Description
The Tellabs FlexSym ONT205 is part of the Tellabs 1600 series of ONTs for passive optical networks (PON). It is a compact desktop unit that can be mounted to almost any surface using an optional wall mounting bracket. It is plenum rated for above-ceiling applications.

The FlexSym ONT205 provides flexible and symmetrical extended Ethernet connectivity over a 10gigabit passive optical network at multi-rate Ethernet speeds of 1G, 2.5G, 5G and 10G.
The FlexSym 205 provides Power over Ethernet (PoE) for the IEEE 802.3af and PoE+ IEEE 802.3at (Class-4 negotiations) standards as well as support for Cisco UPoE. PoE of up to 60W is supported on 3 high power ports (GE1, GE2, and MG5). The maximum PoE power available is 140W when locally powered and 90W when remotely powered.
The FlexSym 205 can be deployed with the Tellabs OLT1150/OLT1150E, OLT1134/OLT6, FlexSym OLT1, FlexSym OLT2, FlexSym BOLT, and FlexSym OLT-mini Plus optical line terminals.
Features
The FlexSym ONT205 supports the following features:
General Features
- Support for multicast GEM port for IPTV
- Wavelengths: Downstream 1580 nm, Upstream 1280 nm
- 9.95328 Gbps burst mode upstream
- 9.95328 Gbps downstream receive
- ITU-T G.9807.2 Amd1 Class N1
- APD receiver and DFB transmitter
- 4-9dBm launch power, -28 dBm sensitivity and -9 dBm overload
- Laser compliant FCC 47 CFR Part 15
- Class B and FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, Class I
- Flexible mapping of GEM ports and TCONT with priority queue-based scheduling
- Activation with automatically discovered Serial Number (SN) and password
- Bi-directional AES-128 encryption with 60 second churning of keys
- Forward Error Correction (FEC)
- IP DSCP to 802.1p mapping
- Compliant with ITU-T G.9807.1 (physical layer), G.987 (.2/.3/.4) and G.988.1 standards
- SFF-type laser SC/APC connector
Ethernet Features
PoE has the capability of delivering 48 VDC over the same copper cable as Ethernet data and provides up to 140W of power for PoE-powered devices (PDs) when the ONT205 is powered by the AC adapter.
- PoE: 802.3af/at, class 0-4, up to 30W per port on all 5 ports
- PoE: Cisco UPoE, up to 60W on 3 high power ports (GE1, GE2, and MG5)
- IEEE 802.1x Port-Based Authentication/MAB
- Network Access Control (NAC)
- Virtual switch based on 802.1Q VLAN
- 1024 MAC addresses
- 25 VLANs per Ethernet port
- VLAN tagging/detagging, marking/remarking per Ethernet port
- VLAN translation, trunking and stacking
- QoS and security policies based on VLAN-ID, 802.1p, DSCP
- MAC address limiting to prevent flooding attacks and limiting the number of devices attached to a port
- IPv6 capable for enterprise services
- L2-L4 Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Upstream ACL rate limiting
- Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) 9216 bytes
- Supports Dante and CobraNet digital audio systems over IP
- IGMP v2/v3 snooping
- Link Layer Data Protocol (LLDP) for auto-provisioning, inventory and PoE power management.
Security Features
Tellabs has implemented unique advanced security features to protect enterprise networks. The ONT205 supports security across the optical distribution network and end-to-end over the OLAN system; such as encryption of traffic on the PON using the Advanced Encryption Standard AES-128 and Access Control Lists (ACL) at Layer 2 through 4 levels.
The ONT provides for advanced dynamic assignment of services to a port via the use of Network Access Control (NAC) with fall back to a Guest VLAN. The ONT supports IEEE 802.1x port-based authentication and MAB. This prevents unauthorized access to ports, and offers RADIUS authentication for users and distribution of policy to end users based on their login.
Connectors and Indicators
Connectors
The back edge of the FlexSym ONT205 has 8 connectors:

- DC 54V - DC power input. This is a special power connector that mates with a Phoenix-type pluggable terminal connector (5.08 mm pitch 2P), allowing remote bulk DC power to be used. (Remote DC power is limited to 100 VA by code.)
- GE1 - GE2 - Two (2) high-powered 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports that provide up to 60W of PoE.
- GE3 - GE4 - Two (2) 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports that provide up to 30W of PoE.
- MG5 - One (1) IEEE 802.3bz and 802.3an port that supports 10M/100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G data rates with auto-negotiation. This port supports up to 60W of PoE.
- Optical Connector (green). - This is the optical port for connecting the ONT to the upstream Optical Line Terminal (OLT) over a fiber-optic cable. It is a standard replaceable SC/APC-type connector for Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) cable. The connector is protected by a small, black plastic insert in shipping.
| Note: Revision E or above, GE1, GE2, and MG5 are high power ports that support up to 60 watts of PoE. Ports GE3 and GE4 are the only cables to provide up to 30 watts of PoE. |
Indicators
The top of the ONT has the following LED indicators near the front edge:

