As ANGA COM kicked off in Germany on Tuesday, Arris announced its next-generation EPON gateways will support RDK (Reference Design Kit) open-source software.
The vendor said RDK support on the EPON version of its NVG78 PON gateway platform will provide customers with a unified back-office system for managing both fiber and DOCSIS architectures and simplified network provisioning, as well as carrier-grade management features.
RDK software provides a common framework for powering CPE from video and broadband service providers, including set-top boxes and gateways. Arris said its next-gen gateway provides a route to gigabit broadband and whole-home WiFi, with optional IoT support.
“RDK is important to Arris, as we continue providing best-in-class software options for our global customer base. Arri has been a pioneer in RDK from the beginning—and today, we’re proud to extend that leadership by supporting RDK in EPON gateways,” said Larry Robinson, president of CPE at Arris, in a statement. “This decision aligns with our vision to provide a unified operations and management platform to our service provider customers who are delivering the future of Gigabit and WiFi.”
Arris noted that the company recently wrapped up the first RDK EPON gateway deployment in the U.S. with a tier-one operator and has made high-volume RDK deployments on multiple DOCSIS 3.0/3.1 gateways.
“Arris’s support of RDK for its global EPON gateways is a testament to the continuous innovation of ARRIS and also demonstrates the versatility of the RDK open-source software,” said Steve Heeb, president and general manager of RDK Management. “As service providers around the globe look to deploy fiber gateways, RDK provides a common method to manage core functionality, including home networking, IoT interfaces, device management, real time diagnostics, and more.”