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Nokia Introduces Telecom PON Technology to Data Center OOBM Architecture
Summary
Nokia launches Aurelis OOBM solution using passive optical network (PON) technology, replacing traditional switch-based architecture with point-to-multipoint design. It reduces active switches by 90% and power consumption by over 50%, featuring six-nines availability with zero-touch provisioning and AI-driven troubleshooting.
Key Takeaways
Nokia launched Aurelis data center OOBM solution on March 16, 2026.
Core technology: Based on passive optical network (PON) fiber technology with point-to-multipoint architecture connecting thousands of endpoints. Key components include Aurelis MF-2 OLT, remotely managed ONT, and intent-driven command center.
Performance: 90% reduction in active switches, over 50% power savings, 80% operational simplification compared to traditional architecture, with six-nines availability, zero-touch provisioning and AI-driven troubleshooting.
Core technology: Based on passive optical network (PON) fiber technology with point-to-multipoint architecture connecting thousands of endpoints. Key components include Aurelis MF-2 OLT, remotely managed ONT, and intent-driven command center.
Performance: 90% reduction in active switches, over 50% power savings, 80% operational simplification compared to traditional architecture, with six-nines availability, zero-touch provisioning and AI-driven troubleshooting.
Why It Matters
Nokia brings carrier-grade PON technology to data center operations, potentially driving infrastructure evolution towards simplified and green architecture, representing significant optimization path....