High-density service aggregation cards for SONET/SDH, ATM, IP, Fibre Channel, Ethernet, FICON™, ESCON™, and digital video are available on a single scalable platform, for both DWDM and non-DWDM applications.
Fast optical layer protection switching provides the operator with a guarantee of network level survivability at the wavelength layer without the complexity of higher layer restoration techniques. Optical protection switching configurations include optical UPSR (ONLINE 7000) and optical BLSR (ONLINE 9000).
Long reach optical transceivers support distances up to 800 km without regeneration (ONLINE 11000).
These interfaces are compatible with other CXR products such as the CXR-H 3900 (MDSL) and the CXR-U 3500 (U). Using these products, a DTE interface can be extended over RS232 copper wire pairs. Up to 120 time slots for the MDSL, U, RS232 and V.35 interfaces are then multiplexed to fill an E1 or T1 line, with full flexibility of time slot interchange.
The CXR Larus StarClock TiemPo™ 6400 is a totally integrated and modular system for use in SONET/SDH/PDH/T1, and Next Generation Network NTP/PTP packet synchronization applications. The TiemPo system provides flexible and cost effective solutions to Stratum 1/PRC, Stratum 2E, 2/TNC, and Stratum 3E/LNC digital and packet transmission timing and synchronization applications.
The FLASHWAVE 4010 remote extension device provides the powerful and profitable results of extending SONET farther into small-to-medium sized enterprises. This OC-3 UPSR access device can integrate with any OC-3 UPSR FLM or FLASHWAVE ring and deliver up to seven DS1s or three DS3s directly to customer premises—all from a single, fully enclosed unit that can be deployed virtually anywhere.
The FLASHWAVE 4020 ESP is a compact optical access module that cost-effectively supports up to seven DS1 and four 10/100Base-T Ethernet services simultaneously over protected or unprotected OC-3 or OC-12 network interfaces. The dual optical interfaces allow the FLASHWAVE 4020 ESP to support Unidirectional Path Switched Ring (UPSR) or 1+1 Automatic Protection Switching (APS) configurations with sub-50 ms SONET protection switching, as well as unprotected network applications.
The FLASHWAVE 4100 Multiservice Provisioning Platform (MSPP) family offers field-proven optical access and transport combined with a powerful, flexible mix of Carrier Ethernet and SONET derived services from DS1 to OC-48. These platforms assure a smooth migration of Ethernet services onto an embedded SONET infrastructure by converging packet mapping capabilities over SONET.
The FLASHWAVE 4300 platform provides a highly scalable and flexible solution that is ideally suited for access ring aggregation, network grooming and multiservice Interoffice (IOF) transport. The systems' standards-based architecture optimizes access traffic within the Central Office (CO). Carrier-class SONET, Ethernet, M13 multiplexing, data switching services and narrowband optics for Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) connectivity offer unequalled flexibility in an optical networking platform.
The Fujitsu FLASHWAVE 4500 Multiservice Provisioning Platform (MSPP) delivers a unifying platform for Carrier Ethernet and SONET derived services from DS1 to OC-192. The platform solves major business and network problems by allowing the convergence of data, synchronous and asynchronous networks, while simplifying network management. It integrates multiple service, transport and grooming elements into a single NE thus reducing network costs associated with power, space, and overlay networks. This translates into real revenue growth through cost reduction.
The FLASHWAVE 7120 system is a combination access WDM and intelligent edge service delivery platform for a global marketplace. It is capable of standalone deployment or as part of a complete optical solution with products such as the FLASHWAVE 9500 Packet ONP. The system's high density, compact size, and low power consumption make it ideal for simultaneously solving bandwidth and fiber constraints and delivering managed services and wavelengths at the network edge.
The FLASHWAVE 9500 Packet ONP provides the modular, chassis-level fusion of Connection-oriented Ethernet, ROADM and SONET/SDH transport technologies built on a single addressable optical network class element. It fulfills network aggregation and transport infrastructure needs, delivering high bandwidth and high quality packet-based services in today's multi-protocol packet environment.
