New Features and Functionality

New Features and Functionality

This section highlights new features and functionality for Release 8.0. For detailed documentation of each feature, consult the user documentation.

New Hardware Features

OC192/STM64 4 Port ITU C-Band Card

The OC192/STM64 4 Port ITU C-Band card provides four Telcordia GR-253-CORE compliant, SONET OC-192 ports per card. The ports operate at 9953.28 Mbps over single-mode fiber. The OC192/STM64 4 Port ITU C-Band card has four physical connector adapters with two fibers per connector adapter. The card supports STS-1 payloads and concatenated payloads at STS-3c, STS-12c, STS-24c, STS-48c, or STS-192c signal levels.

The OC192/STM64 4 Port ITU C-Band card features a tunable 1550-nm C-band laser on the trunk port. The laser is tunable across 82 wavelengths on the ITU grid with 50-GHz spacing between wavelengths.

OC192/STM64 4 Port ITU C-Band Card Slots and Connectors

You can install OC192/STM64 4 Port ITU C-Band cards in Slots 1 through 4 and 11 through 14. The card provides four bidirectional SC-type connector adapters on the faceplate (angled downward), carrying two fiber strands (one transmit and one receive). Only one transmit and receive pair is used per connector adapter. On a breakout cable, use port three with fiber 4 (transmit) and fiber 3 (receive).

Any Service Any Port (ASAP) Card New SFP

The ASAP card provides up to 16 Telcordia GR-253-CORE compliant, SONET OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, or Gigabit Ethernet ports, or up to 4 Telcordia GR-253-CORE compliant, SONET OC-192 ports, in any combination of line rates. The ASAP card, when used with the 4-Port I/O (4PIO) module, has up to 16 physical connector adapters (known as Small Form-factor Pluggables [SFPs]). The SFP ports operate at up to 2488.320 Mbps over a single-mode fiber. The ASAP card, when used with the 1-Port I/O (1PIO) module, has up to 4 physical connector adapters (known as 10Gigabit Small Form Factor Pluggables [XFPs]). The XFP ports operate at up to 9953.280 Mbps over a single-mode fiber. Both XFP and SFP physical connector adapters have two fibers per connector adapter (transmit [Tx] and receive [Rx]). The ASAP card supports STS-1 payloads and concatenated payloads at STS-3c, STS-6c, STS-9c, STS-12c, STS-24c, STS-48c and STS-192c signal levels. The ASAP card is interoperable with ONS 15454 E-Series, G-Series, and ML-Series Ethernet cards.

There are three major components to the ASAP card:

•Carrier card, which can be installed in Slots 1 through 4 and 11 through 14

•4PIO and 1PIO modules, also called Pluggable Input/Output Module (PIMs), which plug into the ASAP carrier card

•SFPs/XFPs, called Pluggable Port Modules (PPMs) in CTC, which plug into the 4PIO or 1PIO (PIM) module and provide the fiber interface using a female LC connector

Anew SFP is available for use on the ASAP card. It is the ONS-SI-2G-S1, which operates at OC48/STM16 rates.

Release Notes for Cisco ONS 15600 Release 8.0

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OL-10906-01

 

 

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ONS 15600 specifications

Cisco Systems ONS 15600 is a highly versatile optical networking platform designed to meet the demands of modern telecommunications and data services. This multiservice edge platform supports various transmission mediums and offers a wide array of features that enable efficient data transport. Ideal for service providers and large enterprises, the ONS 15600 is engineered to provide scalable and reliable optical transport solutions.

One of the notable features of the ONS 15600 is its capability to support multiple protocols, including SONET/SDH, Ethernet, OTN, and legacy TDM services. This flexibility allows users to tailor their networks according to specific service requirements while ensuring interoperability with existing infrastructure. The platform is designed to facilitate seamless service migration, accommodating both legacy and next-generation services.

The modular architecture of the ONS 15600 enhances its scalability. It allows for easy expansion by incorporating additional line cards or interface modules without requiring significant downtime. This modularity ensures that service providers can evolve their networks over time, responding to increasing bandwidth demands and new service offerings with ease.

Incorporating advanced technologies, the ONS 15600 employs Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), significantly increasing the capacity of fiber networks by allowing multiple signals to be transmitted simultaneously over a single optical fiber. This capability helps to optimize fiber utilization and reduce operational costs. In addition, the platform supports Optical Transport Network (OTN) for improved error detection and correction, contributing to higher reliability and performance.

Another key characteristic of the ONS 15600 is its robust management capabilities. The platform can be managed through Cisco's Optical Networking Manager (ONM), providing a centralized interface for network configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. This enhances operational efficiency and minimizes downtime, allowing service providers to focus on delivering quality services to their customers.

The ONS 15600 also prioritizes security, offering various features like encryption and access control to safeguard sensitive data during transmission. With its combination of scalability, flexibility, and security, the Cisco ONS 15600 stands out as a reliable choice for organizations looking to enhance their optical networking capabilities while meeting the evolving demands of the digital landscape. Its commitment to quality and performance makes it a cornerstone of modern optical networks.
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