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mTera Universal Transport Platform
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System Specifications Contents
Contents Page
Section 1 Introduction 5
Reason for Issue ...................................................................................... 5
Contents Page
Jacket Requirements .................................................................................... 54
Mechanical Requirements ............................................................................ 54
Environmental Requirements ....................................................................... 55
Packaging Requirements.............................................................................. 56
Multi-Mode 24 Fiber MPO Cables ....................................................................... 57
Optical Cable Requirements......................................................................... 57
Jacket Requirements .................................................................................... 57
Mechanical Requirements ............................................................................ 58
Environmental Requirements ....................................................................... 59
Packaging Requirements.............................................................................. 60
Single-Mode 12 Fiber MPO Cables .................................................................... 60
Optical Cable Requirements......................................................................... 60
Mechanical Requirements ............................................................................ 61
Environmental Requirements ....................................................................... 62
Packaging Requirements.............................................................................. 63
1. Introduction
Reason for Issue 1.03 Coriant issues this manual at Revision A to include the changes in Table
1.1, page 5.
1.04 The mTera UTP network design supports up to 200 Gbps per channel.
1.05 The mTera UTP is a hybrid switch supporting OTN, SONET/SDH, and
packet, with DWDM interfaces supporting up to 96 wavelengths.
1.06 Interface modules support client rates from 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps.
1.07 The mTera UTP supports administration and management functions using
Transaction Language 1 (TL1) with gateway network element (GNE) or direct
Ethernet connections.
1.08 The mTera shelf supports 14 switched slots and the mTera 8-slot shelf
supports 8 switched slots using common fabric modules.
1.09 The mTera NE supports 500 GB per slot for a total of 7 TB per shelf. The
mTera NE supports 3 shelves per rack for a total of 21TB of switching capacity in
a single rack.
1.10 The mTera 8-slot NE supports 500 GB per slot for a total of 4 TB per shelf.
The mTera NE supports 3 shelves per rack for a total of 12 TB of switching capacity
in a single rack.
Equipment Type
2.02 The mTera UTP is a flexible, multi-service, universal transport platform.
Table 2.1 Facility Types and the Modules that Support Each Type
OSM-4CE
OSM-5CE
OSM-4SE
OSM-4FE
OSM-4C/
OSM-5C/
OSM-2S/
OSM-4S/
OSM-4F/
OSM-2C
OSM-1S
SSM-2S
Facility Data
Interfaces Rate
Table 2.1 Facility Types and the Modules that Support Each Type (Continued)
OSM-4CE
OSM-5CE
OSM-4SE
OSM-4FE
OSM-4C/
OSM-5C/
OSM-2S/
OSM-4S/
OSM-4F/
OSM-2C
OSM-1S
SSM-2S
Facility Data
Interfaces Rate
System Security
2.04 This section describes the security measures available on the mTera UTP.
EMS User Level Security • Account Inactivity Policy - The date and time of the user’s last
successful login and the number of unsuccessful login attempts since
the last successful login are reported. You can configure the account
inactivity threshold on user accounts.
• Password Reuse Policy - You can configure the amount of time a user
needs to wait before reusing a password.
TL1 Security • Inactivity Policy - An inactivity report threshold for user accounts on an
NE and an inactivity disabled threshold value for user accounts are
configurable.
Security Profile Management Security Profile Management - A user with the correct security profile can
set default values for entity creation.
NE Security NEs do not store passwords in clear text. The mTera NE uses encryption
or hashing for storage.
System administrators can perform the following actions:
• Change an NE password remotely through the management
system.
• Define the complexity of a password.
• The minimum password length is six characters if password
complexity is not enforced, and eight characters if password
complexity is enforced. If using the password complexity feature,
a password cannot contain more than two consecutive repetitions
of a character. At least three of the four following character types
must be present: numeric character, lowercase alphabetical
character, uppercase alphabetical character, special character.
• Create a new user that can only access a single network element.
There can be 500 unique user accounts on a single NE.
mTera NEs generate a security alert when either unauthorized users or
users with incorrect passwords attempt to access the NE.
The account inactivity policy provides the following security:
• Via the ACT-USER command, the NE lists the date and time of the
user’s last successful login and the number of unsuccessful login
attempts since the last successful login. The system displays a
message at the user’s first successful login.
Maintenance Features
2.05 The mTera UTP provides module redundancy, fault isolation, test ports,
and performance monitoring.
SNMP NBI The SNMP Northbound Interface provides a mediation layer over the 7190
EMS to support SNMP-based network management. This allows
SNMP-based management systems to manage telecommunication
equipment operating the 7190 EMS interface via a SNMP communication
link.
The SNMP mediation layer converts SNMP requests into corresponding
commands that are forwarded to the 7190 EMS. Responses from the 7190
EMS are converted to SNMP format and sent to the SNMP Manager.
Alarms and events set on NEs and on the 7190 EMS are converted to
SNMP notifications and sent via the EMS to configured northbound
managers. This feature supports SNMP protocol versions v1, v2, v2c, and
v3.
Enhanced Real-Time TL1 Alarm integration with operations support systems (OSS) enables service
Alarm Forwarding providers to survey, isolate faults, and manage fault restoration from a
common platform. The message-forwarding interface available over the
data communications network (DCN) is a direct OSS to mTera NE
interface, which is also used for user management and provisioning (refer
to Data Communications Network Interface, page 26)
You can upgrade TL1 alarm forwarding features without impacting other
processes.
Fault Isolation Circuit paths are continuously monitored for failure. Using manual
diagnostics, you can localize a fault to two modules and the cable between
them.
FTP Sessions
2.06 An FTP client on the NE is used for software upgrade and database
backup. There are eight simultaneous FTP sessions available through a single
GNE. Stagger the downloads if there are more than eight NEs on a single gateway
network element (GNE).
