Optelian Adds Multi-Service Networking Card

Optelian is pleased to announce the addition of the FLX-1610 multi-service networking card to the LightGAIN portfolio. It provides high-density, multiprotocol aggregation and flexible deployment options that improve network efficiency and offers unprecedented service delivery flexibility to LightGAIN networks.



Optelian has expanded its LightGAIN optical transmission platform with the introduction of a high-density FLX-1610 multi-service card offering 14 SFP ports for any mix of client services, and two XFP line ports to handle both linear and ring topologies. Any combination of protected or unprotected Ethernet, SONET/SDH, storage, and video client services (155 Mbps to 4.25 Gbps) can be supported up to a cumulative bandwidth of 10 Gbps per XFP port. The line interface is OC-192 with optional G.709 OTU2 encapsulation and tri-FEC for enhanced reach. The FLX-1610’s deployment options include 10 Gbps and 20 Gbps point-to-point muxponder modes, as well as a distributed add/drop networking mode where services can be cross-connected between any FLX-1610 within a linear ADM chain or UPSR-protected 10G ring.
http://www.optelian.com

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ZTE Captures 40% of China Telecom 2012 Broadband Equipment Project

ZTE has won a contract for 40% of China Telecom’s 2012 broadband equipment procurement project -- the largest share of any vendor participating on the project. The contract covers procurement of PON OLTs, FTTB MDUs, and broadband terminals. It includes for over 21 million units valued at approximately RMB4 billion (approximately US$629 million).



ZTE said this is the largest broadband procurement project in the world in 2012.

http://www.zte.com.cn

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Japan-U.S. Cable Upgrades to 100G with Ciena

The Japan-U.S. Cable Network is upgrading its trans-Pacific submarine network, which spans close to 23,000 kilometers from the U.S. to Japan, with Ciena’s coherent 100G technology. The deployment will use Ciena’s 6500 Packet Optical platform with WaveLogic 3 coherent optical processors.



The upgrade, which is expected to be in service in early 2013, will bring 5 Tbps of additional capacity to a crucial global network route connecting North America and northern Asia. This is expected to be the first direct coast-to-coast 100G trans-Pacific submarine network.



The Japan-U.S. Cable is made up of more than 26 consortium members, including leading global service providers such as: Verizon Business, AT&T, BT, Sprint, CenturyLink, KDDI, NTT, Cable & Wireless Worldwide, Tata Communications, SingTel, Softbank Telecom, France Telecom, Level(3), AboveNet, KT, Starhub, PCCW, and Telstra. http://www.ciena.com

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Datapipe Buys Wavelength Service from Hibernia Atlantic

Datapipe, a global provider of managed services and infrastructure for outsourced IT and cloud computing, has selected Hibernia Atlantic to connect its two largest financial markets, the New York Metro area and London. The wavelength service is additional capacity that will provide Datapipe with diverse, secure and low-latency routing across a flexible, DWDM platform. To further the growing relationship between the two companies, Hibernia Atlantic will establish additional Points of Presence (PoPs) into Datapipe’s carrier-class facilities in both New Jersey and London.
http://www.hiberniaatlantic.com http://www.datapipe.com

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KPN Tests Huawei's 400G on Amsterdam-to-Dusseldorf Route

KPN International has completed a long-haul trial of Huawei's 400G optical transmission technology on its live network. The OTN-based 400G connection spanned 540 km between Amsterdam and Dusseldorf and vice versa, with 300 km of additional fiber in the end terminal station. This span is one of the busiest for KPN.



The 400G trial used KPN International's pan-European WDM backbone network, which was deployed by Huawei in 2008 using NG-WDM products. Huawei upgraded the network coherent 100G in 2011.



"Huawei has always taken a customer-centric approach to our R&D efforts. We are pleased to cooperate with top international carriers like KPN International, because that helps us design products suitable to customer needs and clarify the evolving trend of the next-generation transport network." said Jack Wang, President of the Huawei Transport Network Product Line.



Huawei noted that it has deployed more than 25 commercial and 50 trial 100G networks to date. http://www.huawei.com

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NEC Supplies 100G DWDM for NTT Trial

NEC announced its participation in a trial of 100G optical transmission technology carried out by NTT Communications. The trial uses commercial fiber cable along Japan's highest volume transmission route spanning 710 km between Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.



