FTTx Solution Guide

Fiber To The X Overview ( X=Home, Business, Premise, Curb )

FACT: Service providers and enterprise organiza-tions that are offering high-bandwidth “TriplePlay” services are creating a distinct compet-itive advantage in the marketplace.

FACT: Bundled “Triple Play” services greatlyincrease customer retention rates, reduce churnrates, and create a solid platform for launchingnew service offerings.

FACT: A “Triple Play” network optimizes yourorganization’s IT investment by streamlining busi-ness processes and creating operational efficien-cies.

Anixter is prepared to support your FTTx initiativeswith a total solution. We’ve been designing, spec-ifying, and selling premise networks for years. Let usshow you how our comprehensive network of techni-cal resources, inventory, and Supply Chain Servicescan increase your organization’s capability to deliverbusiness innovation and stakeholder value.

The Anixter FTTx Program serves the followingmarkets:

• Telecommunications• Municipalities• Public Utilities• Internet and Alternative Service Providers • Healthcare• Education• Home Developers• Multi-Dwelling Units

Implementing “Triple Play” (Voice, Video and Data) Services to Improve Your Customers’ Experience?

Products. Technology. Services. Delivered Globally.

Central Office:

• Satellite Receiver Infrastructure• PON Electronics• Ethernet Electronics• Optical Line Terminal• Fiber Distribution Frames• Fiber Entrance Cabinets• Fiber Entrance Frames• Copper Terminations• Racks• Fiber Patch Panels• Fiber Patch Cords• Copper Patch Panels• Copper Patch Cords• Cross Connect Cables• Security/Surveillance Equipment• Access Control Equipment

Outside Plant Network:

• Fiber Feeder Cable• Fiber Distribution Cable• Fiber Drop Cable• Multi-Pair Copper Cable• Splice Closures• Convergence Point Cabinets• Building Entrance Protection• Pedestals/Access Points• Pole Line Hardware• Fiber Connectors• Fiber Splitters• Fiber Couplers• Building Entrance Protection• Locating Equipment• Galvanized Steel Strand

Customer Premises Equipment:

• Optical Network Unit• Network Interface Device• Fiber Drop Cable• Preconnectorized Fiber Drop Cable• Splice Closures• Building Entrance Protection • Cross Connect Blocks• Pole Line Hardware• Set-Top Box• In-Home Cabling (Cat 5e/Cat 6)• In-Home Connectivity(Cat 5e/Cat 6)• Security/Surveillance Equipment• Access Control Equipment• Wireless Solutions• IP Telephony• Home Automation

From Satellite to Set-Top Box, Let Anixter Be Your Source for FTTx Products and Supply Chain Services!

Additional Support Products for FTTx Available from Anixter:

• Fiber Test Equipment (OTDR)• Fiber Tools and Accessories• Copper Test Equipment• Telecom Test Equipment• Electrical Test Equipment

• Copper Tools• Installation Tools• Hand Tools• Power Tools• Cable Tools

• Fire Stop• Identification Products• AC Power• DC Power• Power Protection (UPS)

Headline HereHead End & Central Office Equipment

Outside Plant Network

Customer Premise Application

Anixter Supply Chain Services: FTTx Deployments

Regulations, Funding, Competition, etc, etc. These are some of the many vari-ables beyond your control that can create delay and add costs to your FTTxdeployment. When planning the aspects of your implementation that you cancontrol, look to Anixter to assist in supply chain optimization and streamlin-ing your operational efforts. Anixter’s Supply Chain Services target near andlong term savings by leveraging world class systems and support processes.Below are some of the common challenges associated with an FTTx deploy-ment and the Anixter’s Supply Chain Services solutions available to help you.

Challenge #1: "Total Solution" Vendor Management GOAL: Reduce the time and expense of finding products, placing orders,and processing payables.

ANIXTER SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES: Product specification, vendor andproduct selection, purchasing, expediting, and returns.

