Stop relying solely on traditional network cabling!XGVOLT all-optical upgrade solution, fully applicable to hotels, campuses and factories, cuts construction duration by half.

AINOPOL – All-Optical Convergence Solution Provider

Traditional network cabling suffers from high material costs, densely packed equipment in weak-current rooms, and a Gigabit speed cap that can hardly meet future demands.The XGVOLT all-optical solution replaces active switches with passive splitters, carries all services over a single optical fiber, greatly cuts structured cabling costs, and reduces the construction period by nearly half.

For network cabling projects in hotels, campuses, factories and other scenarios, traditional copper cabling solutions are facing mounting cost pressure and technical bottlenecks.The AINOPOL XGVOLT all-optical solution adopts a Passive Optical Network (POL) architecture, using passive splitters to replace floor-layer switches. A single optical fiber simultaneously supports broadband, TV, telephone, surveillance and other services.

Compared with copper cabling, the material cost of structured cabling can be reduced by over 50%. Weak-current rooms no longer require power supply and heat dissipation, and the construction cycle is significantly shortened.Through detailed analysis of architectural principles, cost composition and multi-scenario cases, this article helps weak-current integrators understand the advantages of all-optical solutions and take on more all-optical projects quickly.

Drive Weak-Current Integrators to Transition from Copper Cabling to All-Optical Projects

Weak-current integrators have long dominated copper cabling projects. However, rising copper prices, growing labor costs, and the bottleneck of Gigabit networks have continuously squeezed profit margins for traditional cabling businesses.

The XGVOLT all-optical solution enables integrators to master brand-new delivery capabilities: win orders for hotels, campuses, factories and other scenarios with lower overall costs, shorter construction periods and less subsequent maintenance, while laying a foundation for future upgrades to 10G and even 50G-PON networks.

Pain Points of Traditional Network Cabling

Both weak-current integrators and clients repeatedly encounter pain points in copper cabling projects, mainly concentrated in three aspects: cost, performance and O&M.

Cost Aspect

Copper cable prices keep rising; the cost per box of Category 6 unshielded network cables has increased noticeably compared with previous years.Each guest room or office requires an independent network cable routed to the weak-current room, consuming large amounts of copper cables and cable trays with high material costs.

In addition, each floor’s weak-current room needs switches, cabinets and patch panels, along with optional UPS power supplies and cooling fans, further raising equipment procurement and installation expenses.On the construction side, processes such as making cable connectors, labeling and line testing are cumbersome, with labor costs accounting for an increasingly large proportion of total project expenditure.

Performance Aspect

Under complex environments, the actual transmission speed of standard Gigabit Ethernet often fails to reach theoretical values.Network cables are limited to a 100-meter transmission distance, making it difficult to cover all terminal points with reasonable weak-current room layout for elongated hotels or factory buildings.

The biggest bottleneck is that Gigabit networks can no longer satisfy bandwidth demands for the next 3–5 years.4K/8K video, cloud PCs, VR experiences and massive IoT device access all require higher bandwidth.Upgrading copper cabling to 10G requires re-laying Cat6a or Cat7 cables, equivalent to a second round of investment.

O&M Aspect

Switches deployed in each floor’s weak-current room are active devices requiring power supply and heat dissipation, prone to crash under high summer temperatures.Fault points such as switch ports, cable connectors and power adapters are scattered and hard to troubleshoot.Equipment from different brands across multiple weak-current rooms further complicates unified management and fault location.

These pain points have made clients increasingly dissatisfied with traditional copper solutions, while continuously squeezing integrators’ profit margins in bidding.All-optical solutions serve as the fundamental way to resolve these issues.

How the XGVOLT All-Optical Solution Solves Pain Points Systematically

Core Architectural Principle

The XGVOLT all-optical solution is built on POL (Passive Optical Network) technology with a tree topology:Deploy the XGVOLT64 module in the core equipment room (inserted into the SFP+ port of the existing switch), connect via single-mode optical fiber to passive splitters on each floor, then branch fibers from the splitters to ONUs in each room or terminal point.

The key difference: splitters are fully passive physical components, requiring no power supply, no cabinet, and no heat dissipation.There are no intermediate active devices across the entire transmission link from the equipment room to end terminals, reducing fault points by over 70% compared with copper cabling solutions.

Cost and Construction Cycle Comparison (Taking 100 rooms as an example)

The XGVOLT64 module delivers 10G downlink / 2.5G uplink, fully meeting high-bandwidth demands for now and the next five years.Optical fiber supports a transmission distance of up to 20 kilometers, far exceeding the 100-meter limit of copper cables.When 50G-PON becomes mainstream in the future, only the XGVOLT module and ONUs need to be replaced — the existing fiber links remain unchanged, truly realizing one-time cabling, 30 years of benefits.

From the perspectives of cost, construction period, performance, scalability and operation & maintenance, the XGVOLT all-optical solution comprehensively outperforms traditional copper cabling solutions.After mastering all-optical delivery capabilities, integrators can win bids with lower total cost, shorter construction time and higher performance. Meanwhile, post-project maintenance workload is greatly reduced, and customer satisfaction is improved.

In accordance with the MIIT notice on 10G optical network pilots, all-optical networks have become a key part of national new infrastructure. Adopting XGVOLT is a strategic choice that follows national policy trends.

FAQ

Q: Factories have high indoor temperatures. Can the XGVOLT module and ONUs operate stably?A: The XGVOLT64 module features an operating temperature range of -40℃ to 85℃, suitable for most factory environments. It is recommended to select industrial-grade ONUs with wide-temperature specifications, and avoid direct sunlight exposure and fully enclosed metal enclosures.

Q: Is XGVOLT64 overkill for a hotel with only 30 rooms?A: No. XGVOLT64 supports up to 64 ONUs, allowing reserved ports for meeting rooms, restaurants, lobbies and future expansion. The module cost is well controlled and completely cost-effective.

Q: Does the XGVOLT solution require replacing the core switch?A: No replacement is needed. The XGVOLT64 module can be directly inserted into the SFP+ port of the existing switch, while the core switch retains its original routing, security and other functions. This is a major advantage of the all-optical solution in protecting existing investments.

In accordance with the Notice on Launching 10G Optical Network Pilot Work issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT Letter on Communications No. 〔2025〕3), the first batch of 136 pilot projects for 10G optical networks in residential communities, factories, industrial parks and other scenarios have passed acceptance. All-optical networking has become an important direction for the construction of national new information infrastructure.

The standard Technical Standard for Passive Optical LAN Engineering (T/CECA 20002-2019) issued by China Engineering & Consulting Association standardizes the entire construction process of POL projects.

Adopting the XGVOLT all-optical solution complies with the national Fiber Forward, Copper Retreat policy. It serves as a reliable path for weak-current integrators to transform into all-optical networking businesses and seize opportunities from 10G optical network pilots, and lays a solid foundation for building all-optical hotels, all-optical industrial parks and other scenarios.