The Xtera XT is a DWDM optical link-extension platform offering modular scalability and deployment ease.


The XT provides a cost-effective optical link-extension platform with modular scalability, and DWDM and EDFA modules integrated into a compact 3 RU chassis. This optical link-extension platform can be easily deployed to provide a cost effective solution for a number of applications, including optical metro back-haul, fiber relief, or optical port extensions for SONET/SDH devices, Ethernet switches and other service platforms. Benefits include:

Extending the distance between network service centers
Aggregating edge services for efficient transport over multi-reach high-capacity optical networks
Providing optical layer protection for advanced IP and mission critical data services
Supporting diverse service offerings at the network edge
Service providers seeking to support low capacity services with a smooth evolution towards hundreds of gigabits will benefit from the modular scalability of the XT. It requires a low initial investment and allows incremental growth commensurate with service demand and revenues.

It is available in either a 3 rack unit or a single rack unit chassis. The latter is designed for low density configurations. The modular architecture of either chassis configuration provides network operators with the freedom to deploy the functionality they need, when they need it, resulting in significant network cost savings.