We present an optimization platform for Fiberto-\nthe-Home network design. The platform is capable of\nminimizing the capital expenditures (CAPEX) of network\ndeployment by optimizing locations of optical equipment,\nsignal splitters and cable cabinets, optimizing cable routes\nand types of cables as well as the number and types of optical\ncards and splitters. We present the architecture of the platform,\nthe design process it implements, and the algorithms\nit deploys. The platform is used to indicate the parts of the\ndesign process that require complex optimization with dedicated\nalgorithms and those that can be left to appropriately\ncrafted engineering rules. We indicate that while keeping\nthe computation time acceptable, much of the CAPEX savings\ncan be obtained when locations of optical equipment\nare thoroughly optimized, cable routes are determined with\nplain engineering rules, and finally, signal splitting patterns\nare optimized carefully to lower the fiber count and thus the\ncost of cables.
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