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Enterprise-Grade GPON & XGS-PON Fibre Infrastructure Starts Here
From TP-Link pizza-box units to Huawei MA5680T chassis and ZTE C600 multi-shelf platforms, this range covers every GPON, XGS-PON and combo-card deployment — whether you're rolling out a residential FTTH network or upgrading a carrier headend.
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How to choose the right Optical Line Terminal
PON Standard
Choose GPON (2.5 Gbps downstream) for most residential roll-outs; select XGS-PON or a GPON/XGS-PON combo card such as the ZTE GFCH C+ for future-proof 10 Gbps symmetrical capacity.
Port Density & Chassis
Small deployments suit compact 1U pizza-box OLTs like the Ubiquiti UF-OLT (8 SFP slots) or TP-Link DeltaStream (8 ports); large ISP headends need modular chassis such as the Huawei MA5680T or ZTE C600 for hundreds of ONT connections.
Uplink Capacity
Verify SFP+ or 10G uplink count matches your core router bandwidth. The Ubiquiti UF-OLT offers 2× SFP+ 10G; the ZTE C600 supports XFT-O and SFP uplinks for multi-gigabit aggregation.
Management & QoS
All listed OLTs support QoS for traffic prioritisation; managed platforms from Huawei and Ubiquiti add SNMP/TR-069 provisioning and VLAN control essential for multi-tenant ISP environments.
What you'll find in Optical Line Terminals
Leading Optical Line Terminal brands
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Compatibility tip: Always match the OLT's PON standard (GPON vs XGS-PON) to your ONT/ONU devices — mixed standards on the same PON port are not interoperable without a combo card.
Frequently asked questions about Optical Line Terminals
What is an OLT and where does it sit in a FTTH network?
An Optical Line Terminal (OLT) is the central headend device in a passive optical network. It connects to your core router via SFP/SFP+ uplinks and serves dozens to hundreds of ONT/ONU subscriber devices over a single fibre through a passive splitter — no powered equipment in the field.
How many subscribers can one OLT port support?
A single GPON port typically supports up to 128 ONTs (split ratio 1:128), sharing 2.5 Gbps downstream. XGS-PON ports offer 10 Gbps symmetrical at the same split ratios, making them ideal for high-bandwidth MDU or business-class deployments.
Do I need a managed OLT for a small WISP deployment?
Yes — even small deployments benefit from managed OLTs like the Ubiquiti UISP Fiber OLT or TP-Link DeltaStream, which provide per-ONT bandwidth policies, VLAN management and remote provisioning without requiring a separate NMS server.
Brand: ZTE
Stock: 1
The ZTE GFCH C+ CARD — XGSPON & GPON combo line card, 16 ports is a fiber access module designed for integration into compatible ZTE service provider ..
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OLT Line Card
R28,586
Ex Tax:R24,857
Brand: UBIQUITI
Stock: 1
Ubiquiti UF-OLT is a managed GPON optical line terminal in a 1U black housing, designed for service providers delivering fibre to the customer.Key fea..
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Optical Line Terminal
R28,839
Ex Tax:R25,077
Brand: HUAWEI
Stock: 2
The Huawei MA5680T is an OLT terminal for GPON networks. Its 10U chassis supports up to 14 GPON service boards; the service boards themselves are not ..
OLT Product ...
Optical Line Terminal
R13,076
Ex Tax:R11,371
Brand: UBIQUITI
Stock: 13
The Ubiquiti UISP-FIBER-OLT-XGS is an 1U managed switch and optical line terminal that supports 10 Gbps uplink and downlink speeds and includes eight ..
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Managed Fiber OLT
R49,613
Ex Tax:R43,142
Brand: EXTRALINK
Stock: 5
Extralink OLT BDCOM P3310D EPON 4GE IEEE 802.3ah EX.16965 is an optical line terminal designed for deployment in access networks and fiber-to-the-home..
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Optical Line Terminal
R4,651
Ex Tax:R4,044
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