100G in the Metro:

When and Where It Will Be Economical

An Infonetics Research Webinar
Co-produced with JDSU, MRV, and Transmode
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100G in the Metro:
When and Where It Will Be Economical
An Infonetics Research Webinar
Co-produced with JDSU, MRV, and Transmode
#100GMetro
Todays Speakers
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Andrew Schmitt
Principal Analyst, Optical
Infonetics Research
JoAnne Emery
Event Director
Infonetics Research
(Moderator)
Scott Wilkinson
Senior Director of Technical
Marketing
MRV
Sten Nordell
Chief Technology Officer
Transmode
Guylain Barlow
Senior Product Manager
JDSU
#100GMetro
Agenda
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Service Provider Deployment Plans
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Why Metro 100G Is Different
Metro Pluggable Technology Overview
Deploying 100G in the Metro
Sponsor Approaches
Conclusions
Audience Q&A
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#100GMetro
Deployed Optical WAN Capacity
Deployed bandwidth grew
25% to 30% in past 3 years
100G is not in a bubble; it is
unseating the technology
workhorse of the past decade
Forecast: 100G costs will drop
Only makes sense for long
spans today, used mostly for
10G traffic
Metro applications limited to
either 100G clients or fiber
exhaust scenarios
Transition to metro 100G
expected in 2016
Infonetics Research, 10G/40G/100G Optical Transceivers Market Size and Forecasts, 2
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Edition, October 2013
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10G 40G 100G Growth rate
What Service Providers Are Saying
100G crowding out other
speeds within two years
10G still plays a major
role in the metro
until 2015
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Infonetics Research, 40G/100G and ROADM Deployment Strategies: Global Service Provider Survey, November 2013
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Metro 100G Poised to Jump
Service providers indicate
metro 100G roughly triples
between 2013 and 2015
Core 100G penetration
peaks by 2016
Metro becomes the source
of most market growth
starting in 2015

Infonetics Research, 40G/100G and ROADM Deployment Strategies: Global Service Provider Survey, November 2012 & November 2013
Question: What percentage of new installs are
coherent in your metro and core networks?
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Metro 100G Technology Preferences
Technology not a differentiator
in the metro
Unless it lowers costs!
Pluggable CFP2 perceived as
potentially valuable technology
Service providers want more of
what they already have
Except cheaper
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Infonetics Research, 40G/100G and ROADM Deployment Strategies: Global Service Provider Survey, November 2013
Scale: 1 =not important; 7 =critical
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Raman amplification
Pluggable CFP based 100G
direct-detect non-coherent module
Advanced modulation formats such as
16-QAM for higher spectral efficiency
Pluggable CFP based
100G coherent module
Flexible coherent (software selectable
modulation) for reduced sparing
Pluggable CFP2 based
100G coherent module
Lower cost 100G hardware identical
to form factor used in long haul
% of Respondents Rating 6 or 7
Desired Technologies for Metro Deployments
(Metro Regional Spans of 80km600km)
Agenda
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Service Provider Deployment Plans
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Why Metro 100G Is Different
Metro Pluggable Technology Overview
Deploying 100G in the Metro
Sponsor Approaches
Conclusions
Audience Q&A
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#100GMetro
Why 100G in the Metro/Regional Network?
Continuous growth of high capacity video traffic HD and 3D TV drives bandwidth
in metro/regional network
Data center interconnect
Internet Content Providers (ICPs)
Super data centers; Netflix, Facebook, YouTube, iTunes
Increase in mobile broadband through Smartphones and dongles
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Source: Bell Labs, Metro Traffic Growth, December 2013
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Extra Challenges in the Metro
Its not just a capacity/cost
question
Space and power
consumption are critical
challenges to fix
Metro 100G isnt just a
challenge for Layer 1
Many networks now metro edge /
metro regional P-OTS
10G Ethernet services/backhaul
require aggregation to 100G
- e.g. CCAP (new combined CMTS
and edge QAM in cable networks)
10G becomes the new 1G client port rate, requiring
aggregation to 100G in the network and 100G client
ports also grow rapidly
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Infonetics: Optical Network Hardware Market Share and Forecasts, Nov. 2013
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100G Solutions Need to Work with the
Existing Infrastructure
Over existing amplifiers,
filters, ROADMs, etc.
Coexistence with 10G
and 40G wavelengths
and others such as 16G
Fibre Channel
100G solution
Metro edge / metro
regional P-OTS
Existing amplifiers,
filters, ROADMs
Coexist with 10G,
40G, 16G FC, etc.
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The Need for Economic 100G
Solutions in the Metro
Current 100G solutions
(e.g., coherent) are too expensive
for metro applications
Long haul economics (many
customers, higher revenue) do
not translate to metro networks

