Optical Switch Tray
OST
Optical Switch Tray
The Polatis OST family of products set the industry
benchmark for performance in a compact, fully non-blocking
optical switch.
The OST is an ideal platform for network-level switching,
given its ultra-low loss, fast switch speed, and high reliability
for fiber routing, IP over optical, and client-side switching.
The ability to manage bi-directional traffic
and switch dark fiber provides network operators
with an ideal tool for fiber-layer monitoring.
The OST also excels in test environments, providing
physical-layer connectivity for sharing of high value
equipment and for automation of test sequences in design,
verification, and manufacturing systems. Its instrument-
grade performance ensures the maximum signal fidelity,
with ultra-high stability and repeatability.
The OST is available in both symmetric (NxN) and
asymmetric (MxN) port configurations, provided in
a standard 19" rack mount enclosure.
DirectLight
®
Technology
All Polatis products are based on the patented DirectLight
beam-steering technology, setting the benchmark for
reliable, high performance switching.
Polatis also offers multimode OST and Reconfigurable single
mode OST products, as well as a range of optical switch
modules and standard backplane optical cards.
KEY FEATURES
• Ultra-low insertion loss
• High repeatability
• High signal stability
• Low polarization dependent loss
• Fast switching speed
• High power handling
• Dark fiber switching
• Fully non-blocking
• Bi-directional operation
• Protocol and bit rate independent
• Ethernet, RS232 and GPIB options
• Standard protocols: SCPI, TL1
APPLICATIONS
• Client-side OOO switching
• Hybrid OEO/OOO network switches
• Network IP over optical routing
• Network protection & restoration
• ROADM
• RF over fiber
• Remote network monitoring & test access
• Centralized PON/FTTH test capability
• Automated component test
• Network span emulation
• Centralized optical equipment sharing
• High power laser switching
• Secure communication networks
High performance optical switch solutions
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Fiber Count Designator
G
H
Packaging Information
<1.4dB
<0.1dB
<-60dB
8-32
8-16
17-32
33-64
Fiber Count
Connector
Dimensions
Tray
Dissipation
Power
Insertion Loss @ 1550nm
1
Polarization Dependent Loss
Crosstalk
Operating Wavelength Range
Wavelength Dependent Loss
Repeatability
Return Loss
2
<1.0dB
<0.05dB
<-70dB
1260-1625nm
<0.3dB (C+L Band)
±0.05dB
>55dB
<17ms
+27dBm
10
8
cycles
LC or MU
FC, SC or ST
FC, SC or ST
All
19” rack mount
1 rack unit high
19” rack mount
2 rack units high
19” rack mount
3 rack units high
25W
45W
Switching Time
Maximum Optical Power
3
Switch Lifetime
Operating Temp (Normal)
Operating Temp (Extended)
Storage Temp (Normal)
Storage Temp (Extended)
Qualification (Normal)
Qualification (Extended)
+10° to +40°C, <85% RH non-condensing
- 5° to +55°C, <90% RH non-condensing
-40° to +70°C, <40% RH non-condensing
-40° to +70°C, <95% RH non-condensing
Designed to meet EN60950
Designed to meet Telcordia GR63
EN60950
Ordering Information
The part numbering scheme for Polatis products is as
follows:
OST -
x
-
1-
All parameters are measured excluding connectors at 1550nm and 20°C with an unpolarized
source after thermal equalization unless stated.
1. Measured using a 3 patch-cord method as defined in TIA/EIA-526-14A
2. With APC connectors return loss >70dB without connectors
3. Switch will operate on dark fiber
The performance characteristics of the switch trays vary
according to the fiber count.
Fiber
Count
04
08
12
16
20
24
28
32
04
G
G
G
G
H
H
H
H
08
G
G
G
G
H
H
H
H
12
G
G
G
G
H
H
H
H
16
G
G
G
G
H
H
H
H
20
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
24
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
28
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
32
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
Fibers
4-32 Input
8-32 Reconfigurable
Fibers
4-32 Output
CC = Reconfigurable
Connector
L = LC
F = FC
C = SC
T = ST
U = MU
Polish
U = UPC
A = APC
Fiber
1 = Single mode 9/125µm
Interface
E = Ethernet & RS232
M = Ethernet (Multisession) & RS232
G = GPIB, Ethernet & RS232
Protocol
S = SCPI
T = TL1
Power
B = Battery (48V)
Mains connector type
A = North America/Japan
E = Continental Europe
U = UK
C = China/Australia
Environmental
N = Normal
E = Extended
Customization
S = Standard
V = Non-standard Variant
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit our website: www.jdsu.com
E-mail us: sales@jdsu.com
Phone us:
North American Sales: 1 866 228 3762
Latin American Sales: +55 11 5503 3800
Asia Pacific Sales: +852 2892 0990
EMEA Sales: +49 7121 86 2222
PROD-402-04-0-S JULY 2006
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