Passive Optical Networking

SAIC is delivering a next-generation LAN architecture that dramatically reduces IT life cycle costs, increases bandwidth, and enhances security.

Secure Converged Solution (SCS) is "Green IT"

Built around proven standardized passive optical network (PON) technology, SCS fully converges enterprise voice, video, and data over a single fiber optic cable. Often referred to as a Passive Optical LAN (POL), the architecture scales easily, effectively supporting from 50 to 50,000 or more end point devices. View the SCS video.

  • SCS reduces power by eliminating the need for workgroup Ethernet switches and associated air conditioning
  • From 40 feet to 40 miles, SCS provides Gigabit connections with no powered devices between the data center and the desktop
  • Organizations can migrate their LAN environment to SCS without a "forklift" replacement of their existing infrastructure
  • The SCS design is based on fiber optic cable with virtually unlimited bandwidth potential
  • SCS reduces floor space by virtually eliminating riser closets

SCS DiagramUniquely Simple

With no requirement for powered devices between the data center and the desktop, SCS allows for the centralization of support services with a reduced equipment footprint. Fewer electronics and administration points translate into fewer failure points in the network and a more reliable ITI with virtually unlimited bandwidth potential.

  • Using SCS can result in savings up to 40 percent on ITI installation costs
  • IT operations and maintenance costs can be reduced by up to 80 percent
  • SCS is green IT
    • Virtually eliminates copper cabling, a precious natural resource
    • Saves up to 80 percent on IT-related power and cooling requirements
    • Allows more effective use of valuable real estate
    • SAIC offers Passive Optical LAN training and certifications for cabling installers and system administrators

Four Decades of Experience

SAIC draws upon four decades of experience in government and military operations, science & technology, and health care to deliver a customer-focused design for a next-generation network architecture. SAIC has designed and installed PON systems for classified government environments and is providing designs for several smart city projects in the U.S. and throughout the world, especially the Middle East region.