Cable operators are pursuing a network evolution – one that leverages existing DOCSIS® infrastructure, which in some areas has been deployed for more than 20 years. The number of permutations of network gear that has been cycled through any given operators’ plant could be high, and the complexity could be tough to quantify. It poses a challenge, but also an opportunity, to drive innovation in how network planning, management, and upgrades will be handled in the future.
This paper covers an approach to inventorying broadband network components in a way that creates the foundation for a true digital twin of the cable network and the enablement of future innovation.