Fiber optic network design is a specialized process that involves planning network requirements, choosing appropriate components, reviewing the design, specifying testing requirements, writing specifications for contractors, and estimating costs. It requires coordinating with various stakeholders and an in-depth knowledge of fiber optic systems, installation standards, and local regulations. The goal is to produce a design that supports the network and meets the client's communication needs.

1. Fiber Optic Network Design
• Specialized process prior to fiber optic installation that incorporates requirements for:
 Communications
 Cable Plant Routing
 Cable Plant Performance
 Fiber optic components
 Installation processes
 Testing
 Documentation
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2. Fiber Optic Network Design
• It involves working with the following:
 Network Owners
 IT Managers
 Architects and Engineers in large construction projects
 Licensed Contractors
 Consultants
 Manufacturers who supply the products
 Distributors
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3. Fiber Optic Network Design
• Requires an in depth knowledge of:
 Fiber optic components and systems
 Fiber optic installation processes
 Standards
 Local codes and regulations: you MUST know the local legal
requirements before undertaking any project
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4. Fiber Optic Network Design
• Produce documents that define the project and describe it to the
others:
 Scope of Work-Internal document
 Request for Proposal-Document sent to the contractors/vendors
 Request for Quote-Pricing from contractor
 Contract
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5. The Design Process-Part 1, Planning the Network
• What communications network and equipment types are to be used?
• How long must the links be?
• Where will the cable be placed?
• How will splices and terminations will be done and where they will be
placed in final design?
• What testing is required?
• What documentation is necessary?
• What standards are relevant?
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6. The Design Process-Part 2, Choosing Components
• Fiber transmits the communications signals
• Cable protects the fibers in the application environment.
• Splices join two fibers permanently.
• Connectors join fibers or connect to active devices so they can
be disconnected for rerouting, testing etc.
• Hardware provides the mounting, protection etc. for connectors
or splices
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7. The Design Process-Part 3, Design Review
• Will the design support the networks?
• Component compatibilities.
• Power budget
• Environmental requirements.
• Permits, inspection and other legal requirements
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8. The Design Process-Part 4, Testing Requirements
• Test cables before installation.
• Every fiber in every cable should be tested for loss.
• The loss should be similar to loss budget calculation
• OSP cable installation should be tested with OTDR.
• Keep records for troubleshooting and restoration.
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9. The Design Process-Part 5, Writing Specs for Cable Plants
• SoW, RFP and RFQ.
• Specify route.
• Specify network equipment or communication signals.
• Specify fiber type and connectors.
• Specify the connectors and termination type.
• Specify cable and hardware types if recommended by the customer and also provide an
alternate suggestion.
• Specify max loss based on loss budget.
• Any other specifications as per customer plans.
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10. The Design Process-Part 6, Estimation
• Estimating the cost of the installation allows
 Establishing budgets
 Confirming the reasonableness of bids
 Preparing a proposal
• Estimating allows comparisons of alternative designs
• Work with vendors to get best prices, best choices for components
• Work with standards and look for multiple vendors
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We at Tarkeeb ensure that the entire process of Fiber Optic
Design is followed thoroughly and meets the ISO and BICSI
Standards.
Our dedicated and skilled team carry years of experience in
ISP/OSP Cabling work, network designing and structured
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