The Sorrento Networks W2CM/D is a packet optical networking module engineered for telecommunications and data networking infrastructure. It combines optical fiber transport with IP/Ethernet functionality to deliver carrier-class multiplexing and traffic management across diverse network architectures. The module supports wavelength division multiplexing technologies to maximize fiber utilization and enable high-capacity connectivity for applications ranging from data center interconnect to mobile backhaul.
Technical Specifications
The W2CM/D operates within Sorrento Networks’ packet optical platform architecture, supporting both modern IP/Ethernet protocols and legacy service adaptation for SDH and PDH systems. The module leverages WDM and DWDM technologies to transmit multiple independent data streams across single fiber links using distinct optical wavelengths. – Key Features • Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) for efficient fiber capacity utilization
• Packet optical networking combining fiber optics with IP/Ethernet
• Layer 2 networking functionality including VLAN tagging
• Support for Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic multiplexing
• SFP-based interface flexibility
• Service adaptation for legacy SDH and PDH protocols
• Modular, scalable architecture supporting pay-as-you-grow deployment
• Carrier-grade design for telecommunications applications – Typical Applications • Data center high-speed connectivity and multi-wavelength transport
• Mobile backhaul networks and 5G infrastructure support
• Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) ultra-broadband delivery
• Legacy protocol integration and network modernization
• Multi-protocol traffic aggregation on single fiber links – Compatibility & Integration The W2CM/D integrates within Sorrento Networks’ GigaMux product family, offering successor functionality to legacy SDH/PDH/PCM-based systems. The module supports standard SFP transceiver interfaces, enabling flexible connectivity options across diverse optical wavelengths and data rates.
