The Sorrento Networks OCM (Optical Carrier Module) is a multi-service optical transport platform engineered for high-speed network connectivity across the GigaMux product family. These modules deliver flexible, scalable transport for 10 Gbps, 40 Gbps, and 100 Gbps Ethernet services alongside Fibre Channel and OTU-2 protocols, enabling service providers to extend network reach and operational efficiency without requiring extensive IP infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
• Data Rate Support: 1 GbE, 10 GbE, 40 GbE, 100 GbE, Fibre Channel 4G/8G/16G (14.025 Gbps), OTU-2
• Optical Interfaces: SFP+, XFP ports; module slots for various form factors
• WDM Capabilities: CWDM, DWDM, and FTTH/FTTP support
– GigaMux 3200: up to 80 channels per fiber pair
– GigaMux 6100: up to 48 individual virtual fiber wavelengths (Layer 1 DWDM)
– Fixed spectrum: 88 channels at 50 GHz or 44 channels at 100 GHz (C-band)
– Flexible spectrum (gridless) options available
• Transport Distance: Up to 1500 km without regeneration; 80 km link reach with SFP+ optics
• Full 3R Capability: Reshaping, regeneration, and re-timing for reliable transport
• Forward Error Correction (FEC): Error correction on real-world fiber circuits
• Electronic Dispersion Compensation (EDC): Integrated for signal integrity
– Key Features
• Remote configuration and centralized management
• Modular architecture supporting multiple GigaMux platforms (3000, 3200, 6100, 6400)
• Security: AES-256 encryption, Diffie-Hellman key exchange, Layer 1 encryption for data center connectivity, in-built line speed encryption
• Reduced operational costs through efficient multi-service design
• Enhanced network troubleshooting and management capabilities
– Typical Applications
• Long-haul optical transport without mid-span regeneration
• Data center interconnect with encryption
• Multi-service carrier networks (Ethernet, Fibre Channel, OTN)
• Wavelength division multiplexed networks (CWDM, DWDM)
– Compatibility & Integration
The OCM integrates within GigaMux platforms for seamless multi-protocol operation across diverse optical interfaces and wavelength configurations.