Data center and non-traditional
carrier networks do not require
expensive telecomm-grade 100G
solutions
Standardization of 100G optics
has the promise of reducing costs
on a 10G rather than a 40G curve
800Gbps+
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40km
The industry needs a commodity 100G solution
like pluggable optics to bring prices in line as they did with 10G
Demand on Client-Side Drives Line Side
DWDM Network (Line) Client Network
Long to Ultra-Long Reach
New: Metropolitan area networks
Long-haul terrestrial networks
Ultra-long submarine networks

Short to Medium Reach
Intra-office
Data centers
Enterprise networks
Routers and switches
ROADM
100 GE/OTU 4
Client
Client Transponder
Transponder
Client
Metro is pushing the requirements for
lower costs and higher port density
across both Clients and Lines
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100 Gbps Classic Tests: Client & Line
This example shows elements based on right to left traffic direction
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Client/Network Testing:
Ensure service quality
Ethernet throughput, latency, packet jitter,
bursting
OTN requirements emerging
Infrastructure Tests
Connector inspection and cleaning
OTDR (length, loss, impairments)
NOTE: Dispersion measurements are not needed on the
client side
Basic Infrastructure Testing/Documentation
Connector inspection and cleaning
OTDR (length, loss, impairments)
Advanced Testing
OSNR: Higher sensitivity at 100 G
RAMAN amp link testing (IL/ORL/OTDR)
Chromatic dispersion (CD)
Polarization mode dispersion (PMD)
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Pluggable
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Fixed or
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Most common 100 GE Client interface is:
100GBase-LR4
1310 nm range
(nm) 1295.56 1300.05 1304.58 1309.14
4.5 nm
4 x 25 G
1 signal
Use of DWDM/modulated signals
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New challenge: 100 G pluggable optics are more complex
than at lower rates. New requirement for optics module testing
Agenda
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Service Provider Deployment Plans
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Why Metro 100G Is Different
Metro Pluggable Technology Overview
Deploying 100G in the Metro
Sponsor Approaches
Conclusions
Audience Q&A
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#100GMetro
Current Status of Pluggable 100G Optics
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Gray optics
Dedicated fiber
Single fiber pair
connection
Singlemode or Multimode
Cannot DWDM
Metro optics
Four DWDM wavelengths
Multi-fiber connection
External mux/demux
Fixed or tunable
Coherent optics
One wavelength
DWDM
Tunable
Extended distance
capability
Gray Optics
Cannot be used with WDM
Require a dedicated fiber
per direction (fiber pair)
Singlemode and multimode
versions available
Multiple wavelengths with
internal mux/demux
10x10Gbps (SR10) and
4x25Gbps (LR4/ER4)
versions
Metro Optics
Can be used with WDM,
including amps and DCM
External WDM mux/demux
required
Can share fiber pair with
other services
Four wavelengths
(4x25Gbps)
Fixed and tunable versions
Coherent Optics
Single wavelength
Can be used in DWDM,
networks with amps
Distance up to 1000km
Tunable wavelengths
Enables the longest
distance and/or highest
bandwidth
Advanced optical
technology reduces or
removes need for
dispersion management
Available now from
several vendors in several
versions.
Versions available now.
New versions appearing
with costs rapidly
declining.
Initial versions should
appear in 2014.
100G Metro Pluggable Optics
An economical solution for
network operators needing to
move from 800Gbps to ~2Tbps
per fiber
Currently much less expensive
than coherent and available
for purchase
Fixed (non-tunable) versions
approaching 5-6x 10G pricing
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Up to 2Tbps
80 channels x 10Gbps = 800Gbps
20 channels x 100Gbps = 2Tbps
1 wavelength = 1 service
4 wavelengths = 1 service
10G
DWDM
100G
Metro
DWDM
100G Pluggables Evolution over Time
Client optics
CFP so far, evolving to CFP2 (and later CFP4, QSFP28)
CFP2 client optics are a metro enabler: lower cost and higher density
25G I/O is a very challenging technology though