NEC supplied its "SpectralWave DW7000," a 100 Gbps DWDM transmission system with a wavelength interval of 50GHz and capacity of 88 wavelengths. The testing took place in March 2012 along the repeater and DSF fiber-optic cables connecting Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.

NEC noted that actual operating conditions over existing fiber present a variety of operational challenges, including fluctuations in optical signal loss due to transmission route changes and variability in optical fiber characteristics (Chromatic Dispersion, Polarization-Mode Dispersion). NEC's 100Gbps-DWDM system addressed these issues by utilizing a transponder equipped with its internally developed 100G DP-QPSK digital coherent optical transceiver module, which demonstrated stable, error-free transmission of 100 Gigabit Ethernet signals between Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.
http://www.nec.co.jp

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Transmode Wins Metro Packet Optical Contract with XO

XO Communications has selected Transmode's TM-Series for metro capacity expansion across XO Communications' nationwide network. The five year contract covers deployment of Transmode's TM-Series metro DWDM platform as well as training, installation and ongoing technical support. Initial deployments support Gigabit Ethernet and 10G Ethernet connectivity including WDM muxponders and low latency transponders. In addition to supporting XO Communications' expansion in Ethernet based services, the TM-Series will also support legacy SONET services. Financial terms were not disclosed.

http://www.transmode.com

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Infinera Ships DTN-X with 500 Gbps Super-Channels

Infinera announced first shipments of its DTN-X platform to customers for deployment. The company confirmed multiple trials and purchase orders from new and existing customers for the DTN-X platform, which features 500 Gbps long-haul FlexCoherent super-channels.



To date, Infinera has announced plans to deploy the DTN-X platform with two new customers, Cable&Wireless Worldwide for its Europe Persia Express Gateway (EPEG) and DANTE for its GÉANT European Research and Education Network.



The DTN-X platform features 5 Tbps of optical transport network (OTN) switching capacity. Integrated switching enables service providers to build highly efficient networks with switching activated wherever it is needed to improve wavelength fill and decrease the number of wavelengths that must be deployed. Infinera said this innovation results in networks with a high network Efficiency Quotient and potentially lowers the total cost of ownership (TCO). The DTN-X also features a GMPLS control plane.



"While our competitors talk about their roadmaps for metro 400 Gb/s super-channels, Infinera is delivering the industry’s first 500 Gb/s long haul FlexCoherent super-channels,�? said Dave Welch, co-founder, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer at Infinera. “With DTN-X, we are also bringing the largest capacity OTN switch to market and delivering the industry’s first deployable FlexCoherent capability. Infinera delivers on the capabilities that help service providers scale, simplify and make their networks more efficient to lower overall lifecycle TCO."
http://www.infinera.com

• Infinera first began shipping its DTN platform in 2004 based on 100 Gbps photonic integrated circuits (PICs).

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ADVA Optical Supplies 100G Metro for

The Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX) has selected ADVA Optical Networking's 100G Metro solution as a key part of a new core network connecting locations throughout Amsterdam. The new 100G Metro solution, based on the ADVA FSP 3000 platform, will double AMS-IX's current network capacity.



The ADVA FSP 3000 uses direct detection 4x28G technology for delivering 100Gbps data transport across distances of up to 500km.
http://www.advaoptical.com

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Samsung SDS Deploys Optical Mesh with Ciena

Samsung SDS, a global information and communications technology service provider, has deployed Ciena’s full portfolio of intelligent Packet-Optical Switching, Packet-Optical Transport, Carrier Ethernet (CES) and ON-Center Management Suite solutions to create its own private optical mesh network connecting multiple locations globally. The intelligent optical mesh, which replaces aging ATM and MPLS-based equipment, automatically routes traffic around network issues to maximize availability with the lowest level of latency.



