PON access · 10G ONU
10G PON ONU
10G PON ONU options for business and premium FTTH: 10G EPON, XG-PON and XGS-PON models with 10GE/2.5GE LAN, Wi-Fi 6 and POTS options. The port mix and PON mode are confirmed per model.
Updated October 24, 2026
- PON
- XGS-PON / XG-PON / 10G EPON
- LAN
- 1× 10GE + 1–4 GE
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 AX3000
- Reach
- 20 km
The short answer
What this product is specified for.
Included in the quotation
- Port count, connector polish and power configuration
- Model-level datasheet and test data
- Optical budget and splitter plan for the ODN
- Export packing, HS code and Incoterm
A 10G ONU is the subscriber end of an XGS-PON, XG-PON or 10G EPON link. The PON side runs at 10 Gbps; the LAN side must expose that capacity through a 10GE port, a 2.5GE port or Wi-Fi 6. A 1GE-only ONU on a 10G PON port is a bottleneck, not a 10G service.
The configurations follow the subscriber type. A business ONT uses a 10GE port and one or four GE ports; a premium residential gateway adds 2.5GE, Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 and USB; a hotel or MDU model adds POTS and CATV options. PON mode, port mix and POTS/CATV options are confirmed on the model datasheet so the ONU matches the OLT board.
Optical performance follows the same discipline as GPON: 20 km reach, SC/UPC or SC/APC, and a link budget that includes the splitter, connectors and splices. The 10G PON mode (XGS-PON, XG-PON or 10G EPON) must match the OLT port; an XGS-PON ONU will not register on an XG-PON port.
Configuration table
The numbers that decide the fit.
Values are from the model datasheet. Where a value is model-dependent, the table says so instead of guessing.
| Configuration | PON | LAN | Wireless / voice | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10G bridge | XG(S)-PON | 1× 10GE + 1× GE | — | Business ONT |
| 10G bridge + 4GE | XG(S)-PON | 1× 10GE + 4× GE | — | Small office |
| 10G Wi-Fi 6 gateway | 10G EPON / XG(S)-PON | 1× 10GE + 1× 2.5GE + 3× GE | Wi-Fi 6 AX3000, USB 3.0 | Premium FTTH |
| 10G Wi-Fi 6 + POTS | 10G EPON / XG(S)-PON | 1× 10GE + 1× 2.5GE + 3× GE | Wi-Fi 6 AX3000, 2× POTS optional | Hotel / MDU |
PON mode, port mix, POTS and CATV options are model-specific. Confirm the exact configuration on the quotation.
Engineering features
What changes on site.
10G PON modes
XGS-PON, XG-PON and 10G EPON variants; the ONU mode must match the OLT board and the service profile.
10GE and 2.5GE
A 10GE LAN port or a 2.5GE port is required to deliver multi-gigabit services beyond a 1GE link.
Wi-Fi 6
AX3000 dual-band radio with OFDMA, MU-MIMO and WPA3 for premium residential and business Wi-Fi.
POTS options
Optional voice ports for hotel and MDU services; the voice profile is configured from the OLT/ACS.
Remote management
OMCI/OAM and TR-069 cover provisioning, firmware and Wi-Fi settings without a truck roll.
IPv6 and VLAN
IPv4/IPv6 dual stack, VLAN, IGMP snooping and NAT/firewall on the gateway models.
Selection guide
Which configuration fits which site.
Start from the site, not from the model. The table is a starting point; the final check is the optical and power budget.
| Subscriber | Recommended ONU | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Premium FTTH | 10G Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 + 10GE/2.5GE | Multi-gigabit LAN and Wi-Fi 6 |
| Business / SMB | 10G bridge + 4GE | 10GE uplink, simple routing |
| Hotel / MDU | 10G Wi-Fi 6 + POTS | Data, voice and Wi-Fi on one ONU |
| Campus building | 10G bridge + 10GE | Uplink to the building switch |
Match the ONU PON mode to the OLT board. XGS-PON, XG-PON and 10G EPON are not interchangeable on the same port.
Integration
Where it sits in the chain.