Line Optics (modulated)
Started with fixed optics, moving to pluggable form factors








25G I/O







10G I/O
CFP
10 physical
electrical lanes
LR4 to 4
CFP2
4 physical
electrical lanes
LR4 to 4
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CFP
CFP4
QSFP28
CFP2
Fixed 168-pin MSA
CFP
CFP2 (with
External DSP)
100G Optics Development in Size, Cost
and Power Consumption
Time
PM-QPSK Coherent
Trx 5x7 OIF module
75W
PM-QPSK Coherent
Trx CFP module
30W
Photonic
integration
and ASIC for
metro spec.
2014 2015 2013
OIF=Optical Internetworking Forum
Size
Cost
Power
consumption
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Fully Integrated 100G Pluggable Technology
Clearer demarcation between optical
and digital domain with DSP + ADC
integrated in CFPx
Decreased complexity with no external
analogue high speed interfaces
Less complex design, more futureproof
and faster Time To Market for new line
formats
No need to redesign boards for different
pluggable interfaces with various
coherent transmit/receive optics
More flexibility with support for various
CFPs for long haul coherent, metro
coherent and client optics in any port
Why fully integrated CFPx over loosely coupled?
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Complex high speed
analogue interface
DSP needs to
interoperate with
multiple CFP
vendors
CFPx DSP
Loosely coupled CFPx
Integrated CFPx
DSP CFPx
Traffic unit
Common digital
interface
Traffic unit
Agenda
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Service Provider Deployment Plans
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Why Metro 100G Is Different
Metro Pluggable Technology Overview
Deploying 100G in the Metro
Sponsor Approaches
Conclusions
Audience Q&A
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#100GMetro
Datacenter vs. Service Provider Requirements
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Service Provider
Revenue from transport
Reliability and SLAs drive network design
Five 9s transport network requirements
Port density is paramount
Central office is filled with ports
Drive to 100G native ports and 100G transponders
Usually own the fiber infrastructure
Multiple service types on same fibers
Revenue from applications and content
Cost and capacity drive network design
Best effort network with retransmit at Layer 3
Cost per port is paramount
Datacenter is filled with storage and processing
Drive to keep 10G ports and use 100G muxponders
Usually lease fiber or capacity from others
Limited service types on the same fibers
Datacenter
Divergence in service requirements is creating a divergence in 100G requirements
100Gbps Interconnect
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800Gbps
Current bandwidth per fiber maxed at 800Gbps
(80 wavelengths x 10Gbps)
Metro 100G optics allow an
upgrade to 2Tbps (20 channels
of 100G) immediately and
cost-effectively
The ultimate goal is cost-effective coherent optics,
allowing up to 8Tbps (80 x 100G) per fiber
2Tbps
8Tbps
Additional fibers provisioned
or jump to a coherent solution
for compatibility and long-term
growth
Datacenter Service Provider
Network Examples Layer 1 and Layer 2
10G (OTU2e)
10G (OTU2e)
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100G (OTU4)
100GbE
100GbE
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100G (OTU4) 100G (OTU4)
100GbE 100GbE
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Layer 2 and Layer 1 combined
Layer 1
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100 G introduced many innovations, including multilane pluggable optics
Metro deployments will increase volumes
100 G interfaces are often (but not limited to) LR4 involving
multiwavelength client interfaces





The next logical step: Simple method to validate the pluggable optics
Electrical pins
10 (or 4) Tx/Rx lanes
LR4
optical
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CFP/CFP2
My 100 G network shows traffic errors at deployment.
Whats the next step?
Deployment Scenario: Problem Statement
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Testing 100G Pluggable Optics: Use Cases
Operator Use Cases
Troubleshooting: On network test
errors, initiate troubleshooting by first
testing pluggable optics
Prescreening: Testing pluggable optics
in advance can avoid future issues

