104 is powered by the Adaptive Growth Model, allowing you to scale your network’s capacity and functionality through simple software upgrades as your business demands evolve.
Default Configuration:
- 2 optical ports (1G SFP)
- 2 electrical 1000BaseT ports enabled
- Ideal solution for customers upgrading from legacy devices like the ACCEED 2102
- Core functionality without overwhelming upfront costs
Feature License 1:
- Enables 2 additional optical ports and 2 additional 1000BaseT interfaces.
- Provides a functional equivalent for most use cases of ACCEED 2104 devices, expanding network capacity without additional hardware costs.
Feature License 2:
- Upgrades optical interface speed from 1G SFP to 10G SFP+.
- Transforms the device into a 10G Ethernet Demarcation Device, ready for future high-performance network requirements.
Business Case Analysis: Maximizing ROI
ACCEED 4104’s unique software licensing model offers a clear path to maximizing ROI. Rather than investing heavily upfront in high-capacity infrastructure, operators can start small, deploy necessary services, and activate additional features as demand grows. This ensures that CAPEX is closely aligned with actual usage, preventing overspending on under-utilized capabilities.
Metro Networks Expanding Capacity
A metro network provider plans to upgrade their infrastructure over a 3-year period but has budget constraints.
Deploying ACCEED 4104 in its basic configuration provides immediate network improvements. In year two, the provider can unlock additional 10G ports via Feature License 2, allowing them to spread the cost over time while ensuring the network is ready for future expansion.
Utilities Upgrading from Legacy Systems
A utility company currently relies on legacy copper networks and is looking to modernize its infrastructure to handle increased data demands.
The ACCEED 4104 is ideal to scalable optical Carrier Ethernet networks, providing a cost-effective solution for utilities transitioning from copper to fiber. By using the Adaptive Growth Model, they can start with a base configuration and gradually activate additional ports and increase speeds as their network needs grow.
Service Providers Enhancing Customer Offerings
A broadband service provider looking to upgrade their business services can deploy ACCEED 4104 at key locations.
Initially offering 1GbE services, they can upsell customers by enabling 10GbE speeds through a simple software license, increasing ARPU (average revenue per user) without the need for costly physical upgrades.
Securing Networks for Healthcare
A healthcare organization requires secure and reliable network connections for critical patient data.
They deploy ACCEED 4104 for its carrier-grade reliability and sub-50ms failover protection, ensuring continuous service. As telemedicine and IoT monitoring increase bandwidth demands, they activate Feature License 2 to upgrade to 10G without disrupting ongoing services.
The Implementation Journey
From Installation to Full Utilization
The customer journey with ACCEED 4104 is designed for ease, efficiency, and future-readiness. Here’s how we ensure smooth deployment and long-term success for your network:
Planning and Consultation
Our professional services team works with you to assess your network needs, identifying the optimal configuration of ACCEED 4104 for your current setup. Whether you need basic Ethernet connectivity or high-performance 10G services, we tailor the solution to your immediate needs while planning for future growth.
Installation and Commissioning
Once the devices are delivered, our team supports you in setting up your network. ACCEED 4104 is fully integrated with our MetroIntegrator platform, enabling zero-touch provisioning and automated deployment, reducing the need for manual configuration. With MetroIntegrator’s FCAPS management, you’ll have full control over fault, configuration, accounting, performance, and security aspects of the network (aconnic MetroIntegrator…).
Scaling Features via Software Licensing
As your network grows, activate new capabilities like additional ports, upgraded bandwidth, or advanced service functionalities through our simple software licensing model. All updates and feature activations are managed through MetroIntegrator, making the process seamless and efficient (aconnic MetroIntegrator…).
Ongoing Support & Optimization
With continuous monitoring through MetroIntegrator, we provide you with insights into network performance, offering recommendations for further optimizations and upgrades as your business needs evolve.
MetroIntegrator Integration
Automation and Future-Proofing Your Network
The ACCEED 4104 is fully integrated with MetroIntegrator, aconnic’s advanced network management platform that ensures full automation of deployment and scaling processes. MetroIntegrator supports NETCONF/YANG, enabling zero-touch provisioning, real-time performance monitoring, and advanced automation features. This level of integration streamlines operations and reduces both deployment time and the chance of human error.
With MetroIntegrator, network operators can:
- Monitor and Control in Real Time: Manage device performance, software updates, and service configurations from a single pane of glass.
- Automate Network Changes: NETCONF/YANG support, configurations and updates are automated, ensuring error-free deployments and reduced operational costs.
- Optimize Service Delivery: The platform’s performance monitoring tools allow operators to fine-tune services to meet SLAs, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Key Benefits for Your Business
By leveraging the ACCEED 4104, your network gains not only the flexibility to meet today’s demands but also the ability to evolve for future needs, all while keeping costs manageable. Backed by professional services, integrated management through MetroIntegrator, and a focus on reducing operational expenses,
ACCEED 4104 is the optimal solution for network operators looking to drive growth, efficiency, and long-term success. With its software-defined flexibility, you can deploy now and upgrade when needed, ensuring you always stay ahead of the competition without over-investing in technology.
As a leader in network innovation, we provide solutions that deliver reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency, ensuring your network is future-proof and ready to tackle any challenge that comes your way.
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