Environmental Specifications
2.07 The mTera UTP is designed to meet both NEBS and ETSI standards for
the following environmental specifications:
• Environmental Operational Ranges, Table 2.2, page 10
2.08 The Telcordia references in this section apply to the issues of Telcordia
GR-3160-CORE, “NEBS Requirements for Telecommunications Data Center
Equipment and Spaces,” Telcordia GR-63-CORE, “NEBS Requirements: Physical
Protection,” and Telcordia GR-1089-CORE, “Electromagnetic Compatibility and
Electrical Safety,” available at the date of product release.
Transportation and Storage Meets performance GR-63-CORE, 4.1 ETSI ETS 300
Environments criteria of NA and 019-2-1 T 1.1
European Standard (Weatherprotected,
shown partly temperature-
controlled storage
locations)
Specification of
Environmental test:
Storage.
Thermal Heat Dissipation Meets performance GR-63-CORE, 4.1.6 Not specified by ETSI
criteria of NA Standard
shown
Earthquake Vibration Zone 4 Meets performance GR-63-CORE, 4.4 ETSI EN 300 019-2-3
criteria of NA and T 3.1–3.6 Earthquake
European Standard Test
shown
Airborne Contaminants (indoor Meets performance GR-63-CORE, 4.5 Not specified by ETSI
levels) criteria of NA Standard
shown
IEC
60825-2:2004+A1:2006+A2:2010
Laser Safety
UL Listing and CE Marking UL 60950 CSA C22.2 IEC/EN 60950, European Safety
2.10 Table 2.5, page 13 lists modules and shelves, part numbers and RoHS
directives met:
3. System Interfaces
3.01 This section describes power consumption and interfaces in the mTera
UTP.
Power Consumption
3.02 The mTera UTP input voltage range is -40 Vdc to -75 Vdc.
• For mTera shelf current and power consumption information, refer to
Table 3.1, page 15.
Caution:
The signal output level is potentially high (> +15 dBm). To prevent damage to
monitoring equipment, attenuate signals as necessary. Install external
attenuators at the facility patch panel to ensure the proper cable bend radius is
maintained when shelf doors are closed.
Table 3.1 mTera Shelf Module Current and Power Specifications (Continued)
Amps at Specified
Typical Maximum Voltages
3
1 2
Power Power
Name (Watts) (Watts) -42.5 V -48 V
81.71M-OSM4C, OTN Switching Module 4 CFP2, Standard 330 460 7.8 6.9
(OSM-4C) without Packet
81.71M-OSM4CE, OTN Switching Module 4 CFP2, Encrypt 330 460 7.8 6.9
(OSM-4CE) without Packet
81.71M-OSM4C, OTN Switching Module 4 CFP2, Standard 420 460 9.9 8.8
(OSM-4C) with Packet
81.71M-OSM4CE, OTN Switching Module 4 CFP2, Encrypt 420 460 9.9 8.8
(OSM-4CE) with Packet
81.71M-OSM5C, OTN Switching Module 5 CFP2, Standard 290 350 6.9 6.1
(OSM-5C) without Packet
81.71M-OSM5CE, OTN Switching Module 5 CFP2, Encrypt 290 350 6.9 6.1
(OSM-5CE) without Packet
81.71M-OSM5C, OTN Switching Module 5 CFP2, Standard 290 350 6.9 6.1
(OSM-5C) with Packet
81.71M-OSM5CE, OTN Switching Module 5 CFP2, Encrypt 290 350 6.9 6.1
(OSM-5CE) with Packet
81.71M-OSM4F, OTN Switching module (Flexrate) 415 450 9.8 8.7
(OSM-4F)
81.71M-OSM4FE, OTN Switching module (Flexrate) 415 450 9.8 8.7
Encrypt (OSM-4FE)
Table 3.1 mTera Shelf Module Current and Power Specifications (Continued)
Amps at Specified
Typical Maximum Voltages
3
1 2
Power Power
Name (Watts) (Watts) -42.5 V -48 V
Note: Two STPMs are required for redundancy. The common modules in slots
21-23, 26-28, and 33 load share power distributed from the equipped
STPMs (slot 24 and slot 25).
3.04 Zone 1 powers four port modules (slots 1-4), two MFABs (slots 8 and 9),
one STPM/Common (slot 24), and two Fan modules (slots 29 and 30) The mTera
Shelf power terminals 1A and 1B supply power to zone 1. Refer to Figure 3.1, page
18.
3.05 Zone 2 powers four port modules (slots 5, 6, 7, and16), two MFABs (slots
17 and 18), one STPM/Common (slot 25), and two Fan modules (slots 31 and 32).
The mTera Shelf power terminals 2A and 2B supply power to zone 2. Refer to
Figure 3.1, page 18.
3.06 Zone 3 powers six Port modules (slots 10-15) and two MFABs (slots 19
and 20). The mTera Shelf power terminals 3A and 3B supply power to zone 3.
Refer to Figure 3.1, page 18.
21 22 23 24 33 25 26 27 28 21 22 23 24 33 25 26 27 28 21 22 23 24 33 25 26 27 28
19 20 19 20 19 20
17 18 17 18 17 18
8 9 8 9 8 9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Note: The common modules in slots 21-23, 26-28, and 33 load share power distributed from the equipped
STPMs (slot 24 and slot 25).
Note: Zone 1 is wired to cable 1A/1B, Zone 2 to cable A2/B2 and Zone 3 is wired
to cable A3/B3. Refer to Figure 3.1, page 18.
3.07 Power zone breakdown for the worst case configuration of the mTera Shelf
shelf at -48 Vdc is shown in Table 3.2, page 19.
Table 3.2 mTera Shelf Typical Power Worst Case Configuration (-48 Vdc)
Power Typical Amps@Voltage Max. Amps@Voltage
PDU/PDP12
1,2
Zone Typical Max. -42.5 -48 -42.5 -48 Amps
3.08 Power zone breakdown for the worst case configuration of the mTera Shelf
shelf at -60 Vdc is shown in Table 3.3, page 19.
