PacketLight PL-8000M 2 x 800G Muxponder for DWDM DCI and Metro

Features

Pay-as-you-grow architecture, based on standard pluggable coherent optical modules, offers scalable and flexible connectivity solutions.

• Dual 800G Muxponders/Transponder: Provides seamless 800G connectivity.

• Supported Services: 100GbE, 400GbE, and 800GbE, catering to diverse network requirements.

• 800G Uplink: Utilises an 800G OpenROADM CFP2-DCO, offering tunable flex-grid capabilities. Modulation mode is set to 800G 16QAM.

• Flexible Client Options: Per slice, clients can choose from 8 x 100GbE QSFP28, 2 x 400GbE QSFPDD, and 1 x 800GbE QSFPDD.

• Supported Client Optics: 100G QSFP28: LR4/SR4/CWM4/ER4/ZR4/DR1/LR1; 400G QSFPDD: LR8/SR8/FR4/DR4/DR+/LR4; 800G QSFPDD: DR8.

• Layer-1 Security: Implements GCM-AES-256 encryption and elliptic curve Diffie-Hellman key exchange for robust security.

• Comprehensive Performance Monitoring: Provides detailed line and service performance monitoring.

• Integrated Network Devices: Includes integrated EDFAs, mux/demux, and optical switches.

• Facility Protection: Optional: Integrated optical switches for enhanced facility protection.

• Remote Management: In-band GCC or out-of-band OSC for remote management capabilities.

• Easy Maintenance: Field-replaceable, hot-swappable components, including dual hot pluggable power supply units (AC/DC) and a fan unit.

This architecture ensures optimal performance and scalability, making it ideal for businesses and organisations seeking reliable and efficient network connectivity.

Applications

• Service Provider Managed Optical Transport Demarcation Device

• High-capacity DCI for enterprise, AI applications, campus, and cloud computing networks

• 800G wavelengths to enhance existing OTN/DWDM infrastructure

• Secured and encrypted communication for 100/400/800GbE services

Benefits

• Reduces the power consumption and cost per bit of the network.
• Transport of 100/400/800GbE over a single wavelength.
• Dual 800G transponders and muxponders in a 1U rack.
• Embedded Layer-1 GCM-AES-256 encryption.
• Integrated EDFA, mux/demux, and optical switch in a 1U rack.
• Modular and flexible for future growth and maintenance.

Note: For specific countries, models that include Layer-1 GCM-AES-256 based encryption will be marked with the suffix C.

Overview

The PacketLight PL-8000M is a modular and cost-effective high-capacity solution for deploying 800GbE, 400GbE, and 100GbE services, or augmenting existing network capacity.

The device features two 800G pluggable uplink optical modules, capable of delivering up to 1.6T in a 1U chassis. The PL-8000M integrates mux/demux, EDFA, and OSW, providing a comprehensive optical layer. This adaptable solution facilitates a pay-as-you-grow architecture.

Flexible Design

The PL-8000M establishes a clear demarcation point between the service and the DWDM network, ensuring interoperability with any third-party switch or router. This configuration offers comprehensive visibility and performance monitoring of 100/400/800GbE client services.

Powerful Feature Set

The PL-8000M transports a diverse range of 100GbE, 400GbE, and 800GbE services over two 800G wavelengths, delivering up to 1.6T capacity in a 1U form factor. The muxponder provides a comprehensive optical networking solution, including protection by integrating amplifiers, mux/demux, and optical switches within a single device.

PL-8000M Diagram