The optical mesh leverages Ciena’s OneConnect Intelligent Control Plane and its CoreDirector Multiservice Optical Switch to ensure network capacity in the event of disruptive network failures such as one or multiple and simultaneous fiber cuts. Based on a mesh design, protection is shared across multiple “working�? routes using state-of-the-art restoration technology that can dynamically reroute services around failures using available bandwidth anywhere in the network. This intelligent network is also aware and proactive of all parameters that can impact the performance of applications, including being able to route to ensure low latency, and route around shared risk link group and many others.



Samsung SDS also deployed Ciena’s 6130 Multiservice Optical Platform to provide transport services to small and medium sites, and Ciena’s 3920 Service Delivery Switch—part of its Carrier Ethernet Solutions portfolio—for DCN optimization across the whole network. Samsung SDS is also utilizing the Ciena ON-Center INM/SLM software suite for network management, and Ciena Specialist Services to help minimize implementation costs and ensure that the network was turned up efficiently and effectively. http://www.ciena.com

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Infinera Measures "Network EQ" for Optical Transport

Infinera introduced a "Network EQ" framework for comparing next-generation optical transport network architectures, enabling network operators to evaluate the ripple effect of architectural decisions on the total cost of ownership (TCO). As a relative measure of optical transport network efficiency, EQ compares the impact of capital expenses (CapEx) and operating expenses (OpEx) of architectural alternatives over time. The results show that some operators may be able to reduce TCO by up to 70% with an optimal architectural approach.



Infinera is providing two applications for calculating this transport network EQ: the EQ Estimator and EQ Power Analyzer. Additionally, Infinera is introducing EQ Engagement which provides select customer engagements with Infinera consultants for network specific TCO analysis.



Infinera said results from its testing show that some operators may be able to reduce TCO by up to 70% with an optimal network architectural approach.



"In conversations with service providers around the world, we are seeing increased focus on driving efficiencies from the transport network to the bottom line of their income statement," said Tom Fallon, Infinera CEO. "The EQ framework simplifies the analysis of transport network architectures as they impact total cost of ownership, providing operators a quick way to recognize opportunities to improve network efficiency for their bottom line." http://www.infinera.com

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Sprint Deploys Ciena 6500 for Network Vision

Sprint is upgrading its optical backbone network with Ciena’s 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, which converges Ethernet, TDM, and WDM capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.



The updated network, powered exclusively by Ciena, will enable Sprint to enhance transport network scalability, cost and performance. It will support core network speeds of 40G and 100G today with the ability to scale to 400G and beyond in the future. Ciena sais the 6500 Packet Optical Platform with its WaveLogic coherent technology provides the ability to add 100G wavelengths, 400G wavelengths and beyond – without the need for a major network redesign. Additionally, the 6500 supports multiple chassis sizes.



Sprint and Ciena are planning a 400G field trial for early 2013.



Ciena has been a strategic supplier to Sprint since 1998. This upgrade builds on Sprint’s existing deployments of Ciena’s CoreStream Agility Optical Transport Systems. Sprint is also using Ciena’s OneControl Unified Management System for centralized network management, and Ciena Specialist Services to help minimize implementation costs and ensure that the network is turned up efficiently and effectively.



"Sprint, like Ciena, has viewed the use of advanced fiber optics as a strategic resource from its early days; however the conversation around end-user benefits has evolved from the sound quality of voice networks to the need for massively scalable data service networks. Today’s service provider needs an unconstrained network to support the exponential data growth, while leveraging existing hardware and fiber investments. Ciena’s coherent optical technology provides Sprint with the resources to bridge this gap, while enabling a seamless path to deliver next-generation data services," stated Philippe Morin, Senior VP of Global Field Operations, Cienahttp://www.ciena.com http://www.sprint.com

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Ciena Provides Optical Mesh for Lower Indian Ocean Network Cable

The LION (Lower Indian Ocean Network) submarine cable system has deployed Ciena’s CoreDirector FS Multiservice Optical Switch in all five landing stations of the cable system (both LION and LION2). The LION2 cable system is a 2,700 km extension of the 2009-launched LION regional cable system, connecting two new submarine stations in Mombasa on the Kenyan coast and on the French island of Mayotte to existing stations in Madagascar, La Réunion and Mauritius.



The CoreDirector FS offers intelligent mesh protection in the risk-prone submarine environment.