Table 3.3 mTera Shelf Typical Power Worst Case Configuration (-60 Vdc)
Power Amps@Voltage
Table 3.4 mTera 8-Slot Shelf Module Current and Power Specifications
Amps at Specified
Typical Maximum Voltages
3
1 2
Power Power
Name (Watts) (Watts) -42.5 V -48 V
81.71F-M8FAN, mTera 8-Slot Shelf Fan fan tray, 560 13.2 11.7
Module (FAN8)4 high speed
Table 3.4 mTera 8-Slot Shelf Module Current and Power Specifications (Continued)
Amps at Specified
Typical Maximum Voltages
3
Power1 Power
2
81.71M-OSM4C, OTN Switching Module 4 CFP2, Standard 330 460 7.8 6.9
(OSM-4C) without Packet
81.71M-OSM4CE, OTN Switching Module 4 CFP2, Encrypt 330 460 7.8 6.9
(OSM-4CE) without Packet
81.71M-OSM4C, OTN Switching Module 4 CFP2, Standard 420 460 9.9 8.8
(OSM-4C) with Packet
81.71M-OSM4CE, OTN Switching Module 4 CFP2, Encrypt 420 460 9.9 8.8
(OSM-4CE) with Packet
81.71M-OSM5C, OTN Switching Module 5 CFP2, Standard 290 350 6.9 6.1
(OSM-5C) without Packet
81.71M-OSM5CE, OTN Switching Module 5 CFP2, Encrypt 290 350 6.9 6.1
(OSM-5CE) without Packet
81.71M-OSM5C, OTN Switching Module 5 CFP2, Standard 290 350 6.9 6.1
(OSM-5C) with Packet
81.71M-OSM5CE, OTN Switching Module 5 CFP2, Encrypt 290 350 6.9 6.1
(OSM-5CE) with Packet
81.71M-OSM4F, OTN Switching module (Flexrate) 415 450 9.8 8.7
(OSM-4F)
81.71M-OSM4FE, OTN Switching module (Flexrate) 415 450 9.8 8.7
Encrypt (OSM-4FE)
Table 3.4 mTera 8-Slot Shelf Module Current and Power Specifications (Continued)
Amps at Specified
Typical Maximum Voltages
3
1 2
Power Power
Name (Watts) (Watts) -42.5 V -48 V
60 Amp Breakers
3.09 The mTera 8-slot shelf 60 Amp power cables are terminated at the shelf
end to connect to two terminal blocks.
3.10 The mTera 8-slot shelf 60 Amp power feeds are listed below and shown in
Figure 3.2, page 22:
• Power feeds 1-2 and 1-1 power two MFABs (slots 5 and 6), one
STPM-8 (slot 13), one FAN8 (slot 16), and four port module (slots 1
through 4).
• Power feeds 2-2 and 2-1 power two MFABs (slots 11 and 12), one
STPM-8 (slot 14), one FAN8 (slot 17), and four port modules (slots 7
through 10).
Note: Two STPM-8s are required for redundancy. The SIOM in slot 15 is
distributed power from the equipped STPM-8s (slot 13 and slot 14).
Power feed 1-1 and Power feed 1-2 Power feed 2-1 and Power feed 2-2
13 14 13 14
STPM-8
STPM-8
STPM-8
STPM-8
SIOM SIOM
Shelf Shelf
IO IO
11 12 11 12
MFAB/2
MFAB/2
MFAB/2
MFAB/2
15 15
5 6 5 6
MFAB/2
MFAB/2
FAN8
MFAB/2
MFAB/2
FAN8
16 16
1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10
FAN8 FAN8
filter/intake filter/intake 17
17
3.11 60 Amp Power zone breakdown for the worst case configuration of the
mTera Shelf 8-slot shelf at -48 Vdc is shown in Table 3.5, page 22.
Table 3.5 mTera 8-Slot Shelf Typical Power Worst Case Configuration (-48 Vdc)
Power Typical Amps@Voltage Max. Amps@Voltage
PDU
1 2 3
Feeds Typical Max. -42.5 -48 -42.5 -48 Amps
3.12 60 Amp Power zone breakdown for the worst case configuration of the
mTera Shelf 8-slot shelf at -60 Vdc is shown in Table 3.6, page 22.
Table 3.6 mTera 8-Slot Shelf Typical Power Worst Case Configuration (-60 Vdc)
Power Power
30 Amp Breakers
3.13 The mTera 8-slot shelf 30 Amp power feeds are listed below and shown in
Figure 3.3, page 24:
• Power feed 1-2 powers one FAN8 (slot 16) and two port module
(slots 3 and 4).
• Power feed 1-1 powers two MFABs (slots 5 and 6), one STPM-8
(slot 13), and two port modules (slots 1 and 2).
• Power feed 2-2 powers two MFABs (slots 11 and 12), one STPM-8
(slot 14), and two port modules (slots 9 and 10).
• Power feed 2-1 powers one FAN8 (slot 17) and two service module
(slots 7 and 8).
Note 1: Two STPM-8s are required for redundancy. The SIOM in slot 15 is
distributed power from the equipped STPM-8s (slot 13 and slot 14).
Note 2: When using 60 Amp breakers, the power feeds double up, increasing
the modules per feed, refer to 60 Amp Breakers, page 21.
13 14 13 14
STPM-8
STPM-8
STPM-8
STPM-8
SIOM SIOM
Shelf Shelf
IO IO
11 12 11 12
MFAB/2
MFAB/2
MFAB/2
MFAB/2
15 15
5 6 5 6
MFAB/2
MFAB/2
MFAB/2
MFAB/2
FAN8 FAN8
16 16
1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10
FAN8 FAN8
filter/intake 17 filter/intake 17
13 14 13 14
STPM-8
STPM-8
STPM-8
STPM-8
SIOM SIOM
Shelf Shelf
IO IO
11 12 11 12
MFAB/2
MFAB/2
MFAB/2
MFAB/2
15 15
5 6 5 6
MFAB/2
MFAB/2
MFAB/2
MFAB/2
FAN8 FAN8
16 16
1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10
FAN8 FAN8
filter/intake 17 filter/intake 17
3.14 30 Amp Power zone breakdown for the worst case configuration of the
mTera Shelf 8-slot shelf at -48 Vdc is shown in Table 3.7, page 24.
