Recession-Proof Consulting Services with CWDM Network Design

Recession-Proof Consulting Services with CWDM Network Design Presented By Ty Estes Marketing Communications Director Omnitron Systems

Recession-Proof Consulting Services with CWDM Network Design Introduction WDM Technology Overview CWDM and Fiber Cabling Multiplexing Equipment Application Examples Wavelength Conversion

About Omnitron Systems Founded in 1992 Corporate Headquarters in Irvine California Provides Carrier-Grade Fiber Connectivity Solutions for Utilities, Service Providers, Enterprise and Government networks iconverter Intelligent Media Converters, CWDM Multiplexers, T1/E1 Multiplexers and Network Interface Devices iconverter Products are MEF 9/14/21 and NEBS Level 3 Certified.

The Only Constant is Change Enterprises Service Providers Utilities & Energy Government Education

The Challenge Convergence, New Applications and Services, and Migration to the Next Generation Network Video Data Center Connectivity High Definition TV Internet Video IP Security & Traffic Video Distance Learning Wireless Backhaul 3G and 4G Services SaaS Cloud Computing Remote Backup Carrier Ethernet Ethernet Business Services Migration from Legacy Protocols Are Stretching the Capacity of Fiber Infrastructure

Expanding Capacity of Fiber Networks Three Options 1) Install New Fiber New links for each location/application/data type Expensive and time consuming installation 2) Protocol Converters / Aggregation Circuit Emulation converges the different applications into TDM or Ethernet Expensive and complicated equipment 3) Wavelength Division Multiplexing

Recession-Proof Consulting Services with CWDM Network Design Introduction WDM Technology Overview CWDM and Fiber Cabling Multiplexing Equipment Application Examples Wavelength Conversion

WDM Overview Wavelength Division Multiplexing Overlaying multiple wavelengths on one fiber link Each wavelength is a secure and an independent data channel Each channel is protocol and speed transparent (up to 10 Gig) Increases the capacity of the fiber infrastructure Inexpensive when compared to alternatives Installing new fiber (costly and time consuming) Circuit Emulation (costly and complex training and support) Implementation has no impact to existing network Legacy 1310nm or 1550nm network treated as additional CWDM channel

WDM Single Fiber Dual Fiber utilizes one wavelength over two strands of fiber Rx 1310nm Tx Tx 1310nm Rx Single-Fiber utilizes Bi-Directional (BIDI) WDM technology Tx / Rx 1310nm 1550nm Two independent wavelengths over one strand of fiber Rx / Tx

WDM Overview Dual Fiber Links WDM technology enables a fiber optic cable to carry multiple Wavelengths (Lambdas) Each Wavelength is an independent data Channel that can transport any network protocol or data rate Additional Channels can be added if the Wavelengths are unique

DWDM and CWDM Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing

CDWM and Standard Wavelengths Standard 1310nm or 1550nm have wider tolerances and utilize more of the spectrum than CWDM wavelengths Standard wavelengths can be used in conjunction with the CWDM wavelengths (through Pass Band ports) Standard wavelengths are not precise enough for the 20nm filters used in CWDM multiplexers Standard wavelengths can be converted to CWDM wavelengths with Transponders or SFPs Standard 1310 Standard 1550

CDWM Wavelength Band Allocation Different Bands or groupings of wavelengths ITU Bands 5 bands defined by ITU Lower Band = lower 10 wavelengths Legacy 1310 is a subset of Lower Band (1270nm to 1360nm.) Upper Band = upper 8 wavelengths Upper 1 (1510, 1530, 1550, 1570) commonly used for CWDM MUXes Upper 2 (1470, 1490, 1590, 1610) compliments Upper 1 Lower 10 Upper 8 Upper 2 Upper 1 Upper 2 O Band E Band S Band C Band L Band ITU Bands

Recession-Proof Consulting Services with CWDM Network Design Introduction WDM Technology Overview CWDM and Fiber Cabling Multiplexing Equipment Application Examples Wavelength Conversion

Fiber Types for CWDM Applications Single Mode Fiber is required for CWDM Types of Single Mode Fiber Non-dispersion-shifted (NDSF), G.652, G.652.C & G.652.D Most common (see next slide) Dispersion shifted fiber, G.653 Not commonly deployed Zero Dispersion area moved to 1550 Non-zero dispersion-shifted fiber (NZ-DSF), G.655 Developed to minimize issues (nonlinear effects) in DWDM systems.

