Entrada Networks Announces 16 Channel CWDM Based Optical Transport Line

San Diego -- Entrada Networks, Inc. announced the availability of their 16 channel Metro Area Transport Platform based on Coarse Wave Division Multiplexing (CWDM) technology through its wholly owned subsidiary Torrey Pines Networks. Entrada Networks, Inc.'s line of CWDM products - including 8 and 16-channel modules that support 2.5 Gbps data rates - provide passive optical network service providers a cost effective means to deploy the systems to support high bandwidth build-outs in enterprise access and metropolitan area networks.

"As enterprises and network managers continue to try and strike the balance between networking requirements and financial resources, Entrada is proactively developing products that address immediate business needs, yet are flexible and scalable to support anticipated growth", said Dr. Chadha, President and CEO of Entrada Networks, Inc. "Our CWDM platform is a robust solution with compelling value in applications as diverse as interconnecting data centers and post production facilities of film studios, and aggregating data and video traffic for university and corporate campuses and cable operators".

Entrada Networks, Inc.'s CWDM Metro Area Transport solution includes multiplexing, de-multiplexing, and Optical Add/Drop Multiplexer (OADM) functionality. This solution combines the broad range of capabilities of passive optical CWDM technology with pluggable SFP transceivers and superior network element management through Silverline Element Manager. This combination creates a managed point-to-point or ring network solution. Entrada's CWDM solution is for applications where dedicated bandwidth, enhanced diagnostics, and a secure PON connection are required.

Entrada Networks, Inc.'s CWDM solutions allow users to increase the capacity of existing fiber by utilizing widely spaced, separate wavelengths based on the ITU G.694.2 standard (between 1270nm and 1610nm) within the same fiber pair. These CWDM solutions can support up to sixteen (16) different channels, each carrying up to 2.5Gbps of bandwidth, and is accomplished through the expansion port on the 4-channel multiplexer. The expansion port allows additional unique wavelengths to be combined on a single fiber pair by 'chaining' multiplexers prior to the final network connection.

"Our product architecture allows an easy migration to CWDM wavelengths with attractive costs. Our product roadmap will also support CWDM in new form-factors", said Dr. Chadha.

‘Drop & Add' and ‘Drop & Pass' OADM modules provide the ability to terminate ("Drop") one or more of the wavelengths from the fiber locally and allow the other wavelengths to continue ("Pass") to other nodes. Similarly, the "Drop and Add" ability allows a wavelength to be added ("Add") from a local fiber interface and allows the other wavelengths to continue ("Pass") to other nodes.

Entrada Networks, Inc.'s managed CWDM solution utilizes wavelength-specific optics configured in a 1 RU chassis with out of band management. The Silverline provides a mechanism for monitoring the optical power of the link against problems such as poor connections, wavelength degradation, and even physical breaks.

SOURCE: Entrada Networks, Inc.