The versatile ARRIS MBN100 optical node is an ideal compliment for evolving fiber-deep networks. It is equally suited for new fiber builds and extensions or cascade reductions as an amplifier-to-node-conversion. The MBN100 provides operators with the flexibility to enable return segmentation in the future and demand increases, utilizing a wide variety of transmitter technologies. The MBN100 uses the same housing base as the ARRIS MB100 amplifier, so operators can leave the hard line coax cable in place when upgrading the amplifier to a node locations.