Table 3.7 mTera 8-Slot Shelf Typical Power Worst Case Configuration (-48 Vdc)
Power Typical Amps@Voltage Max. Amps@Voltage
PDU
1
Feeds Typical Maximum -42.5 -48 -42.5 -48 Amps
3.15 30 Amp Power zone breakdown for the worst case configuration of the
mTera Shelf 8-slot shelf at -60 Vdc is shown in Table 3.8, page 25.
Table 3.8 mTera 8-Slot Shelf Typical Power Worst Case Configuration (-60 Vdc)
Power Power
Local Alarm Reporting The mTera shelf reports the status of each category of alarm by lighting a
corresponding LED displayed on a centrally located Shelf Alarm Interface
Panel (SAIP).
The mTera shelf reports the status of each category of alarm by lighting a
corresponding LED displayed on the STPM.
External Alarm Reporting In the mTera shelf, the SAIM (SIOM on mTera 8-slot shelf) provides
form-C relay contacts for audible, visual, and telemetry (end of aisle) alarm
signaling to the office alarm grid.
In the mTera shelf, the Timing and Telemetry Module on the main shelf
provides a DB15 connector for audible, visual, and telemetry (end of aisle)
alarm signaling to the office alarm grid.
Relay Contact Rating All relay contacts are rated for 0.5 amperes at 56 Vdc.
Note: The upper limit of 2.2 Mbps facilitates the transfer of large software images
to an NE in a reasonable amount of time.
CLI Interface to NE The Command Line Interface (CLI) to NE interface is a software interface
between a CLI-based operational support system (OSS) and the packet
subsystem of the mTera NE. Additionally, user-initiated Telnet sessions on
individual NEs enable users to do provisioning, maintenance and user
management, and to retrieve alarms and equipment/facility properties.
Note 2: The mTera UTP supports up to five CLI sessions to a packet subsystem
through a private gateway network element (PGNE), which can support
up to 30 CLI sessions per EON.
Client Proxy Mode 3.32 When the proxy is set to client mode, the mTera NE can participate in the
legacy Private EON with 7100 OTS or 7100 Nano NEs, and perform the networking
functions of a PRNE.
3.33 In client proxy mode, the applications on the mTera NE need the
application gateways from the PGNE to communicate with its application server.
Disabled (Flat IP) Proxy 3.34 When the mTera NE connects directly to the customer DCN and uses
Mode public IP addresses, the proxy mode is disabled and the applications on the mTera
connect directly to the application server (or client) without application gateways.
3.35 Disabled proxy mode is also known as flat IP mode.
3.36 In flat IP mode, mTera EON can configure its network interfaces into two
different DCN and SCN OSPF areas to support management and signaling in the
single network partition.
Direct Connect
3.41 The Direct Connect feature allows for connection of a port module located
in the mTera to an external DWDM multiplexer module. This external multiplexer
module could be a non-Coriant DWDM multiplexer or ROADM.
3.42 In the mTera Direct Connect applications, the wavelength is set directly at
the OCH-P.
3.43 Table 3.10, page 30 shows the transceivers available for use with the
Direct Connect application. Table 3.11, page 31 show transmitted power levels and
receiver sensitivities that are associated with the DWDM line-side interface on
mTera port modules. This allows verification of compatibility between port modules
and external DWDM multiplexer or ROADM equipment.
3.44 Users configure the Direct Connect feature per module. Modules using the
Direct Connect feature may be mixed on the same shelf with other modules that do
not use the Direct Connect feature. Refer to the individual module practice for
module specific information.
Note 1: For more information on the Direct Connect feature, refer to the General
Description.
Note: External attenuators may be required to get the Line Side Receive signal
within the Min/Max Receiver Power listed for the pluggable transceiver in
Table 3.10, page 30.
Channel Definitions 3.46 When an OSM-2C module is equipped with a 100G Coherent DWDM CFP
(81.71T-CDWDMS), the module can be tuned to any of the 96 different frequencies
in the range of 191.35 Thz to 196.10 THz in increments of 50 GHz.
3.47 When directly connecting to a system supporting the 88-Channel Plan, you
can provision the interface to support one of the channel numbers as listed in Table
3.11, page 31. Dashes (–) indicate that a channel number is not available for that
frequency. For 100G Direct Connect, if the Channel ID is not available, use the
frequency for provisioning.
3.48 Table 3.11, page 31 lists the frequency and corresponding wavelength in
the first two columns. The following four columns list corresponding channel IDs or
frequencies using TL1 commands or supported management systems.
1. This channel plan is the default when the Transport Network Management System (TNMS) acts as the user in “user defined” grid
mode (GRIDMODE=FIXED96_NOCHANPLAN).
