Edge OLS

Coherent technology is reshaping optical networking at the edge, enabling high-capacity transmission at 100Gbit/s and beyond in compact, cost-efficient form factors. But to deliver maximum performance at the edge, coherent networks depend on a highly optimized line system. Our FSP 3000 Edge OLS is purpose-built to meet this need. It empowers operators to deploy flexible, scalable and high-capacity optical edge networks that support a wide range of coherent interfaces – while delivering the cost, power and footprint efficiencies required at the edge of the network.

WSS-based ROADMs with flexgrid technology are widely used in coherent core networks because of their configuration flexibility and spectrum efficiency. However, their cost, size and power prevent their use in access networks. On the other hand, FOADMs offer a lower-cost alternative but lack flexibility and scalability to higher baud rates with their fixed channel bandwidth and fixed channel allocation. They also require manual operations at each site. That’s why we engineered our FSP 3000 Edge OLS. It employs power-optimized wavelength broadcasting technology to deliver the flexibility and scalability required by optical edge networks, without relying on active wavelength routing technology.

Our FSP 3000 OLS uses a modular architecture. Users can mix and match elements to create OLS configurations that meet their exact requirements. Featuring multi-functional cards that deliver all necessary capabilities, such as amplification, wavelength routing, optical supervisory channel (OSC) and OTDR, our FSP 3000 OLS enables compact nodes that are simple to install and set up. What’s more, with a hardened, carrier-grade design, FSP 3000 Edge OLS nodes can be deployed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Users can choose among various chassis sizes, including a compact 1RU chassis with a hot-swappable controller and AC or DC redundant power supplies.