Alcatel 1678 Metro Core Connect
New Generation Optical Multi-band Platform
The Alcatel 1678 Metro Core Connect (MCC) is a new generation Optical Multi-band Platform for Broadband (SDH/SONET), Wideband (SDH/SONET), OTN and L2 MPLS functionalities. Each of these switching capabilities can be dimensioned flexibly and independently. Its high density (640 Gbit/s in 1/3 of a 300 x 600 mm rack) makes it the most compact system available in the market today. The system has been designed to address all the variety of applications from metro to backbone networks supporting ring-based functionalities as well as advanced mesh topologies through GMPLS/ASON dynamic control plane.
600 mm rack, resulting in a capacity of 3.8 Tbit/s. The system design is based on a 16-slot architecture, each delivering 40 Gbit/s bandwidth capacity. If additional interfaces are required, extension shelves may be used.
STM-1/STS-3 equivalents) scalable up to 5.12 Tbit/s in the future. The 40 Gbit/s Low Order matrix is an optional add-on card expandable to 160 Gbit/s (1k STM-1/STS-3 equivalents) in further releases. A full range of HO and LO interfaces (1.5 Mbit/s up to 40 Gbit/s) as well as Data interfaces (ETH/FE, GbE, 10GbE) are provided.
Endless Service Offering Opportunities
This new generation platform supports broadband services, such as L2 MPLS, for cost effective packetbased solutions as well as wideband aggregation capabilities. Thanks to the 1678 MCC, operators networks are future proof, as it supports the evolution towards Optical Transport Network (OTN) architectures for lambda switching and GMPLS/ ASON control plane for dynamic service provisioning and distributed restoration. It is a global product, as it can work in SDH and SONET modes indifferently.
Backward Compatibility
As an ideal transport solution for Metro and Core, the 1678 MCC simplifies and optimizes the operation of existing and future networks. It is fully backwards compatible and can be integrated into any existing network, enabling immediate cost savings. Thanks to the family concept of the Alcatel Optical Multi-Service Nodes and Gateways, Alcatels previously installed devices (e.g. 1662 SMC, 1660 SM, 1670 SM) can be migrated completely and integrated in Alcatel 1678 MCC.
Alcatel, the world leader in optical networking and optical cross connect systems, offers the most complete and cost effective solution for end-to-end provisioning of the full range of wide-, broad- and ultraband services.
Unbeatable Density, Compact Footprint
The Alcatel 1678 MCC allows for reducing the number of network elements in a central office to one single system, aggregating and consolidating multi-protocol traffic streams from the metro towards the core. The system high switching capacity and high-density interfaces help lower dramatically CAPEX and OPEX. Up to six systems can be accommodated in a standard 600 x
Unparalleled Scalability
The 1678 MCC architecture allows for scaling to bigger capacities thanks to its modular design and advanced technology. The system has a High Order matrix switching capacity of 640 Gbit/s (4k
Alcatel 1678 Metro Core Connect
Ready for Todays and Tomorrows Services
The Alcatel 1678 Metro Core Connect meets the current and future demands of service providers while reducing their Total Cost of Ownership. It allows network migrations to support new revenue streams from next generation services. Relying on its full feature set and capabilities, service providers can confidently face evolving service needs. Furthermore, the single node solution which results in high density, lower power consumption, reduced footprint help service providers maximize their profitability by reducing the costs of network deployment, operation and subsequent expansions.
Key Value-Added Features
The Alcatel 1678 Metro Core Connect is a true broad- and wide-band cross connect that offers the following key features: > Easy migration capabilities from todays network implementations to the next generation technology and functionality > Single Network Element management: any configuration implemented with the 1678 MCC and 1670 SM or 1662 SMC as drop shelf is identified as a single network node > Scalable architecture with high port density for a smooth network migration > Cost-effective interfaces for Fixed Network Operators, Mobile Network Operators and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) > High availability and flexible survivability mechanisms that migrate in line with operators needs > Data aware functionalities Ethernet interfaces, virtual concatenation, GFP, LCAS, and
integrated L2 switching capability to optimally adapt the transport infrastructure to new data traffic patterns > ASON/GMPLS control plane for an efficient use of available resources and distributed service provisioning and protection in a multi-vendor and multi-operator environment > Smooth evolution to OTH, the new additional optical network layer to meet transparency and higher bandwidth granularity requirements > ETSI (SDH) and ANSI (SONET) standards compliance. Its SDH/SONET signal mapping functionality guarantees the full interoperability between SDH/SONET sub-networks, thus acting as a gateway between SDH and SONET > Future evolution to OTN and G.709 interfaces support is foreseen > Efficient network management system the Alcatel 1350 allowing for a quick service setup and monitoring
Fig. 1: Office Evolution with Alcatel 1678 Metro Core Connect
Alcatel 1678 Metro Core Connect
Serving Many Needs and Applications
The Alcatel 1678 Metro Core Connect is designed to flexibly address many segments of a carrier network. All kinds of network topologies, like hub and spoke, ring or mesh are supported as well as the possible interoperability among them. Wherever there is a need for traffic aggregation/segregation, cross connection or dynamic re-routing, the Alcatel 1678 Metro Core Connect provides the optimized solution.
ION Intelligent Optical Networking
The growth of data applications requires corresponding interfaces, such as IP, ATM, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and 10GbE. The Alcatel 1678 Metro Core Connect supports all types of interfaces necessary for data applications as well as the requirements for flexible and automatic bandwidth allocation in transport services. The optical transmission layer is
control plane that allows for distributed and automatic bandwidth provisioning and service restoration. By introducing the flexibility of IP layer into optical transport, a new era of intelligent optical networking (ION) commences. From now on endto-end service needs will directly affect the transport layer. New services will need to be automatically provisioned on the spot without operator intervention.
