Optical Ethernet (Optical MAN)

Gigabit Ethernet MAN products feature extensive routing capabilities, flexible connectivity options and sophisticated management tools.

• 1665 Data Multiplexer

  • The Metropolis® DMX Access Multiplexer is a compact, yet highly-scalable hybrid Ethernet/SAN/SONET platform designed to bridge the bandwidth gap between LANs and core backbone networks.
  • The 1665 Data Multiplexer is part of the comprehensive Alcatel-Lucent optical portfolio, providing end-to-end optical solutions for today’s metro and long-haul networks.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Offers seamless migration from TDM to packet networks enabling growth to a more diverse portfolio of services
    • Provides seamless end-to-end optical integration and inter-working capabilities with Alcatel-Lucent and other vendor systems
    • Combines the trusted reliability of SONET protection for all services plus rapid spanning tree and Resilient Package Ring (RPR) protection for data services
    • Adds SAN transport and RPR switching to existing Ethernet/SONET hybrid capabilities
    • Integrates GbE, Fast Ethernet, virtual LAN, and SAN networking capabilities into existing SONET-based solutions and services
    • Enhances the SONET layer by introducing Ethernet and SAN into the Wide Area Network (WAN)/Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

• 1665 Data Multiplexer Extend

  • The 1665 Data Multiplexer Extend is an access multiplexer that is designed to bring high-capacity TDM, Ethernet, and SAN services to the metro access network edge.
  • The 1665 Data Multiplexer Extend is part of our comprehensive optical portfolio, providing end-to-end optical solutions for today’s metro and long-haul networks.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Delivers versatile, multi-service access with network and facility protection on a single platform
    • Provides new data service opportunities
    • Provides an economical solution where space is at a premium
    • Supports a strong combination of small size and diverse services for OSP cabinet deployment
    • Offers reliable and flexible Ethernet/SAN transport
    • Supports fiber-to-the-business/curb (FTTB), low-cost multi-service aggregation, and SAN distance extension applications

• 1830 Photonic Service Switch

  • The 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) is a multi-reach photonic platform, providing the first commercially available support for best-in-class, single carrier 100G Next-Generation Coherent technology.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Best in class, highly integrated 100G next generation electro-optics technology with coherent detection helps operators to easily deploy high capacity networks and leverage their assets while lowering the cost per transported bit
    • Reduced operating expenses, by making WDM networking more flexible and automated, simpler and quicker to operate by facilitated NOC-based services avoiding on-site manual interventions
    • Accelerated time to service for wavelength services that can be set in minutes by NOC without lengthy and costly on-site intervention
    • High automation reduces service time-granularity and paves the way to a new breed of on-demand wavelength service offering, reusing a same bandwidth resource multiple times
    • Improved capacity by adding “any-wavelength-to-anywhere” for significant savings in CAPEX as traffic explosion can be cost-effectively accommodated
    • Significant savings in space and power per transported bit

• 1850 TSS Product Family: Packet-Optical Transport TSS

  • The 1850 TSS solves a key problem facing service providers: how to migrate from predominantly SONET/SDH transport networks to transport optimized for packet traffic. The 1850 TSS product family answers this call by providing platforms that support rich-featured Ethernet/packet and SONET/SDH services and transport with integrated WDM/ROADM. The 1850 TSS is a pioneering family of products in an emerging segment, Packet-Optical Transport, aimed at giving service providers a powerful tool for seamless transport-network transformation.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Empowers users to deliver a flexible mix of broadband services
    • Provides significant OPEX reductions  through simplified network operations
    • Lowers the risk of CAPEX investments that may vary over time with changes in service demand

• 1642 Edge Multiplexer

  • The 1642 Edge Multiplexer, part of the Alcatel-Lucent Optical Multi-Service Node (OMSN) family, is an economical as well as an ideal space-saving multi-service system for customer premises and metropolitan access networks applications.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Full compatibility with installed base; it enables Ethernet service extensions over first generation SDH networks
    • Cost-efficient delivery of TDM and Ethernet services to large and medium enterprises
    • Reduced OPEX: simplified network operations and operators' staff training thanks to the Alcatel-Lucent unified network management system, which offers integrated end-to-end service management functions with the same look and feel for all Alcatel-Lucent's transmission products
    • Optimized footprint and power consumption

