OVERVIEW
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Optical Wave Services (OWS) from IFN provides a private, point-to-point, single-fiber data transport, and dedicated connectivity to meet increasing network scalability demands using a Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) network. It is a point-to-point topology (vs switched Ethernet) and can be custom configured with multiple circuits to provide equipment, path, and route diversity/redundancy.
Key Highlights of OWS:
- Private and Secure: OWS is a Layer 1 transport service that allows for interconnection utilizing either Ethernet or OTU interfaces. OWS service transparently passes all traffic and network protocols.
- Fast and Cost Effective: With speeds ranging from 1 to 100 Gbps, OWS is effective for high-bandwidth demand applications at a very low cost per bit.
Service Description
- IFN Optical Wave Services (OWS) provide high capacity, dedicated connectivity to meet increasing network scalability demands.
- IFN OWS is a Layer 1 transport service.
- OWS service allows for interconnection utilizing either Ethernet or OTU interfaces.
- IFN OWS service transparently passes all traffic and network protocols.
- The OWS service provides one Optical Data Connection (ODC) between two customer locations.
- The OWS service is offered in various rates and interconnect types.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Interconnect Types:
IFN OWS services can be delivered using either an Ethernet interface or Optical Transport Network (OTN) interface of appropriate capacity for the rate of the service. Table 1 displays various rates and appropriate interconnects.
| Product | Capitol | Handoff | Media |
|---|---|---|---|
| oTU0 | 1 Gbps | ODU0 | Single-Mode Fiber |
| eOTU0 | 1 Gbps | Gigabit Ethernet | RJ45 (10/100/1000) Multi-mode Fiber (850nm) Single-mode Fiber (1310nm) |
| OTU2 | 10 Gbps | ODU2 | Single-mode Fiber (1310nm) |
| eOTU2 | 10 Gbps | Ten Gigabit Ethernet | Multi-mode Fiber (850nm) Single-mode Fiber (1310nm) |
| OTU4 | 100 Gbps | ODU4 | Single-mode Fiber (100GBASE-LR4) |
| eOTU4 | 100 Gbps | Hundred Gigabit Ethernet | Single-mode Fiber (100GBASE-LR4) |
Figure 1: Rates and Interconnects
Traffic Management:
IFN OWS services are limited only by the capacity of the underlying optical facility. There are no additional policers or shapers applied to the services.
Maximum Frame Size:
Equipment supporting IFN OWS services does not present a limitation for the size of frames moving through the OWS service.
Ethernet Service Frame Behavior:
All Frames are delivered conditionally through the network.