evolutions in compact modular platforms

Evolutions in Compact Modular Platforms

Fady Masoud, Director Solutions Marketing

November 12, 2020

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Compact Modular Evolution Journey

Monolithic Platforms

10s RUs

DCI Appliances

2 RUs

First DCI Transponder Appliance

2014

Cloud Xpress (CX)

First-generation

+1 RU

✓ Open Architecture

✓ Carrier grade features

✓ Scalable✓ Stackable✓ Advanced Optical

Line systems✓ Switching

Next Generation Compact Modular

First multi-purpose Carrier Grade Compact

Modular

2020

GX Series

Next-generation

Compact Modular

1 RU

First Sled based Compact Modular

2017

Groove G30

Second-generation


Top 4 reasons operators want open optical solutions

Reduces reliance on a single vendor

Lowers CapEx

Accelerated transponder upgrade cycle

Allows selection of best-in-class technology

#1

#2

#3

#4

Key Drivers for Network Operators

% of respondents rating 7 or above out of 10

Wavelength Capacity

Flexgrid ROADMs

Capacity per Fiber

Coherent Pluggable

Open Optical

WHAT OPTICAL INNOVATIONS DO SPs WANT?

Source: OMDIA/IHS November 20, 2019 Survey

68%

68%

64%

64%

57%

DRIVERS FOR OPEN OPTICAL


Open Networking in Optical

NETWORK PROGRESS TO OPEN OPTICAL NETWORKING

2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

OPEN OPTICAL NETWORKING SOLUTIONS

CLOSED OPTICAL NETWORKING SOLUTIONS

OPTICAL NETWORKING REVENUE

BIL

LIO

NS

(USD

)Source: 2020 Industry Analysts and Infinera

50+% of GX G30 deployed over non-Infinera line systems

50+% of shipments to non-ICP customers (2Q-2020)


Key Attributes for Open Optical Networking Solutions

TRADITIONAL CLOSED SOLUTIONS

SINGLE-VENDOR SOLUTIONS

XPONDERS

OPTICAL LAYER

ENABLE MULTI-VENDOR NETWORKS

ENABLE MULTI-VENDOR NETWORKS

NETCONF, RESTCONF

YANG BASED

UNIVERSAL CHASSIS / OPEN INTERFACES 2

MODULAR UNIVERSAL CHASSIS

OPEN OPTICAL SOLUTIONS

FUNCTIONAL SEPARATION

XPONDERS

OPTICAL LAYER

1FUNCTIONALLY

OPERATIONALLY

MULTIPLE PLATFORMS / PROPRIETARY INTERFACES

OTN PACKET OPTICAL OLS

DCI


Key Enablers for Open Optical Networking

OPEN OPTICAL SOLUTIONS

OPERATIONALLY ENABLE MULTI-VENDOR NETWORKS

FUNCTIONALLY ENABLE MULTI-VENDOR NETWORKS

NETCONF, RESTCONF

YANG BASED

UNIVERSAL CHASSIS / OPEN INTERFACES 2

MODULAR UNIVERSAL CHASSIS

STANDARDIZED OPEN APIsIndustry organizations: IETF, ONF

STANDARDIZED DATA MODELINGIndustry initiatives: OpenConfig, Open ROADM

FUNCTIONAL SEPARATION

XPONDERS

OPTICAL LAYER

1ADVANCE DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORSXponders that can operate at or near peak performance without requiring coordination with the OLS

INTEGRATED POWER MONITORING & MANAGEMENTOLS that can monitor and manage power levels without coordination with Xponders

Faster on-boarding of new technology and easier integration into existing infrastructure


Anatomy of Open Optical Networking Optimized Platform

UNIVERSAL SLED-BASED ARCHITECTUREFlexible chassis with network functions built onto common form-factor sleds enabling dynamic functional configurations and emerging technologies with a single platform

Configurations

Technologies

Next-Gen Optical Engines

Coherent Pluggables

OPEN INTERFACES STANDARDIZED DATA

MODELING

NETCONF, RESTCONFYANG BASED, OPENCONFIG,

OPEN ROADM

MICROSERVICES-BASED SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE

Modular software enables significant simplified operations


Universal Sled-based Architecture

• Evolution toward disaggregated, open, compact modular platforms

• Wide variety of Sled capabilities (muxponders, OLS, etc.) and sizes (¼ , ½, ¾)

• Sled mix-n-match define compact modular configuration/application

Compact ModularUniversal Platforms


Universal Chassis – Many Configurations

Multiservice aggregation

Packet/OTN Switching

100GE/400GE Optimized Transport

Hybrid

(Muxponders and OLS)

Open Line System(ROADM, Amps, filters etc.)

Advanced OLS(CDC, high-degree

ROADM, etc.)

