PM C1008MP/C1008MPLH

The PM C1008MP family of modules are amongst the industries most flexible multi-protocol DWDM add drop multiplexers. These modules have the ability to multiplex any mix of 1 GbE, 1 Gig Fibre Channel, 2 Gig Fibre Channel, 4 Gig Fibre Channel, OC-12/STM-4, and OC-48/STM-16 up to to a total bandwidth of 10 gigabits per second. These modules have eight client ports which can be used as inputs for these different service types. All client ports are software programmable and can be reprogrammed to a different client service in the field, on the fly, without any effect on traffic being carried by other ports on the cards. The PM C1008MP comes in two flavors, the PM C1008MPLH which has FEC and the PM C1008MP which does not have FEC. The PM C1008MPLH is designed for long haul applications and the PM C1008MP is designed for metro and access applications. The flexibility in these line cards provides the end user with a number of advantages. First, enterprises and service providers can utilize these line cards without any need to understand or forecast the mix of different traffic types that will need to be supported in the future. Client ports can be programmed to the appropriate service type at the time the need for providing that service type arises. The flexibility of these modules provides the ultimate economy in wavelength utilization for complex applications that involve multiple service types. These modules aggregate many different service types onto a single 10G wavelength. Traditional DWDM multiplexers would require as many as 1 wavelength per service type.

The PM C1008MP modules provide a second redundant line port for 50ms line side redundancy. Protection using the redundant line port is based on loss of single as well as signal degradation. The PM C1008MP family of modules can be used in conjunction with the PM 123V and the PM 124 (separate datasheets available) in order to efficiently aggregate lower rate traffic. The PM 124 allows the aggregation of 10/100 Ethernet, OC-3/STM-1, and OC-4/STM-12 into a single client port on the PM C1008MP. The PM123V allows for the aggregation of SD-SDI or ASI video into a single client port of the PM C1008MP.

Finally, in addition to the ability to aggregate multiple service types and rates, the PM C1008MP modules offer an ADM capability. Multiple PM C1008MPs placed on a common span or ring can add and drop any mix of traffic from a single 10G wavelength on that span or ring. This can be done with a single PM C1008MP at each site at which traffic is to be added or dropped.

Because of the flexibility of the PM C1008MP family of modules, they can be used for a multitude of applications. It is particularly useful in applications where multiple service types are necessary although of course, it can be used for single service type applications as well. Examples of applications requiring multiple converged service types include wireless backhaul, broadband aggregation, and business services. For wireless backhaul applications, as the industry moves from 2G to 3G and 4G, there will be a need to mix Ethernet and TDM services. For broadband backhaul, a mix of IP DSLAMs/DLCs and traditional TDM based DLCs/DSLAMs require a mix of TDM and Ethernet services. Finally, for business services, one could encounter a mix of multiple service types including video, Ethernet, TDM, and Fibre Channel. With all of these applications, flexibility in traffic mix is critical. The ability of the PM C1008MP family of modules to support different service types in any mix on a single wavelength allows for service providers and enterprises to deploy these applications utilizing minimal network resources (wavelengths) without the need to anticipate what the mix of the different service types will be.

Aggregation of Multiple Protcols Using the PM C1008MP ADM Capability

• Single module for aggregation of most common service types
• Efficient multiplexing that supports aggregation of multiple service types onto a single wavelength
• Support for a wide variety of applicaitons with a single module simplifying inventory and sparing
• Redundant line port for 50ms network redundancy
• ADM capability allowing for the adding and dropping of any mix of service types at multiple remote locations using only a single wavelength
• Small 2RU Chassis option available for small footprint
• Distances up to 300 km without in-line amplifiers