ZTE Corp. unveiled its new next generation optical transport network (OTN) solution namely the ZXONE 8000 series which has a cross-connect capacity of up to 3.2 terabyte.

ZTE says that the new ZXONE 8000 series combines massive capacity with an intelligent, IP-oriented OTN/WDM network that integrates critical network standards such as ultra-large ODUk grooming capability, Roadm optical switching matrix, L2 switching, GMPLS-based control plane with green design technologies to help operators address present and future network challenges.

The solution can be of use in cases of exploding data traffic and services requiring high bandwidth. The series has the potential of a further upgrade of up to 6.4T. ZTE also claims that the ZXONE 8000’s optical-layer and electrical-layer ASON (automatically switched optical network) capabilities significantly increase reliability in transporting services across different granularities and can help reduce carriers’ OPEX.

 “With the increased investment in 3G network deployment and roll-out, how to decrease CAPEX and get a better ROI (Return on Investment) is becoming a big issue for operators. Green networking and intelligent traffic grooming is essential to lower operators’ daily OPEX,” said Frost & Sullivan consultant Ji Chendong. “The new ZXONE 8000 optical platform from ZTE has excellent traffic switching architecture design and performs well, with low power consumption features, which will help global tier one operators to build their future-oriented optical networks, and will strengthen ZTE’s position in the global optical market.”