Fiber Types Optimized for CWDM Non-dispersion-shifted fiber (NDSF) 1.0 Water Peak Loss (db/km) 0.9 0.6 G.652 G.652C G.652D 0.3 0 1300 1400 1500 1600 nm

Fiber Types for CWDM Applications 1) Know the type of fiber installed in your network Contact the manufacturer Test your fiber links 2) Plan accordingly Determine the areas of the spectrum that have the highest attenuation in the fiber link Use the optimum attenuation areas of the CWDM spectrum in your design

Recession-Proof Consulting Services with CWDM Network Design Introduction WDM Technology Overview CWDM and Fiber Cabling Multiplexing Equipment Application Examples Wavelength Conversion

CWDM Multiplexers CWDM MUXes are Passive Devices CWDM Multiplexers modules do not require power to operate Pass all data channels transparently Support data rates up to 10 gig per channel CWDM MUXes can be Powered Installing a CWDM MUX module in a powered chassis enables management of the module

Types of CWDM Multiplexers Dual Fiber and Single-Fiber 4 Channel Dual Fiber 2 Channel Single Fiber 1510nm 1530nm Common 1510nm 1530nm Common 1550nm 1570nm 1550nm 1570nm Each Channel is 1 Wavelength Each Channel is 2 Wavelengths Single-Fiber MUXes support 1/2 the Channel Ports of Dual Fiber MUXes

Types of CWDM Multiplexers Multiplexers are used at each end of a CWDM Common Line to MUX and DMUX wavelengths Optical Add+Drop Multiplexers (OADM) are used to insert (add) and remove (drop) wavelengths at any point along a CWDM Common Line

Port Definitions Channel Port A port for a specific CWDM wavelength Common Port A port for the CWDM Common Line that transmits/receives all multiplexed wavelengths 1310 Pass Band Port Connects directly to standard equipment and enables the legacy 1310nm wavelength to pass through unaltered Also used as a Management or Service Channel Expansion Port (AKA Upgrade Port or Express Port) Cascades multiple MUX/DEMUX modules, e.g.: two 8-Channel MUX modules yields 16 channels Can also function as a 1550 Pass Band port

MUX/DMUX 4-Channel Modules Upper 1 Band with 1310 Pass Band port Channel 1 1510nm Channel 2 1530nm Channel 3 1550nm Channel 4 1570nm 1310 Pass Band Port Common Port

MUX/DMUX 4-Channel Modules 4-Channel Dual Fiber with Pass Band Channel Ports CWDM MUX/DMUX CWDM MUX/DMUX Channel Ports 1510nm Dual Fiber 1510nm 1530nm Common (Rx) Common (Tx) 1530nm 1550nm 1550nm 1570nm Common (Tx) Common (Rx) 1570nm 1310 PB 1310 PB 4-Channel MUX/DMUX at each end of a dual fiber Common Link provides four independent data paths, plus a 1310 Pass Band (PB) channel that connects directly to legacy equipment.

MUX/DMUX Application Example 4-Channel Point-to-Point MUX/DMUX with 1310 Pass Band Four new data channels added to existing fiber link carrying existing 1310nm data. Legacy 1310 device can be Ethernet, SONET, TDM or other protocol.

MUX/DMUX 4-Channel Dual Fiber Upper 2 Band with Pass Band port and Expansion port Channel 1 1470nm Channel 3 1590nm 1310 Pass Band Port 1510-1570 Expansion Port Channel 2 1490nm Channel 4 1610nm Common Port

MUX/DMUX Application Example 4-Channel Point-to-Point MUX/DMUX with Expansion Upper 2 Band Upper 1 Band Expansion 1310 Pass Band Upper 1 Band compliments Upper 2 Band Expansion Plus 1310 Pass Band over Common Link

MUX/DMUX Application Example 4-Channel Point-to-Point MUX/DMUX with EXP and PB Upper 2 Band Legacy 1550 Expansion (1550 Pass Band) 1310 Management Channel Expansion Port can also be used as a 1550 Pass Band Port. Pass Band Port can also be used for Management.

8-Channel Dual Fiber Upper 8 Band 1310 Pass Band port Channel 1 1470nm Channel 2 1490nm Channel 3 1510nm Channel 4 1530nm Channel 5 1490nm Channel 6 1610nm Channel 7 1610nm Channel 8 1610nm Common Port 1310 Pass Band

8-Channel Dual Fiber Lower 10 Band Channel 1 1270nm Channel 3 1290nm Channel 5 1310nm Channel 7 1330nm Channel 2 1350nm Channel 4 1370nm Channel 6 1430nm Channel 8 1450nm? Water Peak Common Port

Application Example 8-Channel MUX and Two 4-Channel Drops The Expansion Port also enables a cascade port to another location

OADM Modules Optical Add+Drop Multiplexers enable CWDM channels to be added and dropped along a CWDM Common Line 1-Channel Dual Fiber OADM 2-Channel Dual Fiber OADM

OADM Modules 1-Channel Dual Fiber OADM Channel 1 Left 1590nm Channel 1 Right 1590nm Left Common Port (All Wavelengths) Select any Wavelength for Add + Drop Right Common Port (All Wavelengths) All Wavelengths pass through both (Left & Right) Common Ports 1590nm is extracted out and inserted in

Dual Fiber, Single-Channel OADM Channel Ports 1510nm (Rx) 1510nm (Tx) 1530nm (Rx) 1530nm (Tx) 1550nm (Rx) 1550nm (Tx) 1570nm (Rx) 1570nm (Tx) CWDM MUX Common Left Port Common (Rx) Common (Tx) Channel Left Port 1570nm (Rx) OADM Common Right Port 1570nm (Tx) Common (Tx) Common (Rx) Channel Right Port CWDM MUX Channel Ports 1510nm (Tx) 1510nm (Rx) 1530nm (Tx) 1530nm (Rx) 1550nm (Tx) 1550nm (Rx) 1570nm (Tx) 1570nm (Rx) 1570nm (Tx) 1570nm (Rx) A dual-direction OADM Adds and Drops a wavelength along the Common fiber route in both directions

OADM Application Example 1 Channel OADM with Dual Direction Add+Drop The 1570nm Channel can be Single Direction (D) E). or Dual Direction (D & E).