OSM-1S OC-3/ SFP 1310 SM IR-1 OC3 (part number: -28 -8 -15 -8
STM-1 81.SOC03IR1131S/82.SOC03IR1131S)
OSM-2S, 10G Ethernet SFP+ 10GBASE/8G FC/10G FC-ER/EW 1550 -15.8 -1 -4.7 4
OSM-4S/ LAN (10.3 SM 40KM (part number
OSM-4SE Gbps) 81.71T-SP10GER-R6)
OC192/ SFP+ 1310 SM MULTIRATE SR1 7KM (part -14.4 0.5 -5.5 -1
STM64, 10G numbers 81.71T-SPMRSR1-R6 and
Ethernet LAN V50017-U623)
(10.3 Gbps),
OTU2, OTU2e SFP+ 1550 SM MULTIRATE IR2 40KM (part -15.8 -1 -1 2
number 81.71T-SPMRIR2-R6)
OCH-P (10.709 SFP+ FIXED DWDM xxx.xxTHZ TLAB CHyy -20 -5 1.5 4
Gbps, 11.095 IR2 IR (part number 81.71T-SPCyyIR2-R6,
Gbps), 10G where xxx.xx = 191.70 to 195.60 in increments
Ethernet LAN of 0.1 and yy = 01 to 40)
(10.3 Gbps),
OTU2, OTU2e
OSM-2S OCH-P (10.7 DWDM TUNABLE 88 CH LR2 80KM (part -25 -5 1.2 3.5
(continued) Gbps, 11.1 number 81.71T-SPDWDMHP)
Gbps), OTU2,
OTU2e, OTU1f,
10G Ethernet
LAN
OTU2, OTU2e, CWDM SFP+, 10G, I-Temp, IR, 8 channels -12 -1 0.0 4
10G Ethernet 81.71T-SPCyyC40-E6 at xxxx nm,
LAN, STM64, yy=47,49,51,53,55,57,59,61 and
OC192 xxxx=1471,1491,1511,1531,1551,1571,1591,
1611
OSM-2C OTU4, 100GE CFP - 100GBASESR10 straight out connector -9.5 2.4 -7.6 2.4
(part number 81.71T-C100SS10-R6 and per per per per
1
V50017-U743) (10 lanes) lane lane lane lane
100GE CFP - 100GBASEER4 straight out connector -20.7 4.5 -2.7 2.9
(part number V50017-U744) (4 lanes) per per per per
lane lane lane lane
100GBase-LR4 CFP to QSFP28 adapter required for -10.6 4.5 -4.3 4.5
3
OSM-2C. per per per per
(part number ZXS-Q8L4ZZZDR-00) lane lane lane lane
SSM-2S OC-3/ SFP 1310 SM IR-1 OC3 (part number: -28 -8 -15 -8
STM-1/ 81.SOC03IR1131S/82.SOC03IR1131S)
OC192/ SFP+ 1310 SM MULTIRATE SR1 7KM (part -14.4 0.5 -5.5 -1
STM64, 10G numbesr 81.71T-SPMRSR1-R6 and
Ethernet LAN V50017-U623)
(10.3 Gbps),
OTU2, OTU2e SFP+ 1550 SM MULTIRATE IR2 40KM (part -15.8 -1 -1 2
number 81.71T-SPMRIR2-R6)
OSM-5C/ OTU4, HGE Dual-rate LR4 CFP2 (part number -10.6 4.5 -2.5 3.5
OSM-5CE ZXS-C2L4ZZDR-00) per per per per
lane lane lane lane
4. System Performance
Lightpath Integrity
4.01 The lightpath integrity criteria includes bit error rate, loss of signal failure
thresholds, signal protection, and power monitoring.
Lightpath Bit Error Rate The minimum lightpath BER for networks designed using the 7196
(BER) Planning Tool is 10-15. The system can operate with a lightpath BER as low
as 10-12.
Loss of Signal Failure The mTera UTP sends a loss of signal alarm if an incoming signal defect
persists for 2.5 ( 0.5) seconds.
The alarm clears when the signal defect has been absent for 10 (0.5)
seconds.
Signal Threshold For signal threshold information, refer to the RTRV-PM command in the
TL1 Command Reference Manual.
Chromatic Dispersion For information on chromatic dispersion, refer to Appendix A, page 64.
Polarization Mode Dispersion For information about the system-wide tolerance of polarization mode
Tolerance dispersion tolerance (PMD) for an mTera application, refer to the 7196
Optical Subnet Planner. For more information on PMD, refer to Appendix
B, page 67.
Latency For information on latency in the mTera UTP, contact the Coriant
Technical Assistance Center at http://www.coriant.com/support/.
5.01 All configurations require an mTera shelf and a power source. Relay racks
can contain up to two shelves in a 23-inch EIA rack or ETSI standard rack.
5.02 Use NEBS-compliant 7-feet by 23-inch (2133.6-mm by 584.2-mm) relay
racks for sites requiring mTera UTP NEBS-compliant installations.
5.03 Use ETSI-compatible 7-feet by 2-feet (2133.6-mm by 600-mm) relay racks
for sites requiring mTera UTP ETSI-compatible installations.
Note 1: The S42022-L5020-A16 equipment frames meet the ETSI 300 119-2
specification.
mTera Shelf Dimensions 5.04 Table 5.1, page 44 lists the equipment space required by an mTera shelf.
mTera 8-Slot Shelf 5.05 Table 5.2, page 44 lists the equipment space required by an mTera 8-slot
Dimensions shelf.
mTera UTP Component Table 5.3, page 45 lists the weight measurements for mTera components.
Weights
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Table 5.3 mTera UTP Component Weights
Equipment Weight
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Table 5.3 mTera UTP Component Weights (Continued)
Equipment Weight
Note: Rack spacer configuration depends on the mTera UTP configuration and
is determined upon site survey.
mTera 8-Slot Shelf Table 5.4, page 46 lists the weight measurements for mTera 8-slot shelf
Component Weights components.
1
Table 5.4 mTera 8-Slot Shelf Component Weights (Continued)
Equipment Weight
6. Module Specifications
6.01 Refer to the individual module practices for module specifications and
descriptions.
7.01 This section provides a brief overview of the requirements for the customer
facility fiber specifications and descriptions.
7.02 The customer facility fiber interface requires two principle types of fiber:
multimode fiber (MMF) and single mode fiber (SMF). Refer to Figure 7.1, page 49.
Figure 7.1 Single Mode Fiber (SMF) Versus Multimode Fiber (MMF)
jacket cladding
core
fiber
Insertion Loss < 0.35 dB per connector and tested at 1310 nm (per EIA-455-171)
Jacket Requirements
7.05 The following specifications provide the jacket requirements that SMF
cable claddings must meet in order to ensure optimal system performance with the
mTera UTP:
Jacket Size After furcation: 2.0 0.2 mm (0.114 0.008 inches) jacketed fiber
Mechanical Requirements
7.06 The following specifications provide the mechanical requirements that
SMF cables must meet in order to ensure optimal system performance with the
mTera UTP:
Cable Retention The connector/cable interface must withstand a 20 pound minimum tensile
load without sustaining physical damage or change in optical loss
exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any single sample after load is
removed, per EIA-455-6.
