Cisco Remote PHY Deep Dive (R-PHY)

Remote PHY (R-PHY) is a key component in the cable industry’s adoption of a Distributed Access Architecture (DAA). This Deep Dive course examines Cisco’s deployment of R-PHY architecture and devices.

 

Remote PHY (R-PHY) is a key component in the cable industry’s adoption of a Distributed Access Architecture (DAA). DAA and R-PHY are foundational technologies for future innovative network architectures such as Virtual CMTS (vCMTS), Cloud Native Broadband Router (cnBR), and Full-duplex DOCSIS. R-PHY enables the migration of physical layer (PHY) functions (such as RF Spectrum generation) from the Headend to the network edge – leading to more robust RF networks. The deployment of DAA/R-PHY, coupled with DOCSIS 3.1, allows cable operators to deliver ultra-broadband services with maximum downstream/upstream speeds approaching 10 Gbps/1 Gbps respectively. 


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Course Information

Price: $995.00
Duration: 1 day
Certification: None
Exam: 
Learning Credits: 11
Course Delivery Options

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Prerequisites:

Following are the strongly recommended prerequisites for this cable training course: 

  • Students should have foundational knowledge and/or experience with:
    • DOCSIS principles of operation
    • CMTS/CCAP platform – headend functions
    • Cisco IOS Command Line Interface (CLI)

 

Target Audience:

This course is designed for technical professionals who need to know how to deploy Cisco Remote PHY and associated equipment.

 

The primary audience for this course includes:

  • Cable Operator Network Operation Center personnel
  • System Engineer/ Integrator/Solutions support personnel
  • HFC Maintenance technicians
  • Channel partners, resellers

 

Course Objectives:

You will learn the Remote PHY architecture, Remote PHY Device (RPD) installation, CLI commands used for verification and monitoring, deployment best practices, and perform key R-PHY configuration tasks during hands-on labs.

 

Course Outline:

Distributed Access Architecture Concepts 

  • Use cases for DAA 
  • Cisco R-PHY network components 
  • The Evolution of PHY 
  • Maintaining network ‘time’ 

Remote PHY Architecture 

  • Headend architecture 
  • Supported devices 
  • Node and Shelf Installation 

Deployment Considerations/Options

  • DAA architecture components
  • CIN design
  • Timing considerations

RPD Initialization

  • Communication protocols
  • Initialization process
  • Clock synchronization process
  • Lab – PTP Clock Initialization 

R-PHY Configuration and Monitoring

  • Interface
  • Lab – DPIC Port Connectivity 
  • Controller profiles
  • Lab – RPD Configuration 
  • Fiber Node
  • Lab – Wideband Interface and Fiber Node 
  • Verification using CLI Commands
    • CCAP
    • RPD

Advanced Deployment Options

  • BEST practices and optimization
  • New technology/features
  • Video and Out-of-band support
  • Lab – Implementing R-PHY Video
  • Smart PHY