The PON chain starts at the OLT port, passes through the splitter and the ODN, and ends at the ONU. The split ratio and the connector count decide the optical margin.
- One bill of materials for the whole chain
- Connector polish and PON mode confirmed before order
- Model-level test data supplied with the shipment
Applications
Where this product is used.
Related equipment
Complete the chain.
The product is quoted as part of a chain. These are the parts that usually travel with it.
PON access · 10G OLT
10G PON / XGS-PON OLT
XGS-PON and 10G PON boards in one chassis.
A chassis OLT for XGS-PON, XG-PON and 10G EPON access: up to 112 PON ports across seven service boards, 100GE uplinks and coexistence with an existing GPON ODN. The PON generation and port count are confirmed by the board mix.
- PON generation
- XGS-PON / XG-PON / 10G EPON
- Line rate
- 10G symmetric (XGS-PON)
- Max PON ports
- 112
- Uplink
- 2× 100GE QSFP28
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PON access · ONU / ONT
GPON / XPON ONU & ONT
From a 1-GE bridge to a 4-GE Wi-Fi 6 gateway.
XPON ONU and ONT options for FTTH, hotel rooms, offices and outdoor cabinets: 1, 2 or 4 GE ports, Wi-Fi 4/5/6, CATV and POTS options, and 10G PON models. All units are SC single-mode, 20 km, EPON/GPON dual-mode where the model supports it.
- PON
- XPON, EPON/GPON
- User ports
- 1 – 4 × GE
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 4 / 5 / 6
- Reach
- 20 km
Best for FTTH Access Network · Campus Fibre Network · Outdoor Wireless Coverage
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PON access · OLT
GPON OLT
From a 1-PON gateway to a 112-PON headend.
GPON OLT platforms for FTTH, campus and hotel access: 2.5 Gbps downstream and 1.25 Gbps upstream, 1:64 split per PON port and 20 km reach on Class B+ optics. Configurations run from a compact 1-PON gateway with built-in AC to a chassis with up to 112 PON ports.
- Line rate
- 2.5 Gbps ↓ / 1.25 Gbps ↑
- Max split
- 1:64 per PON port
- Reach
- 20 km, Class B+
- PON ports
- 1 – 112
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PON access · ODN
Fiber Optic Splitter (PLC)
1×2 to 1×64, SC/UPC or SC/APC.
Planar lightwave circuit splitters from 1×2 to 1×64 for PON ODN construction. Typical insertion loss runs from 3.6 dB at 1×2 to 20.5 dB at 1×64; each batch ships with test data and the connector polish you specify.
- Ratios
- 1×2 – 1×64
- Wavelength
- 1260 – 1650 nm
- Insertion loss
- 3.6 – 20.5 dB
- Connector
- SC/UPC / SC/APC
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10G PON ONU: questions before the order.
If your question is not here, send the site details and we will answer with the calculation, not a brochure.
Ask an engineerDo I need a 10GE LAN port on the ONU?
If the service is above 1 Gbps, yes. A 10GE port (or a 2.5GE port for 2.5G services) is needed to deliver the PON capacity to the customer equipment.
Can a 10G ONU work on a GPON OLT?
No. XGS-PON, XG-PON, 10G EPON and GPON are different PON modes. The ONU must match the OLT port; a GPON ONU needs a GPON OLT.
Does the ONU support POTS?
Selected hotel/MDU models support 1–2 POTS ports. The voice profile is configured from the OLT/ACS; confirm the option on the model datasheet.
What is the reach?
20 km on the standard optics, subject to the optical budget. A 1:64 split at 20 km is tight; 1:32 is safer for long spans.
Can I mix 10G ONU models on one OLT?
Yes, if they use the same PON mode and are supported by the OLT firmware. Keep the management profile and firmware consistent across the batch.
Do you supply the 10G OLT and ONU together?
Yes. The OLT, ONU, splitter and patch cords are quoted as one chain so the PON mode, connector polish and management profile match.
Next step
Need a 10G PON ONU configuration checked?
Send the endpoint count, the longest run, the power condition and the destination. We reply with the configuration, the optical/power budget and the quotation assumptions.
No obligation. The plan states its assumptions so your engineer can check it.