Huawei's 2nd-Generation SD-FEC-based 100G Optical Module Debuts at the Global 100G WDM/OTN Seminar 2013 in Switzerland

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, announced the successful completion of the two-day global 100G WDM/OTN Seminar held by Huawei in Bern, Switzerland. Representatives from over 80 leading operators from more than 30 countries and regions around the world attended this seminar and actively shared their insights into future network developments. At the seminar, Huawei unveiled its 2nd-generation SD-FEC-based 100G optical module, which is compatible with 400G technology, and the largest-capacity case-shaped OTN equipment in the industry. This event has underlined Huawei's leadership in the transport field.

The representatives reached a common understanding regarding the construction of 100G networks and metro WDM networks, developments in beyond 100G, and future network architecture. Everyone expressed optimism about the optical network market in 2013, agreeing that it will flourish as the global economy recovers and as more broadband networks are constructed. The seminar highlighted two key points for global optical network construction in 2013: 100G will be more widely deployed at the backbone layer, and OTN will extend from the metro layer to the network edge.

Empowered by new chip technology, Huawei's 2nd-generation SD-FEC-based 100G optical module has the highest integration in the industry and can achieve the same transmission performance as 10G, while using significantly less power. This module will further accelerate the commercial use of 100G projects as it supports transmission over a distance of 4000 km without any electrical regeneration. In addition, the 400G compatibility of this module signifies that Huawei is fully prepared for 400G commercial systems in the near future.

To address the challenges brought by video and LTE super-broadband applications, networks will be built using the OTN-to-the-edge model, enabling worry-free long-term network operation. To facilitate the deployment of OTN to the network edge, Huawei has developed 700G case-shaped OTN equipment. It perfectly combines capacity with integration and will help operators to easily deploy large-capacity OTN devices at the metro convergence and edge layers.

The 100G optical module and 2T prototype presented at the seminar attracted great interest from the attendees and will no doubt play a significant role in future WDM network constructions across the globe. At the seminar, Huawei also presented its latest technical achievements in the optical transport field, including the 10 petabit all-optical switch prototype (PPXC) rolled out in 2012, which is the industry's first OTN equipment to exceed 10 terabits, the SDN controller prototype, and the recently launched 2T prototype, which achieved transmission over a distance of 3325 km on one of Vodafone's networks. Huawei received positive feedback from the attendees for its continuous research and input into the optical network field.

Huawei is committed to supplying customers worldwide with the most advanced transport network solutions. As of today, Huawei's 100G solutions have served over 50 operators from more than 40 countries and regions. According to well-known consulting firm Ovum, Huawei ranked No. 1 in the global optical network, WDM/OTN, 100G and 40G network markets, as of Q3 2012.