Manufacturer Use Cases
Compliance Testing: Ensure that designs meet the criteria
outlined in the standards, such as IEEE
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Testing Pluggable Optics:
Anatomy of Requirements
R&D and qualification
require compliance testing
Network deployments
require performance testing
Compliance
Detail Error Rate Performance per lane
Check pattern sensitivity and crosstalk
Stress skew parameters including
dynamic skew and nominal jitter
Verify receiver sensitivity
Functionally verify communications with
optics module (MDIO)
Performance
Focus on Error Rate performance
Test within clock tolerances
Verify operation within specified optical
power range
CFP
CFP2
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Clearly define acceptable error rate
performance
Agenda
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Service Provider Deployment Plans
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Why Metro 100G Is Different
Metro Pluggable Technology Overview
Deploying 100G in the Metro
Sponsor Approaches
Conclusions
Audience Q&A
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#100GMetro
Covering the industry ecosystem

JDSU 100G Test Solutions
Early adopters
requiring depth
Field Deployment &
Troubleshooting
T-BERD/MTS
R&D Labs
ONT
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Production
Scale &
efficiency
Services
Protocols
Client I/f
Optical testing
Infrastructure
Portability
& Reliability
OTN
100GE
Fiber Characterization (Loss/ORL/OTDR/Dispersion)
Spectral analysis (Power//OSNR)
Connector Inspection / cleaning
Photonic testing
Optics Compliance & Performance
OptiDriver:
Designed for the Future of 100G
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100G Muxponder with 100G CFP Pluggable
Optics Slot
&
10x10G SFP+ and 2x40G QSFP+
Pluggable Optics Slots
100G Transponder with SR-10 and ER-4
Gray Optics CFP Pluggable Optics
A family of chassis
optimized for mature 10G
and emerging pluggable
100G solutions
New All pluggable Metro 100G solution
Interfaces: 1x100G + 12x10G
Coherent CFP line ~800km
Supports LAN-mode (10 G
LAN/100 GbE) and Transponder-
mode (OTU2e/OTU4) on all ports
220G total switching capacity for
full wire-speed switching at all
packet sizes
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First all pluggable, coherent optics based 100G
metro solution supporting Layer 1 and Layer 2
100G Transponder 220G Ethernet Muxponder 100G Muxponder
Interfaces: 2x100G
Coherent CFP line ~800km
LR-4/LR-10/SR-10 client
CFPs
100GbE & OTU4 support
Interfaces: 1x100G + 10x10G
Coherent CFP line ~800km
STM-64/OC-192, 10GbE,
8GFC, OTU2/OTU2e support
100GbE & OTU4 support
Agenda
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Service Provider Deployment Plans
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Why Metro 100G Is Different
Metro Pluggable Technology Overview
Deploying 100G in the Metro
Sponsor Approaches
Conclusions
Audience Q&A
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#100GMetro
Conclusions
Metro 100G does not have the luxury of greenfield
deployments and has a much higher economic bar to
clear to beat 10G
Requirements of datacenters are different from those of
traditional service providers, and they provide the near
term metro 100G market growth
Vendors believe pluggable 100G WDM optics offer the
economics and flexibility to address customer
requirements
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Agenda
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Service Provider Deployment Plans
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Why Metro 100G Is Different
Metro Pluggable Technology Overview
Deploying 100G in the Metro
Sponsor Approaches
Conclusions
Audience Q&A
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#100GMetro
Audience Q&A
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Andrew Schmitt
Principal Analyst, Optical
andrew@infonetics.com
Infonetics Research
JoAnne Emery
Event Director
joanne@infonetics.com
Infonetics Research
(Moderator)
Scott Wilkinson
Senior Director of Technical
Marketing
SWilkinson@mrv.com
MRV
Sten Nordell
Chief Technology Officer
sten.nordell@transmode.com
Transmode
Guylain Barlow
Senior Product Manager
Guylain.Barlow@jdsu.com
JDSU
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