SN 16000 Intelligent Optical Switching Platform - Sycamore ...

Product Brief
As service providers seek practical, cost-effective ways to
evolve their networks, the stages in between a static ring and
a dynamic mesh infrastructure are the most challenging; and
for hybrid network and phased migration deployments, the
SN 16000 has no peer. Intelligent optical switching supports
non-disruptive, business-driven network evolution, minimizes
incremental capital investment, and increases operational
flexibility at every step.
An Advanced Optical Switching Platform
Your Choice of Right-Sized Configurations
The SN 16000 switching platform is available in single
chassis or multi-chassis configurations. Multi-chassis options
– from the economical 128 x 128 to the industry’s largest
1024 x 1024 matrix size – deliver maximum efficiency and
scalability in an architecture designed for future growth. The
single chassis SN 16000 SC (64 x 64) provides the same
features, right-sized for smaller sites. In any configuration,
a modular chassis design contributes to high network
availability, scalability, and port density.
Unmatched Capacity and Scalability
The SN 16000’s opto-electrical (O-E-O) switch design
delivers the industry’s highest capacity switching solution,
with an all-optical backplane to support superior scalability.
Software-configurable Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet,
SONET/SDH, and OTN/G.709 service interfaces offer perport
switching granularity and grooming to STS-1/AU-3.
Interchangeable SONET/SDH and high-speed Ethernet
interfaces, and in-service pluggable transport optics – on a
single Universal Service Card – allow exceptional network
design flexibility and pay-as-you-grow deployments. In-service
scalability from 320 Gbps to 2.5 Tbps supports seamless,
non-disruptive expansion.
Advanced Control Plane and Management Software
The advanced optical routing and signaling capabilities of
BroadLeaf ® networking software underpin support for TDM
and data aggregation, dynamic service provisioning, diverse
protection and restoration, and the interworking of ring and
mesh topologies. Sycamore’s industry-leading intelligent
control plane complies with ITU-T ASON, IETF GMPLS, and
OIF UNI/E-NNI standards.
Distributed network intelligence empowers service providers to
gradually and selectively automate operations – while meeting
or exceeding the most stringent criteria for availability. SILVX ®
network management software provides end-to-end optical
network configuration, performance management, and realtime
capacity monitoring, for creating and controlling dynamic
services.
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Suite of Integrated Transport Optics
In-service pluggable optics make it possible to tailor optical
reach to each service interface and support extended
distances without electrical regeneration. Integrated switching
and transport eliminates collocated DWDM equipment, to
further reduce capital expenditures, operational expenses,
and network complexity. An architecture designed for
seamless feature enhancements enables the SN 16000
platform to gracefully incorporate emerging technologies (e.g.,
OTN/G.709) in line with evolving network standards.
User-Configurable Communication Channels
BroadLeaf’s IP-based control plane architecture supports
configuration of SN 16000 nodes with a mix of in-band and
out-of-band control channels, to improve network resiliency
and management flexibility. The ability to separate network
traffic and control plane traffic enhances network security and
reliability. The same open systems architecture that enables
advanced intelligent optical switching also provides SONET/
SDH processing, grooming, in-band control, and performance
management features vital for interoperability in hybrid networks.
Proven Reliable Performance
Completely redundant hardware system components and
interconnections ensure the SN 16000’s operationally proven
reliability and availability; while advanced software features
support industry-leading network awareness and performance.
The SN 16000 switching platform has proven its value and
reliability in deployments at the core of some of the world’s
largest and most innovative optically switched networks.
Modularity redefiNeS “flexiBility”
The Universal Service Card (USC) for the SN 16000 significantly
reduces network costs and increases application flexibility for
service providers. Interchangeable SONET/SDH and high-speed
Ethernet interfaces, with varying optical reaches and service
rates – on a single card – add the value of modularity to
Sycamore’s hallmark intelligence and seamless integration. Userselectable
Line Interface Modules (LIMs) and in-service pluggable
optics provide a cost-effective way to add services and tailor
optical reach precisely where and when traffic demands dictate.
Modular architecture reduces operational complexity and
expenses, from installation to inventory and sparing. Modularity
also simplifies network design, configuration, and service
upgrades. By forming an extensible platform for in-service
enhancements, the USC favorably impacts the economics of
future network and service growth. The SN 16000 supports
versatile SONET/SDH and standards-based Ethernet solutions,
pay-as-you-grow deployment options – with no stranded ports –
and the most efficient data aggregation possible.