This white paper assesses the key pain points operators face in the core and provides an overview of the main architectural options available to them. Specifically, we discuss switched SONET/SDH networks (the PMO), integrated optics on core routers (IP over DWDM), and switched OTN networking.

…of the Optical Transport market and how Ciena is benefiting.    One of my ongoing story lines on this blog has been the tremendous global growth in bandwidth demand due to increases in mobile data traffic and online video, which is driving the evolutionary move to 40G/100G in the core. …

This white paper assesses the key pain points operators face in the core and provides an overview of the main architectural options available to them. Specifically, we discuss switched SONET/SDH networks (the PMO), integrated optics on core routers (IP over DWDM), and switched OTN networking.

This white paper assesses the key pain points operators face in the core and provides an overview of the main architectural options available to them. Specifically, we discuss switched SONET/SDH networks (the PMO), integrated optics on core routers (IP over DWDM), and switched OTN networking.

This white paper assesses the key pain points operators face in the core and provides an overview of the main architectural options available to them. Specifically, we discuss switched SONET/SDH networks (the PMO), integrated optics on core routers (IP over DWDM), and switched OTN networking.

…-engineering of existing fiber routes or additional equipment required. The solution also provides investment protection as it can easily scale to 100G in the same manner as capacity demands increase. “As we look to implement a significant network upgrade, we needed a painless migration strategy…

…specialist, today announced a significant milestone in innovation with the successful demonstration of the industry’s first true, single wavelength 100G optical transmission during the Supercomputing Conference 2008 (SC08), held in late November. Driven by Ciena’s expertise in optical technologies…

…development plans.   For both of these competitive announcements, 100G optical transport using coherent technology was the clear focus of the move – signifying an attempt by both companies to play a more prominent role in the 100G market that is expected to grow faster than any other optical segment…

…the agreement -- saying that Ciena will be providing solutions for coherent 100G wavelengths and OTN (Optical Transport Network) switching.  Those two technologies are of course key parts of Ciena?s existing 40G/100G solution.  

This white paper assesses the key pain points operators face in the core and provides an overview of the main architectural options available to them. Specifically, we discuss switched SONET/SDH networks (the PMO), integrated optics on core routers (IP over DWDM), and switched OTN networking.