Adtran launched its FSP 3000 M-Flex800 blade leveraging ZR and ZR+ optics for high-capacity transport solutions across edge, metro and core networks.
The Adtran FSP 3000 M-Flex800 is a versatile, multi-rate line card able to support an extensive range of grey and coherent interfaces, including 100Gbit/s, 400Gbit/s, 800Gbit/s, ZR, ZR+, OpenROADM and other types of coherent optics.
Compared to classical OTN muxponder solutions, the new, single-slot M-Flex800 card supports much simpler demarcation and multiplexing technology. It enables a new way to develop compact and low-power transport solutions from the edge to the core. This new IP-to-DWDM approach enables flexible, cost-efficient networking with separated IP and optical layers.
Some highlights
- Multiple chassis options, 1RU to 12RU, front/rear access, 300/600mm width, AC/DC
- Stand-alone or with other terminals and optical line system components
- Suitable for both new and existing deployments
- Indoor or outdoor, with an ETSi-compliant, hardened 1RU chassis suitable for street cabinets
“Initially developed for DCI, ZR optics are now expanding their reach into diverse operational environments. Today’s launch will be key in that transition. Our new FSP 3000 M-Flex800™ will be a gateway between classical DWDM and the latest IPoDWDM, bringing the benefits of standardized ZR optics to a broad spectrum of operators,” said Christoph Glingener, CTO of Adtran. “Our versatile one-slot card acts as a universal host for ZR, ZR+ and OpenROADM coherent interfaces, seamlessly integrating into any open line system and enabling multiple use cases. Whether you’re looking to deploy in carrier infrastructure or DCI environments, in central offices or street cabinets, our M-Flex800™ can be easily slotted into any FSP 3000 chassis.”
