Datasheet

Datasheet

Switching data at an optical level rather than traditionally converting optical to electrical and back to optical,

eliminates any interference with the signal itself. The technology preserves key aspects of the source, including

frequency, waveform, signal dispersion and signal timing. This OCC system transparency provides the efficiencies

and flexibility of a physical layer switch for test lab and network environments. The OCC 96 features a switching

time of less than 10 ms, which is short enough to switch even time-sensitive network protocols such as SONET

without inducing any disturbances or losses.

The MRV Advantage

The OCC is ideal for use in any testing environment to increase productivity and reduce capital and operational

expenses. Sharing expensive test sets and test bed infrastructure among many users minimizes equipment

inventories needed to support the test workload. Storing and recalling frequently used topologies, scripting

configurations, and automating tests increases lab productivity. Eliminating manipulation of optical cables

minimizes the effects of cable wear and fiber contamination on test results, which produces more accurate tests

and fewer re-tests. Tests such as cable breaks or port failover simulation, multicasting test patterns at wire speed,

and simulating long-haul cable scenarios are easily accomplished using the flexible mapping configurations of

the OCC.

Advanced Network Management and User Interface

MRV provides a complete portfolio of management options to fit any application. The management includes

a robust, industry-standard command line interface (CLI) and an on-board SNMP agent. Common scripting

languages or the on-board scripting API can further increase test velocity. PathFinder, a java-based graphical user

interface (GUI) is included, which provides a graphical interface for all ports and allows port mapping with a point-

and-click interface.

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Optical Specifications

Typical Insertion Loss

1.5 dB

Maximum Insertion Loss

2.0 dB

Loss Repeatability

± 0.1 dB

Dark Fiber Switching

Yes

Bi-Directional Optics

Yes

Maximum Switching Time

< 30 ms

Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL)

< 0.25 dB

Crosstalk

< -50 dB

Operating Wavelength Range

1270 - 1675 nm

Wavelength Dependent Loss (WDL)

< 0.5 dB (C + L Band)

Return Loss ¹

> 50 dB

Maximum Optical Input Power

27 dBm

Single Mode Fiber, Connector

LC Connectors

¹ Measured with APC connectors