Carrier/Data-Center Grade
For applications that require the highest levels of reliability and redundancy Optical Zonu offers a carrier grade line of GPS equipment designed for use in cellular and datacenter applications. These types of systems are designed where every level of hardware is fully redundant. Multiple transmitters can be installed on different power sources in different locations of the roof to guarantee that service never goes down. The rackmount receivers have multiple power supplies as well as multiple optical receivers. A common output path can be fed with an RF auto switch that will automatically provide a good signal at the output.
The above architecture illustrates one of these types of systems. The architecture illustrates the highest level of datacenter redundancy; implementing 4 optical transmitters and 4 optical receivers. Optical splitters are used to provide service to multiple rack locations. Ideally, the outdoor transmitters should be installed on opposite sides of the buildings to provide protection from lightning strikes.
These architectures can be custom tailored to specific applications. Depending on how much redundancy or capacity is required, the same commercial components can be added or removed to a system to meet specific needs. Contact a sales engineer for assistance in designing a system that best meets your needs.