REGIONAL AMPLIFIERS

For the 4200 Family

Ciena extends the performance of the 4200

with a set of regional amplifiers—two Erbium
Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA)-based Optical
Amplifier (OA) modules and a Raman amplifier.
Features and Benefits
In addition to these hardware modules, the
 rovides extended reach capabilities
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system implements a software-based
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for full channel capacity of the system,

including:
> 1600 km reach on 20 dB segments Pre-Emphasis (PE) algorithm that provides an

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1375 km reach on 25 dB segments

Support for segment losses of up
additional control loop, allowing the system
to 35 dB using either mid-stage
loss borrowing or Raman
to pre-compensate for spectral tilt and ripple.
amplification to address a
range of network-specific With these hardware and software features, the 4200’s transport capability can
design requirements
be extended up to 1600 kilometers without regeneration.
>  rovides choice of constant or
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variable-gain modules to meet
The OAs are available in fixed- and variable-gain versions. The OAF-BC-HP
network requirements fixed-gain amplifier provides 14 and 17 dB gain with 20 dBm output, and the
OAV-VS-HP variable-gain amplifier provides 25 dB gain with 20 dBm output.
>  eatures variable-gain OA, which
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compensates for span loss, to mitigate Both versions provide:
the effects of aging spans > Ciena’s SmartGain™ control circuitry to maintain a constant gain across the transport
>  uppresses transients to protect
S spectrum regardless of input power
services and receivers, and simplifies > Span loss compensation to mitigate the effects of aging spans by dynamically
channel count changes with
SmartGain dynamic gain control adjusting the gain of a span-receive amplifier and offset increased loss
> Auto Power Shut Down (APSD)
>  djusts the amplifier automatically,
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reducing Operating Expenses (OPEX) > Remote and local management
when waves are added
> Autonomous alarms and Threshold Crossing Alerts (TCAs)
>  onnects to external test equipment
C > Input/output power histories
through DWDM monitoring ports
> Optical Channel Monitor (OCM) input/output ports

OAV-VS-HP OAF-BC-HP OAV-VS-HP OAF-BC-HP

Raman

35 db/1600 Km

Figure 1. 4200 can provide unrepeated transport up to 1600 Km using high gain
amplification, including Raman.
D Datasheet
In addition, the OAV-VS-HP provides mid-stage access for
the external Dispersion Compensation Module (DCM) and
mid-stage loss borrowing for extended reach up to 35 dB on
qualifying spans without the need for the Raman. It also offers
an integrated Optical Supervisory Channel (OSC) for out-of-
band node management, and acts as the system controller
when installed in the 4200 or 4200 MC main slot. The 4200
OAs amplify the entire C-band Dense Wavelength Division
Multiplexing (DWDM) channel plan.
The modules are functionally compatible with existing fixed-
filter Optical Add/Drop Multiplexers (OADMs), VMUX OADMs,
and the Reconfigurable OADM (ROADM)1. In addition, the
OAs are physically compatible with the existing 4200, 4200 MC,
and 4200 RS form factor chassis, and functionally compatible
with the existing auto channel power control and span loss
compensation features. Architecturally, the OAs are ready
to support both 50 GHz channel plans and 40G transport.
The Raman provides distributed amplification of the payload
signal—and to a lesser extent, the OSC channel—by pumping
the transmission fiber to increase the power of the 1550-band
payload. The Raman wavelengths inject up to 27 dBm
(500 mW) of optical power and are transmitted counter-
propagating to the signal path. Additionally, the Raman
provides 8 to 10 dB of Raman fiber gain, depending on fiber
type and span loss, and is designed to operate at maximum,
or best-effort, gain. The Raman is compatible with Non-
Dispersion Shifted Fiber (NDSF), ELEAF, TW, TW-C, LS
and Dispersion Shifted Fiber (DSF) fiber types.

Technical Information

System Requirements
4200, 4200 MC, 4200 RS Chassis Software release 6.0 or later (release 6.1 for Raman)

Port Format
OAF-BC-HP:
6 optical OA inputs 3 express (EXPR-IN 1 through 3)
2 add connections (ADD-IN 1 and 2)
1 expansion connection (EXPAND)
1 optical OA output (OUT)
OAV-VS-HP
8 optical ports 2 network ports (NTWK IN/NTWK OUT)
2 node ports (NODE IN/NODE OUT)
2 DCM connection ports (DCM IN/DCM OUT)
2 OCM connection ports (OCM OUT T/R)
Raman
2 optical ports 1 port (Rx) in
1 port (Tx) out

Power Requirements
OAF-BC-HP 18 W
OAV-VS-HP 22 W
Raman 82.5 W

Agency Approvals
ETSI/CE ETS 300 019/IEC 68, EN 300 386/EN 55022, EN 61000, ETS 300 753, EN 60950
NEBS GR-63, GR-1089
Safety Listed to UL 60950-1, 3rd Edition; Certified to CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 3rd Edition; FCC,
Subpart B, Part 15, Class A; Industry Canada ICES-0003, Class A

Environmental Characteristics
Operating Temperature +41ºF to +122ºF (+5ºC to +50ºC)
+23ºF to +131ºF (-5ºC to +55ºC) short term
Relative Humidity +5% to +85% (non-condensing)
Altitute 13,000 ft; 4000 m

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See separate data sheets for Common Optical Filters, VMUX Modules, and 4200 ROADM.

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Technical Information continued

Physical Characteristics
OAF-BC-HP and OAV-VS-HP
Dimensions 10.94” (H) x 0.98” (W) x 9.63” (D)
278 mm (H) x 25 mm (W) x 245 mm (D)
Weight 1.8 lbs; 0.82 kg

Raman for 4200 and 4200 MC

Dimensions 10.94” (H) x 1.96” (W) x 9.63” (D)
278 mm (H) x 49 mm (W) x 245 mm (D)
Weight 3.5 lbs; 1.6 kg

Raman for 4200 RS

Dimensions 15.02 in (H) x 1.96” (W) x 9.63” (D)
382 mm (H) x 49 mm (W) x 245 mm (D)
Weight 5.0 lbs; 2.3 kg

Optical Specifications
OAF-BC-HP Optical Specifications

Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum
Wavelength range (nm) 1529.55 1565.5
Input power range, through port (dBm)* -15 9
Input power range, add port (dBm)* -21 3
Maximum output power (dBm) 20.5
Gain, through port (including connectors) (dB) (across wavelength, power and temperature) 10.5 11 11.5
Gain, add port (including connectors) (dB) (across wavelength, power and temperature) 16.5 17 17.5

OAV-VS-HP Optical Specifications

Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum
Wavelength range (nm) 1529.55 1565.5
Input power range, through port (dBm)* -28 -1
Maximum output power (dBm) 20.5
Adjustable gain range 20 21 22
25 26 27
*Unit can operate over a wider range input range, but may exceed one or more specified operating parameters

Raman Aplifier Optical Specifications

Item Minimum
Amplifier bandwidth 1527.5 nm to 1565.6 nm
Total output power (measured at SPAN IN connector) 500 mW maximum
Total input signal power (at SPAN IN connector with pumps off) 7 dBm maximum
Average gain - Non-Dispersion Shifted Fiber (NDSF) includes the 2.4dB insertion loss of the module) 9.4 dB maximum
Average gain - ELEAF Fiber (includes the 2.4 dB insertion loss of the module) 11.5 dB maximum
Average gain - LS, DSF, or TW Fiber (includes the 2.4dB insertion loss of the module) 13.5 dB maximum

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