[126598] in North American Network Operators' Group
Re: DWDM hardware recommendations
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (chip)
Mon May 24 09:51:41 2010
In-Reply-To: <4BF7FDD4.6070103@kenweb.org>
Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 09:51:23 -0400
From: chip <chip.gwyn@gmail.com>
To: ML <ml@kenweb.org>
Cc: nanog@nanog.org
Errors-To: nanog-bounces+nanog.discuss=bloom-picayune.mit.edu@nanog.org
I've been pretty happy with the Adva FSP3000R7 units. Lots of options for
1g and 10g and they are very helpful with setup and design. There's a lot
more to it than just coming up with an attenuation budget.
--chip
On Sat, May 22, 2010 at 11:52 AM, ML <ml@kenweb.org> wrote:
> I'm in the process of researching DWDM equipment for a new ring I'm
> about to light. Only two dark fibers to start. My only experience with
> WDM is a ring lit with MRV CWDM equipment by another provider. The MRV
> equipment hasn't failed once in the years I've had the service.
> Good/bad/ugly thoughts on MRV?
>
> What I'm looking for is the ability to drop 10G and 1G channels on the
> same ring. Upgradability to 40G channels is a plus. I haven't been
> told I should plan for OC-n but it would nice if I had the option.
>
> Does anyone have a recommendation that might fit these requirements?
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
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Just my $.02, your mileage may vary, batteries not included, etc....
