Optelian Achieves Calix Compatible Certification

Optelian is pleased to announce that it has been certified as a Calix Compatible Partner for its LightGAIN coarse wave division multiplexing (CWDM) and dense wave division multiplexing (DWDM) systems, as well as its optical regenerators.

“Many optical network operators are facing fiber exhaust in their networks, but placing new fiber can be cost prohibitive as well as involve long lead times”, said Dave Mills, VP of Sales for Optelian. “In these situations, Optelian’s LightGAIN family of CWDM/DWDM filters and regenerators allows an operator to put a Calix C7 multiservice access platform (MSAP) into service in many cases at a fraction of the time and cost. In addition, the Optelian regenerators are perfect for extending the reach of a GbE circuit from a router to a Calix C7 platform.”

The two test configurations in the Calix Compatibility Lab demonstrated the successful transmission and regeneration of Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) link and multiple SONET OC-48 circuits and also using CWDM and DWDM filters. The tests were performed between Calix C7 MSAPs and a Calix C7 MSAP and router (Cisco 3750).

The tests demonstrated that the Optelian LightGAIN CWDM and DWDM systems can be installed and
turned up for fiber relief in an existing network using the Gigabit Ethernet and SONET switching
capabilities of the Calix C7. Additionally the tests confirmed the successful regeneration of a GbE circuit between a router and a Calix C7 using an Optelian RGN transponder.

“Our customers continually seek new, efficient methods for delivering the bandwidth that their customer’s require as quickly and effectively as possible,” said Martin Laney, manager of the Calix Compatible Partner program. “The certification of the Optelian LightGAIN family of CWDM/DWDM filters and regenerators via the Calix Compatible program gives the broad North American base of Calix customer’s new options for high bandwidth services, as well as the assurance of interoperability with the Calix C7.”

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Calix is the largest telecom equipment supplier focused solely on access solutions for broadband service delivery. Service providers deploy Calix access systems to enable a rich set of information,
communication, and entertainment services and to expand their revenue base beyond connectivity. Calix access innovation helps service providers transform their networks from circuit to packet, narrowband to broadband, and copper to fiber. Calix has deployed millions of ports and tens of thousands of systems into hundreds of service provider networks throughout North America. For more information, visit the Calix website at www.calix.com.