Optical Network Unit Glossary Definition

Term Optical Network Unit
Definition

Optical Network Unit is a Telecommunications infrastructure concept used to install, terminate, document, or operate physical network facilities.

Context & Usage

Outside-plant, inside-plant, and operations teams use this concept when documenting facilities, connecting equipment, and troubleshooting physical networks.

Related concepts include Telecommunications, Fiber-Optic Cable and Last Mile.

Additional Resource: IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Standard.

Categories Technical Writing and Documentation, Knowledge Management and Content Governance