- Power - shows status of the DC power input
- PON - shows status of the Passive Optical Network (PON)
- GE1 - MG5 - shows status of the five service ports
LED Behavior
| LED | Indications | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | Green | Input power is good for the ONT | |
| Dark | Power is off to the ONT or the power unit has failed. | ||
| PON | Red | The PON is currently down, ONT is not receiving a signal from the OLT. | |
| Green Blink Fast | The PON is up and ONT is attempting to register on the PON. If Auto Configuration is not enabled, use Unknown ONT option on the Panorama PON to register ONT. | ||
| Green Blink Slow | The board is performing a software download. | ||
| Green | The PON is up and operating normally. | ||
| Dark | The ONT is booting | ||
| GE1-GE4, MG5 |
Green | • Link (Up) • PoE (No PD Detected) Data (No data detected) |
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| Green Blink | • Link (Up) • PoE (No PD Detected) • Data (Data detected) |
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| Amber | • Link (Up) • PoE (Powering PD) • Data (No Data Detected) |
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| Amber Blink | • Link (Up) • PoE (Powering PD) • Data (Data Detected) |
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| Dark | The Ethernet Port is disabled, or the link is not detected. | ||
Manual Controls and Switches
The ONT has only one user-operable control:
- Reset - This momentary pushbutton switch resets the ONT
The Reset switch pushbutton is accessible through a small hole on the right-hand side of the unit (when viewed from the front).

Specifications
The FlexSym ONT205 specifications are listed in the following table:
FlexSym ONT205 Specifications
| DC Input Power | ||||
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| DC 54V connector | 48 VDC to 56 VDC @ 2.8 A max (~150 W) | |||
| UPS Connector | ||||
| Physical | ||||
| FlexSym 205 |
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| Wall Mounting Bracket (optional accessory) | 7.25 in x 4.5 in x 0.5 in (W x D x H) (18.42 cm x 11.4 cm x 1.27 cm) | |||
| Interface bracket that mounts to existing Tellabs Fiber Management Brackets (optional accessory) | ||||
| Environmental | ||||
| Operating temperature | 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C) | |||
| Operating humidity | 5% to 85%; non-condensing | |||
| Interfaces and Connectors | ||||
| DC 54V | Special connector for DC power input for remote bulk DC power | |||
| GE1-GE4 (gigabit Ethernet) MG5 (Multi-Rate Port) |
RJ-45 port connectors | |||
| PON optical connector (unlabeled) | SC/APC (Subscriber Connector/Angled Port Connector) single-mode optical fiber connector | |||
| PoE Output to PDs (When DC Power Input is From the 150-W AC Adapter) | ||||
| Class per IEEE802.3 |
Total Pwr (Watts) |
PD (Watts) |
PSE Pwr (Watts) |
No. of PDs |
| Class 0 (unclassified) | 140 | 12.95 | 15.4 | 4 |
| Class 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| Class 2 | 7 | 9 | 5 | |
| Class 3 (802.3af ) | 12.95 | 15.4 | 5 | |
| Class 4 (802.3at) | 25.5 | 30 | 4 | |
| UPoE | 25.5 | 60 | 2 | |
| Compliance | ||||
| PON | ITU-T G.984.1, G.984.2, G.984.2 amd1, G.984.3, G.984.4, G.983.2, G.9807.1, G9807.2, G.987.3, G987.4 FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 |
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| EMC | FCC 47 CFR part 15 (Class B), EN55022:2010, EN55024:2016, and EN 61000-3-3, 2008 | |||
| Safety | UL 60950-1 Ed.02; UL2043 plenum fire tested | |||
| CE | ||||
| Laser | ITU-T Rec.G.984.2 (Class B+), G983.3 FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, Class I IEC 60825, Class I | |||
| Ethernet | IEEE 802.1ad, 802.1d, 802.1q, 802.3 | |||
| Optical | ||||
| Transmitter | Minimum | Nominal | Maximum | Notes |
| Wavelength | 1290 nm | 1310 nm | 1330 nm | |
| Transmit power | 0.5 dBm | +5 dBm | ||
| Receiver | ||||
| Wavelength | 1480 nm | 1490 nm | 1500 nm | |
| Sensitivity | -27 dBm | Minimum received power for BER<10-10 | ||
| Note: UPoE (class 4 PoE X2 on 4 Pairs); 802.bz and 802.3an supported on port 5 |
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