PARIS, March 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) has announced
the introduction of an innovation breakthrough in optical routing
technology that will provide operators with flexibility and agility
in the deployment of new optical transport networks.
Alcatel-Lucent is offering the communications industry a
scalable wavelength routing technology that will help remove many
of the limitations currently facing operators as they seek to
manage both capacity demands and the need for speed and
efficiency.
In particular, the technology – which will be deployed by
Verizon in North America on its
ultra-longhaul optical network – will allow service providers to
quickly adjust wavelength connections, automate tasks on a wide
scale, and identify and route around faults in fiber infrastructure
– all vital capabilities necessary to deploy scalable agile optical
networks.
By providing agility at the photonic layer, Alcatel-Lucent's
wavelength routing technology will enable static optical networks
to be transformed into automated, flexible and highly efficient
infrastructures, while enabling operators to reduce capital
expenditure and energy costs in comparison to electrically
switched-only alternatives.
Key Facts:
- The Alcatel-Lucent wavelength routing solution reduces network
total cost of ownership:
- Reduction in capital expenditure when compared to electrically
switched-only alternatives
- Fewer equipment spares required
- Less power when compared to electrically switched-only
alternatives
- Significant reduction in operational costs with no need for
on-site visits to adjust wavelength connectivity
- Extends network lifespan and increases network use by
minimizing wavelength contention
- Future-proofed wavelengths can be scaled (e.g., grow from 100G
to 200G and beyond) without changing equipment required to route
wavelengths
- The solution delivers improved zero-touch automation with
increased operational efficiency and network scale.
- The Alcatel-Lucent wavelength routing capabilities are deployed
on the 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS), which Verizon chose for
its ultra-longhaul, core optical network. Verizon selected
Alcatel-Lucent's 1830 PSS converged WDM/OTN/Packet based-platform
as part of its transition to an optical converged infrastructure to
address traffic growth and enable faster and less expensive
deployment of new services.
- The wavelength routing solution consists of specialized CDC-F
hardware and Wave Routing Engine (WRE) software. The WRE software
provides end-to-end wavelength routing, deployment, and management
capabilities. This includes unique in-band per wavelength OAM
capabilities to allow for efficient monitoring of wavelength
connectivity and support the rapid diagnosis and troubleshooting of
potential wavelength connectivity issues, a key requirement for
deploying wavelength routing in optical networks at scale.
- CDC-F (Colorless Directionless Contentionless-FlexGrid) is the
technology behind wavelength routing. Although the optical
networking industry has been talking about the benefits of CDC-F
technology for several years, this is the first solution to be
deployed at scale.
Quotes:
Lee Hicks, Vice President,
Global Network Planning, Verizon, said: "We look forward to
working with Alcatel-Lucent to introduce their wavelength routing
solution into our ultra longhaul network to drive scalability,
flexibility and reliability."
Brian Fitzgerald, Senior Vice
President, Global Solutions, Alcatel-Lucent, said: "Operators
need unlimited network dynamism and scale. A programmable
IP/optical fabric is essential. Our wavelength routing technology
is a foundational ingredient in providing the unparalleled
flexibility with massive automation and increased efficiency that
are needed in the optical layer. This solution provides
unconstrained wavelength networking and can be deployed at
scale."
Additional Resources
- Blog: "CDC-F optical networks propel us
forward" -
http://www2.alcatel-lucent.com/techzine/cdc-f-optical-networks-propel-us-forward/
- Heavy Reading analyst Sterling Perrin's Guest Blog: "The ROADM
renaissance begins" -
http://www2.alcatel-lucent.com/techzine/roadm-renaissance-begins/
- Sam Bucci Blog: "A bright future for Optical"
-
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/blog/2015/bright-future-optical
- Podcast: "Move forward with CDC-F optical
networks" - https://youtu.be/4DgnoNT0Ml8
- App note: "Bringing wavelength agility and
efficiency to software-defined networks" -
http://resources.alcatel-lucent.com/?cid=184883
- Wavelength Routing website:
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/solutions/wavelength-routing
- Agile Optical Networking website:
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/solutions/agile-optical-networking
- 1830 Photonic Service Switch website:
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/products/1830-photonic-service-switch
- Photo and caption: "The Alcatel-Lucent
wavelength routing solution is built into the 1830 Photonic Service
Switch (PSS) and consists of the Wavelength Routing Engine
software, CDC-F capable wavelength routing cards and modules, and a
full range of 1830 PSS chassis options." –
https://www.flickr.com/photos/alcatel-lucent/16975175331/
About Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and
NYSE: ALU)
Alcatel-Lucent is the leading IP networking,
ultra-broadband access and cloud technology specialist. We are
dedicated to making global communications more innovative,
sustainable and accessible for people, businesses and governments
worldwide. Our mission is to invent and deliver trusted networks to
help our customers unleash their value. Every success has its
network.
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