Graham, What is DSG? Yes, I am really looking for a CMTS to perform layer 2 just as our DSLAMs and GPON do today. All layer 3 will be upstream. I would want to handle DHCP upstream, but have the CMTS insert Option 82 if that is a feature. Not sure what specific CMTS stuff you need. On Tue, Feb 2, 2016 at 8:12 AM, Graham Johnston <johnstong@westmancom.com> wrote:
Colton,
It really depends on what features you are after. I've demo'd one of the small 1/2RU C-DOCSIS CMTSs, and they certainly work. For us though it was a non-starter as we needed support for DSG and it didn't have it. If all you are after is basic internet connectivity there is Pico Digital, Vecima, Sumavision, as well as others. Many of the C-DOCSIS CMTSs seem either only support, or are more often meant to support layer 2 operations where the routing happens upstream from the CMTS.
Graham Johnston Network Planner Westman Communications Group 204.717.2829 johnstong@westmancom.com think green; don't print this email.
-----Original Message----- From: NANOG [mailto:nanog-bounces@nanog.org] On Behalf Of Colton Conor Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 8:00 AM To: Daniel Corbe Cc: NANOG Subject: Re: Cable Operator List
Well, maybe NANOG's not a bad place for this post then! I would like to know more about the data-only side of CMTS systems, and who the main vendors are.
We have MDU properties where there is either old inside CAT3 phone wire, or coaxial cable. We have looked and are very familiar with the multiple technologies that work over phone lines namely VDSL2 and G.FAST. However, using the coaxial cable seems to be a much better solution than using the phone wires.
So I am looking for compacts, low cost CMTS systems. Based on the specs, I am looking for something at least DOCSIS 3.0 capable, with at least 16X4 output. Something with the ability to upgrade to software upgrade to DOCSIS 3.1 would be nice, but I doubt that would be a low cost solution.
Whats out there for small operators that don't want a large chassis based system to feed an entire town with.
So far I have found the http://picodigital.com/product-details.php?ID=miniCMTS200a which seems to retail for under $5000.
On Tue, Feb 2, 2016 at 7:48 AM, Daniel Corbe <dcorbe@hammerfiber.com> wrote:
On Feb 2, 2016, at 8:42 AM, Colton Conor <colton.conor@gmail.com>
wrote:
Are there any mailing lists out there dedicated for cable/MSO type operators?
I'm curious about this too.
I’m not a cable operator (in that I haven’t successfully registered for a cable franchise yet) but I do operate a docsis network and I’ve successfully negotiated the treacherous waters of obtaining and providing content to my users.
I’m still a bit green behind the ears but I could probably offer some measure of assistance if you have a specific question.
-Daniel