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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- Live Classroom
Train face-to-face with the live instructor.
- Established HD-ILT Location
Interact with a live, remote instructor from a specialized, HD-equipped classroom near you. An SLI sales rep will confirm location availability prior to registration confirmation.
- Virtual Remote
Attend the live class from the comfort of your home or office.
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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