Replace manual patch fields at the edge with software-driven fiber control. Robotic cross-connects switch paths in under a minute, keep traffic latched through power loss, and compress truck rolls to near zero across unmanned sites. With XENOpticsâ Smart Optical Switch family and centralized NMS, hundreds of remote nodes can be operated as one secure optical fabric.
Edge computing is redefining how data is generated, processed, and acted upon. Small, distributed nodesâoften unmannedânow host latency-sensitive workloads for 5G radio networks, AI inference, and IoT telemetry. These environments canât tolerate the human delays of manual patching.
Traditional fiber management still depends on on-site intervention. Every reconfiguration, failover, or test loopback requires a field visit. Truck rolls are slow, costly, and prone to errorâespecially across hundreds of cabinets and micro-data centers. Meanwhile, service-level agreements for edge traffic are shrinking into milliseconds.
XENOptics replaces that manual layer with robotic precision. Each cross-connect is performed automatically in 24â60 seconds, with power drawn only during switching. Once the path is latched, it stays lockedâeven during an outage. The result: uninterrupted uptime, predictable latency, and a fully auditable Layer 0.
The CSOS 72/144 is built for street cabinets, remote huts, and edge PoPs. Rated for â40 °C to +65 °C, it delivers 24â40 s switching and †1.0 dB insertion loss in connectorized configurations. Passive latching maintains live traffic during power events while drawing less than 0.5 W in deep-sleep mode.
All models use mechanical latching, ensuring 100 percent service continuity even when power is removed. Standby consumption is about 6 W, dropping below 0.5 W when idleâideal for solar-backed or battery-powered edge nodes.
XENOptics NMS provides one pane of glass for topology control, provisioning, and change logging. Operators connect through HTTPS, SNMP v2/v3, or REST API, while enterprise authentication supports RADIUS, TACACS+, and LDAP. Customer interfaces are GUI-basedâno Telnet or SSH exposure.
Place a CSOS-144D at the top of the rack. Two uplinks connect to aggregation switches. Automated cross-connects allow live service reconfiguration in under a minute without touching cables. During a UPS switchover, the latching optics hold all paths, preserving traffic sessions.
For smart-city and utility networks, the OSP-rated CSOS-72S fits inside roadside cabinets. Its rugged design and deep-sleep mode (< 0.5 W) enable year-round reliability. The NOC performs remote re-routes or scheduled MACs without ever dispatching staff.
Dual fibers link the edge node to the core. When a primary path fails, an NMS workflow triggers a pre-approved failover connection in less than a minute. Each action is time-stamped and stored in immutable logs for compliance review.
XENOptics extends enterprise-grade security into the physical layer:
Together, these controls make remote fiber operations compliant with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS audit frameworks while keeping latency low.
| Parameter | Typical Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Switching time | 24â40 s (CSOS), 35â60 s (XSOS) | Per cross-connect |
| Insertion loss | †1.0 dB (CSOS/XSOS-576), †0.8 dB (XSOS-288) | Connectorized |
| Return loss (UPC) | > 55 dB | Field-verified |
| Power | ~ 6 W standby / 0.1â0.5 W sleep | Draw only during switching |
| Operating temp | â40 °C to +65 °C (CSOS) | OSP rating |
| Management | Web GUI, SNMP v2/v3, REST API | Secure interfaces |
| Compliance | NEBS 3, ETSI 300019 Class 3.2, IEC 60068-2-14 | Environmental |
All values reflect connectorized, field-realistic configurations. Environmental testing follows IEC 60068-2-14 methodology.
Edge networks demand automation, reliability, and verifiable control. XENOpticsâ robotic optical switching systems bring those qualities to the physical layerâwhere uptime and latency are won or lost. By replacing manual patching with remote fiber management, organizations can operate hundreds of unmanned sites as one cohesive optical domain.
Bring one site plan. Weâll return a topology, parts list, and workflow ready for trialâplus CSOS / XSOS datasheets and an NMS runbook example.
We replace manual cross-connects with non-blocking, robotic optical switching you command remotely. A passive latching design holds lightpaths mechanically, so established circuits remain up during outages; an onboard super-capacitor safely completes an in-flight state change on loss of power.
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When fiber fails at 3 AM, you have two choices: wake up a technician for a 4-hour fix, or execute a 60-second remote switchover. For modern edge-to-core networks, thatâs not really a choice anymore.
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