ADVA Optical
Networking's OpenFabric(TM) Technology Creates Simple, Flexible
Optical Cross-Connect in Live Disaggregated Network
Düsseldorf,
Germany. September 28, 2017. ADVA Optical Networking today
announced that it has successfully completed a joint field trial of
its FSP 3000 CloudConnect(TM) and OpenFabric(TM) technology in
Telefónica Germany's live network. The innovative transport
solution achieved disaggregated 100, 150 and 200Gbit/s connectivity
over the mobile communication provider's existing 10Gbit/s line
system. The high-density 1RU modular DCI technology successfully
carried alien wavelengths across the national backbone
infrastructure with no impact on live traffic, including error-free
200Gbit/s transmission over a 290km data path. The test
demonstrated how the ADVA FSP 3000 OpenFabric(TM) creates an agile,
flexible and highly scalable network, accelerating service
availability and improving operational efficiency. It was conducted
with the support of ADVA Optical Networking's Elite partner
Axians.
"Demand for network capacity is
spiraling and this joint field trial is a key part of our response.
Its success demonstrates how ADVA Optical Networking's technology
could help us to cost-effectively tackle the fierce growth in our
customers' data requirements," said Holger Duhn, WDM senior
architect, Telefónica Germany. "This trial shows that the ADVA FSP
3000 CloudConnect(TM) has the potential to maximize the value of
our deployed infrastructure. Without the need for a major network
upgrade, we've succeeded in transporting ultra-high-capacity alien
wavelengths at distances spanning more than 1,000km. The FSP 3000
OpenFabric(TM) creates an OTN cross-connect optical layer so that
lower-speed services can be aggregated onto high-speed wavelengths.
This level of flexibility will be instrumental as we look to
efficiently provide our customers with the data rates they
require."
The nationwide field trial
involved Telefónica Germany's major metro hubs including Düsseldorf
and Frankfurt. As well as transporting third-party 200Gbit/s
wavelengths across 290km, the test also succeeded in transmitting
disaggregated 100Gbit/s signals across 1,300km without the need for
regeneration. What's more, 300Gbit/s capacity was achieved using
ADVA Optical Networking's unique QuadFlex(TM) line card to combine
two 150Gbit/s wavelengths operating at 8QAM within an optical
super-channel. Designed for scalability and bandwidth optimization,
the ADVA FSP 3000 CloudConnect(TM) platform offers unrivalled
efficiency. It delivers huge energy savings and, with its 1RU
footprint, consumes less rack space than competing technology. Also
key to the joint trial was the FSP 3000 OpenFabric(TM), an entirely
new optical transport network (OTN) cross-connect design. It
creates a distributed architecture optimized for the metro,
enabling carriers like Telefónica Germany to simply and efficiently
aggregate lower-speed services.
"Our innovation is redefining
optical transport. As this trial demonstrates, service providers
now have the power to leverage so much more value from their
deployed infrastructure. With our latest solutions, such as the new
approach to OTN cross-connects offered by our FSP 3000
OpenFabric(TM), we're expanding the boundaries of possibility,"
commented Frank Hering, director, sales, Germany, ADVA Optical
Networking. "Our FSP 3000 OpenFabric(TM) removes slot capacity
assignments and the proprietary fabric adapters of a closed system,
enabling a mix of optical services and scale. It provides network
operators with total flexibility, allowing them to easily manage
their traffic to meet demand. We're proud that our technology and
continued support is empowering Telefónica Germany to explore the
newest and most innovative avenues towards open, agile and
ultra-high-capacity service delivery."
Watch this video for more
information on the ADVA FSP 3000 CloudConnect(TM):
https://youtu.be/nyG4S-e0qgI.
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About ADVA
Optical Networking
ADVA Optical Networking is a company founded on innovation and
driven to help our customers succeed. For over two decades, our
technology has empowered networks across the globe. We're
continually developing breakthrough hardware and software that
leads the networking industry and creates new business
opportunities. It's these open connectivity solutions that enable
our customers to deliver the cloud and mobile services that are
vital to today's society and for imagining new tomorrows. Together,
we're building a truly connected and sustainable future. For more
information on how we can help you, please visit us at:
www.advaoptical.com.
About Axians
Networks & Solutions GmbH
Axians Networks & Solutions specializes in the set-up of
complex LAN and WAN infrastructures for carrier and enterprise
customers. The system integrator's range of
manufacturer-independent products and services ranges from
solutions for broadband, collaboration, mobility and wireless and
data centers, to managed and maintenance services. As a partner and
service provider, Axians Networks & Solutions develops
company-specific ICT designs that allow customers to cope with
digital changes. Through its 175 employees, the network specialist
can serve around 820 customers in Cologne and nine other locations
across Germany. The company is part of Axians, the global brands
for ICT solutions of Vinci Energies. www.axians.de
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