Optics and Optical Networking

I am a sales engineer for Global Crossing.I am pricing out a couple waves to my customer and they are very happy with the pricing but are asking me how we can deliver the waves with a Gig E interface. I am not sure if this is possible. Does anyone kn...

A little confusion surrounding metro technologies. When should you deploy next-generation SONET versus DWDM versus Ethernet, etc.?TIAPam

We have three 10720 routers connected via RPR ring. And we found the policy routing is not working, however the same config works on Ethernet interfaces.

What are the biggest hurdles to avoid when implementing an integrated Layer 2 service over a transport network?TIA

I was wondering how important is RPR when offering a data service?

Help anyone, my problem is the following:The company I work for is interfacing with another company that is running a 2 Fiber BLSR topology with the ONS 15454. This device will be interfacing with our existing Nortel LH combiner platform running ver...

Does anyone know what is the downside of offering mapped Ethernet or Ethernet Private Line Services?TIA

Hi,I have thinking about using point-point CWDM in a network design where fiber count is small between two of our campuses. In trying to look ahead, I'm wondering about my ability to move to 10GE in the future. I know that switch/router interfaces w...

I am interested in designing a simple point to point CWDM link between two 3550 switches. I have been having trouble finding information about what I need. I know I need the CWDM GBICs (different colors) however what cables do I need(SMF) and do the ...

To create a metro IP access ring with 30 KM diameter, where can I get design guide to design metro IP access. How to develop the bill of materials for optical media and Cisco devices.

I have build a channel between 15252 and a 15201, with unprotected modules and clip with VLR. I have set datarate on clip as gbit_eth on the 15252 clip 23 and scu clip 23. I have connected2* 6513 with 1000LX-1300nm module to 15252 clip and 15201 clip...

Hi ,I have installed CTM 3.0.1 on solaris 8. Was able to bring up the client with no problem. Now I try to add the NE with the NE ID that was configured on the device and the ip adrress with the community string also.The model selected was 15200.I ge...

Hi,We have completed the Large MAN Cabling project at one of the oldest University in India. Following components are used:1. Avaya SMF 9micro Cables.2. Avaya SMF LC Connectors.3. Avaya LC Coupler.and other Avaya Fiber structured cabling products.Acc...

Does anyone know if there is any significant reason to upgrade to the newest release 3.3? I have a 3.1 system about to be installed, so I have the oportunity to perform the upgrade on a new system without service interuption. I can't seem to find the...

Can you recommend a textbook or study guide for Exam 640-915 Building Cisco Metro Optical Networks ?Do you know when Cisco Press will be releasing a book on this?