Usually, in the metro area, many customers have low bit-rate access traffic needs for various services which have to be aggregated and transmitted to their partners and/or service provider PoPs. The Alcatel 1678 Metro Core Connect fits in ideally as an advanced multi-service node which bridges the required distances and concentrates the required capacities / services in one single node. Being capable of supporting both SDH/SONET and OTH switching technology, an easy transition into a pure optical core layer is possible. A meshed network supporting restoration is one of the best applications where 1678 MCC allows for reducing reduce CAPEX and OPEX, as it provides a response to outages in real time.
evolving to become packet friendly. Generalized Multi Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) is the key technology. The traditional trend of centralized management of transmission networks is enhanced through the introduction of Generalized Multi Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS)
Fig. 2: Alcatel 1678 Metro Core Connect Network Applications
Alcatel 1678 Metro Core Connect
Technical Summary
System Specification > Type of fiber: Single mode, according ITUT G.652, G.653 and G.654 > Wavelength: 1310 nm, 1550 nm > Span length: Depending on the fiber type and module version > Applied standards: ITU-T G.662, G.663, G.691, G.703, G.707, G.774, G.783, G.784, G.813, G.826, G.828, G.829, G.841, G.957, G.958 G.664, G.709, G.798, G.871, G.872, G.873, G.874, G.875, G.959.1 G.807, G.8080, G.7712, G.7713, G.7714, G.7715 GR-253-CORE, GR-499-CORE, GR-1063 CORE, GR-1244-CORE, GR-1339-CORE, GR-1400-CORE, GR-2914-CORE, GR2996-CORE, T1.231 (1977) > Interface types: STM-256/OC768/40Gb/s, STM-64/OC-192/10Gb/s, STM-16/OC-48/2.5Gb/s, STM-4/OC-12, STM-1/OC3c 10GE, GbE, Eth/FE, IP, ATM 140Mb/s, 45Mb/s, 34Mb/s, 2Mb/s, 1.5Mb/s Colored Interfaces: STM-16/OC-48, STM-64/OC-192 (50GHz spacing) Joint Engineering versions are available at STM-64/OC-192, STM-16/OC-48, STM-4/OC-12 and STM-1/OC-3 to be used with optical amplifiers and with WDM equipment Matrix > HO: 640 Gb/s resp.4k STM-1/STS-3 eq. > LO: 40160 Gb/s resp. 1k STM-1/STS-3 eq. > Connectivity: VT1.5, VC-12, VC-3/STS-1, VC-4/STS-3c, VC-4-4c, VC-4-16c, VC-464c, VC-256c, 10G cross connection, ODU2 > Fully non-blocking matrix > Drop & Continue > Broadcast > Line and Terminal Loop-back
Synchronization on SDH/SONET Part > Compliant to SDH/SONET standards G.703, G.783, ITU-T G.812 (Type III), G.813, EN300 462-5 and Stratum 3E quality according to GR-1244 > Input clock: T1, T3, T6, BITS > Output clock: T4, T5, BITS > Clock selection, SSM processing, compliant to EN300 417-6 Operation > Station alarms: Urgent, non urgent > NM interface: 10Base-T/100Base-T G.773 QB3 > Info model: Optics-IM according to ITU-T (G.774) and ETSI specifications > Processes Remote Inventory, Software download Performance monitoring Configuration and provisioning Security Non-volatile databases > Plug and Play > Hot replacements for Traffic cards and ports without disturbance on other channels Central units (redundant): no disturbance on traffic > Distributed Configurations Protection > Network protection Linear 1+1 Single and dual ended MSP 100% SNCP, SNCP-I, SNCP-N, path switched ring Dual Node coupling 2f/4f MS-SPRing and 2f/4f BLSR > Equipment protection Electrical 1:N, 1+1 > G.ASON / GMPLS > Restoration Mechanical Specifications > Equipment practice (WxDxH) Rack size: 600mm x 300mm x 2200mm Shelf size: 1 to 3 shelves housed in one rack Cooling: Forced Rack cabling: Front/back access Electrical connectors: IEC 807 (Sub-D), IEC 169-1 (coax. 1.0/2.3) Optical connectors: SC-PC, FC-PC > Back-to-back installation
Power Specification > Power Supply Voltage -48V to -60V Dual return Environmental Specifications > Operating conditions NEBS: 0C to +50C incl. ETS 300 019, class 3.1 > Storage conditions NEBS: -40C to +70C incl. ETS 300 019, Class 1.1 > Transportation conditions NEBS: -40C to +70C incl. ETS 300 019, Class 2.2 > Laser safety ITU-T G.958 and IEC 60825-2 incl. Z136.1 > EMI/EMC condition ETS 300 386-2, "Telecommunication centers" GR-1089-CORE, SR-3580, US FCC part15 > CE IEC 950/ EN60950 > Earthquake NEBS GR-63-CORE: Zone 4 > Noise NEBS GR-63-CORE: max. 60dB > Altitude -100m to 5000m > Humidity 5% to 95% > ECMA-TR/70 > Alcatel ecological design policy* Performance > 30 s maximum transmission delay > SNCP/Path Switch with less than 50ms > Restoration in the range of classical protection > Fast controller switch by hot standby > 99,999% reliability > Configurable SS-bit for SONET/SDH interworking
*Further to the feature-set itself, complying to the transmission standards, the Alcatel Environmental Policy aims at implementing ecological principles during the whole life cycle of a product. This includes product design, procurement of materials and components, production, use and end-of-life procedures
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