March 25, 2025
1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT / 5:00 PM GMT
Duration: 1 hour
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Summary
Service providers are migrating beyond 100 Gbps in the metro network. This is driven by the advent of several factors, including 5G, data center interconnect, and other applications. Meanwhile, the desire to move more functions closer to the edge reshapes the metro network landscape. This webcast reviews evolving metro-centric requirements and the technologies now emerging to meet them. A big move for service providers is the ongoing adoption of coherent optical technology.
This webinar focuses on leveraging coherent optics and the testing techniques for transitioning from legacy OTN systems to Open Line Systems (OLS) using 400ZR for new links while maintaining existing OTN infrastructure. It will cover the role of 400ZR and updated testing methodologies for validating 400ZR links, ensuring signal integrity, performance, and interoperability in the new OLS environment. Key topics include deploying and testing high-speed 400ZR interfaces, troubleshooting common issues, and adapting testing strategies for modern optical transport. Attendees will learn to test and optimize new OLS links effectively while keeping legacy OTN systems operational.
During the webinar, we’ll address the following issues:
• Evolution of transceivers to coherent technology
• How to implement coherent technologies, flexible line systems and management tools
• Impairments and challenges in high-speed network deployments
• Turn up test processes
• Troubleshooting DWDM network issues
• Transforming the metro edge and transport core network
• Building a network with scalable, high-capacity transport
Speakers
Harald Bock
Chief Product Officer
Ekinops
Harald Bock recently joined Ekinops as Chief Product Officer. During more than 25 years in the optical networking industry, Harald has held various roles in product management, CTO office, systems design, R&D, and sales.
Previously, Harald worked for Infinera, Coriant, Nokia Siemens Networks, and Siemens as well as Marconi and Ericsson after earning a PHD at the Max-Planck-Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz, Germany.
Francois Marcotte
Subject Matter Expert
EXFO
François Marcotte is a Senior Member of Technical Staff and Subject Matter Expert at EXFO. With over 30 years of experience in the telecom industry, he began his career as a repair
technician for DMS-100 systems. Over the years, François has acquired expert
knowledge in Ethernet, IP, and high-speed transport technologies. He continuously serves as a technical advisor to system operators and enterprises
for testing and troubleshooting high-speed systems.
François plays a key role in product definition and guidance at EXFO for Ethernet and optical transport solutions. He regularly contributes as a speaker at various seminars and webinars. François graduated in Electrical Engineering from Polytechnique Montréal.
Moderator
Sean Buckley
Editor in Chief
Lightwave +BTR
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