Lumentum Unveils Optical Whiteboxes for Software Defined Networks (SDN)
17 Mars 2016 - 10:00PM
Lumentum Holdings Inc. (“Lumentum”) unveiled a new optical whitebox
platform supporting an ecosystem enabling SDN within data center
& metro/edge DWDM transport. The initial products include a
family of configurable rack-mountable optical whiteboxes: terminal
amplifier, line amplifier, mux/demux, and ROADM.
“SDN and programmable networks offer the promise of accelerating
service turn-up and pace of innovation, with benefits throughout
the value chain,” said Doug Alteen, vice president, product line
management, Telecom. “Optical whiteboxes are Lumentum’s
contribution to the ecosystem in its collective pursuit of
achieving this objective.”
SDN Optical Whitebox Overview
Lumentum’s SDN optical whitebox platform is designed for
simplicity and scalability, with open interfaces. This family of
configurable building blocks will support the construction of
networking solutions for varied applications based on specific
performance and cost requirements. The platform supports open
interfaces to ease the integration of whiteboxes into SDN
controller/orchestrator layers, enabling system integrators and
network operators to deploy and turn-up services. The initial
products based on this SDN whitebox platform target simple
point-to-point DCI applications, as well as ROADMs (for metro edge
DWDM transport).
Optical Whitebox Products
Terminal Amplifier: The terminal amplifier
whitebox and its associated mux/demux form the endpoints of a
transport link. It supports two high-power variable gain
EDFAs, OSC termination, optical channel monitor, and automatic line
protection within a 1RU network element.
Mux/Demux: The mux/demux is a passive element
that provides the entry/exit point for data transmission channels.
The device requires no external power or management
connections. Inventory data for the device is visible through
its associated terminal amplifier.
Line Amplifier: The line amplifier whitebox is
used to extend system reach beyond the single span limit of the
terminal amplifier whitebox. It combines all necessary functions to
support amplification in two directions into a single 1RU network
element.
ROADM: The ROADM whitebox is used to support
wavelength agility in meshed networks. It supports a TrueFlex®
twin 1xN (9-20+) or single 1xN (2-9) wavelength selective switch,
two high power variable gain EDFAs, OSC termination, and optical
channel monitor within a 1RU network element.
“SDN optical whiteboxes are another example of Lumentum
partnering with customers to anticipate, construct and deliver
solutions they need to fulfill the relentless demand for higher
performance, higher density, and lower cost,” said Madhu
Krishnaswamy, director, product line management, Optical
Communications. “The platform is customizable, and supports the
addition of updated features for dynamic market
conditions.”
A Lumentum ROADM whitebox is featured in a proof-of-concept
demonstration of packet optical convergence over open ROADMs. This
effort is led by ON.Lab and will be showcased in their booth #3758
at OFC.
Lumentum’s optical whitebox products will be on display in
Lumentum’s booth #2200, at OFC 2016, in Anaheim, California from
March 20-24, 2016.
About Lumentum
Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) is a market-leading manufacturer of
innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical
networking and commercial laser customers worldwide. Lumentum’s
optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type
of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum’s
commercial lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and
diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing
capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in Milpitas, California
with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For
more information, visit www.lumentum.com.
Contact
Investors: Chris Coldren, 408-404-0606; investor.relations@lumentum.com
Media: Greg Kaufman, 408-546-4235; media@lumentum.com
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