Cyan Z-Series Engineering and Planning Guide Release 5.0
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The graphic below shows an example of an eight-wave 10G transport application using LAD-8, LAD-8A,
LAD-8E, LAD-8i, and/or LAD-8X modules.
Z33
Z77
Z33
Z33
8 network
10G waves
OTU-2 format
LAD-8X 40 dB 160 km
Link
Budget
Reach
LAD-8A 24 dB
128 kmLAD-8E
LAD-8A /
LAD-8i
32 dB
96 km
64 km16 dB
Typical configuration:
2 x LAD-8/LAD-8i/LAD-8A/LAD-8E/LAD-8X
4 x DTM-8
Figure 79: Eight-Wave 10G Transport Application with LAD-8/A/E/i/X
4.1.1 10G Lambda Transport, OEO Application Feature Set
• Used in Cyan Z33 and Z77 shelves.
• With LAD-4/A: 4-channel DWDM, 100 GHz spacing, front access — the XFP module determines
which wavelengths are accessed.
• With LAD-8/A/E/i/X: 8-channel DWDM, 100 GHz spacing, front access — the XFP module
determines which wavelengths are accessed.
• OEO configuration.
• LAD-4, LAD-8 or LAD-8i: Link budget 16 dB (reach ~64 km), LAD-4A or 8A: Link budget 24 dB
(reach ~96 km), LAD-8E: Link budget 32 dB (reach ~128 km), LAD-8X: Link budget 40 dB (reach
~160 km).
• Quad 10G transponder cards (2 TDM+2 Ethernet).
• 3R functionality (re-time, re-shape, and re-transmit).