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Alcatel-Lucent Next-Gen Multiservice WDM Transport
Alcatel-Lucent’s execution of its next-gen multiservice WDM transport roadmap lands it in a leadership position. The 1830 PSS excels in transport and OTN switch capacity, consumes little power, but offers low packet and SONET/SDH switch capacity.
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Ciena Next-Gen Multiservice WDM Transport
Ciena’s 6500 platform brings class-leading transport and SONET/SDH switching capacity, and high client port density, to its Next-Gen Multiservice WDM Transport portfolio. Ciena’s position is strong, but exposed by the product’s packet capability. (3/6/2012)
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Cisco Next-Gen Multiservice WDM Transport
Cisco draws from both the CPT 600 and the ONS 15454 to provide compelling features for its Next-Gen Multiservice WDM Transport portfolio. The portfolio is strong across the board, but may require both platforms, sometimes at the very same site. (3/6/2012)
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ECI Telecom Next-Gen Multiservice WDM Transport
ECI bolstered its Next-Gen Multiservice WDM Transport solutions with the new Apollo family, which offers the switching and interface capacity required in the metro core, Layer 3 functions, plus an MPLS-TP gateway; but lacks SONET/SDH switching. (3/6/2012)
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Fujitsu Network Communications Next-Gen Multiservice WDM Transport
Fujitsu offers the FW 9500 for Next-Gen Multiservice WDM Transport and P-OTS, but lacks a LH DWDM solution. The product provides high transport and SONET/SDH switching capacity, and numerous Ethernet ports, but limited data center support. (3/6/2012)
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Huawei Next-Gen Multiservice WDM Transport
Huawei delivers a leading next-gen WDM transport portfolio with its OSN 8800, offering high SDH and OTN switching capacity, while consuming modest power, and with its data center friendly OSN 6800. However, both lack SONET networking capabilities. (3/6/2012)
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Infinera Next-Gen Multiservice WDM Transport
Infinera offers a potent transport platform in the DTN, and the small site-optimized ATN, as its next-gen multiservice WDM transport portfolio. The cost-effective DTN provides high transport capacity, but it falls short of being a P-OTS solution. (3/6/2012)
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Nokia Siemens Networks Next-Gen Multiservice WDM Transport
NSN draws leading features from the hiT 7300 and hiT 7100 for its next-gen multiservice WDM transport portfolio, integrating them for P-OTS. The portfolio offers high transport, switching, and port capacities, but limited SONET/SDH switching. (3/6/2012)
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Tellabs Next-Gen Multiservice WDM Transport
Tellabs delivers a strong next-gen multiservice WDM transport portfolio in a single product, its OTS 7100, which offers relatively high switching capacity, but is restrained by port density and exhibits comparatively higher power consumption. (3/6/2012)
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• Portfolio Description
• Portfolio Positioning
• Portfolio Traction
• Current Perspective
• Solution Elements
• Strengths/Weaknesses
• Buying/Selecting Criteria
• Metrics

Next-Gen Multiservice WDM Transport Portfolio Buying/Selecting Criteria

• Advanced Electronic System Features
• DWDM Line Reach and Capacity
• Number and Type of Client Interfaces
• Optical and Layer-1 Transport Features
• Overall Portfolio Selection
• Physical Attributes and Management

• Line Capabilities
  • Progress to 100G Capability
  • Wavelength Capacity on Fiber Pair
  • Wavelength Capacity Adjustments
  • Additional Band Capacity
  • Maximum Unregenerated Span - 100G Coherent
  • Maximum Unregenerated Span - 40G Coherent
  • Maximum Unregenerated Span - 40G Direct Detection
  • Maximum Unregenerated Span - 10G
  • Maximum Unamplified Span
  • Maximum 100G Wavelengths Terminated per Chassis
  • Maximum 40G Wavelengths Terminated per Chassis
  • Maximum 10G Wavelengths Terminated per Chassis
• Advanced Features
  • Muxponders
  • ADM on a Blade?
  • Ethernet Switching Transponders
  • SONET/SDH Cross-Connect Capacity
  • OTN Switching Capacity and Granularity
  • Packet Switch Fabric Capacity (non-blocking, full duplex)
  • Aggregate Packet Capacity (n x card capacity)
  • Total Backplane Capacity
  • System Capacity
  • Ethernet Protocols Supported
  • MEF Certifications
  • MPLS Support
• Client Interfaces
  • 100G ports/chassis
  • 40G ports/chassis
  • 10G ports/chassis
  • 2.5G ports/chassis
  • OC-12/STM-4 ports/chassis
  • OC-3/STM-1 ports/chassis
  • GbE ports/chassis
  • ESCON, FICON, Fibre Channel ports/chassis
  • Other Interfaces
• Transport Features and Technologies
  • Amplification / Dispersion Compensation
  • ROADM Capacity/Capability
  • Transient Control/Dynamic Power Equalization
  • Digital Processing Features (FEC, Digital Wrapper)
  • Line Protection Capabilities
  • Tributary Protection Capabilities
  • Packet Transport/Ethernet Protection
  • Control Plane Support
• Physical Attributes
  • Dimensions (h x w x d, English & Metric) and shelves/rack
  • Interface Configuration
  • 4-Degree ROADM Slots
  • Power Consumption without Switch
  • Power Consumption Using Switch
• Platform Management
  • Certifications
  • Element/Network Management System and OSS Interfaces
  • Portfolio Breadth Managed
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Alien Wavelength / Integrated Optics Support