Challenge #2: Effective Service ProvisioningGOAL: Ensure delivery of services to the customer, thus allowing for ahigh degree of satisfaction and optimized revenue recognition.

ANIXTER SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES: Custom kitting, whole-order delivery, order tracking, custom labeling, and on-line reporting andeBusiness services.

Challenge #3: Tangible Capital EfficiencyGOAL: Offer a broad range of inventory management solutions that pro-vide scalability, operational efficiency, and investment deferral.

ANIXTER SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES: Inventory management, vendor managed and consigned inventory programs, warehousing, and reverse logistics.

Challenge #4: Customer Specific Service BundlingGOAL: Decrease installation time and reduce the possibility of orderingexcess material by preparing products to your specifications for installa-tion before they are shipped to the job site.

ANIXTER SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES: Special labeling, special packaging,and sub-assembly.

Challenge #5: Effective Service InstallationGOAL: Manage service demand volumes, inside and outside installations,and efficient dispatching of crews.

ANIXTER SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES: Whole order delivery, last mile deliv-ery, multi-site rollouts, installer coordination, custom kitting, Feed-the-Job, and Just-In-Time (JIT) delivery.

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Enterprise Cabling & Security Solutions • Electrical and Electronic Wire & Cable • Fasteners • Supply Chain ServicesAnixter Inc. • 1.800.ANIXTER • anixter.com • World Headquarters: 2301 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL 60026-8020 • 224.521.8000Anixter Inc. is the world’s leading supplier of Supply Chain Services and products used to connect voice, video, data and security systems. Anixter is also the leading provider of specialty electrical and electronic

wire and cable for building construction, industrial maintenance and repair, and original equipment manufacturing, as well as the leader in providing fasteners and C-class components to OEMs and production lines.We bundle our products with our innovative Supply Chain Services to help control the cost of our customers’ business processes, reduce their investment in inventory, and ensure they get the right product when they need it.

A publicly held company, Anixter, with its subsidiaries, serves companies in more than 45 countries around the world. Anixter’s total revenue exceeds $3 billion.

Anixter Inc. does not manufacture the items described in this publication. All applicable warranties are provided by the manufacturers. Purchasers are requested to determine directly from the manufacturers the applicable product warranties and limitations.Data and suggestions made in the publication are not to be construed as recommendations or authorizations to use any products in violation of any government law or regulation relating to any material or its use.

Who We Are and Why We’re In BusinessAnixter is the world’s leading supplier of products used to connect voice, video,data and security systems. Anixter is also the leading provider of specialty elec-trical and electronic wire and cable for building construction, industrial mainte-nance and repair, and original equipment manufacturing, as well as the leader inproviding fasteners and “C” Class components to OEMs and production lines. Webundle our products with our innovative Supply Chain Services to help control thecost of our customers’ business processes, reduce their investment in inventory, and ensure they get the right product when and where they need it.

Where We’re HeadedAnixter will continue to listen to our customers to understand their specificrequirements in the Enterprise Cabling, Security, Wire & Cable, and Fasteners mar-kets. We will remain flexible, innovative, and aggressive in providing outstandingvalue to every customer we serve.

��We will continue listening closely to our customers and working hardevery day to earn their business by shipping best-in-class products and providing outstanding service.��

Robert Grubbs, President & CEO

Corporate Snapshot:

Year founded: 1957Number of employees: 6,5002004 Revenues: $3.3 billionProducts: 325,000Inventory: $675 millionCustomers: 92,000Stock symbol: AXECountries: 45

Anixter NotableAchievements and Awards:•Business Week’s Top 100

Info Tech List•Forbes Best Managed Company•Fortune’s Americas

Most Admired Companies•InformationWeek 500 •B-to-B Magazine

Top 500 eBusiness

Anixter Global Presence

■ Anixter has over 220 sales and warehouse locationsaround the world in 45 different countries.

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