Compact ModularUniversal Platforms Scale Up

Scale Out

Poll Question


Infinera’s Next Generation of Open Optical Platforms

OFP2 OFP2 OFP2

SFP

SFP

Compact ModularOpen Optical Networking Platform

The Infinera GX Series

200G, 400G, 600G, 800GPluggable and Embedded

HIGH-SPEED CONNECTIVITY

STANDARDS-BASED DATA MODELING

STANDARDS-BASED OPEN APIs

FLEXIBLE SLED-BASED ARCHITECTURE

COMMON SOFTWARE & OPERATIONS

SINGLE PRODUCT FAMILY

OTN and Packet

L0-2.5 SWITCHING OPTICAL LAYER

Access, Metro, Regional, and LH Fixed and ROADM


Flexible Configurations

OFP2 OFP2 OFP2

SFP

SFP OFP2 OFP2 OFP2

SFP

SFP OFP2 OFP2 OFP2

SFP

SFP

Multiservice Muxponders Muxponders OLS Sleds OLS Sleds OLS Sleds

Multiservice aggregation into 600G/

Hybrid Configuration

XTM-2 CHM2-T CHM2-T OCC+OFP2EDFA, OTDR, OCM

OLS Configuration

OCC+OFP2ROADM, Amp, Monitoring

OMD96-2Mux/Demux

High Speed Optimized

(100GE/400GE)

CHM6

P luggable O ptical Layer

Pre-amp, booster-amp, Optical Channel Monitor, Optica l Protection Switch, OTDR, Filters

100G services10G/40G/100G services10G services 100G/400G services

96 Ch Mux/Demux Optical Carrier

OFP2 OFP2 OFP2

SFP

SFP

XR Optics


Next-Generation Optical Engine for Better Economics

• More capacity at longer distance

→ Lower cost of transport

• Significant OPEX reduction (power, space)

→ Positive impact on bottom line

• Superior Network agility(fast service activation,next-gen services, etc.)

→ Gain a competitive edge

Leading Optical Performance = Significant Network Savings

200G100G

800G 600G4th GEN

5th GEN

2nd GEN1st GEN

8.9 b/s/Hz

5.3 b/s/Hz

8.0 b/s/Hz

Peak Spectral Efficiency

1,400km 4,200km >12,000km 200G

1,100km 6,500km 400G

175km 2,500km 600G

800km 800G

4,700km 8,000km >16,000km>12,000km 100G

2 b/s/Hz


Leading Performance in Real Network Conditions

LC-PCS

20% 33%

High Gain SD-FEC Subsea Modulations(ME-8QAM, etc)

19

2.1

19

2.2

19

2.3

19

2.4

Gain Sharing

DBA Super-Gaussian SD-FEC Gain SharingShared Wavelocker

PIC DESIGN

ANALOG ELECTRONICS DESIGN

RFINTERCONNECTS

PICMANUFACTURING

PACKAGING MANUFACTURING

Vertical IntegrationOIC

AISC/DSP DESIGN

PACKAGINGDESIGN

HOLISTIC CO-DESIGN

PRESS RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE


Flexible Deployment Model

• Sled-based architecture provides a flexible deployment model for:

– Commodity

» Point-to-Point Coherent Optics such as 400G ZR/ZR+

– Innovative and transformative» Point-to-Multipoint Virtual Systems Optics such as XR Optics

OFP2 OFP2 OFP2

SFP

SFP

400G ZR/ZR+ 400G ZR+ XR Optics

Point-to-PointPoint-to-Multipoint

System-level Features

70%+ Network SavingsStandard Pluggables

(QSFP-28, QSFP-DD, CFP2)


OFP2 OFP2 OFP2

SFP

SFP

OFP2 OFP2 OFP2

SFP

SFP

• Easy deployments over 3rd party line systems

• Extensive support for open standards/protocols

• Extensible and open software architecture

Open Networking for Easy Integration

3rd Party Open Line System

Maximize the value of existing assets (Optical Line System, Backoffice tools, etc.)

Poll Question


Microservices-based Software Architecture

CLI NETCONF RESTCONF gNMI/gRPC TL1SyslogSNMPgNOI

Transaction Engine

Management Layer

Database Layer Persistent DB

System Management Applications

Control-Plane Applications

Service Management Applications

Other Infinera Applications

3rd Party Applications

Applications

Hardware Abstraction LayerSystem Layer

EASY INTEGRATION, CUSTOMIZATION AND EXTENSIBILITY

STANDARDS-BASEDDATA MODELING

STANDARDS-BASEDOPEN APIs

PROCESS / FEATURE INDEPENDENCE

SIMPLIFIED OPERATIONS

OFP2 OFP2 OFP2

SFP

SFP

Compact ModularOpen Optical Networking Platform

The Infinera GX Series


Enabling Open Network Automation

Open software platform, with YANG data models and open APIs

Boosting Operational Efficiency, Ease of Use through Automation

• Automation of complex operations (e.g., ZTP)

• End-to-end network operation

• Automated bandwidth activation, with Instant Bandwidth

• Real-time performance monitoring and adaptive streaming telemetry

• Enabling predictive analytics and ML applications


Compact Modular Platforms are designed for a better integration with DC software automation tools

• Containerized, microservices-based software

• Model Driven Networking (MDN)

• Declarative Configuration Management (DCM)

Optical Data Center

Leverage DC Automation tools for optical

And Better Integration with Data Center Tools


Widening the Applications Scope

Data Centers


Own or 3rd Party Open Line

System


Metro Regional Long Haul Submarine


Accelerating Innovation

• Compact Modular Platforms’ sled design, open architecture, and its wide scope of applications across all areas of the network → Provide a catalyst vehicle for innovation across the network

APIsOptical Engine New Sleds Pluggables Automation Tools Machine Learning Tools

Maximized impact of new innovative technologies across the network

Quickly and Broadly Unleash the Power of Innovation

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