Product Overview
PL2000D XGS-PON EDFA is a new generation EYDFA in the CATV industry that is intended to operate in an outdoor cabinet. It features pluggable modules for fans, power supplies, and amplifier parts that are simple to plug in and out at the front panel, eliminating the need to remove the entire unit. In order to meet the most demanding requirements of CATV, HFC, and FTTx applications, PL2000D XGS-PON EDFA is distinguished by low noise and high linearity performance. It has a unique back reflection function for FTTH xPON EDFA. This kind of model has an optical switch, a 2U rack mount, a 1550 nm wavelength input, and up to 64 ports for PON Pass through.
Block Diagram & Panel Overview
Block Diagram
PL2000H XGS-PON EDFA Combiner Block Diagram
Touchscreen LCD Overview

Specifications
| Optical Characteristics | ||
| Parameter | Unit | Value |
| Optical Input Wavelength | nm | 1545 ~ 1565 |
| Optical Input Power | dBm | -10~+10 |
| Output Optical Power | dBm | Upto 40dBm |
| Typical Output Power | dBm | ≥ 18 |
| Port Numbers | — | 1~256 |
| Output Power Tolerance | dB | ± 0.5 |
| Port Uniformity | dB | ± 0.7 |
| Noise Figure | dB | ≤ 5.5 |
| Optical Test Port | dB | -5~+5 |
| Return Loss Input/Output | dB | ≥ 45 |
| Isolation Output ► Input | dB | ≥ 40 |
| Polarization Dependence | dB | ≤ 0.3 |
- Noise figure at 0 dBm input power, nominal output power and signal wavelength 1550 nm.
| XGS-PON +GPON Characteristics | ||
| Parameter | Unit | Value |
| GPON Center Wavelengths | nm | 1310/1490 |
| XG(S)-PON Center Wavelengths | nm | 1270 / 1577 |
| GPON + XG(S)-PON Center Wavelengths | nm | 1270 /1310/1490/1577 |
| Insertion Loss | dB | ≤ 1 |
| Isolation CATV ► PON | dB | 30 @ 1545~1565 nm |
| Isolation COM ► PON | dB | 15 @ 1545~1565 nm |
| Return Loss | dB | ≥ 45 |
| General Characteristics | ||
| Parameter | Unit | Value |
| Power Supply | pcs | 2 (1 default, 1 optional) |
| Chassis Type | — | 1U, 2U, 3U 19’’ Rack Mounted |
| AC Input Voltage | Vac | 90~132 or 176~264 |
| DC Input Voltage | Vdc | 36~ 72 |
| Power Consumption | W | ≤75 |
| Dimension (W x H x D) | mm | 484*44*385 (1U) |
| mm | 484*88*336 or 484*88*416 (2U) | |
| Operating Temperature Range | °C | -5~+50 |
| Management Interface | |
| Parameter | Value |
| Data Link Layer | Ethernet 10/100 Base-T |
| Network Layer | IPv4, ICMP |
| Transport Layer | UDP, TCP |
| Application Layer | SNMPv1/v2c, DHCP, Web |
| Connectors | 10/100 Base-T |
| Front Panel Management | 3.5” 480 x 320 Color Touch Screen LCD for 2U and 3U |
| Control Mode | |
| Parameter | Value |
| Stabilization Mode | Pump Current |
| Output Optical Power | |
| Optical Gain | |
| Automatic Pump Shutdown Mode | Low Input Power (LOS) |
PL2000D: High-Availability XGS-PON EDFA
A next-gen ready 1550nm EYDFA designed for seamless 10G-PON integration and tool-free maintenance in outdoor cabinets.
- Unified PON Integration: Built-in WDM supports 1270/1310/1490/1577nm, enabling GPON and XGS-PON to coexist on a single fiber.
- Front-Access Modularity: Fully hot-pluggable modules for fans, power supplies, and amplifiers—maintenance without link interruption.
- Industrial-Strength Performance: Delivers non-stop reliability with ≤5.5dB low noise and high linearity for complex FTTx/HFC architectures.
- Smart Link Safeguard: Integrated Back Reflection Power Meter monitors port health to prevent pump laser damage in high-power setups.
- Intuitive Management: Professional APC/ACC/AGC modes controlled via a 3.5″ color touchscreen or remote SNMP/Web interface.
Technical FAQ: XGS-PON EDFA Solutions
Q1: How does an XGS-PON EDFA facilitate network migration?
A: Our XGS-PON EDFA features a multi-wavelength combiner that handles both legacy GPON (1310/1490nm) and next-generation 10G-PON (1270/1577nm). This allows operators to upgrade to 10G speeds without replacing their 1550nm CATV distribution hardware.
Q2: What are the benefits of the pluggable module architecture?
A: For mission-critical deployments in outdoor cabinets, the PL2000D offers telecom-standard serviceability. Fans, power units, and even the amplifier core can be swapped from the front panel, significantly reducing MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) and site visit costs.
Q3: Is the PL2000D’s performance proven in harsh environments?
A: Yes. It is a field-proven 1550nm EYDFA designed for high-density 19-inch racks. With an operating temperature range of -5 to +50°C and efficient heat dissipation, it maintains industrial-strength stability even in demanding outdoor enclosures.
Q4: How can I remotely manage the XGS-PON EDFA?
A: The unit supports full SNMP v1/v2c and Web management. Technicians can remotely monitor output power, adjust APC stabilization modes, and receive real-time SNMP traps for any threshold alarms through the RJ45 management port.
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Explore our Full PON EDFA Series for options ranging from PL2000A/B/C/D with GPON/XGSPON WDM integration levels.

