Re: DWDM hardware recommendations

[Raphael Maunier <rmaunier () neotelecoms com>]

Hello,

We moved from MRV to Ekinops (http://www.ekinops.net/). Mrv was really stable ( no issue for the last 3 years), but 
they are slow in innovation. The new cards just came out.
For a simple and cheap solution, I will benchmark, Mrv, Ekinops and BTI. The most innovative and with easy R&D access 
is Ekinops ( we got special version of a code for a card)

You can also contact Transmode but they are slow in response and we clearly don't understand their strategy with 
multiples card and multiples series. I worked with a customer using transmode, for a simple ring solution, he have 4 
type of connectors !!! :)

-- 
Raphaël Maunier
NEO TELECOMS
CTO / Responsable Ingénierie
AS8218


On May 22, 2010, at 5:52 PM, ML wrote:

> I'm in the process of researching DWDM equipment for a new ring I'm
> about to light.  Only two dark fibers to start.  My only experience with
> WDM is a ring lit with MRV CWDM equipment by another provider.  The MRV
> equipment hasn't failed once in the years I've had the service.
> Good/bad/ugly thoughts on MRV?
>
> What I'm looking for is the ability to drop 10G and 1G channels on the
> same ring.  Upgradability to 40G channels is a plus.  I haven't been
> told I should plan for OC-n but it would nice if I had the option.
>
> Does anyone have a recommendation that might fit these requirements?
>
> Thanks