CWDM OADM Modules 2-Channel Dual Fiber OADM Channel 1 Left 1510nm Channel 1 Right 1510nm Channel 2 Left 1530nm Channel 2 Right 1530nm Select any Two Wavelengths for Add + Drop Left Common (All Remaining Wavelengths) Right Common (All Remaining Wavelengths) All Wavelengths pass through both (Left & Right) Common Ports

OADM & MUX/DMUX Application Bus (Linear) Topology with 1-Channel and 2-Channel Add+Drop locations using the Upper 2 Band A single-direction OADM is used at each location. Note the higher wavelengths utilized for longest distances due to lowest attenuation.

OADM Ring Application Resilient Ring with 1 and 2-Channel Add+Drops OADMs used to Connect and Bypass Switch Nodes. Many more networks and nodes can be added to the ring.

CWDM is Cost Effective Section Summary Much less expensive than upgrading switches and routers Maintain investments in existing equipment Rapid Deployments Passive equipment that is easy to use Plug and play installations No disruption to existing service (Spanning Tree / SONET)

Section Summary CWDM Multiplexers Support Dual and Single-Fiber Single Fiber MUXes support ½ the channels of Dual Fiber. Wavelength Allocation Provides Design Flexibility Enables Passing of Legacy 1310nm and 1550nm Complementing Bands for Expansion Ports Workaround for the 1400nm Water Peak

Section Summary MUXes and OADMs Provide Flexible Designs Add and Drop Linear Bus applications Pass Band Ports enable overlaying CWDM onto existing networks Overlay Channels on SONET and Resilient Ring networks Expansion Ports provide flexibility for future growth Expansion Ports also double as 1550 Pass Band, and enable passing channels to different locations Both MUXes and OADMs can be used to Connect and Bypass Nodes on ring networks

Recession-Proof Consulting Services with CWDM Network Design Introduction WDM Technology Overview CWDM and Fiber Cabling Multiplexing Equipment Application Examples Wavelength Conversion

CWDM Wavelength Conversion OK, CWDM is cool stuff. But how do I connect my equipment to CWDM Muxes? Small Form Pluggable (SFP) transceivers Transponders / Wavelength converters Media Converters that support SFPs

CWDM Wavelength Conversion How to Connect Legacy Equipment to CWDM Networks Small Form Pluggable (SFP) transceivers are compact interchangeable connectors CWDM SFPs support 18 ITU-T G694.2 wavelengths between 1270nm to 1610nm in 20nm increments Available with color coded latch handles Wavelength 1610nm 1590nm 1570nm 1550nm 1530nm 1510nm 1490nm 1470nm Color Brown Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple Gray

CWDM Wavelength Conversion How to Connect Legacy Equipment to CWDM Networks CWDM SFPs are used with SFP capable switches to convert standard wavelengths to CWDM wavelengths

CWDM Wavelength Conversion How to Connect Legacy Equipment to CWDM Networks Transponders are Fiber-to-Fiber converters with SFPs that convert standard wavelengths to WDM wavelengths Also converts Multimode Fiber to Single-mode Fiber

CWDM Wavelength Conversion How to Connect Legacy Equipment to CWDM Networks Transponders convert fixed fiber ports with legacy wavelengths to CWDM wavelengths

CWDM Wavelength Conversion How to Connect Legacy Equipment to CWDM Networks Media Converters that support SFPs enable connectivity between copper equipment and CWDM networks Support a wide variety of network protocols, cabling and connector types

CWDM Wavelength Conversion How to Connect Legacy Equipment to CWDM Networks Media Converters with CWDM SFPs convert copper to fiber with CWDM wavelengths

CWDM Wavelength Conversion Wavelengths from almost any network device can be converted to appropriate CWDM wavelengths Gig-E switch w/sfps + CWDM SFP (1510nm) CWDM MUX ATM Router + Standard SFP (MM 1310nm) Transponder CWDM SFP (SM 1530nm) 1510nm 1530nm Fast-E switch (UTP) 10/100 Media Converter CWDM SFP (1550nm) + 1550nm 1570nm T3 MUX + T3 Media Converter CWDM SFP (1570nm)

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iconverter CWDM Product Summary Dual Fiber Products: 4 and 8 Channel MUX/DMUX 1 and 2 Channel OADM Single-Fiber Products: 2 and 4 Channel MUX/DEMUX 1 Channel OADM Multi-Service Platform Ethernet, Serial & TDM over Fiber Modular and Compact Chassis System Pass Band and Expansion Ports Flexible and Scalable Deployments

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