Flex Resistance The connector/cable assembly must withstand 300 cycles with a 1.1
pound load for 90 degrees per cycle applied without sustaining physical
damage or change in optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any
single sample, per EIA-455-1.
Vibration The mated connectors must withstand the test without sustaining physical
damage or change in optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any
single sample after the procedure, per EIA-455-11, Condition II.
Impact Resistance The connector of any given cable assembly, without its protective cover,
must withstand 8 impact cycles (specified pipe omitted) without sustaining
physical damage or change in optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, per
EIA-455-2, Light Service Application.
Twist Resistance The connector/cable assembly must withstand a 3.3 pound load for 10
cycles applied without sustaining physical damage or change in optical
loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any single sample, per
EIA-455-36.
Environmental Requirements
7.07 The following specifications provide the environmental requirements that
SMF cables must meet in order to ensure optimal system performance with the
mTera UTP:
Thermal Shock The connector/cable assembly must withstand five thermal shock cycles
of 140°F to -40°F (+60°C to -40°C) without sustaining physical damage
or change in optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any single
sample, per EIA-455-71, Condition C-0.
Measure optical transmittance before and after the test with the samples
in place in the test chamber and 5 to 10 minutes before the end of each
Dwell during each cycle.
Humidity Resistance The connector/cable assembly under mating conditions and while in
operational mode must withstand a steady state modified test temperature
of 140°F, 2°F (60°C, 2°C), and a relative humidity of 90 - 95% for 4
days without sustaining physical damage or change in optical loss
exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any single sample at any
measurement point, per EIA-455-5, Type 1.
Optical transmittance must be recorded initially at least 1 hour after
preconditioning with the samples in place in the test chamber, once every
24 hours and 1 to 2 hours after humidity exposure with the samples in the
test chamber.
Thermal Aging The connector/cable assembly under mating conditions and while in
operational mode must withstand a modified test temperature of 176F,
2°F (+80°C, 2°C) for a modified test time of 21 days without sustaining
physical damage or an increase in optical loss exceeding 0.3 dB, per
EIA-455-4.
Dust Resistance The connector/cable assembly must withstand a modified 24 hour cycle
using a modified material of 325 Mesh (44 Micron) with hydrated alumina
silicate or its physical equivalent without sustaining physical damage or an
increase in optical loss exceeding 1 dB, per EIA-455-35.
The middle test period at 145°F (+63°C) must be reduced to 12 hours from
16 hours.
Packaging Requirements
7.08 The following specifications provide the packaging requirements that SMF
cables must meet in order to ensure optimal system performance with the mTera
UTP.
Marking Requirements The fiber cables must be individually packaged and marked on the outside
with part number/Rev level and supplier part number/Rev level.
Test Results The fiber cable package assembly must include test results inside the
package.
These results must show insertion and return loss for both cable ends.
Packing Requirements The fiber optic cables must be packed for shipping in accordance with the
best practices and in containers that do not contaminate or produce
deposits on the connector terminals or contact areas.
Damage Control The packaging shall be completed in such a manner as to prevent bending
Requirements or distorting ferrules and any resulting component damage.
MPO:
• 0.65 dB maximum, tested at 1550 nm
MPO:
• 0.20 dB maximum, tested at 1550 nm (per EIA-455-107)
Change in Optical Measure optical transmittance after all tests are complete.
Transmittance
Calculate the change in loss from the last measurement of insertion loss.
The change in loss should not exceed 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any
single sample.
Jacket Requirements
7.11 The following specifications provide the jacket requirements that MMF
cable claddings must meet in order to ensure optimal system performance with the
mTera UTP.
Jacket Size After furcation: 2.0 0.2 mm (0.079 0.008 inches) jacketed fiber
Mechanical Requirements
7.12 The following specifications provide the mechanical requirements that
MMF cables must meet in order to ensure optimal system performance with the
mTera UTP.
Cable Retention The connector/cable interface must withstand a 20 pound minimum tensile
load without sustaining physical damage or change in optical loss
exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any single sample after load is
removed, per EIA-455-6.
Flex Resistance The connector/cable assembly must withstand 300 cycles with a 1.1
pound load for 90 degrees per cycle applied without sustaining physical
damage or change in optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any
single sample, per EIA-455-1.
Vibration The mated connectors must withstand the test without sustaining physical
damage or change in optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any
single sample after the procedure, per EIA-455-11, Condition I.
Impact Resistance The connector of any given cable assembly, without its protective cover,
must withstand 8 impact cycles (specified pipe omitted) without sustaining
physical damage or change in optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, per
EIA-455-2, Light Service Application.
Twist Resistance The connector/cable assembly must withstand a 3.3 pound load for 10
cycles with applied without sustaining physical damage or change in
optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any single sample, per
EIA-455-36.
Environmental Requirements
7.13 The following specifications provide the environmental requirements that
MMF cables must meet in order to ensure optimal system performance with the
mTera UTP.
Thermal Shock The connector/cable assembly must withstand 5 thermal shock cycles, or
140°F to -40°F (+60°C to -40°C) without sustaining physical damage or
change in optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any single
sample, per EIA-455-71, Condition C-0.
Measure optical transmittance before and after the test with the samples
in place in the test chamber and 5 to 10 minutes before the end of each
Dwell during each cycle.
Humidity Resistance The connector/cable assembly under mating conditions and while in
operational mode must withstand a steady state modified test temperature
of 140°F 2°F (+60°C 2°C) and a relative humidity of 90%–95% for 4
days without sustaining physical damage or change in optical loss
exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any single sample at any
measurement point, per EIA-455-5, Type 1.
Optical transmittance must be recorded initially at least 1 hour after
preconditioning with the samples in place in the test chamber, once every
24 hours and 1 to 2 hours after humidity exposure with the samples in the
test chamber.
Thermal Aging The connector/cable assembly under mating conditions and while in
operational mode must withstand a modified test temperature of 140F
2°F(80°C 2°C) for a modified test time of 21 days without sustaining
physical damage or an increase in optical loss exceeding 0.3 dB, per
EIA-455-4.