JDS Uniphase - WaveReady™ 3500
The WaveReady 3500 shelf accommodates a broad range of 3000 series modules, including Wideband, CWDM and DWDM optical transponders, optical regenerators and Erbium doped fiber amplifiers (EDFA).
External interfaces on the backplane include a standard five-position terminal block, a 50-pin Amp-Champ connector for aggregated Major Alarm and Minor Alarm relays, one sensor input for each module (14 in all), and an RJ-45 Ethernet connector. The DenseMount Shelf is configured for installation in standard 19 and 23-inch telecommunication racks.
- Convection cooled, no fan required
- Optical Communications Module also has a DB-9/RS-232 port on the front panel
- Up to 13 WaveReady 3000 series modules accomodated in addition to a communications module in slot 'C'
Loop Telecom - AM3440 Access DCS-MUX
The Loop-AM3440 Access DCS-MUX can combine various digital access interfaces into E1 or T1 lines for convenient transport and switching. This unit is a full cross-connect and can act as a mini DACS. It also supports fiber optical plug-in cards, which can be used to aggregate up to 4 E1 channels onto a single fiber optical interface to connect with other AM3440 units.
- Support of DS0 DACS (Digital Access Cross-Connect System) with full cross-connect
- Dual controller, dual power with load sharing
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All plug-in cards are hot-pluggable
- Three types of chassis available: AM3440-A, AM3440-B, and AM3440-C
Mahi Networks - Mi7
As an Optical Transport Switch Router (OTSR), the Mi7 is the only complete solution designed for the metro space.
The Mi7 integrates into existing carrier-class networks with Zero Disruption™ to current operations and provides a self-paced migration to next-generation networking.
With the Mi7, carriers can concentrate on the business of service delivery, rather than spending time on technological issues. The Mi7's versatility and scalability make it the ideal platform to support the business needs of metro carriers now and throughout the migration of their current networks to their ultimate destination: next-generation networking.
Marconi (Ericsson) - Marconi PMA, Marconi PMM
The Smart PhotoniX PMA32 is an all-optical add-drop multiplexer for optical ring or linear networks.
It offers:
- Designed for regional and core metropolitan networks, providing fully reconfigurable features and functions;
- Optimized for the rapid provision of value-added services, allowing network operators to dynamically reconfigure network capacity in response to changes in traffic demand;
- Platform enables operators to provide reliable, high-capacity connectivity for a wide range of service types, including SONET/SDH, ATM, and IP;
- Transparent transponders - for traffic delivery independent of bit-rate or protocol;
- "Plug and play" operation - for faster new client and service roll-out provisioning;
- Remote management - no physical presence at node site required.
Marconi's metropolitan solutions extend fully optical network power directly into the access layer. The flexibility of the PMM solution provides for a range of applications and network functions, from Metropolitan core rings to point-to-point scenarios, and features:
- Open optical interfaces from 100 Mbit/s to 10 Gbit/s;
- Integration with Marconi's SDH, SONET, and ATM portfolio;
- Integrated multiplexers;
- Scalable optical components;
- Dynamic service provision - upgrade data rates and add low rate traffic at any time;
- End-to-end service level monitoring via digital wrapper;
- Integrated network management platform;
- Fully "plug-and-play" - no optical set-up required for any application.
Metro-Optix (Xtera) - CityStream 5000
Metro-Optix CityStream 5000 enables a single, integrated optical network of
multi-layer bandwidth managers that supports a flexible mix of legacy TDM-based
services, packet services and cell services. This new network architecture
supports any proportion of TDM, ATM, or Future IP-based services. Bandwidth
efficiency is gained and switching and routing resources are better utilized to
reduce costs for the service provider and end user. Among CityStream's
applications are:
- Ring aggregation
- Point-of-presence bandwidth management
- High density STS and VT level grooming
- Transmultiplexing
- Service access multiplexing
- DSLAM aggregation
- ATM edge switching
Movaz (Adva Optical) - Movaz RAY™
Movaz has developed an optical platform that provides a comprehensive solution for metro optical connectivity enabling wavelength services with unparalleled density, capacity and economics. The RAYTM product portfolio is unique in the way all of the following key attributes are cohesively integrated:
- Metro DWDM optical transport which provides high bandwidth services with extended reach;
- Distributed wavelength cross connect functionality built into optical network elements;
- Intelligent wavelength management software for end-to-end connection management, efficient resource management, expedited provisioning, and simplified network operation.