• 1642 Edge Multiplexer Compact

  • The 1642 Edge Multiplexer Compact (EMC), part of the Optical Multi-Service Node (OMSN) family, is an ideal space-saving, next generation, multiservice building block for CPE and access layer applications in the metropolitan and enterprise network. Due to the super compact mechanism design (1U height), the product offers space and power consumption savings as well as significant cost savings.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Cost-effectiveness: Network operators can choose from a variety of units with an optimized number of ports, allowing them to buy only what they need
    • Full-ADM capabilities at end-customer premises: Can be used to deliver 2 Mb/s and Ethernet/Fast Ethernet leased lines as well as higher-end services such as 34 Mb/s, 45 Mb/s, and STM-1 rates with a versatile and compact chassis ideal for enterprise locations
    • Flexibility: Main frame contains 2 x STM-1 interfaces, 14 x E1 interface, an SDH matrix, clock reference and equipment control functions allowing the system to be configured for a variety of applications
    • Reliability: Offers two types of network protection: Linear Multiplex Section Protection (MSP) and Sub-Network Connection Protection (SNCP)
    • Ease of use: Has a centralized control architecture that limits the presence of processors and software to the main frame
    • Common management: Can be commonly managed by the TMN 1350 series along with other OMSN family products 
    • Hardware reuse: Supports all traffic boards of the 1642 EM, such as 8 x E1, 32/28/8 x 2 Mb/s (2mm HM interface), 8 x 2 Mb/s retiming (coaxial interface), 1 x 34/45 Mb/s, 1 x STM-1 (S-1.1, L-1.1, or L-1.2), 8 x Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX and 2 x 10/100 Base-TX plus 1 x 100 Base-FX, and so on
    • Enhanced data aware function: Offers rate adaptive Ethernet 10/100 transport, mapping on N x VC-12, N x VC-3 with virtual concatenation and providing local Layer 2 switching

• 1643 Access Multiplexer Small

  • The 1643 Access Multiplexer Small is a compact STM-1 Multi-Service CPE that can help you deploy new services such as IP Transport, Ethernet Switching and TDM to small- and medium-sized business customers.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Provides an economical solution to serve small/medium-sized customers
    • Helps to lower expenses
    • Supports Ethernet and Fast Ethernet with optional TransLAN^® Card technology
    • Includes a wide range of installation options
    • Offers versatile and robust management capabilities
    • Presents a flexible choice of optical and tributary interfaces

• 1645 Access Multiplexer Compact (AMC)

  • The 1645 Access Multiplexer Compact (AMC) is an economical Synchronous Transport Mode STM-1/4 platform that enables the delivery of TDM and Ethernet services to small- and medium-sized government agencies. Its energy efficiency and compact size improve space use while lowering operating expenses.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Rich set of Ethernet and TDM services for business customers
    • Cost-effective CPE access or network edge device
    • Flexible deployment options with energy-efficient, compact design
    • Versatile and robust management

• 1650 SMC STM1/4 Multiservice Metro Node

  • The 1650 SMC is a very compact add-drop multiplexer and mini cross connect that meets the requirements of metro access networks. It is an ideal multi-function building block for delivering SDH, integrated ATM and Packet Ring MPLS-based switching capabilities, as well as LAN interfaces (Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet).
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Optimized cost-effectiveness of transport networks: efficient for traditional voice and leased-line traffic, yet ready to serve the increasing Ethernet, ATM and IP services demand
    • ISA plug-in-concept for easy service upgrade where and when needed, reducing time to deploy new broadband data services
    • Protection methods to guarantee reliability of services to agencies
    • Common building blocks concept of the Optical Multi-Service Nodes and Gateways (OMSN and OMSG) product family: unrestricted deployment of hardware items across systems, synergy in spares and spare management, easy repairs and reduced training requirements
    • Managed by the Alcatel-Lucent 13xx common network management platform that offers integrated end-to-end service management functions with the same look and feel for all Alcatel-Lucent's transmission products

• 1655 Access Multiplexer Universal

  • A compact, high-density STM-1 or STM-4 access multiplexer that can cost -effectively deliver reliable, feature rich, high-speed communications services.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Helps enhance capabilities with minimal capital investment
    • Avoids the need for overlay networks by transporting voice and data traffic over existing SDH facilities
    • Provides scalable access to business customers
    • Enables high-value Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet services
    • Helps lower operating costs through integration and compatibility
    • Supports both Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) and Central Office (CO) applications

• 1662 SMC STM-4/16 Compact Multiservice Node for Metro Networks

  • Targeting local and metropolitan network applications, the 1662 SMC is a compact, cost-effective multiservice system offering the ability to deliver several different types of services in STM-1/4/16 applications. It features all standard PDH and SDH interfaces from 2 Mb/s to 2.5 Gb/s and a fully non-blocking matrix to address any network topology.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Optimized and cost-effective transport: efficient for traditional voice and leased-line traffic, yet ready to serve the increasing Ethernet, ATM and IP services demand
    • ISA plug-in-concept for easy service upgrade where and when needed, reducing time to deployment of new broadband data services
    • Protection methods to guarantee reliability of services
    • Common building blocks concept of the Optical Multi-Service Nodes and Gateways (OMSN and OMSG) product family: unrestricted deployment of hardware items across systems, synergy in spares and spare management, easy repairs and reduced training requirements
    • Reduced OPEX: simplified network operations and operators' staff training thanks to the Alcatel-Lucent unified network management system, which offers integrated end-to-end service management functions with the same look and feel for all Alcatel-Lucent's transmission products

