DCI BOX

The DCI BOX offers a maximum capacity of 3.2Tbps per chassis, utilizing advanced modulation schemes like DP-16QAM and PCS-16QAM at 400G. It supports a range of line-side protocols, including OpenROADM, OpenZR+, and CFEC, and can handle various service access types such as 100GE, OTU4, and FlexE. With its robust management functions, the DCI BOX ensures real-time performance monitoring, coherent optical performance parameter tracking, and automatic laser shutdown. Enhanced features include extensive alarm and performance monitoring, Ethernet dual-link functionality, and PRBS error testing, making it a comprehensive solution for high-performance networks.

Description

Product Overview:

    • The DCI BOX is an advanced, high-capacity transmission device designed for modern optical communication networks. It features support for multiple modulation modes and protocols, making it versatile and capable of handling a variety of data transmission needs. This product is ideal for service providers looking to enhance their network performance and reliability with state-of-the-art technology.

Description:

    • The DCI BOX offers a maximum capacity of 3.2Tbps per chassis, utilizing advanced modulation schemes like DP-16QAM and PCS-16QAM at 400G. It supports a range of line-side protocols, including OpenROADM, OpenZR+, and CFEC, and can handle various service access types such as 100GE, OTU4, and FlexE. With its robust management functions, the DCI BOX ensures real-time performance monitoring, coherent optical performance parameter tracking, and automatic laser shutdown. Enhanced features include extensive alarm and performance monitoring, Ethernet dual-link functionality, and PRBS error testing, making it a comprehensive solution for high-performance networks.

Key Features:

    • High-capacity transmission up to 3.2Tbps per chassis
    • Support for advanced modulation modes (DP-16QAM, PCS-16QAM)
    • Flexible service access types (100GE, OTU4, FlexE)
    • Robust real-time and historical performance monitoring
    • Automatic laser shutdown and adjustable VOA optical power
    • Extensive alarm and performance monitoring capabilities

Maximum Capacity:

    • The DCI BOX boasts a maximum data transmission capacity of 3.2Tbps, making it highly suitable for large-scale data center interconnectivity. This high capacity allows for the efficient handling of massive amounts of data, ensuring that modern data centers can operate at peak efficiency.

Modulation Mode:

    • Supports advanced modulation formats such as DP-16QAM and PCS-16QAM, both operating at 400G. These modulation techniques enhance the spectral efficiency, allowing more data to be transmitted over the same bandwidth, thus optimizing the usage of the available spectrum.

Protocols:

    • Compatible with industry-standard protocols including OpenROADM, OpenZR+, and CFEC. This ensures interoperability with other network equipment and facilitates seamless integration into existing network infrastructures.

Service Access Types:

    • The DCI BOX supports a variety of service access types, including 100GE, 100GE KR4, OTU4, FlexE, and OTUCn. This versatility allows the device to cater to diverse networking needs, providing flexibility in deployment and ensuring compatibility with various network configurations.

Network Management Functions:

    • Real-time and historical alarm query capabilities enable efficient monitoring and troubleshooting of network issues. The system supports real-time performance monitoring, coherent optical performance parameter analysis, and OSNR (Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio) monitoring.
    • The adjustable VOA (Variable Optical Attenuator) optical power feature allows for fine-tuning of the optical signal strength to optimize performance and reduce signal degradation.
    • The DCI BOX supports multiple service access and switching options, including 100G, 200G, and 400G, providing flexibility in network traffic management.
    • Automatic Laser Shutdown (ALS) enhances safety by automatically turning off the laser when necessary to prevent potential damage or hazards.
    • The device supports adjustable channel spacing, accommodating up to 96 waves at 100G and 200G, or 64 waves at 400G, allowing for scalable network expansion.

Enhanced Optional Features:

    • Offers advanced features such as support for over 1000 real-time and historical alarm queries, 1000+ performance monitoring metrics, and comprehensive 15-minute and 24-hour performance statistics.
    • The ethernet bidirectional disconnect function enhances network resilience and performance monitoring.
    • Ethernet RMON (Remote Monitoring) statistics provide detailed insights into network performance, aiding in proactive network management.
    • Support for LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) monitoring enables improved network topology discovery and management.
    • DM (Delay Measurement) delay test function helps in assessing and optimizing network latency.
    • PRBS (Pseudo-Random Binary Sequence) error test function allows for comprehensive error detection and network performance evaluation.

Physical Network Topology:

    • The DCI BOX can be configured in various physical network topologies, including chain, star, and ring structures, providing flexibility in network design and deployment.

Network Management Methods:

    • The device supports a wide range of network management methods, including SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), CLI (Command Line Interface), NMS (Network Management System), WEB, SDN (Software-Defined Networking), and Netconf/Yang. This ensures comprehensive and flexible management capabilities for network administrators.

Environmental Requirements:

    • Operating temperature range: -5℃ to 45℃
    • Storage temperature range: -40℃ to 85℃
    • Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Dimensions:

    • The DCI BOX has dimensions of 440(W) × 44(H) × 534.7(D) mm, allowing it to fit seamlessly into standard equipment racks.

Power Requirements:

    • The device can be powered by 220V/AC, 50Hz, or -48V/DC and 280V HVDC (optional), providing flexibility in power supply options.

Power Consumption:

    • The DCI BOX operates with a power consumption of less than 800W, making it an energy-efficient solution for high-capacity data transmission.
 
ParameterDetails
Maximum Capacity per Chassis3.2Tbps
Modulation ModeDP-16QAM@400G; PCS-16QAM@400G
Line Side ProtocolsOpenROADM/OpenZR+/CFEC
Service Access Types100GE, 100GE KR4, OTU4, FlexE, OTUCn
Standard Management FunctionsReal-time and historical alarm queries, real-time performance monitoring, coherent optical performance parameters and OSNR real-time monitoring, adjustable VOA optical power, multi-service access and switching, automatic laser shutdown (ALS), adjustable channel spacing (up to 96 channels @100G/@200G or 64 channels @400G)
Enhanced Optional FunctionsOver 1000 real-time and historical alarm queries, over 1000 real-time performance monitoring, 15-minute and 24-hour performance statistics, Ethernet dual-link down functionality, Ethernet RMON statistics, LLDP monitoring, DM delay testing, PRBS error testing
Physical Network TopologiesChain, star, ring
Network Management MethodsSNMP, CLI, NMS, WEB, SDN, Netconf/Yang
Environmental RequirementsOperating Temperature: -5℃ to 45℃, Storage Temperature: -40℃ to 85℃, Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Dimensions440(W) × 44(H) × 534.7(D) mm
Power Requirements220V/AC, 50Hz; -48V/DC and 280V HVDC (optional)
Safety and EMC StandardsFCC, UL, CE, TUV, CSA
Power Consumption<800W