With integrated transport and switching, wavelengths can be reconfigured dynamically to meet service demands. With GMPLS intelligence, resources are auto-discovered, signaling and control required for end to end provisioning are seamlessly executed, and protection is made more robust through system wide path computation analysis.
Optelian - LightGAIN
LightGAIN enables telecom, multi-service operator (MSO), utility and enterprise customers to expand their fiber capacity so they can increase revenue and cost-effectiveness.
LightGAIN optical networks are SMART - Scalable, Modular, Affordable, Reliable Transport! Because of their modularity, they scale easily and affordably from CWDM point to point applications, to DWDM ring and ROADM mesh architectures. LightGAIN accommodates services from 10 Mb/s to 10 Gb/s and supports E-Line and E-LAN type services using IEEE 802.1ad Provider Bridging (Q-in-Q) with ITU-T OTN standard OTU-2 line rates. LightGAIN's simple and elegant design delivers an above average MTBF and exceptionally low latency. Highly flexible, a variety of platforms and multi-use optical cards accommodate a wide range of applications.
Optelian is known industry-wide for its exceptional product quality, speed of delivery, superior customer support and custom-design capabilities.
RedFern - GigaEdge 2320 and 2330
The RBNi GigaEdge multiplexes up to four SONET, SDH, SAN and Ethernet services onto a protected aggregate. It can be used in standalone port to point configuration, or as a service aggregator into a SONET, SDH or WDM network. The use of SFP optics and a flexible 4xANY service mix makes the GigaEdge the most versatile solution on the market.
- Four bidirectional channels on a fibre pair
- 1+1 protection of aggregate interface (optional)
- Flexible 4 x ANY service mix - any service in any port
- AC or DC power options
- Remote configurability and diagnostic loopbacks
Tellabs - Tellabs 6400
The Tellabs 6400 series of transport switching products simplifies networks by
offering a single element that works as an add/drop multiplexer, a wideband and
broadband digital cross-connect and a data switch. The series supports
compatibility with existing networks and handles TDM access and IP traffic over
a single switching fabric. The Tellabs 6400 transport switching products support
key wireline and wireless customer applications by extending SONET wideband and
broadband digital cross-connect system functionality into Tier 2 and Tier 3
offices and points of presence (POPs).
Turin - Traverse 2000
Turin’s Traverse® Family of Multiservice Transport Switches delivers new levels of versatility, reliability and performance to metro service edge networks by enabling diverse network operators to increase bandwidth capacity and deliver new IP/packet-based services more rapidly and efficiently. The NEBS-compliant, carrier-grade Traverse platform provides aggregation, switching and transport of Carrier Ethernet and TDM services from a single shelf. With scalability of up to 100 Gbps per system, the Traverse platform is optimized for deployments in service hubs, central offices, cable headends, co-location facilities and other high capacity sites.
Zhone - Zhone Vista
The Zhone VISTA is a unique next-generation SONET broadband access system specifically designed for both access network and local
loop transmission of any TDM, IP, Frame Relay or ATM traffic.
- Transports multiple services (TDM, IP, Frame Relay or ATM traffic)
- Fully protected point-to-point (1:n) and ring (UPSR) topologies
- Standards-based SONET for multi-vendor interoperability
- Fully addressable backplane plus transmux capability; no stranded capacity
- Self-provisioning, with integrated TL1 and menu interfaces
- DS1 test access capability to any low-speed circuit
- Environmentally hardened, very compact, low cost
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