This adds to the cost of the WDM system, according to analyst Jay Patel of The Yankee Group. WideWav is a module for LuxN's WavStation WDM system. Each WideWav module supports a single fiber that can carry eight CWDM channels or four CWDM and 16 DWDM wavelengths via an option that lets users aggregate CWDM and International Telecommunications Union-compliant wavelengths. WideWav can be configured remotely, Imregh says. LuxN's competition in CWDM includes ONI Systems, Adva, Atrica and Terawave.
Pricing also depends on rate and reach requirements.
The company currently has no units in evaluation but anticipates mid-June availability. Separately, LuxN announced a multiyear agreement with Time Warner Telecom, which will purchase LuxN's WavSystem DWDM equipment. Time Warner Telecom is currently deploying the equipment in New York and Columbus, Ohio, for Gigabit Ethernet and other services. The WavSystem line includes the WavStation WS32340 concentrator, the WavFarer WS32170 access node and the WavPortal WS32020 customer premises equipment. Other recent articles by Gimpelson Network World on Optical Networking Sign up for our free e-mail newsletter.