Dust Resistance The connector/cable assembly must withstand a modified 24 hour cycle
using a modified material of 325 Mesh (44 Micron) with hydrated alumina
silicate or its physical equivalent without sustaining physical damage or an
increase in optical loss exceeding 1dB, per EIA-455-35.
The middle test period at 145°F (+63°C) must be reduced to 12 hours from
16 hours.
Packaging Requirements
7.14 The following specifications provide the packaging requirements that MMF
cables must meet in order to ensure optimal system performance with the mTera
UTP.
Marking Requirements The fiber cables must be individually packaged and marked on the outside
with part number/Rev level and supplier part number/Rev level.
Test Results The fiber cable package assembly must include test results inside the
package.
These results must show insertion and return loss for both cable ends.
Packing Requirements The fiber optic cables must be packed for shipping in accordance with the
best practices and in containers that do not contaminate or produce
deposits on the connector terminals or contact areas.
Damage Control The packaging shall be completed in such a manner as to prevent bending
Requirements or distorting ferrules and any resulting component damage.
Jacket Requirements
7.17 The following specifications provide the jacket requirements that
multi-mode, 24-fiber MPO cable claddings must meet in order to ensure optimal
system performance with the mTera UTP.
Jacket Size After furcation: 3.2 0.2 mm (0.126 0.008 inches) jacketed fiber
Boot Length 43.10 mm measured from fiber face to the beginning of the cable
Mechanical Requirements
7.18 The following specifications provide the mechanical requirements that
multi-mode, 24-fiber MPO cables must meet in order to ensure optimal system
performance with the mTera UTP.
Cable Retention The connector/cable interface must withstand a 20 pound minimum tensile
load without sustaining physical damage or change in optical loss
exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any single sample after load is
removed, per EIA-455-6.
Flex Resistance The connector/cable assembly must withstand 300 cycles with a 1.1
pound load for 90 degrees per cycle applied without sustaining physical
damage or change in optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any
single sample, per EIA-455-1.
Vibration The mated connectors must withstand the test without sustaining physical
damage or change in optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any
single sample after the procedure, per EIA-455-11, Condition I.
Impact Resistance The connector of any given cable assembly, without its protective cover,
must withstand 8 impact cycles (specified pipe omitted) without sustaining
physical damage or change in optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, per
EIA-455-2, Light Service Application.
Twist Resistance The connector/cable assembly must withstand a 3.3 pound load for 10
cycles with applied without sustaining physical damage or change in
optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any single sample, per
EIA-455-36.
Environmental Requirements
7.19 The following specifications provide the environmental requirements that
MMF cables must meet in order to ensure optimal system performance with the
mTera UTP.
Thermal Shock The connector/cable assembly must withstand 5 thermal shock cycles, or
140°F to -40°F (+60°C to -40°C) without sustaining physical damage or
change in optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any single
sample, per EIA-455-71, Condition C-0.
Measure optical transmittance before and after the test with the samples
in place in the test chamber and 5 to 10 minutes before the end of each
Dwell during each cycle.
Humidity Resistance The connector/cable assembly under mating conditions and while in
operational mode must withstand a steady state modified test temperature
of 140°F 2°F (+60°C 2°C) and a relative humidity of 90%–95% for 4
days without sustaining physical damage or change in optical loss
exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any single sample at any
measurement point, per EIA-455-5, Type 1.
Optical transmittance must be recorded initially at least 1 hour after
preconditioning with the samples in place in the test chamber, once every
24 hours and 1 to 2 hours after humidity exposure with the samples in the
test chamber.
Thermal Aging The connector/cable assembly under mating conditions and while in
operational mode must withstand a modified test temperature of 140F
2°F(80°C 2°C) for a modified test time of 21 days without sustaining
physical damage or an increase in optical loss exceeding 0.3 dB, per
EIA-455-4.
Dust Resistance The connector/cable assembly must withstand a modified 24 hour cycle
using a modified material of 325 Mesh (44 Micron) with hydrated alumina
silicate or its physical equivalent without sustaining physical damage or an
increase in optical loss exceeding 1dB, per EIA-455-35.
The middle test period at 145°F (+63°C) must be reduced to 12 hours from
16 hours.
Packaging Requirements
7.20 The following specifications provide the packaging requirements that MMF
cables must meet in order to ensure optimal system performance with the mTera
UTP.
Marking Requirements The fiber cables must be individually packaged and marked on the outside
with part number/Rev level and supplier part number/Rev level.
Test Results The fiber cable package assembly must include test results inside the
package.
These results must show insertion and return loss for both cable ends.
Packing Requirements The fiber optic cables must be packed for shipping in accordance with the
best practices and in containers that do not contaminate or produce
deposits on the connector terminals or contact areas.
Cables up to 170 meters are supplied in bags.
Cables 170 meters or more are supplied on reels or spools.
Damage Control The packaging shall be completed in such a manner as to prevent bending
Requirements or distorting ferrules and any resulting component damage.
Mechanical Requirements
7.23 The following specifications provide the mechanical requirements that
single-mode, 12-fiber MPO cables must meet in order to ensure optimal system
performance with the mTera UTP.
Cable Retention The connector/cable interface must withstand a 20 pound minimum tensile
load without sustaining physical damage or change in optical loss
exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any single sample after load is
removed, per EIA-455-6.
Flex Resistance The connector/cable assembly must withstand 300 cycles with a 1.1
pound load for 90 degrees per cycle applied without sustaining physical
damage or change in optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any
single sample, per EIA-455-1.
Vibration The mated connectors must withstand the test without sustaining physical
damage or change in optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any
single sample after the procedure, per EIA-455-11, Condition I.
Impact Resistance The connector of any given cable assembly, without its protective cover,
must withstand 8 impact cycles (specified pipe omitted) without sustaining
physical damage or change in optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, per
EIA-455-2, Light Service Application.
