Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexers (ROADMs) provide dynamic wavelength routing for DWDM networks, allowing operators to add, drop and redirect wavelengths remotely without physically reconfiguring the optical path.
Lynx provides PacketLight PL-1000RO/GRO ROADM platforms in 4-, 8- and 32-degree configurations for metro, regional, data centre interconnect and long-haul networks. The platforms support colourless, directionless and Flex Grid operation across the full C-band, with up to 96 add/drop wavelengths.
ROADMs can support mixed wavelength capacities from 10G through 1.6T on the same fibre, with automatic optical power balancing, performance monitoring and optional integrated EDFA amplification. This makes them well suited to ring, mesh, linear add/drop, core and edge DWDM architectures.
Lynx can help design and configure ROADM networks based on topology, capacity, fibre routes, resiliency and future expansion requirements.
Routes and adds or drops up to 96 C-band wavelengths. The flex-grid WSS lets operators choose 50, 75, 100, or 150 GHz spacing, and the chassis can be supplied with embedded EDFAs when extra span loss must be covered. Automatic channel restoration, per-channel power equalisation, and OSC-based fibre monitoring are handled in hardware. Dual hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies and a pluggable fan drawer keep maintenance straightforward.
Tell us about your network topology, fibre routes, capacity and resiliency requirements and we’ll help determine the right ROADM configuration.
The PL-1000RO/GRO is available in 4-, 8- and 32-degree configurations, allowing the platform to support networks ranging from smaller ring and add/drop architectures to larger mesh networks.
The platform dynamically adds, drops and routes selected wavelengths at network nodes using wavelength-selective switch (WSS) technology. Colourless and directionless operation provides flexibility in how wavelengths are assigned and routed as network requirements change.
The PL-1000RO/GRO supports up to 96 configurable C-band add/drop wavelengths, depending on the selected channel spacing and network configuration.
The platform supports 50, 75, 100 and 150 GHz channel spacing as well as Flex Grid operation, allowing the optical spectrum to accommodate different wavelength capacities and network requirements.
The ROADM can support a mix of 10G, 100G, 200G, 400G, 800G and 1.6T wavelengths across the same fibre infrastructure, allowing networks to support existing services while introducing higher-capacity wavelengths over time.
Wavelength provisioning, monitoring and protection can be managed through PacketLight LightWatch NMS. The platform also provides optical power monitoring and automatic power balancing to help maintain performance as wavelengths are added or changed.
The platform supports single or dual hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies and a hot-swappable fan unit. Network resiliency and protection options depend on the overall ROADM architecture and configuration.
Yes. The PL-1000RO/GRO supports optional integrated EDFA booster and pre-amplifier functionality, allowing amplification to be incorporated into the platform where required by the optical link design.
