Huawei Launches New Generation Intelligent WDM/OTN Solution

Huawei Launches New Generation Intelligent WDM/OTN Solution

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (”Huawei”), a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, is launching its Optical Transport Network and Automatic Switched Optical Network (OTN/ASON) based intelligent multi-service Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) Platform, which includes the OSN6800 and OSN3800, at the C5 Forum in Milan. The solution has Successful field trial in China Netcom and China Telecom’s network.

OptiX OSN 6800/3800 combines OTN switching capability with WDM transmission functionality to help network operators optimize network deployment, improve their network ROI (Return on Investment) and speed up the time to market of new services. The solutions help to transform traditional point to point WDM links into multiple wavelength intelligent optical networks. This transformation enables operators to confidently meet the challenges posed by the new era of converged telecommunications, in which multiple play services are a central theme.

The OSN6800 and OSN3800 series adopt the G.709 OTN architecture, supporting next generation digital transmission and optical transport systems, providing high switching capacity and enabling effective control and management of the optical wavelength domain. By integrating multi-degree Reconfigurable Optical Add/Dropp Multiplexer (ROADM) and unblocking ODU-XC architecture, the system provides an automated end-to-end wavelength or sub-wavelength connection from the metro access core to the backbone layer.

All network operators face technological challenges in migrating to all-IP networks, and the key strength of the OSN6800 and OSN3800 series is the fact that they are designed to address these IP-based challenges. Huawei’s unique Gigabit Ethernet ADM technology allows new services – such as SDH, Ethernet, Storage or Video – to be added, dropped or re-routed through sites at any time. In particular, the combination of Gigabit Ethernet ADM and L2 data functionality offers the promise of reduced operation costs and increased service flexibility for Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet transmission. The solutions adopt the distributed GMPLS/ASON control plane, adding more intelligence to the network and greatly improving its reliability. These solutions enable service providers to deliver highly flexible and reliable networks, greatly reducing CapEx and OpEx in the process.

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