Twist Resistance The connector/cable assembly must withstand a 3.3 pound load for 10
cycles with applied without sustaining physical damage or change in
optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any single sample, per
EIA-455-36.
Environmental Requirements
7.24 The following specifications provide the environmental requirements that
SMF cables must meet in order to ensure optimal system performance with the
mTera UTP.
Thermal Shock The connector/cable assembly must withstand 5 thermal shock cycles, or
140°F to -40°F (+60°C to -40°C) without sustaining physical damage or
change in optical loss exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any single
sample, per EIA-455-71, Condition C-0.
Measure optical transmittance before and after the test with the samples
in place in the test chamber and 5 to 10 minutes before the end of each
Dwell during each cycle.
Humidity Resistance The connector/cable assembly under mating conditions and while in
operational mode must withstand a steady state modified test temperature
of 140°F 2°F (+60°C 2°C) and a relative humidity of 90%–95% for 4
days without sustaining physical damage or change in optical loss
exceeding 0.2 dB average, 0.3 dB for any single sample at any
measurement point, per EIA-455-5, Type 1.
Optical transmittance must be recorded initially at least 1 hour after
preconditioning with the samples in place in the test chamber, once every
24 hours and 1 to 2 hours after humidity exposure with the samples in the
test chamber.
Thermal Aging The connector/cable assembly under mating conditions and while in
operational mode must withstand a modified test temperature of 140F
2°F(80°C 2°C) for a modified test time of 21 days without sustaining
physical damage or an increase in optical loss exceeding 0.3 dB, per
EIA-455-4.
Dust Resistance The connector/cable assembly must withstand a modified 24 hour cycle
using a modified material of 325 Mesh (44 Micron) with hydrated alumina
silicate or its physical equivalent without sustaining physical damage or an
increase in optical loss exceeding 1dB, per EIA-455-35.
The middle test period at 145°F (+63°C) must be reduced to 12 hours from
16 hours.
Packaging Requirements
7.25 The following specifications provide the packaging requirements that SMF
cables must meet in order to ensure optimal system performance with the mTera
UTP.
Marking Requirements The fiber cables must be individually packaged and marked on the outside
with part number/Rev level and supplier part number/Rev level.
Test Results The fiber cable package assembly must include test results inside the
package.
These results must show insertion and return loss for both cable ends.
Packing Requirements The fiber optic cables must be packed for shipping in accordance with the
best practices and in containers that do not contaminate or produce
deposits on the connector terminals or contact areas.
Cables up to 170 meters are supplied in bags.
Cables 170 meters or more are supplied on reels or spools.
Damage Control The packaging shall be completed in such a manner as to prevent bending
Requirements or distorting ferrules and any resulting component damage.
Overview
A.01 Chromatic dispersion (CD) is a property of fiber that limits the transmission
distance of a system and also limits the bit rate of the system. Different wave-
lengths or frequencies traveling down a fiber experience a different differential
delay. This is due to the refractive index (or density) of a fiber being wavelength
dependant. The differential delay is a function of distance. Figure A.1, page 64
shows the typical differential delay of a standard Single Mode Fiber (SMF) relative
to wavelength.
wavelength (nm)
lambda zero
A.02 Figure A.1, page 64 shows that all wavelengths experience differential
delay as they travel through the fiber. However, one wavelength experiences the
smallest delay. This wavelength is “Lambda Zero” or “Zero dispersion wavelength”
and for single mode fiber is typically around 1310 nm. The wavelengths on the right
side and the left side of the Lambda Zero wavelength experience differential delay
greater than the differential delay experienced by the Lambda Zero wavelength.
A.03 Wavelengths to the right of Lambda Zero are said to have “Positive Disper-
sion”. Positive Dispersion occurs when shorter wavelengths travel quicker than
longer wavelengths.
A.04 Wavelengths to the left of Lambda Zero are said to have “Negative Disper-
sion.” Negative Dispersion occurs when longer wavelengths travel quicker than
shorter wavelengths.
A.05 Differential delay as shown in Figure A.1, page 64 has a curve that has the
units of ps/km. Chromatic dispersion is the rate of change of fiber delay with
respect to wavelength. The units for chromatic dispersion are ps/nm/km. Figure
A.2, page 65 shows a typical CD plot for standard single mode fiber.
• Slope
A.07 CD limits the distance of transmission and the bit rate of the system. The
limitation is primarily caused by the pulse spreading of the data signal.
Calculations
A.08 To calculate chromatic dispersion, follow the steps below:
__ 1. Determine the dispersion per km by identifying the fiber type. Refer to
Table A.1, page 66.
__ 2. Determine the total glass length of the wavelength. This is the total
optical path length a wavelength travels without transponder
regeneration.
Note: For mixed fiber types determine the total glass length for each fiber type.
Overview
B.01 Like chromatic dispersion (CD), Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) limits
the transmission speed of a system. Even though the result of PMD manifests itself
the same way as CD, the reasons that cause PMD are different. CD, as described
in Appendix A, page 64 is intrinsic to the chemical properties within the fiber. Given
the fiber type, CD in general is predictable and should remain constant throughout
the life of the fiber. PMD however is attributed to physical imperfections of the fiber.
These imperfections generally refer to the non-symmetry of the core and cladding.
These imperfections can be created during the manufacturing process of the fiber
or be introduced to the fiber when it is deployed in the field.
B.02 Figure B.1, page 67 shows the pulse spreading effect on a signal traveling
down a fiber with PMD.
B.04 Following the example shown in Figure B.2, page 67 if the fiber length was
kept constant, then the pulse spreading at any given wavelength would also remain
the same. The fiber link supports data rates up to a certain speed. However, trans-
mitting data beyond this speed results in poor BER performance. Refer to Figure
B.3, page 68. In order to allow the use of higher data rate, chromatic Dispersion
Compensation Modules are required.
Figure B.3 Example of Pulse Overlapping Due to Increasing the Data Rate and
Keeping the Fiber Distance Fixed
Calculations
B.05 Calculate the total PMD of numerous spans using the following expres-
sion:
Total PMD =