• 1663 Add Drop Multiplexer-universal

  • The 1663 Add Drop Multiplexer-universal is a next-generation multiplexer that helps support an array of metro needs with a single, high-density multiservice system.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Supports traditional and next-generation data services on one highly flexible, multiservice platform
    • Offers differentiated next-generation data services
    • Supports Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet with optional TransLAN® Card technology
    • Helps achieve operational savings through low power consumption, small footprint and easy-to-provision interface
    • Provides efficient and reliable transport of next-generation data services
    • Offers seamless management with the Alcatel-Lucent Optical Management products

• 1678 Metro Core Connect

  • The 1678 Metro Core Connect (MCC) simplifies networks by integrating add/drop multiplexer (ADM), broadband and wideband cross-connect, and Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) functionality into a single node with a full Generalized MPLS (GMPLS) control plane. As a result, customers can reduce capital expenditures as much as 40 percent by decreasing the number of network elements required in the central office (or main exchange), while boosting network efficiency and enabling new data services.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Facilitates flexible and cost-effective central office modernization into a single, dense node Integrates ADM, broadband, wideband and layer 2/MPLS switching capability
    • Low first cost of equipment, stemming from its modular and scalable architectural design
    • Optimizes optical infrastructure for changing service demand
    • Supports standardized GMPLS signaling for: Dynamic service provisioning, meshed restoration, and Interoperability

• 1850 Transport Service Switch (TSS-100)

  • The 1850 Transport Service Switch (TSS-100) is a multiservice transport platform that supports any mix of traffic, from all-circuit to all-packet. Its unique, technology-independent universal matrix switches packets or circuits in their native format and transports them as they are, optimizing overall network efficiency and applicability. This capability allows customers to address the transition from TDM/circuit-based transport to packet transport.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Provides cost-effectives solutions for implementing resilient metro and aggregation networks
    • Delivers carrier-class circuit and packet services
    • Maximizes return on investment by combining circuit and packet interfaces and by using Ethernet-based traffic management
    • Supports multiple quality of service (QoS) levels to provide a migration path toward the delivery of advanced packet-based services
    • Ensures smooth network evolution by enabling hybrid networks with totally flexible resource allocation between circuit and packet data services
    • Fulfills the roles of traditional MSPP/MSTP

• 1850 Transport Service Switch (TSS-40)

  • The 1850 Transport Service Switch (TSS)-40 is a packet optical platform suited for multiservice applications in ring-centric, metro Ethernet access and metro networks. As traffic becomes increasingly IP/Ethernet oriented, this platform enables smooth transformation from SONET/SDH to packet-optimized transport infrastructures by supporting from 100 percent TDM/circuit to 100 percent packet traffic, up to a maximum of 40 Gbit/s.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Network and service transformation with a hybrid optical packet platform, enabling packet data and circuit-based services
    • Scalability for packet-based traffic, up to 10Gbit/s trunks
    • High resiliency for Carrier Ethernet and TDM services with packet rings
    • Differentiated Ethernet services with per-service SLA guarantees
    • High-value services such as IPTV and E-Line/E-LAN Carrier Ethernet
    • Strong operations in line with transport networks best practices
    • Full interworking with existing SDH networks

• 1850 Transport Service Switch 320 and Transport Service Switch 160

  • The 1850 TSS 320 and its compact chassis version, the 1850 TSS 160, are next generation Packet-Optical Transport platforms.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Carrier Ethernet service through T-MPLS for standards-based connection-oriented packet transport
    • SONET/SDH Optical Transport Hierarchy (OTH) switching, including higher-order and lower-order (HO/LO) synchronous transport signal (STS) and VC-switching
    • Switches packets or circuits in their native format
    • Accommodates any traffic mix, from all-circuit to all-packet
    • Offers TDM and packet line cards for technology-specific processing
    • Any transport-technology mix
    • Very long haul (VLH)/ultra long haul (ULH) support
    • ATM pseudo-wire transport and gateway functions
    • Dense WDM (DWDM)
    • Transport-oriented operations, OAM and Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (G-MPLS)
    • Reconfigurable 44 x 10 G channel DWDM
    • Wavelength selective switch (WSS) 1 x 9 ports
    • Mesh capable ROADM up to 8 degrees