Muxponders combine multiple client services into a single high-capacity wavelength, helping network operators increase fibre utilization and reduce the number of wavelengths required across DWDM and OTN networks.
Lynx provides muxponder platforms for data centre interconnect, metro, regional and long-haul applications, with solutions supporting 100G, 200G, 400G and 800G wavelengths. Client services can include Ethernet, Fibre Channel and OTN depending on the selected platform.
Higher-capacity platforms can aggregate 100GbE, 400GbE and 800GbE services, with integrated capabilities such as coherent DWDM optics, mux/demux, EDFA amplification, optical switching, performance monitoring and Layer 1 encryption available on selected configurations.
Lynx can help determine the appropriate muxponder, optics and configuration based on service mix, capacity, fibre availability, distance and network architecture.
The PL-8000M supports 100 GbE, 400 GbE and 800 GbE services over two 800 G wavelengths, delivering up to 1.6 T in one system. It can be configured with mux / demux, EDFA and optical switch functions, depending on the deployment, and provides full demarcation between the service and DWDM network. Flexible client options per slice include 8 × 100 GbE, 2 × 400 GbE or 1 × 800 GbE, with Layer 1 AES-256 encryption, performance monitoring, remote management and hot-swappable field-replaceable parts.
Can be set as four 100 GbE muxponders or four 400 GbE transponders. With the optional in-chassis mux / demux, EDFA and optical switch the unit lights four 400 G wavelengths and, with the chosen FEC, reaches up to about 4 000 km.
Combines 10 / 25 / 100 GbE, Fibre Channel and OTU traffic into two 200 G, 300 G or 400 G line ports. Dual CFP2-DCO optics with oFEC suit metro and long-haul spans. Optional amplifiers and an optical switch can be included for higher loss budgets.
Aggregates mixed 10 GbE, 100 GbE and Fibre Channel services into one 200 G wavelength. Integrated amplifiers and an optional switch extend reach to about 200 km without inline sites or roughly 1 000 km with them, subject to fibre quality.
Consolidates up to sixteen sub-10 G services into one or two 10 G OTU2 uplinks. Optional EDFA, mux / demux and optical switch modules are available for fibre-limited or space-constrained sites.
Works in muxponder, transponder or add-drop mode for short rings and access links. Encryption, GFEC or SD-FEC and in-chassis amplifiers can be enabled at purchase or added later under licence.
Tell us about your service mix, capacity, fibre and reach requirements and we’ll help identify the right platform for your network.
Muxponders aggregate multiple client services into a higher-capacity wavelength, reducing the number of wavelengths required and improving fibre utilization. This can simplify network expansion while making more efficient use of existing DWDM infrastructure.
Available platforms support uplinks from 10G through 800G, including 100G, 200G, 300G, 400G and 800G configurations. The appropriate platform depends on the client services being aggregated, required capacity and network reach.
Depending on the platform, muxponders can aggregate a mix of Ethernet, Fibre Channel and OTN services onto a common high-capacity wavelength. Selected platforms also support additional legacy, storage and video interfaces.
Layer 1 encryption is available on selected platforms and configurations, including GCM-AES-256 encryption for secure optical transport. Encryption capabilities should be confirmed for the specific platform and application.
Many platforms use a modular, pay-as-you-grow architecture that allows capacity to be added as requirements increase. Expansion options depend on the platform, installed optics and network configuration.
By aggregating multiple services onto fewer high-capacity wavelengths, muxponders can reduce the number of optics, filters and other optical components required. Integrated optical functions can also reduce rack space, power consumption and network complexity.
