Marconi Introduces Next-Gen Multihaul WDM

Marconi introduced a new, scalable, WDM transmission platform that could serve metro, long-haul and ultra-long haul distances of up to 4,000 km. The Marconi “SmartPhotoniX Multihaul” platform leverages Marconi’s SmartPhotoniX transmission technology, which uses dispersion-managed solutions. Marconi said the basic philosophy behind its new platform is to provide modular and flexible architecture with “plug and play” features that reduce the time taken to provision new services, such as lighting up additional wavelengths to satisfy bandwidth demand. Channel upgrades are carried out by inserting the appropriate transponders at the terminal nodes, without the need for manual intervention or re-configuration. The SmartPhotoniX Multihaul also integrates Marconi’s SDH optical transmission expertise and includes optical bypass technologies for traffic passing straight through a node, eliminating the need for costly signal regeneration. The new multihaul platform has also been developed to inter-work seamlessly with Marconi’s MSH2K optical Switch.

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