Specifically, the CoreDirector FS nodes are meshed together and used as intelligent SDH Interconnection Equipment (SIE) aggregating local traffic into 10 Gbps submarine wavelengths. The solution allows for efficient and granular distribution of the submarine network bandwidth to all members of the LION2 consortium, ensuring that the parties involved can maximize their investment in the project.



In addition, Ciena’s OneConnect Intelligent Optical Control Plane enables a self-healing capability by dynamically rerouting services around failures caused by natural disaster or unexpected fiber cuts.


The LION2 consortium includes France Telecom and three partners of the Orange Group – Mauritius Telecom, Orange Madagascar and Telkom Kenya – as well as the African carrier Emtel Ltd. and Société Réunionnaise du Radiotéléphone, a subsidiary of the French telecommunications group SFR. http://www.ciena.com

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OIF Approves Multi-Link Gearbox Implementation Agreement

The OIF approved two new Implementation Agreements (IAs):



The Multi-Link Gearbox (MLG) Implementation Agreement defines a 10:4 Mux function to convert multiple (up to 10) independent 10 Gbps links into 4x25G lanes, and a 4:10 DeMux function to convert the 4x25G lanes back to multiple (up to 10) independent 10 Gbps links. This enables a variety of applications reusing 100GBASE-R technology for the transport of individual 10G links.



The End-to-End Transport of UNI Client Authentication, Integrity, and Data Plane Security Support Information Implementation Agreement describes a new end-to-end digital signature mechanism that provides authentication, integrity, and support for non-repudiation of UNI-C to UNI-C communications. It provides guidelines for implementers describing what to protect and how to apply this protection. It also discusses performance impacts, policy enforcement, security credentials and error handling.



The OIF also released a whitepaper on Management Plane (OSS) Support for Control Plane (CP) Networks as well as a second whitepaper on Thermal Management at the Faceplate, which focuses on air cooling of pluggable modules in a line card.



In addition, the OIF furthered its commitment to secure control plane networks by performing interoperability testing of the Security Extension for UNI and E-NNI 2.0 and Security for Management Interfaces to Network Elements 2.0 implementation agreements. http://www.oiforum.com

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Ciena Supplies 100G for CWW in Hong Kong and Singapore

Cable&Wireless Worldwide has selected Ciena to deploy 100G metro networks in Hong Kong and Singapore. The networks will use Ciena’s 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, equipped with WaveLogic Coherent Optical Processors and supporting coherent 100G and mesh networking.



Ciena said these live metro networks leverage mesh architecture, allowing CWW to offer its customers superior network resiliency and service flexibility, and meet service level agreement (SLA) requirements. It also ensures that the CWW network can scale to meet future capacity demands across the region. The project included planning for services supported by CWW’s current metro ring architectures, which are based on Ciena’s 4200 Advanced Services Platform, ensuring a smooth upgrade to 100G and seamless transition for existing customers as the carrier continues its move toward its next-generation mesh networks. http://www.ciena.com

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Ridgeville Telephone Deploys ADTRAN's Optical Networking Edge

Ridgeville Telephone Company, a provider of voice, long distance, data and cable TV services in Northwest Ohio, has selected ADTRAN’s Optical Networking Edge (ONE) solution to extend the transport backbone for its 200 mile fiber optic network, expand their Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) deployments and provide carrier Ethernet service delivery in the region.



ADTRAN is supplying an edge-based packet optical transport solution which includes an integrated service delivery option that enables Ridgeville to capture new revenue streams by delivering premium Carrier Ethernet and FTTH-based residential services. The scalable service separation functionality of ONE allows Ridgeville to maintain a high quality of service (QoS) for its own Business Ethernet customers as well as other wholesale services which co-exist within the network architecture. The solution allows Ridgeville to meet the strict SLA requirements of their own customers, other wholesale partners, and Tier 1 mobile operators sharing the same fiber facilities.



Ridgeville is also ensuring service reliability by utilizing ADTRAN’s Advanced Operational Environment (AOE) ServiceMonitor solution to troubleshoot network issues more efficiently and effectively with tools that provide intuitive, proactive reporting of SLA compliance status and ITU-T Y.1731-based performance statistics. http://www.adtran.com

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