Connecting to Internet2 at 100G A ‘How To’ Cookbook

1. Connecting to Internet2 at 100GA ‘How To’ Cookbook Jim Archuleta Director, R&E Initiatives, Ciena Gov’t Solutions April 22, 2013

2. Outline • 100G Connectivity Baseline Overview • Models of access • Coherent Technology baseline • Building blocks of 100G access • DWDM Environment Considerations • Photonics • Service Capabilities & Layer 1/2 Integration • Looking forward

3. Campus-Regional 100G Access to Internet2 Access Models Fiber DWDM L2/L3 Embedded Transceiver DWDM Network System 100G is just the science pipe on campus egress. What about campus/regional aggregation? 100G 100G 1/10/40/100GbE Campus/Regional Connector Users Campus / Connectornetwork Other ISPsor cloud SPs 1/10/40/100GbE

4. Q (0,1) (0,0) I (1,1) (1,0) Coherent Networking – 100G & Beyond3 Dimensions to Drive Capacity & Cost/bit Evolution QPSK QAM, M-ARY BPSK Optimize 3-Ds for different Apps: • Terrestrial Long-Haul • Trans-Oceanic • Ultra High-Capacity Metro High Performance DSP Recover signal from advanced modulation schemes + Bits per symbol CD compensation: eliminate DCF, minimize amplifiers “Super Channels” Symbols per second PMD compensation: reuse bad fibre plant, minimize regens Polarization Diversity & OFDM Number of sub-carriers Forward Error Correction Df High coding gain Improved noise tolerance, enabling increased distance freq Adaptive Soft-FEC enabling lower latency Advanced Coherent DSP Exploits all 3Ds in order to Optimize Spectral Efficiency, Performance, Cost & Reliability

5. Modulation drives Scale, Reach and Capacity Flexibility on 3-axis Increased Modem Flexibility Bits/symbol (format) • Variable data capacity within an existing DWDM channel • or… • Variable spectral occupancy going hand-in-hand with a gridless and colorless optical line system Symbol rate (spectral width) # of carriers (spectral width)

6. 100G Transceiver and ‘Muxceiver’ 6500 -2 6500 -7 6500 -14 6500 -32 • 100G = • 100GbE Client • OTU4 OTN Layer 1 • 100G transmission • 10x10G options • Supported optics: • 10G: XFP; SFP+ • 100G: LR-4, LR10, SR10 • Space Considerations 100G OCI/OCLD 10x10G OCI/OCLD

7. Outline • 100G Connectivity Baseline Overview • Models of access • Coherent Technology baseline • Building blocks of 100G access • DWDM Environment Considerations • Photonics • Service Capabilities & Layer 1/2 Integration • Looking Forward

8. Channel Mux/Demux Channel Mux Channel Mux/Demux West sCMD East sCMD ln ln ln ln ln l1 l1 l1 l1 l1 50 GHz Photonics Directionless ROADM Cost ROADM • Defines capacity and flexibility • DWDM density • 50GHz – 88 Channels • 100GHz -- 44 Channels; lower cost • Alternative capacity models • Fixed filter (e.g. 4/8 Channel filter) • Lowest cost • Least flexible and incremental capacity augmentation • Full Spectrum Mux/Demux (44 / 88 Channel) • Full system capacity • ROADM / WSS - Optical Switching for cost-optimization and fullest flexibility • Directionless / Colorless adds even more carrier class capability. Amp Amp WSS WSS sCMD sCMD Amp Amp Fixed Filter 100GHz Filter Capacity Flexibility Optimization Amp Amp WSS WSS Filter

9. Service Capabilities and Layer 1/2 Convergence • Ethernet • 100GbE • 10/1 GbE • 10/100Mbps • FibreChannel 100/200/400/800 • OTU4/3/2/1/0 • SONET/SDH • Integrated Switching • Layer 1 OTN • Layer 2 Ethernet = + Converged L0/L1/L2

10. Looking forward – Possibilities • 100G Access / Multiple Layer Connectivity Support • SDN Enabled • Integrated photonics • Bifurcated Management 100G 100G 1/10/40/100GbE Campus/Regional Connector Users Campus / Connectornetwork Other ISPsor cloud SPs 1/10/40/100GbE

11. Thank you!

12. Session Abstract • While the deployment of the new 100Gig Internet2 Network provides an opportunity for the Internet2 community to redefine advanced networking for research and education, it also presents many universities and connectors with a challenge -- how to cost effectively deploy 100 Gbps transport infrastructure from their respective campuses to access the nearest Internet2 hub. This panel discussion will review practical, cost-effective solutions for enabling 100 Gbps wavelength connections from research & education networks to the Internet2 backbone. The advanced modulation for 100 Gbps optical transport enables 100G wavelengths to be easily added to existing 10 Gbps DWDM systems. See which vendor solutions support this functionality. The monthly recurring cost operating expenses of colocation (i.e. space, power, cooling, etc.) can, over time, outweigh the capital costs of equipment. Learn how the various vendor solutions address these factors. Come see which vendor solutions are compatible with 100GHz and 50GHz DWDM modulation schemes and can operate on any available wavelength within current 40- and 80-channel DWDM wavelength plans. Discussion topics to include: • What are the current network topologies and equipment options for implementing 100Gbps access connections? • Learn how incremental cost per Mbps of bandwidth is impacted with 100Gbps versus the cost for existing 10G systems. • What is the typical reach using the new 100Gbps coherent detection solutions? • Which vendor solutions can be configured as a muxponder or transponder thereby aggregating and/or transporting any mix of 10 Gbps, 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps services over a 100 Gbps OTN connection?

13. Ciena and the Internet2 network Utilizes Ciena 6500 Packet-optical Platform 100Gbps capable 88-channel DWDM system Network available since 2011 Scalable beyond 100G Compact, scalable footprint that adapts to changing needs Flexible ROADM-based solution including directionless functionality for flexible optical connectivity 200,000+ institutions to get next-gen Internet-based applications Nation’s most scalable, robust, 100G network dedicated to R&E and Underserved Community networks. Connects underserved research and higher education institutions and colleges, K-12 education, healthcare, public safety Gives communities access to telemedicine, distance learning, advanced applications not currently possible with consumer-grade Internet service